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avenger

#30
December 29, 2008, 03:35:35 PM
I just finished reading one of The Man From U.N.C.L.E novels and The Lone Ranger and a Dr.Who
novel.Now I'm reading Sing As We Go ,the autobiography of Gracie Fields.

CreepysFan

#31
December 29, 2008, 06:39:03 PM
Quote from: avenger on December 29, 2008, 03:35:35 PM
I just finished reading one of The Man From U.N.C.L.E novels and The Lone Ranger and a Dr.Who
novel.Now I'm reading Sing As We Go ,the autobiography of Gracie Fields.
A creature after my own decaying heart, the Man From U.N.C.L.E. and Dr.Who.  Not a lot of people seem to remember The Man From U.N.C.L.E. anymore, which really is a pity.  I love these books as well.
" THIS BLANKET IS A NECESSITY.  IT KEEPS ME FROM CRACKING UP." - LINUS VAN PELT

CreepysFan

#32
December 29, 2008, 06:53:50 PM
Quote from: ChrisW on December 29, 2008, 02:35:58 PM
Just finished the biography of the Beatles, and am reading Stephen King's latest collection of short stories. Just finished reading "I AM LEGEND" about a month ago/ First time I read it, and I have to say that I enjoyed it much more than any of the theatrical attempts. I am surprised at how different all the movie versions were from the source.
Oh, I also received my latest 2 installments in the Complete "PEANUTS' collection for Christmas, and am enjoying them at a leisurely pace...
Literary works usually are superior to their theatrical counterparts, and I have to agree "I Am Legend" fits into this scene as well.  An excellent book. And you can never go wrong with the "PEANUTS" gang.  Good grief Charlie Brown.  Never out grew this, and don't ever intend to.
" THIS BLANKET IS A NECESSITY.  IT KEEPS ME FROM CRACKING UP." - LINUS VAN PELT

hhwolfman

#33
December 29, 2008, 09:18:43 PM
Just finished Return of the Wolf Man. A very good read.

avenger

#34
December 29, 2008, 11:00:33 PM
Creepy, I have to agree.It is indeed a pity that few people remember The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
I loved the show and I treasure the books .

martinpowell

#35
December 29, 2008, 11:24:30 PM
I was lucky enough to get lots of cool books for Christmas.  Currently I'm reading a collection of Dick Briefer's classic FRANKENSTEIN horror comics from the 1950s.  They are awesome, and I highly recommend them.

Next, I'm going to read Guy Endore's THE WEREWOLF OF PARIS.  I've always heard about this novel, especially with its ties to Hammer's Curse of the Werewolf, but I'd never even laid eyes on a copy before.  Happily, I found an old 50s paperback edition while digging through the pulp magazine collection at one of the oldest used bookstores in the city.

The back cover text is very atmospheric and pulpy.  I'm really looking forward to reading the book!

tv horror

#36
December 30, 2008, 12:28:04 AM
I  love u.n.c.l.e, I still have my number six badge from when the show was on the air back in the sixties. It's strange but I also have most of the novels and annuals brought out during its run and never got rid of them. Along with my Auroras I also have Dark shadows (which I never seen until the 90's and Adam West Batman toys again a show I never watched until the 90's altough I was in love with the movie. Another thing that I love reading is Spiderman comics  I have nearly a full set of all his titles from the beginning, I'm short about 150 issues. So lets stock take: Bond,Batman, Spiderman, Dark shadows, Flint, The Avengers, the Prisoner, The Munsters, Thriller, Twilight zone, Dr Who, Outer limits ETC. I have something from the lot of them plus over 100,000 comics and my first love Universal monsters is what I collect? Nope even on that score I have over 5000 horror film magazines and about 700 books on horror films and tv. I just love what I like and what brings me the fondest memories.
A limerick a day keeps the Baron at bay

