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Peach Girl #6
Published in Paperback by TokyoPop (2002-09-24)
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Peach Girl 6
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2002-11-21
Review Date: 2002-11-21
Another good addition to the peach girl series. Though the books seem to be getting progressively less realistic, they're still fun.
Drama, Drama...
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2002-12-26
Review Date: 2002-12-26
Peach Girl #6 is one of the best books in the series. I got it before I got Book 5, and 4, and I still understood it!
It begins with Momo, waking up in a hotel room with Goro. he tells her they did the deed, and she doesn't believe him. Meaniwhile, Toji is runnning to the rescue. And MEANWHILE, Sae is there for the whole thing. I won't spoil it for you, don't worry! This volume is VERY dramatic, with a LOT of TLC from toji to Momo, and a LOT of unbelieveable things Sae has done. You will NOT BELIEVE how complex her plan was. This book may not be for everyone. It has some verbal profanity, and at the end there's something....distasteful. But the end is a super-duper cliffhanger....But it's an amazing book!
My friend the Enemy, Part 6
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2006-04-14
Review Date: 2006-04-14
Momo wakes up in a hotel room to find herself naked and with a man...and not just any man (certainly not her own man Toji), it's Goro, beautiful boy, model, and boyfriend of Sae...and it looks like he's gone all the way with her. As if being taken advantage of is bad enough, but suddenly the door burst open and in comes Toji, Kiley, and the school nurse Misao. Toji attacks Goro for all its worth and Misao comforts Momo, who doesn't know if she has lost her virginity or not but feels ashamed nonetheless.
At Misao's home Toji admits that he and Sae were in bed together kissing, but it stopped when he realized that she wasn't Momo. Kiley brings up the fact that it all seems too convenient, Sae being in his bed and Goro trying to bed with Momo. He believes they were the victims of a set up and decides to launch the ultimate revenge on Sae...to give her a taste of her own medicine, with Toji and Momo's help.
This manga just slipped from teen rating into adult, in my personal opinion. I mean, come on, a friend tries to get revenge on her friend by convincing her boyfriend to date rape her? And what's worse, in order to get back at her they hire an actor to make her think the same has happened to her? It seems that this is not something that Momo would go through with... I mean, sure she might get her revenge, but not by making Sae think she had been raped... just as she had for a while... Overall though, it's still a very good read, but this scenario made it fall a little short of perfect, in my opinion... I still plan on reading the story, but now I feel as if I need to expect the plot to be unbelievable, whereas it seemed entirely plausible before.
Peach girl
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2003-04-20
Review Date: 2003-04-20
In the last volume you were left off with Momo waking up in a hotel room, not knowing where she was or how she got there, and finding Goro (a super hot model that is head over heals for sae: a vicious copier of Momo that only tries to steal every happy thing in Momo's life). In this volume, Momo is scared to death at the thought that she might have been "deflowered" by Goro. With the help of Kiley, they figure out that Sae is behind it all. Kiley has thought up a clever plan to get revenge against Sae, and all works out fine until something very wrong happens. I won't give away the ending but this is a book you surely don't want to miss.
Kiley's back!
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2002-11-19
Review Date: 2002-11-19
When we last saw Momo, she woke up naked in supermodel Goro's room to him asking, "Are you happy Momo? I gave you what you wanted." In volume six of Peach Girl, the big question is, Did he or didn't he?, then What to do next?
As Toji runs to Momo's rescue, he luckily runs into (or rather, is run over by) Kiley and Nurse Misao. Putting aside the immediate question of why are Kiley and Nurse Misao driving together at 1AM, they rush into the hotel room where Goro is holding Momo, and the drama begins. With help from Misao's words of wisdom and comfort and Kiley's conniving brain, Momo and Toji are able to piece together what has happend during the night. Once the stories are cleared up, Kiley is at his all time best, pointing out that when dealing with Sae, head on approaches are futile; the best way to deal with her is to take revenge.
This volume of Peach Girl is full of more drama than comedy. However, the comedy made me (literally) laugh out loud. There is some verbal profanity in this volume, so some more sensitive readers may be offended. The sexual references that are common with Peach Girl are discussed frankly, including a shocking yet funny image of Sae closing the story. All in all, this is the Peach Girl you know and have come to love, only this time Miwa Ueda is not holding back.
As Toji runs to Momo's rescue, he luckily runs into (or rather, is run over by) Kiley and Nurse Misao. Putting aside the immediate question of why are Kiley and Nurse Misao driving together at 1AM, they rush into the hotel room where Goro is holding Momo, and the drama begins. With help from Misao's words of wisdom and comfort and Kiley's conniving brain, Momo and Toji are able to piece together what has happend during the night. Once the stories are cleared up, Kiley is at his all time best, pointing out that when dealing with Sae, head on approaches are futile; the best way to deal with her is to take revenge.
This volume of Peach Girl is full of more drama than comedy. However, the comedy made me (literally) laugh out loud. There is some verbal profanity in this volume, so some more sensitive readers may be offended. The sexual references that are common with Peach Girl are discussed frankly, including a shocking yet funny image of Sae closing the story. All in all, this is the Peach Girl you know and have come to love, only this time Miwa Ueda is not holding back.
Point!: Training the All-Seasons Birddog
Published in Paperback by Alpine Pubns Inc (2004-01)
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Accurate, packed with information and easy to read!
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2002-06-18
Review Date: 2002-06-18
This is the first bird dog I own and every single item from the book which I have used in training has been on the button. The pleasure of seeing my dog behave as predicted in the field cannot be described, and would only be understood by other bird dog owners .
The success of this book is that it's easy to read, insightful and accurate in the advice it dispenses.
It makes it easy for the dog owner to move through that confusing and daunting task of training his dog from puppy to successful bird-dog without making a mistake.
The success of this book is that it's easy to read, insightful and accurate in the advice it dispenses.
It makes it easy for the dog owner to move through that confusing and daunting task of training his dog from puppy to successful bird-dog without making a mistake.
A practical step by step guide for training a pointing dog.
Helpful Votes: 12 out of 12 total.
Review Date: 2001-03-27
Review Date: 2001-03-27
I've read every birddog book I could find since getting my Brittany last year. This book is the best. Authors vary widely in their opinions on proper dog training and a lot of the advice out there is plain wrong. Based upon my experience, Spencer's advice is right on target. What's even better, the clear and concise writing in this book makes it a very easy to follow guide. The first 98 pages provide an overview of birddog hunting in the U.S., and descriptions of 10 birddog breeds. For the next 146 pages, every sentence explicitly helps you understand the how and why of each aspect of training from puppyhood to the dog's first season afield.
Accurate, packed with information and easy to read!
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2002-06-18
Review Date: 2002-06-18
This is the first bird dog I own and every single item from the book which I have used in training has been on the button. The pleasure of seeing my dog behave as predicted in the field cannot be described, and would only be understood by other bird dog owners .
The success of this book is that it's easy to read, insightful and accurate in the advice it dispenses.
