I just ordered my copy
It'll probably take awhile to come in. It depends on when he comes back to the store.
I think I posted a pic of my inscribed copy of Snuff earlier in this thread if you were curious.
I just ordered my copy
It'll probably take awhile to come in. It depends on when he comes back to the store.
I think I posted a pic of my inscribed copy of Snuff earlier in this thread if you were curious.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Ok, so I went looking for it. I found this post, but the photo has been deleted.Originally Posted by Heather19
Got home today, and what was waiting for me in the mail, but my new copy of Snuff signed by Chuck
I was really hoping to catch him on tour this year, as I missed the last one, but sadly he's coming nowhere nearby.
It's my first signed copy of a book by any author so I'm excited!
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In other Palahniuk news:
If anyone is interested in purchasing a signed copy of PYGMY, Powell's Bookstore in Portland, Oregon has copies available.
Check it out here. They will sell out.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
Sorry, here you go
and I just got an email a few days ago saying that Chuck will be back in 4 weeks, so I should get my book by early July
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
That is an AWESOME inscription.
Heather, I'm looking forward to hearing when your inscribed PYGMY has arrived.
By the way, I also picked up a copy of the signed/limited edition of RANT. I hadn't mentioned it in this thread, but if you're interested I posted pics on TDT.com right here.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
Thanks Patrick!
I love how he gets creative with the inscriptions. I can't wait to see what he writes in Pygmy.
And that copy of Rant looks really cool
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Thanks, Heather. The limited edition of RANT was more expensive than the other trade editions, but I'd give it up in a heartbeat if came down to that vs. the inscribed ones. I LOVE Chuck's inscriptions.
By the way, I am really impressed with PYGMY. I don't know how the hell he could write an entire book in that "dialect" (wrong word?) of English. It's really amazing.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
I can't wait to read Pygmy!
Have you read Snuff yet? I started it when I first got it, but got sidetracked and put it down and haven't gone back yet. And I haven't really heard too many people talking about it. I'll definitely read it at some point since I love his stories, but didn't know if I should get to it sooner than later.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
snuff is a really bad book
And I dont mean bad as in poorly written or "bad" meaning good
I mean bad as in brain warpingly twisted
but I liked it!
if the worlds gonna end then let's get it over with, i got shit to do
I have a copy of Snuff, though I want to finish the book im halfway through first. Palahniuk fans will be happy to know I was at Powells Books (largest independent bookstore in the US) and two people where waffling on which of his books to start with. I suggested the first one I read, Lullaby.
I still havent found too many people who have read is non fiction. Works such as Stranger Than Fiction or Fugitives & Refugees. The latter people would get a kick out of it if you live in or around Portland OR. He gives insight on growing up in Portland and lays out very bizarre activities to do around the city.
"As for gunslingers, Roland," Cuthbert says, "I am here. And we are the last."
When two fit, it makes you think
I got the cute one, my woman
She says, "Lovin's all I bring"
And it's her loving that's a wonderful thing.
Lovin' yes we are, it's such a wonderful thing
When two fit it makes you think
See us both in the black
She lays on me so relaxed.
-Big D and The Kids Table
I picked up Stranger Than Fiction a few months ago, just haven't gotten to yet. Maybe I'll read it after Pygmy.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
While at Powell's, did you pick up one of their signed copies of PYGMY?
I look forward to reading his non-fiction at some point as well, I just haven't quite gotten around to it yet.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
wait u mean his other books ARENT non fiction?!
Spoiler:
if the worlds gonna end then let's get it over with, i got shit to do
I have a copy of Stranger than Fiction as well. It's on the list!
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
Well I just read invisible monsters, so now I've read all of his fiction books
if the worlds gonna end then let's get it over with, i got shit to do
Read three of his books recently in succession: Haunted, Pygmy and Snuff. (Prior to that, I had read Fight Club for school, Rant out of curiousity and Choke because of the movie.)
Overall, I liked all of them, except for Snuff. The latter wasn't bad, but it seemed like it didn't go anywhere.
Pygmy spoilers
Spoiler:
Haunted was good, but I think it would have worked as a short story collection without the wraparound stories. I heard that Palahniuk had intended it to be just a collection, but his editor told him to make it a novel because he thought it wouldn't sell the other way, and it shows.
Out of all the ones I've read, so far Rant was my favorite.
I'm taking a break from him now but hopefully I'll read more soon.
A hound will die for you, but never lie to you. And he'll look you straight in the face.
My Collection
Heather, yes, I've read SNUFF. As the others note, it's a pretty twisted book. I liked it but I liked PYGMY better.
Have you finished PYGMY yet, or are you still waiting for your signed copy to arrive first?
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By the way, did anyone besides me order the stickers a couple months ago that were offered by the publisher?
I'm not usually into promotional materials, but I love this addition to my collection.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
oh, those are nice. I like them Patrick.
I still haven't read it yet, I'm waiting for my copy to come in. I believe they said he'd be back in early July to sign them, so I should hopefully see it by the end of the month.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Cool. I hope it arrives soon, Heather. I look forward to hearing your reaction to it.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
Can I beg?
BEG PANT.....
I have a serious chuck collection, but i dont have these...i have lots to trade...king, chuck....would you part with a copy of each if you have extra?
Beg drool pant....snif
Heather, yes, I've read SNUFF. As the others note, it's a pretty twisted book. I liked it but I liked PYGMY better.
Have you finished PYGMY yet, or are you still waiting for your signed copy to arrive first?
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By the way, did anyone besides me order the stickers a couple months ago that were offered by the publisher?
I'm not usually into promotional materials, but I love this addition to my collection.
WowBEG PANT.....
I have a serious chuck collection, but i dont have these...i have lots to trade...king, chuck....would you part with a copy of each if you have extra?
Beg drool pant....snif
Heather, yes, I've read SNUFF. As the others note, it's a pretty twisted book. I liked it but I liked PYGMY better.
Have you finished PYGMY yet, or are you still waiting for your signed copy to arrive first?
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By the way, did anyone besides me order the stickers a couple months ago that were offered by the publisher?
I'm not usually into promotional materials, but I love this addition to my collection.
Those are some kick ass stickers
if the worlds gonna end then let's get it over with, i got shit to do
well i have never read this chuck chappy, but one the recomendation of dags, jean and r and g in the what are you reading thread i have just ordered fight club and haunted. i shall let you know my thoughts after reading them
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
Just finished Lullaby and LOVED it!!! I've read Choke and Fight Club as well, and I think I rank Lullaby above those two so far!
I have 2 books on order from Chuck, including Pygmy. I can't wait for them to arrive!!!!
I have a copy of Snuff here, so may read that later this year as well.
Chuck just has an "odd" way of writing, but once you get it, you GET it!
Lullaby just blew me away, lol!
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Oh, and...Patrick...how do you get in with the publisher to obtain promo stuff???
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Lullaby was fantastic! It was kind of horror meets mystery with a surreal edge to it.
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
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