Book Collection: Father Cody

[lotuz]

Had a hard time finding this not exorbitantly priced, but finally found one.

This has been on my list for a few months! Pretty sure it was because of someone here but I can't remember the post...

And yes, all the copies everywhere are expensive, regardless of edition... congrats for finding a nice price and not hesitating to pull the trigger!!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

According to ON WRITING by Stephen King, the correct title for that book would be LET'S GO PLAY AT THE ADAMS'S, with which I agree.

[lotuz]

According to ON WRITING by Stephen King, the correct title for that book would be LET'S GO PLAY AT THE ADAMS'S, with which I agree with.

So sayeth Strunk & White

[Lurker]

Adamses is plural for Adams. An apostrophe denotes possession or omission. Someone must not read Chicago Manual.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

But wouldn't the apostrophe denote the Adams's residence?
The title implies 'Let's go play at the Adams's house.', doesn't it?
Now I've got to read the darn book I guess!

I never heard of Strunk & White or Chicago Manual, as you can probably tell. I just make these things up as I go along...

[Lurker]

Oops. When I said "Someone must not read Chicago Manual" I intended to mean Mr. King.

If the house is implied, then wouldn't it be the "Adamses's" ?

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I stand corrected! Even though I'm currently sitting down.

[Stockerlone]

Congrats Adam !!!

[peripheral]

Nic one, man. What's it lie? I've heard mixed things. I found a really cheap copy locally and it got lost in the mail!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

They are not cheap on E-Bay. I looked for one.

[Father Cody]

This has been on my list for a few months! Pretty sure it was because of someone here but I can't remember the post...

And yes, all the copies everywhere are expensive, regardless of edition... congrats for finding a nice price and not hesitating to pull the trigger!!

The frustrating thing is a few months ago there was one for around $50 USD but I had to pass. The day I decided to finally pull the trigger that one was gone and the only one close to $50 had a $20 shipping fee. I asked the seller if he could use a cheaper shipping method but he declined the request. Finally I checked Abe (I wish I would remember to do that more often) and found this, the true first edition, for $100 with free shipping. Figured the higher price was worth it for the first edition, although I think I like the paperback edition with the doll head better!

So sayeth Strunk & White

Strunk & White hath spoken!

Adamses is plural for Adams. An apostrophe denotes possession or omission. Someone must not read Chicago Manual.

These kind of grammar technicalities make peoples’ head spin.

Congrats Adam !!!

Thank you, Frank!

Nic one, man. What's it lie? I've heard mixed things. I found a really cheap copy locally and it got lost in the mail!

I remember you saying that. Damn! I haven’t read it yet but I’ll get back to you on it. I just learned today that it’s based on the same case that Ketchum’s “The Girl Next Door” was.

They are not cheap on E-Bay. I looked for one.

Even copies in poor shape are pricey. That and how much I kept hearing about this book made me think it must be good.

[Father Cody]

Finally completed this “Trilogy of Horror” set by Charles L. Grant. I got a little out of hand with one of the books but it was a fun process, and it led to me getting my first #1 (and #2)!

The order form is from a new copy of “The Drawing of the Three.” Just thought it was a cool add-on to this display of obsessive compulsive disorder.

[Merlin1958]

Had a hard time finding this not exorbitantly priced, but finally found one.

This has been on my list for a few months! Pretty sure it was because of someone here but I can't remember the post...

And yes, all the copies everywhere are expensive, regardless of edition... congrats for finding a nice price and not hesitating to pull the trigger!!

I recommend this book. I thought it was a great story. Lord of the Flies meets the Berkshires. Read this a long time ago and still recall it as a great read.

[Father Cody]

Lord of the Flies meets the Berkshires. Read this a long time ago and still recall it as a great read.

I’ve read neither of those. I know I’m missing out on Lord of the Flies but never heard of the Berkshires. Who’s the author?

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I've read LORD OF THE FLIES.

I think George Harrison wrote a song about it.

[Father Cody]

Who’s George Harrison?

Spoiler:

Kidding.. did I make you feel old?

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Age is just a number, and my number says I'm old.

[Brian861]

Congrats, Adam on the Grants!

[Hunchback Jack]

I haven't read any Grant, but that looks like a cool set. Congrats, Adam!

[Father Cody]

Congrats, Adam on the Grants!

Thanks, Brian! I’m pretty proud of these. Have you read any of his stuff?

I haven't read any Grant, but that looks like a cool set. Congrats, Adam!

Thanks, Peter! If you ever decide to try him, I’d love to hear what you think.

[Father Cody]

Probably time to stop procrastinating and get more shelves.

[Brian861]

Thanks, Brian! I’m pretty proud of these. Have you read any of his stuff?

I haven't, Adam. BTW, you're inbox is full.

[Brian861]

Shelves and money. The two things the collector never has enough of.

[Father Cody]

Shelves and money. The two things the collector never has enough of.

Ha! Tell me about it. Maybe self control, too. For some of us, at least (myself included!).

Thanks for the heads up. I cleared my messages.

[Brian861]

Shelves and money. The two things the collector never has enough of.

Ha! Tell me about it. Maybe self control, too. For some of us, at least (myself included!).

Thanks for the heads up. I cleared my messages.

Control is definitely an illusion.

Message incoming.