It makes it easy for the dog owner to move through that confusing and daunting task of training his dog from puppy to successful bird-dog without making a mistake.
The success of this book is that it's easy to read, insightful and accurate in the advice it dispenses.
It makes it easy for the dog owner to move through that confusing and daunting task of training his dog from puppy to successful bird-dog without making a mistake.
This is a solid book that details training your own dog
Helpful Votes: 43 out of 43 total.
Review Date: 1999-06-09
Review Date: 1999-06-09
I have read many books on training pointing dogs, and have trained with some very fine trainers in the past. While I do not agree with all the training techniques (such as the author's mannor of progressing from point, to steady to wing and shot), I found other useful information in every chapter. I was particularly interested in how the author described the way various breeds react to different training - for example, a Brittany will generally respond to a very soft taining hand and lots of praise; while a German Shorthair will (generally) respond to a stronger hand with less praise. This is important to me as I'm about to start with a GSP, having trained primarily Brittanies in the past. Another aspect of this book which I found both refreshing and educational, was that the author consulted with various professional trainers - both to provide their perspective of the breed they work with, and to give the reader other opinions. Most dog books give the reader only the author's opinion, and as anyone who trains dogs knows, opinions vary. This book has earned a place on my shelf next to what I consider to be the best of the best of gun dog training books. Also, it is an entertaining read.
Unassuming and Better than Most
Helpful Votes: 9 out of 9 total.
Review Date: 2002-07-08
Review Date: 2002-07-08
This book is the best of the bunch so far. I have read several training books to work with my GSP, and this one has been the most enjoyable and most accurate. The purpose and methods are clear, and the results one should expect are also laid out nicely.
One of the really great things about this book is the unassuming tone of the book. The author is clearly a working man who has responsibilities that include things other than dog training. After reading most other books, I come away feeling guility, as though I am torturing my dog by not giving her enough of my time. This author clearly understands that not every man has several hours per day to dedicate to training. I also like the way the author spells out so many things, but is noticably short-winded on one area: discipline. Too many books I read lean to far to one extreme or the other. Wolters says beat your dog into submission. Tarrant says don't touch your dog, but feel free to hand out emotional abuse as needed. I think effective training lies somewhere in between, and this book lets the reader judge the dog and doesn't spend a lot of time with high handed preaching(personally, I find that grabbing my pup's scruff and giving her a deep-throated growl usually conveys my displeasure more than adequately without needing to hit her as Wolter suggests, or punish her by withholding her food as Tarrant suggests).
Anyway, the techniques are sound, I get the results I desire, and my dog and I have a lot of fun together in the process, so this book gets my vote for the best training manual I've read so far.
Roses (Gardening & Landscaping)
Published in Paperback by Sunset Publishing Corporation (1998-01)
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Most beautiful pictures
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2007-07-03
Review Date: 2007-07-03
This book was so well put together, pictures and illistrations were wonderful. would recomend to all.
Roses by Sunset Magazine
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2007-05-06
Review Date: 2007-05-06
I must say, this book was well worth the money. The information provided was very descriptive and the up-to-date pictures and reviews on the most current quality roses out there were beautiful! I highly recommend this book for any new rose growers out there and for the more hardened, the gallery of roses is a must!
Almost a required book for "budding" rose growers
Helpful Votes: 14 out of 15 total.
Review Date: 2001-07-15
Review Date: 2001-07-15
Along with Ortho's "All About Roses", and HP Books' Roses, How To Select, Grow and Enjoy", this is the backbone of the easy way to learn about roses. As an introduction to some or the "mysteries" about growing roses, this book and the other two mentioned have no equals. The illustrations are great and there are a lot of color photos of rose varieties, making a good picture book as well as a good "How To" book. I think everyone who has an interest in roses will enjoy this book and also the other two mentioned.
This book is wonderful!!!
Helpful Votes: 17 out of 17 total.
Review Date: 2001-04-12
Review Date: 2001-04-12
I carry it with me to the nursery to make my selections. I'm a novice antique rose fancier with some particular geographic/climate needs, and this book makes it easy to determine what will thrive in my yard. There is a picture and detailed description of every rose in the book. The charts also make it easy to search for the right plant by color, flowering frequency, light needs, size, etc. I never shop for roses without carrying along this book.
Must-have for novice or experienced rose grower
Helpful Votes: 20 out of 20 total.
Review Date: 2005-03-27
Review Date: 2005-03-27
After carefully comparing other books that provided comprehensive information on roses, I chose the Sunset Roses book and have not regretted it one bit. When I purchased the book, I had 4-5 roses in my garden, and now I have 52 (at the time of this writing ;-). I still refer to this book as a reference for pruning techniques, disease, planting and placement, and just as a wonderful review of the next rose I must have!
The roses covered are certainly the most popular and easy to grow, and there is a section in the back that lists specific roses that are favorites of regional rosarians. So, for instance, if you are in zone 5-6 in Ohio, you can find best roses for the midwest/great lakes area, and so on. This is really valuable because a rose that will be a star for one gardener (such as Mr. Lincoln), might not perform well in another garden in a different part of the country.
The roses covered are certainly the most popular and easy to grow, and there is a section in the back that lists specific roses that are favorites of regional rosarians. So, for instance, if you are in zone 5-6 in Ohio, you can find best roses for the midwest/great lakes area, and so on. This is really valuable because a rose that will be a star for one gardener (such as Mr. Lincoln), might not perform well in another garden in a different part of the country.
Seven Stories of Christmas Love
Published in Hardcover by William Morrow & Co (1990-10)
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CLASSIC TIMELESS TREASURE for the HOLIDAY SEASON
Helpful Votes: 10 out of 11 total.
Review Date: 2000-10-12
Review Date: 2000-10-12
During the last few years our family has been grieving a tremendous loss. This year we are determined to get on with life and to make new traditions and memories. In anticipation of the up and coming holiday I pulled this title off my book shelf and reread it.
It is just a wonderful book of short stories sure to inspire love, hope, family, trust and faith. Each story begins with a beautiful color drawing which has a classic charm and feel. Clearly hits a personal note for Catholics and Italians and most stories will ring a personal chord of truth and others may bring a laugh or two.
As a reader it made me feel for the past and wonder about how our society continues to evolve in a cooler less personal social strata. It is hard not to think of simplier times that are grounded in basic life lessons of love and family. This is a book to read at the beginning of the holiday season and probably at intervals throughout.
There is hope, love and warmth in all of the "Seven Stories of Christmas Love."
Seven Stories of Christmas Love serves as lesson for the entire year.
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2005-06-29
Review Date: 2005-06-29
This tape came to me as a gift. I enjoyed it the first listening several years ago. Each year before Christmas I listen to it again. I nearly know the script by heart, and it means just as much, if not more. Each year of those 10-15 years that the tape has been part of my Christmas, has brought changes in my life. However, the lessons of the seven stories of Christmas love are imprinted on me. I am grateful for the tape, and find the familiarity of the stories an anchor in a sometimes difficult and busy season.
