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    Default Marisha Pessl "Night Film"

    I think this new book is worth looking into...def. has a King vibe to it, and it's very creepy, especially the first 300 or so pages.

    I have a full review on Amazon, and check it out for more info - but the book was very good, and I don't throw around high praise that lightly!

    http://www.amazon.com/review/R3272HY...cm_cr_rdp_perm

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    Looks like she will be doing a signing in the area on 9/4, may be I will check it out.
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    I'm really looking forward to this book. I've got a copy coming to me soon. So far what I've seen reminds me a little of House of Leaves by Danielewski.

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    Yes. I took Rahfa's advice and bought an ARC on eBay. I am starting it today. I also bought a copy of her earlier book for later on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by carlosdetweiller View Post
    Yes. I took Rahfa's advice and bought an ARC on eBay. I am starting it today. I also bought a copy of her earlier book for later on.
    Hope you like it!

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    I just bought it too.

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    I am about 2/3 of the way through this book and liking it quite a bit.

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    She had posters made for 6 of Cordova's films and wrote a few trailers and short films for the book as well.

    Posters

    Videos

    Interview
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    She will be in Philly so I'm going to try and make that event!
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    If I can clear my work schedule I may head to one of the Chicago area signings on Wednesday.

    I have an ARC on the way to me, so it would be nice to get that signed.
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    I wasn't able to make the signing, but I did call ahead and order a signed copy.

    Arc and signed 1st/1st:


    I like her signature:
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    I really liked this book. I was able to get a copy from the event on the official publication day in NYC. The guy I got it from said he thought he was the only dealer getting copies for resale. Might be a tough one down the road for those of us who obsess over dated signatures.



    The UK proof.


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    Based on all your comments, I just ordered a signed copy from a bookstore on her tour. Looking forward to reading this.


    P.s. Congrats, Bob.
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    Ugh, her signing was cancelled in Philly. Poo!

    Patrick, what store did you order from?
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    Quote Originally Posted by becca69 View Post
    Ugh, her signing was cancelled in Philly. Poo!

    Patrick, what store did you order from?
    Here are some listings I found:

    http://www.iowabook.com/nifibymapesf.html
    http://www.strandbooks.com/product/n...ilm-140006788x
    http://poisonedpen.com/?STG=19386894...x=-1036&y=-185

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    I ordered from the store in San Francisco. The book arrived the other day. They ensured it was a first printing and they packed it well.
    "...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury

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    I'm enjoying this book despite it moving so slowly.

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    I want to get a signed first edition of this but can't seem to pull the trigger.

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    This book is now out in paperback...I really liked it. You can read my Amazon review at the top.

    Creepy, well-plotted, good use of images within the text. Unsettling in a good way.

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