CreepysFan

#37
December 30, 2008, 02:13:03 AM Last Edit: December 30, 2008, 02:20:42 AM by CreepysFan
 Not only have I found a "Monster Family" through the UMA, But a few brothers in the SPY genre as well.   Man, I love this site.   The UMA has the greatest people anywhere.  Got some Marvel Essential editions from my wife for Christmas, so I've been reading them the last few days.   Captain America vol.3, Fantastic Four vol.6, Nova, and X-Men vol. 4.  Started reading the Captain America.
" THIS BLANKET IS A NECESSITY.  IT KEEPS ME FROM CRACKING UP." - LINUS VAN PELT

ChrisW

#38
December 30, 2008, 10:34:42 AM
Did anyone ever read the Doc Savage series when it was released as paperbacks in the 60s and 70s? There were a couple of us in school that read them voraciously! We'd all buy different ones in the series then swap and trade to read them all. About 3 years ago I found about a dozen in a yard sale, and have since bought  a few more on ebay... Fun, mindless escapism!

neonnoodle

#39
December 30, 2008, 11:06:46 AM
Some Gold Key "Grimm's Ghost Stories" comics...

A book about ghosts, "More Haunted Houses"...

I totally love ghost stories...good ones, cheesy ones, I love 'em all.  Especially in cold weather, I think, with a hot cup of coffee or tea nearby.
Beautiful moving, shifting colors!

See TRANSLUCE: Rainbow Meditation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz5aqIhYI_Q

Illoman

#40
December 30, 2008, 11:15:46 AM
Quote from: ChrisW on December 30, 2008, 10:34:42 AM
Did anyone ever read the Doc Savage series when it was released as paperbacks in the 60s and 70s? There were a couple of us in school that read them voraciously! We'd all buy different ones in the series then swap and trade to read them all. About 3 years ago I found about a dozen in a yard sale, and have since bought  a few more on ebay... Fun, mindless escapism!

Oh yeah! I was fortunate to have an older brother who shared my love of reading. He bought all the Doc Savage books, I bought Conan, and we traded off. One summer we challenged ourselves to read one book a day for the whole summer! I read some Docs, some Shadows, Conan, the Phantom, the Avenger, some Burroughs, etc... All great stuff. The bonus for me was all the great artwork on the covers by Frazetta, Bama, Steranko, etc...

Good memories!

Mike

toysoldierman2001

#41
December 30, 2008, 11:32:40 AM
Half way through reading John Carter from Mars

Bogey

#42
December 30, 2008, 01:46:09 PM
Quote from: Illoman on December 30, 2008, 11:15:46 AM
Oh yeah! I was fortunate to have an older brother who shared my love of reading. He bought all the Doc Savage books, I bought Conan, and we traded off. One summer we challenged ourselves to read one book a day for the whole summer! I read some Docs, some Shadows, Conan, the Phantom, the Avenger, some Burroughs, etc... All great stuff. The bonus for me was all the great artwork on the covers by Frazetta, Bama, Steranko, etc...

Good memories!

Mike

Coolness Mike!

martinpowell

#43
December 30, 2008, 01:55:23 PM
Quote from: ChrisW on December 30, 2008, 10:34:42 AM
Did anyone ever read the Doc Savage series when it was released as paperbacks in the 60s and 70s?

Heck Chris, I still read them!  Those books, probably more than any other, inspired me to become a professional writer.  Recently I contributed a story to Moonstone's new anthology for THE AVENGER, so my dream of becoming "Kenneth Robeson" was finally fulfilled. 

By the way, if you haven't already, you might want to check out Anthony Tollin's fantastic monthly DOC SAVAGE reprints (along with THE SHADOW).

BARON TIMOTHEUS BGG

#44
December 30, 2008, 03:40:49 PM
neonnoodle writ: "A book about ghosts, "More Haunted Houses"... I totally love ghost stories...good ones, cheesy ones, I love 'em all."
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Dear NEONDOODLE,
... I have many true, direct experience, Ghost Stories. Mayhap, I'll post them sometime... as a new thread...
EXANIMO EVERNOW,
TIMMY & THE BARON & FRIENDS, GOO-O-OODD-D!, B.G.G.,
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