An annual tradition
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2003-12-17
Review Date: 2003-12-17
Christmas just isn't Christmas without any Leo. In book form or his excellent video of the same name, Seven Stories of Christmas Love is Leo doing what he did best: sharing stories of holiday's past and using them to illustrate why love and memories matter throughout the year. We watch the video every Christmas and I've yet to escape dry-eyed through the section where he expresses how important it is to remember the wonder and awe of childhood because our memories and the love we give to others are all that make us immortal.
If you need inspiration in an increasingly confusing world, or just want to laugh, hope and consider the true meanings of Christmas, this book (and the great video) are must-haves.
A Keepsake Book
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 1999-12-18
Review Date: 1999-12-18
This is such a beautiful little book! The illustrations, by Tom Newsom, have a Norman Rockwell quality, and the borders around the pages match the first page illustration, which is different for each story.
The stories, by Leo Buscaglia, who a lot of people know from PBS in the 80s, take Christmas out of the Norman Rockwell cliche and brings it into the world! One touching story is about the reaction people in Bali had to Mary and Joseph being turned away at the inn. Another, "Two Festivals of Light," blends the Jewish and Christian "festivals of light" through at-first distrusting neighbors.
You should be happy to pull this book out of your Christmas treasure box year after year!
A Favorite Family Tradition
Helpful Votes: 7 out of 7 total.
Review Date: 2001-12-03
Review Date: 2001-12-03
Reading from this book is one of my family's all time favorite Christmas traditions. The stories are short enough that we can read one together as a family each night before bedtime. I have loaned this book to several friends and they have all loved it.
My children all know what it means if we tell them that they are going to get a peach branch in their Christmas stocking.
I love the messages of these stories. They always get me in the Christmas spirit!
The Son of John Devlin
Published in Hardcover by Ballantine Books (1999-01-19)
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A terrific read, great story masterfully told, a must!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 1999-01-28
Review Date: 1999-01-28
This is a terrific book by Charles Kenney. Tight, well constructed, and gripping, it is a story expertly told. Kenney is very sure of himself and where he is going with his characters. Read this book!
Police procedural should be read by any lover of fiction
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 1998-11-17
Review Date: 1998-11-17
Over two decades have passed since the John Devlin scandal rocked the Boston police department. John killed himself rather than face the shame of a trial. John's son Jack never recovered from the dishonor to the family name. Jack gave up law school to become a cop and regain what his father apparently threw away.
Jack is working on an investigation that brings him into the orbit of US Assistant Attorney Emily Lawrence's inquiries into a drug deal. Jack uncovers a letter written by his father just before his death. The note stirs Jack's wrath, making him obsessed with the need to learn what really happened to his sire while enacting his own personal code of vengeance.
THE SON OF JOHN DEVLIN is more than a brilliant police procedural, which it happens to be. A son's love for a disgraced father drives the novel's story line in such a way that fans of the sub-genre will beg for more works from awesome Charles Kenney. The plot is fantastic, raising the bar for police procedurals to an uncanny level. However, it is the characters that set this story apart from the norm and make for a fine reading regardless of genre attachment.
Harriet Klausner
A Good Police Procedural And So Much More!
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2001-06-23
Review Date: 2001-06-23
Are you interested in books that provide more than just a good story. If you look for books than provide and/or pertain to any of the following qualities -- excitement, poignancy, deception and betrayal, faith and redemption, strong and very credible characters -- than you're really going to enjoy Charles Kenney's The Son Of John Devlin. That's because it provides ALL of these qualities in spades. Give yourself a real treat and get yourself a copy of The Son Of John Devlin. And, if you really want to be good to yourself, pick up a copy of Kenney's upcoming book, The Last Man, due out in July. It's even better than this book!
This is one great read!!
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 1999-04-12
Review Date: 1999-04-12
I read this book in less than two days. I love a story of revelations and redemption and this one deals with it well, showcasing the power of love between a father and his son. This book also shows you that you can right a good police procedural without a lot of graphic violence and sex. Great job Mr Kenney. I'd love to read more stories involving Jack Devlin. I highly recommend this book.
Outstanding!
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2002-01-07
Review Date: 2002-01-07
THE SON OF JOHN DEVLIN is a highly accomplished, character-driven novel that deals with corruption within the Boston Police Department.
Charles Kenney offers up an insightful police procedural that is at once tough and gritty, yet compassionate. It's rare that a writer of this genre can pull this off convincingly, but Kenney certainly does.
With its themes of father-son love, betrayal and redemption, THE SON OF JOHN DEVLIN is a satisfying read on many levels, a true page-turner in every sense of the word.
Charles Kenney offers up an insightful police procedural that is at once tough and gritty, yet compassionate. It's rare that a writer of this genre can pull this off convincingly, but Kenney certainly does.
With its themes of father-son love, betrayal and redemption, THE SON OF JOHN DEVLIN is a satisfying read on many levels, a true page-turner in every sense of the word.
Touch of Passion
Published in Mass Market Paperback by St. Martin's Paperbacks (2005-11-29)
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Touch of Passion
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-06-02
Review Date: 2008-06-02
The powerful young wizard Kian Seymour has always known that the men of
his magical family must find their soul mates in order to realize true
happiness. When he sees Loris, an orphaned serving girl, he's sure
that he has found the key to his own destiny. Although Loris is too
young, Kian wants to take her home and keep her safe. In his desperate
attempt to save her, he ends up using magic and unintentionally kills a
man. He manages to rescue her, but this illicit use of his powers
results in a cruel curse. Now safe and happy with the Seymours, Loris
doesn't believe she and Kian are destined to be together. Kian's
curse, which makes his touch painful to her, only reinforces this
belief.
Several years pass, and Kian, now lord of the family estate, still
hasn't broken the curse. Although his relationship with Loris weighs
heavily, it is the least of his worries. Something magical is cutting
a swath of destruction across his lands without leaving a trace. So
far animals and property are the only causalities, but are his people
safe? Kian seizes an opportunity and sends Loris to London, but with
numerous potential suitors and a possible long lost grandfather, will
the city be any safer for her? Will he be able to defend his land and
people? Can he ever break the curse?
Part historical and part fantasy, Touch of Passion is an engaging story
with tons of
potential. I loved the setting, an unknown magical world hidden within
a non-magical
world. Ms. Paul expertly weaves the two together, and her universe
comes alive. The idea of cursed soul mates was an interesting premise.
However, neither Kian or Loris captured my imagination. Early in the
story, they fight like young siblings, and both come off childish. I
also found their courtship a bit overwrought and full of angst. To be
fair, they are both young, and I tend prefer stronger leads. As the
story develops and the action builds, the characters grow and do become
more interesting. Malachi, the head of Kian's magical clan, totally
stole the show. I can't wait for his story! Although it's the second
book in the Enchanters series, Touch of Passion can be read on it's
own.
