From the Prague national library

As a bibliophile, this actually made me salivate.

Trends in Fantasy Cover Art.

Source.

I note the necessary distinction between damsels in distress and damsels in their natural state.

The Bureau tells me we have 2 more days of rain coming. Bring it on, I'm ready.

Although I'd be doing better if I was able to secure a copy of The Passage. I've been to 5 bookstores, and it's sold out bloody everywhere.

Sigh.

Forgeticus!

New Favourite: Bill Bryson.

Ladies and Gents I present Bill Bryson.

Honestly, this probably shouldn't qualify as a new favourite. I've known about this dude for a while now. However, I only just discovered this video. I'm not gonna let him get squeezed out on a technicality. Also, it should be noted that conducting appraisals of literary works isn't really something I'm particularly good at, but this seems like a cause worthy of at lest some effort.

Author and Chancellor of Durham University, Bryson is one of those possessed of a brilliant mind, whose enthusiasm and wit is nothing if not utterly captivating. I've read a fair few of his works now, and consider him to be among the most engaging and wholly entertaining authors I have encountered thus far.

His manner draws a stark contrast to the style of Diamond in Guns, Germs and Steel. Upon any reading of Mother Tongue or A Short History of Nearly Everything it is plain to see that whilst they both cover similar material, Bryson is by far more likely to keep the reader not only engaged, but entertained.

See also: that fucking beard.

See that shit? A fulsome, rich red hue, punctuated along the jawline with notes of silver. That be one distinguished-looking motherfucker.

Seriously, read his shit. A Short History is where you should start.

Stephen King's "N" first 5 episodes merged.

I'm not exactly sure what this is, but it really has caught my attention. I'm just about to finish reading IT and I'm probably more susceptible to King's charms at the moment. This isn't a bad thing, but I am aware of the low opinion some people may have of the man and his work.

All that aside, this does seem pretty cool. From what I understand there are 25 installments in total. This is the first five.

[EDIT]
You are able to watch the whole series here.

...And it kinda reminds me of that same technique of using animated stills, as seen in the Dead Space graphic novel adaptation.


The rest of it is readily available on YouTube.

Cartman is King.

"Woah! You're telling us this book is filthy, inappropriate, and made a guy shoot the King of Hippies? Can we please read this book, RIGHT NOW!?"

E. Cartman.
The Tale of Scrotie McBoogerballs, s14e2.

Oh Hell Yes

I've just caught wind of a report that Vincent Cassel be playing the role of Capucin Ambrosio in a film adaptation of "The Monk."

This has me a little excited.