Cheryl
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
his magical family must find their soul mates in order to realize true
happiness. When he sees Loris, an orphaned serving girl, he's sure
that he has found the key to his own destiny. Although Loris is too
young, Kian wants to take her home and keep her safe. In his desperate
attempt to save her, he ends up using magic and unintentionally kills a
man. He manages to rescue her, but this illicit use of his powers
results in a cruel curse. Now safe and happy with the Seymours, Loris
doesn't believe she and Kian are destined to be together. Kian's
curse, which makes his touch painful to her, only reinforces this
belief.
Several years pass, and Kian, now lord of the family estate, still
hasn't broken the curse. Although his relationship with Loris weighs
heavily, it is the least of his worries. Something magical is cutting
a swath of destruction across his lands without leaving a trace. So
far animals and property are the only causalities, but are his people
safe? Kian seizes an opportunity and sends Loris to London, but with
numerous potential suitors and a possible long lost grandfather, will
the city be any safer for her? Will he be able to defend his land and
people? Can he ever break the curse?
Part historical and part fantasy, Touch of Passion is an engaging story
with tons of
potential. I loved the setting, an unknown magical world hidden within
a non-magical
world. Ms. Paul expertly weaves the two together, and her universe
comes alive. The idea of cursed soul mates was an interesting premise.
However, neither Kian or Loris captured my imagination. Early in the
story, they fight like young siblings, and both come off childish. I
also found their courtship a bit overwrought and full of angst. To be
fair, they are both young, and I tend prefer stronger leads. As the
story develops and the action builds, the characters grow and do become
more interesting. Malachi, the head of Kian's magical clan, totally
stole the show. I can't wait for his story! Although it's the second
book in the Enchanters series, Touch of Passion can be read on it's
own.
Cheryl
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
Wonderful Star-Crossed Lovers Fantasy
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2007-01-18
Review Date: 2007-01-18
Twins Kian and Dyfed Seymour at seventeen are wildly sowing their oats on one of their trips to London when Kian is struck with the knowledge that a thirteen year old serving girl, Loris, is his unoliaeth, his oneness, his destiny. At the same time he discovers that Loris has been sold to an owner of a brothel and he engages said owner in a card game in order to win Loris. Infuriated at losing, the brothel owner attempts to kill Kian and in defending himself Kian uses magic to throw the man across the room accidentally killing him. Because Kian used `magic' in the spilling of blood, the Guardians placed a `Blood curse' on Kian. In essence, Kian would suffer-- always aware and in love with Loris, but she would abhor Kian and experience intense pain at his touch.
Ten years have passed and in that time, Kian uses an enchantment to disguise himself in an effort to reach out and become a friend and confidante to Loris without her experiencing any pain. Loris eventually discovers the truth at about the same time she is found to be the long lost granddaughter to a powerful earl and the Seymour's enemy unleashes a great evil upon the villages of Castle Tylluan. Loris is sent to London with a reluctant Dyfed who has fallen in love with a `dark sorceress' and Kian is left to deal with the evil monster. Dangerous sacrifices will need to be made to save Tylluan and all the star crossed lovers in order to survive the evil and find happiness.
TOUCH OF PASSION was a terrific fantasy romance with the lead protagonists being tortured with the `blood curse' that defined their relationship. With this particular curse there wasn't much Kian could do to satisfy the Guardians to have it lifted, so he devised the only plan he could think of in an effort to overcome the limitations that were placed on him. Loris as a mortal wasn't even aware of the connection and even though told she was Kians'unoliaeth, refused to believe in such a thing as unoliaeth. The angst that existed for Loris whenever Kian was near, even though she could not understand why she yearned for him was a trial but in spite of all their bickering she remained drawn to him. Kian and Loris' story was powerfully told in both heartbreaking and sensual intensity as the two star-crossed lovers managed to exist together while under the curse. Kian was developed beautifully as a tender and gentle friend as well as the strong and determined heir to the Dewin Mawr in wanting to solve his own problems regarding the evil unleashed upon his lands.
In the secondary love story between the dark sorceress Desdemona and his brother Dyfedd, Spencer Paul proves how `opposites do attract' in a most delightful way! In spite of her dark ways, Desdemona proves to be one of the more interesting characters she creates. For those who read this series in the order of publication will find out just how amusing her dark ways will be in TOUCH OF DESIRE. I read this series out of order but can honestly say each book stands on it's own and offers a wealth of entertainment that fans of Spencer Paul and the fantasy genre are sure to enjoy!
Marilyn Rondeau, RIO - Reviewers International Organization
Ten years have passed and in that time, Kian uses an enchantment to disguise himself in an effort to reach out and become a friend and confidante to Loris without her experiencing any pain. Loris eventually discovers the truth at about the same time she is found to be the long lost granddaughter to a powerful earl and the Seymour's enemy unleashes a great evil upon the villages of Castle Tylluan. Loris is sent to London with a reluctant Dyfed who has fallen in love with a `dark sorceress' and Kian is left to deal with the evil monster. Dangerous sacrifices will need to be made to save Tylluan and all the star crossed lovers in order to survive the evil and find happiness.
TOUCH OF PASSION was a terrific fantasy romance with the lead protagonists being tortured with the `blood curse' that defined their relationship. With this particular curse there wasn't much Kian could do to satisfy the Guardians to have it lifted, so he devised the only plan he could think of in an effort to overcome the limitations that were placed on him. Loris as a mortal wasn't even aware of the connection and even though told she was Kians'unoliaeth, refused to believe in such a thing as unoliaeth. The angst that existed for Loris whenever Kian was near, even though she could not understand why she yearned for him was a trial but in spite of all their bickering she remained drawn to him. Kian and Loris' story was powerfully told in both heartbreaking and sensual intensity as the two star-crossed lovers managed to exist together while under the curse. Kian was developed beautifully as a tender and gentle friend as well as the strong and determined heir to the Dewin Mawr in wanting to solve his own problems regarding the evil unleashed upon his lands.
In the secondary love story between the dark sorceress Desdemona and his brother Dyfedd, Spencer Paul proves how `opposites do attract' in a most delightful way! In spite of her dark ways, Desdemona proves to be one of the more interesting characters she creates. For those who read this series in the order of publication will find out just how amusing her dark ways will be in TOUCH OF DESIRE. I read this series out of order but can honestly say each book stands on it's own and offers a wealth of entertainment that fans of Spencer Paul and the fantasy genre are sure to enjoy!
Marilyn Rondeau, RIO - Reviewers International Organization
Rewarding story of magic and romance!
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 2006-01-16
Review Date: 2006-01-16
I think this story was better than its predecessor, Touch of Night, where we first learned of Loris caring for Wales' Tylluan Manor, its baron Ffinian Seymour and his twins, Kian and Dyfed, with Loris and Kian always bickering with one another. This sequal provides a most satisfying reason as to why that is, and the story almost broke my heart in the telling! Kian is a powerful wizard and fated to be the next Dewin Mawr, head of the mystical families. Now that "dad" is married and out of the house, Kian is lord of Tylluan Manor and facing a baffling mystery as to who or what is killing the animals on his property without leaving a trace. He highly suspects the Seymours' long-time nemesis, Lord Llew, who lives next door. He also has the heartache of a blood curse placed on his relationship with Loris, because when he was trying to save her he killed a man in the process. He has found a way to be near her without hurting her; however, they cannot be truly united and this torments them both. In the meantime, twin bro Dyfed meets and tames a powerful sorceress from America, and she is the key to what is wreaking havoc on Tylluan's lands. EXCELLENT STORY from the first word to the end! I couldn't put it down! I anxiously await the next story of Malachi!
Tough of Passion
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 2005-12-26
Review Date: 2005-12-26
It only takes a moment for Kian Seymour to realise that Loris, the humble serving girl at a London inn, is his soul mate. Yes, she's too young, but if he takes her home to Wales, she will soon be of age and he can marry her then. Unfortunately, she has just been sold to a cruel man who refuses to release her, forcing Kian to first use trickery, then to actually have to kill with magic to save her. Because of this, he is cursed. Until he can break the curse, he will be unable to touch Loris without pain to the girl. Yet, he finds an enchantment that cloaks his true identity, allowing him to get to know his other half secretly and without pain over the years. Loris never guesses that her friend is none other than the man who she can barely stand to be around. Then, her past catches up with Loris, and she learns she has a grandfather who wants to know her. This happens just as clan wars threaten to destroy her adoptive family and magical beings terrorize the countryside. Kian and his brother must save their family from an evil alchemist with an old grudge. Moreover, Kian's need to break his curse has reached a critical stage. Somehow, the answer to both problems must be found, now.
This is a fairy tale for grown ups. Loris and Kian's story is somewhat reminescent of Psyche and Cupid's, but not quite. Like the Harry Potter books, here a magical world exists alongside the real one, with the ordinary people never knowing the truth. This is a delightful read, one to treasure. Though it is a second book in a series, there is no need to have read the first to enjoy this one.
Amanda Killgore
This is a fairy tale for grown ups. Loris and Kian's story is somewhat reminescent of Psyche and Cupid's, but not quite. Like the Harry Potter books, here a magical world exists alongside the real one, with the ordinary people never knowing the truth. This is a delightful read, one to treasure. Though it is a second book in a series, there is no need to have read the first to enjoy this one.
Amanda Killgore
fantastic fantasy romance
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 2005-11-30
Review Date: 2005-11-30
In 1811 London twins Kian and Dyfed Seymour keep visiting the Red Fox Inn owned by the Goodbodys. Kian realizes that the thirteen years old tavern wench Loris is his unolineth, his soulmate that will provide his oneness. However, he is stunned when the Goodbodys plan to sell Loris to Gregor Foss, owner of a brothel. Kian wins Loris in a card game, but when he goes to leave with her Gregor pulls out a gun and shoots him. Kian uses his magic skills to throw Gregor across the room. Gregor dies so the Guardians punish Kian for using "blood" magic by insuring Loris will detest his advances.
Three years later, Kian remains frustrated while he expects his sibling to end up with his beloved although Dyfed insists he has found his oneness in someone else. Kian needs a miracle to overcome his nightmare, but does not see any forthcoming. He expects to sacrifice his need for his beloved to find happiness with another.
TOUCH OF PASSION is a fantastic fantasy romance starring star-crossed lovers as Kian suffers for the tragedy that he inadvertently caused though he had solid reasoning, but the rules are strictly enforced and he knows it. His dilemma as his beloved soulmate becomes a woman just like he expected makes for an angst-laden deep tale. This is a powerful sequel stronger than the delightful TOUCH OF NIGHT. Now if Susan Spencer Paul provides us with the unolineth of the Great sorcerer Malachi.
Harriet Klausner
Three years later, Kian remains frustrated while he expects his sibling to end up with his beloved although Dyfed insists he has found his oneness in someone else. Kian needs a miracle to overcome his nightmare, but does not see any forthcoming. He expects to sacrifice his need for his beloved to find happiness with another.
TOUCH OF PASSION is a fantastic fantasy romance starring star-crossed lovers as Kian suffers for the tragedy that he inadvertently caused though he had solid reasoning, but the rules are strictly enforced and he knows it. His dilemma as his beloved soulmate becomes a woman just like he expected makes for an angst-laden deep tale. This is a powerful sequel stronger than the delightful TOUCH OF NIGHT. Now if Susan Spencer Paul provides us with the unolineth of the Great sorcerer Malachi.
Harriet Klausner
Tracy and Hepburn
Published in Paperback by Plume (1988-10-31)
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'Tracy and Hepburn' is an irreplaceable book that anyone could admire and aspire to be like it's subjects that will be missed
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Review Date: 2007-02-04
Review Date: 2007-02-04
Since I enjoy acting and actors, I was given this book out of my grandfathers vast collection of books. I knew Katharine Hepburn was a popular actress, and Spencer Tracy stared with her in a few films. I had seen 'The Aviator' film about Howard Hughes, from Martin Scorsese. Cate Blanchett is incredible in her role as Katharine Hepburn. I'm so thrilled she won the Academy Award for her portrayal of someone who really didn't thankfully act like a star. She was just an ordinary person, and that is a great aspect of these fine actors. While this book only touches a little on that aspect of Katharine's life with Howard Hughes, it is the witty comments from Spencer Tracy and really a great friendship and love between this special pair of actors that is examined and admired here. Before reading 'Tracy and Hepburn' I read 'Audrey: Her Real Story', by Alexander Walker. The two Hepburn's are quite different and really don't have anything really in common. That isn't a bad thing at all. Except for the same last names, and acting in the Golden Age of Hollywood. 'Tracy and Hepburn' is a rare book. It is luckily authored by Garson Kanin, who has worked with and been wonderful friends with the acting duo, and neighbour to Katharine Hepburn for many years. Katharine certainly seems like an admireable woman and understandable risk taker. She, like her family isn't really content to just do nothing. She makes things happen. She also likes to skateboard and has even attempted surfing. Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn loved to have a meal with friends at home and chat. 'Tracy and Hepburn' shows us a simplier life in those days. I didn't live through the Golden Age of Hollywood with all of these seemingly wonderfully talented people, but we should all aspire to be like them. I really haven't seen many Katharine Hepburn or Spencer Tracy films. I've seen most of the great 'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner', with the two of them. I've seen 'Boy's Town' with Spencer Tracy. I've seen Katharine in 'The Philadelphia Story', and 'Little Women'. That's really all I've seen of these two great actors. I am a fan of Humprey Bogart and Lauren Bacall and both love Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, so I was very glad to read about 'The African Queen'. Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy keep it real. There isn't anything fake about them. I understand their appeal to others in the movie business, and those out of it. So I'm now a fan. I remembering prefering 'High Society' with Grace Kelly over 'The Philadelphia Story', but I'm certain to enjoy both films equally now. I'm not sure if I'd read another book on Katharine Hepburn or Spencer Tracy, but I'll never say never to it. I'm really not sure what would be the best aside from this book. I'm sure there are many that expand from this book, because Katharine is still alive at the end of this book. If there are any favorite books Katharine Hepburn fans enjoy please contact me and let me know. I'm very interested. I'm not sure if there is any truth about Katharine not enjoying the lack of privacy about her life in this book, but I'm sure nothing hurtful was meant by Garson Kanin writing it. He has captured these two real-life characters beautifully. Katharine also hated doing interviews but loved to travel and make plans. Keeping her life in order, and staying fit and healthy. She also loved to give gifts, but her birthday seems unknown. My Mum was born on the 12th May like Katharine so there's something special I can take from reading about Katharine Hepburn. I'm glad I share both Katharine Hepburn's and Spencer Tracy's love for acting. These two special people from the Golden Age of Hollywood are irreplaceable, but how fortunate and enjoyable for all of us that we can still watch them shine on screen. I love the immortality of cinema. Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy really must be the best in the business. I'm so glad I've shared the earth with some extraordinary people. Thank you both for such happy productive lives and thank you Garson for recounting it for others to enjoy.
Yummy, but...
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2005-03-25
Review Date: 2005-03-25
I enjoy this book immensely, but I wish Mr. Kanin hadn't constantly been upstaging himself throughout. One review I read of this book said (aptly, I thought) that the title of the book should have been called We Three. I'm sure that he and his wife Ruth Gordon were good friends of Tracy and Hepburn's; I'm also sure that Tracy and Hepburn had other friends they were close to as well. I do know that the invasion of privacy made Katherine Hepburn furious when this book came out - she refused to speak to Mr. Kanin for several years as a result. I don't know - the stories are good, but it puts a bad taste in my mouth all the same.
Wonderful Anecdotes
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2004-01-30
Review Date: 2004-01-30
This is a delightful book filled with anecdotes about Kanin, his wife Ruth Gordon, and their relationship with Tracy and Hepburn. But, of course, no mention is made of the fact that Spencer and Katherine were having an affair and no hint of the "A" word (adultery). This is a cleaned up version of reality, but nonetheless ceaselessly entertaining. Tracy, however, comes off as he usually does: melancholy, dark, and troubled. Only Kanin's affection for him redeems Tracy in the reader's eyes. The parts about Hepburn are the real treat here; she must have been a riot to have as a friend.
I've had this book for 15 years
Helpful Votes: 8 out of 8 total.
Review Date: 2003-11-04
Review Date: 2003-11-04
And I've probably read it 12 times. Spencer Tracy's abrupt nature is described in great detail, but with real affection by Garson Kanin. By the end of the book, we understand why Bonaventure was more than just Tracy's middle name. Hepburn's unwavering love and willingness to put Spen-SAH first often seems hard to reconcile with her solid will and staunch intellect. Through Garson Kanin's eyes, we see why the couple's differences made for a fascinating life together, on and off screen. No slouch in the talent department himself, Kanin's asides on his and Ruth Gordon's antics with the formidable Tracy and Hepburn could make for an exquisite book, in and of themselves.
Wonderful
Helpful Votes: 8 out of 8 total.
Review Date: 1999-09-04
Review Date: 1999-09-04
Garson does a great job showing off Tracy and Hepburn in this delightful book. You get to take a look inside Kate's life from a good friend of hers. Garson passed away in March of this year and he left many wonderful things behind. This book just being one. He also wrote several of the screenplays that Tracy and Hepburn stared in. This book is a must for all.
The Truth About Geronimo
Published in Paperback by Bison Books (1976-06-01)
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title says it all
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Review Date: 2008-05-13
Review Date: 2008-05-13
This book is one of the true historically significant accounts of events that have been forever shrouded in lies and fiction. If you are interested in historically accurate accounts of the late Apache wars, this is one of the must-read books. Davis just wanted the truth told, so he did it himself after watching glory-seeking sycophants take credit for, and be lauded for the heroic actions of others. Davis's views on his enemy Apaches, as well as the Apache scouts, show the wisdom and respect only a true and sage adversary can attest to. You won't be sorry you bought this book. Another must read is "On The Border With Crook" by John G. Bourke.
Good read
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Review Date: 2008-04-05
Review Date: 2008-04-05
For any one interested in the real facts of the Apache campains this is for you. It may take a little patience to get through the early reading, Davis is very detailed in names and dates but he has real first hand accounts of things that acctually occured. This is a man I think saw and admired the native people and did his duty in a fair and just manner. Davis is an admiral person and does a great justice to the Indian and the attrocities they endured but at the same time points out that just like in every culture a few bad apples can spoil the lot. He also points out that the government did far more decieving to the Indian they ever did to the government. I always respected the Native Americans and even more so after this book.
A Must Read
Helpful Votes: 38 out of 46 total.
Review Date: 2000-12-03
Review Date: 2000-12-03
In 99.9% of all books written by whitemen about American Indians it is hard to find even a grain of truth or fact. This book is the exception that proves the rule!
While nothing is glossed over, the author does not attempt to sway the reader with sensationalism. He tells about his experiences and gives the good with the bad. He exhibits an almost unheard of ability to set aside any preconceived notions and actually see clearly both sides of the conflict AND views the American Indian as a human being, not some sort of subspecies.
An exceptional view of reality that should be required reading in all American history classes from junior high/middle school through the college level.
Good as it goes, better than most
Helpful Votes: 39 out of 67 total.
Review Date: 2005-12-09
Review Date: 2005-12-09
Here is the point of view concerning a particular portion of the late Apache/Euro conflict involving the last rag-tag remnants of the Apache tribes and the United States Army units involved in trying to keep them subdued. Its an enjoyable read because the author gives a first-hand, eye-witness account of the series of incidents known as "The Geronimo Campaigns" and he does so without injecting the slobbering Politically Correct dogma that has become so common in present day literature dealing with frontier history (of course, Davis lived at a time when Political Correctness didn't exist, so naturally his book wouldn't contain any!)
A book like this easily destroys the sky-pie nonsense found in sob-story exercises such as Dee Brown's "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" and blatantly absurd and Politically Correct motion pictures like "Dances With Wolves" and "Geronimo, An American Legend". In fact, its a very nice counter weight to the drivel out there that seeks to leave unaware people with the impression that the American Indian was some sort of Red Aristocrat or Feathered Philosopher/Sage who was unfairly victimized by unreasonable invaders.
However, I have even better works to offer you if you are sincerely interested in FACT and Truth concerning the White/Indian conflicts. These are all available right here at amazon.com, and the titles to look for are; THREE YEARS AMONG THE COMANCHES ( a first-hand narrative by a Texas Ranger who was captured by Comanches and how he was brutally and sadistically treated, how he escaped, and how he evaded re-capture.) LIFE AMONG THE APACHES ( a first-hand narrative by John Cremony of the famed California Volunteers, who dealt with Apache, Comanche, Kaddo and other hostiles at a time BEFORE the United States Army had even a small force in the southwestern region of North America.) and lastly, SCALP DANCE ( a book consisting of detailed military and civilian/settler accounts of the chilling, blood-curdling wars with Southern Cheyenne, Comanche, Arapaho, Sioux, and Kiowa on the high plains). These three books will serve to provide you with an excellent AND HISTORICALLY ACCURATE overview of frontier history, and an antidote to all the Politically Correct dogma out there that is being passed off as "fact" by glib leftist "educators", self-proclaimed "experts" and psuedo-historians. Read them all, none are dry or boring, and all are of the "couldn't put it down" type of literature.
After you've finished THREE YEARS AMONG THE COMANCHES, LIFE AMONG THE APACHES, and SCALP DANCE, get "Indian Wars" by Robert Utley. By reading these books in this order, you'll grasp the gravity of the incidents that Utley superbly, but only generally deals with, and you'll not only appreciate Utley's work even more, you'll also appreciate the fine line a genuine historian like Utley has to walk while trying to make a living within the Politically Correct jungle that surrounds the academic slums of so-called "modern education".
A book like this easily destroys the sky-pie nonsense found in sob-story exercises such as Dee Brown's "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" and blatantly absurd and Politically Correct motion pictures like "Dances With Wolves" and "Geronimo, An American Legend". In fact, its a very nice counter weight to the drivel out there that seeks to leave unaware people with the impression that the American Indian was some sort of Red Aristocrat or Feathered Philosopher/Sage who was unfairly victimized by unreasonable invaders.
However, I have even better works to offer you if you are sincerely interested in FACT and Truth concerning the White/Indian conflicts. These are all available right here at amazon.com, and the titles to look for are; THREE YEARS AMONG THE COMANCHES ( a first-hand narrative by a Texas Ranger who was captured by Comanches and how he was brutally and sadistically treated, how he escaped, and how he evaded re-capture.) LIFE AMONG THE APACHES ( a first-hand narrative by John Cremony of the famed California Volunteers, who dealt with Apache, Comanche, Kaddo and other hostiles at a time BEFORE the United States Army had even a small force in the southwestern region of North America.) and lastly, SCALP DANCE ( a book consisting of detailed military and civilian/settler accounts of the chilling, blood-curdling wars with Southern Cheyenne, Comanche, Arapaho, Sioux, and Kiowa on the high plains). These three books will serve to provide you with an excellent AND HISTORICALLY ACCURATE overview of frontier history, and an antidote to all the Politically Correct dogma out there that is being passed off as "fact" by glib leftist "educators", self-proclaimed "experts" and psuedo-historians. Read them all, none are dry or boring, and all are of the "couldn't put it down" type of literature.
After you've finished THREE YEARS AMONG THE COMANCHES, LIFE AMONG THE APACHES, and SCALP DANCE, get "Indian Wars" by Robert Utley. By reading these books in this order, you'll grasp the gravity of the incidents that Utley superbly, but only generally deals with, and you'll not only appreciate Utley's work even more, you'll also appreciate the fine line a genuine historian like Utley has to walk while trying to make a living within the Politically Correct jungle that surrounds the academic slums of so-called "modern education".
True Grit
Helpful Votes: 9 out of 11 total.
Review Date: 2007-03-06
Review Date: 2007-03-06
Britton Davis's reason for writing this book in the 1920's was to set straight some outlandish tales that were being published about who "captured" Geronimo, and some even more fictitious writings on the "Indian Wars."
This is an excellent book, as an adventure tale, as a look at the 'civilized' persons' outlook toward "the Indians" of the day, as a look at the horrific way our government tried to solve the 'indian problem' with a one-size-fits-all method (sound familiar?), and a look at Apaches as individuals rather than all-bad or all-good.
For a tremendous balance of outlooks, read this book along with Eve Ball's "Indeh".
This is an excellent book, as an adventure tale, as a look at the 'civilized' persons' outlook toward "the Indians" of the day, as a look at the horrific way our government tried to solve the 'indian problem' with a one-size-fits-all method (sound familiar?), and a look at Apaches as individuals rather than all-bad or all-good.
For a tremendous balance of outlooks, read this book along with Eve Ball's "Indeh".
V for Vendetta: From Script to Film
Published in Paperback by Universe (2006-08-22)
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Christmas gift
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Review Date: 2008-01-19
Review Date: 2008-01-19
I imagine due to the holidays was the reason that it took so long for this item to arrive. (mid January) However! The book is a quality item, it arrived in excellent condition and the person who received the gift is extremely happy. A very worth while purchase.
Some things are worth looking forward to. Very satisfied. thank you.
Some things are worth looking forward to. Very satisfied. thank you.
Awesome for fanatics
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Review Date: 2007-05-08
Review Date: 2007-05-08
This book is a real treasure if you are enamored with the film! When you just can't get enough, it gives you a play by play of the whole script, side notes, and facts about scenes and the making of them. The pages are wonderful along with the pictures. I would highly recommend this collectable book for true V fanatics at heart!
Depicting Dissent With A Cinematic Vengeance.
Helpful Votes: 22 out of 23 total.
Review Date: 2006-08-29
Review Date: 2006-08-29
(from an extended feature, copyright 2006 Michael F. Hopkins)
Few literary masterworks offer more narrative wonder,
and more frustration to adapt to the silver screen,
than the socioculturally-charged V FOR VENDETTA by
writer Alan Moore and illustrator David Lloyd. Its
mix of Fascist horror, Romantic adventure, and
Science Fiction contemplation, has thrilled readers
of Sequential literature and a world of enthusiasts
for over 20 years.
The questions posed by its pages, particularly the
point at which Terrorism becomes the State, or the
crucible in which Dissent can be compelled to fashion
the tools of Rebellion from the State's own Terror,
still await finer resolutions in the trouble-torn
world of the Here and Now.
As ambivalent as the tones of a William Blake painting,
V FOR VENDETTA strikes as aggressively for the souls
and minds of thinking, caring people who refuse to
settle for any quick emotion, and easy answer.
These are the focused aims superbly met by the wondrous
film from the shapers of THE MATRIX Trilogy. Larry and
Andy Wachowski spent many years forging their prodigious
script, and director James McTeigue brings the momentous
tale to stunning life.
Not a word-for-word adaptation of what is perhaps Alan
Moore's signature work, the film masterfully embraces
Moore's questing spirit; holding true to the original
author's vision while imbuing the film with a life and
character all its own. Its myriad inquiries into the
nature of Faith and Wisdom in a bigoted World run by
Lust without Ethics, and Reason gone mad without Virtue,
mark the cinematic V FOR VENDETTA as a classic tale of
the Human spirit prevailing against all odds.
Those who love to look within the shaping of such
presentations would do well to purchase V FOR VENDETTA:
FROM SCRIPT TO FILM, a handsome coffee-table book
(Hardcover, as well as paperback) from Rizzoli's
Universe Publishing which offers the film's complete
shooting script, a wealth of photos and pre-production
art from the movie, along with invaluable insights from
director McTeigue himself.
Edited by Spencer Lamm (who edited THE ART OF THE MATRIX)
and Sharon Bray, the volume is a massive tribute to the
power of gifted artistry; crossing idioms to make even
broader points to ever-growing audiences with unimpeachable integrity.
If there continues to be confusion regarding author Moore's
disavowing of such a landmark adaptation of his work, it
is hoped that this volume will make the adaptation's
worthiness crystal clear, beyond any shadow of a doubt.
Perhaps only Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Phillipa
Boyens (LORD OF THE RINGS) along with Ray Bradbury
(John Huston's MOBY DICK) had a more imposing task of
adaptation.
Those who admire both the Literary original and the
Hugo Weaving-Natalie Portman tour de force can respect
-if not agree with- author Moore's disavowal of film
adaptations. By the very breath, one can only hope that
the excellence of this motion picture -ably reflected
by this book- will earn Mr. Moore's respect, in turn.
Differences between parties notwithstanding, the film
is a masterpiece; one which ably complements the book
from which it came. Each holds wonders for all. Time
for the idiomatic skirmishes to end.
Come in, and be enlightened.
Few literary masterworks offer more narrative wonder,
and more frustration to adapt to the silver screen,
than the socioculturally-charged V FOR VENDETTA by
writer Alan Moore and illustrator David Lloyd. Its
mix of Fascist horror, Romantic adventure, and
Science Fiction contemplation, has thrilled readers
of Sequential literature and a world of enthusiasts
for over 20 years.
The questions posed by its pages, particularly the
point at which Terrorism becomes the State, or the
crucible in which Dissent can be compelled to fashion
the tools of Rebellion from the State's own Terror,
still await finer resolutions in the trouble-torn
world of the Here and Now.
As ambivalent as the tones of a William Blake painting,
V FOR VENDETTA strikes as aggressively for the souls
and minds of thinking, caring people who refuse to
settle for any quick emotion, and easy answer.
These are the focused aims superbly met by the wondrous
film from the shapers of THE MATRIX Trilogy. Larry and
Andy Wachowski spent many years forging their prodigious
script, and director James McTeigue brings the momentous
tale to stunning life.
Not a word-for-word adaptation of what is perhaps Alan
Moore's signature work, the film masterfully embraces
Moore's questing spirit; holding true to the original
author's vision while imbuing the film with a life and
character all its own. Its myriad inquiries into the
nature of Faith and Wisdom in a bigoted World run by
Lust without Ethics, and Reason gone mad without Virtue,
mark the cinematic V FOR VENDETTA as a classic tale of
the Human spirit prevailing against all odds.
Those who love to look within the shaping of such
presentations would do well to purchase V FOR VENDETTA:
FROM SCRIPT TO FILM, a handsome coffee-table book
(Hardcover, as well as paperback) from Rizzoli's
Universe Publishing which offers the film's complete
shooting script, a wealth of photos and pre-production
art from the movie, along with invaluable insights from
director McTeigue himself.
Edited by Spencer Lamm (who edited THE ART OF THE MATRIX)
and Sharon Bray, the volume is a massive tribute to the
power of gifted artistry; crossing idioms to make even
broader points to ever-growing audiences with unimpeachable integrity.
If there continues to be confusion regarding author Moore's
disavowing of such a landmark adaptation of his work, it
is hoped that this volume will make the adaptation's
worthiness crystal clear, beyond any shadow of a doubt.
Perhaps only Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Phillipa
Boyens (LORD OF THE RINGS) along with Ray Bradbury
(John Huston's MOBY DICK) had a more imposing task of
adaptation.
Those who admire both the Literary original and the
Hugo Weaving-Natalie Portman tour de force can respect
-if not agree with- author Moore's disavowal of film
adaptations. By the very breath, one can only hope that
the excellence of this motion picture -ably reflected
by this book- will earn Mr. Moore's respect, in turn.
Differences between parties notwithstanding, the film
is a masterpiece; one which ably complements the book
from which it came. Each holds wonders for all. Time
for the idiomatic skirmishes to end.
Come in, and be enlightened.
Great book for a great film
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2007-01-10
Review Date: 2007-01-10
Great book containing the shooting script with director's notes and hundreds of stills. The last third of the book contains artwork and storyboards and how they were transformed into film, complete with explaining notes by the film's makers. Poster gallery and credits included. All color photos and artwork, high quality print, great book on this great film!
Makes an excellent souvenier!
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2006-12-28
Review Date: 2006-12-28
Has the full shooting script. Lots of behind the scenes stuff.
THICK, glossy pages (the kind you sort of get a high from, from such heavy gloss fumes).
Wonderful artwork from the film!!!! Mock movie posters and the print posters. All very nice.
A must have if you're a fan of the film!
THICK, glossy pages (the kind you sort of get a high from, from such heavy gloss fumes).
Wonderful artwork from the film!!!! Mock movie posters and the print posters. All very nice.
A must have if you're a fan of the film!
Vegetarian Cooking
Published in Paperback by Sunset Publishing Corporation (1981-07)
List price: $9.99
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Great basic vegetarian cookbook
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2007-11-30
Review Date: 2007-11-30
This is a great cookbook. I have had it for over 17 years. I have used it till the cover is falling off. It should always stay in print. It covers all the meals of the day with a wide variety of recipes. Good info throughout!
My Favorite Vegetarian Cookbook
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Review Date: 2004-01-03
Review Date: 2004-01-03
I have about 15 Vegetarian cookbooks, but this one is my favorite. I always look to it to find easy, tasty and healthy recipes. I have to buy a new one because my current copy is falling apart from use!
I've worn out my first copy!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2001-07-30
Review Date: 2001-07-30
Great variety of very tasty dishes -- I know I can alway rely on Sunset recipes to turn out well. Unlike some vegetarian cookbooks, this one doesn't require a lot of exotic and/or expensive ingredients to make a great meal. That also makes this book a great starter for people first venturing into vegetarian cooking. My copy is so well used, I'm buying a fresh copy today.
One of the Best Ever Cookbooks
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2004-01-16
Review Date: 2004-01-16
I love this cookbook. I need a new one because my first one that my mother bought me as a gift has fallen apart! I love most every recipe in this book. Lemony Lentil soup, Brazilian Black bean soup are among my favorites.
A must have kitchen addition!
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2000-04-05
Review Date: 2000-04-05
Neither I nor my family are vegetarions, but the first time I looked through this cookbook I knew I had to have it. It is full of appetizing dishes that are easy to prepare and is extremely well organized. Many of the dishes are fast to make and are made with ingredients that you already have on hand. I've found the appetizer and salad sections to be extremely useful, as I frequently have to bring dishes to family gatherings. These dishes are a change of pace, but none of them are so unusual that people don't want to try them. I reccomend this book to anyone who is looking for a change of pace without having to go off the deep-end!
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