Lightsnake Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Is The Blade Itself availible at any US retailer? If not, when will it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyedGhost Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I won't be waiting - I have the second book on preorder. If I am going to be reamed on the shipping and exchange rates, I console myself with the thought that it will be an excellent book AND it will be a jolly good British and proper reaming. Where did you order it from? I've used The Book Depository a couple of times, because they have free international shipping. The dust jackets haven't been super crisp and clean, but all the books I've ordered through them have been out many months - so I've probably been getting last of their stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edda van Heefmstra Ruston Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Unfortunately they (The Book Depository) don't seem to take pre-orders. There are at least three I'd like to buy, but I'm not sure whether it's worth waiting until closer to each release date to order. I tend to forget things until the last minute, so it's nice to know I have everything lined up early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat5150 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Have you guys checked at www.clarkeswordbooks.com? Also, you can get it at amazon.ca... Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edda van Heefmstra Ruston Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Wrong side of the world for me - a UK bookseller will be cheaper and faster for me than just about anywhere else. Even that some of the Irish ones, honestly, even though they're "local". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Abercrombie Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Sakey's is actually a pretty impressive debut crime novel. It's right up your alley if you are a fan of writers like George Pelecanos or Dennis Lehane. Damn, I really am a fan of that type of stuff as well. I reckon the Wire is about the bestest thing ever. I console myself with the thought that it will be an excellent book AND it will be a jolly good British and proper reaming. You BET it'll be an excellent book. And although you don't see as much of it as you did in the 19th century, say, it's still true. There's no reaming like a jolly good proper British reaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplomb Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 There's no reaming like a jolly good proper British reaming. I've been led to understand that, if done correctly, a jolly good proper British reaming can be described as a rogering. For those of us in the States who want to read Before They Are Hanged in March, Amazon UK is offering the trade paperback for 5.99 pounds, with shipping at 6.98 pounds, for a total of 12.97 pounds, which if I am using the right converter currently comes to $25.50. Amazon Canada offers the paperback for $15.72 Canadian (currently $13.26 US) but is going to be released on May 1st. I've never used Amazon Canada and was too lazy to register just to see what shipping would be to the US. The book isn't yet listed on some of the other suggestions in this thread, Clarkesworld or The Book Depository. I'm willing to pay the $25.50 (a pretty good reaming, if not quite a rogering) to read it in March, but if anyone can figure out how to get the British edition sent to the US for less cash, please let us know. I'll probably wait until early March to order it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyedGhost Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I've been led to understand that, if done correctly, a jolly good proper British reaming can be described as a rogering. For those of us in the States who want to read Before They Are Hanged in March, Amazon UK is offering the trade paperback for 5.99 pounds, with shipping at 6.98 pounds, for a total of 12.97 pounds, which if I am using the right converter currently comes to $25.50. Amazon Canada offers the paperback for $15.72 Canadian (currently $13.26 US) but is going to be released on May 1st. I've never used Amazon Canada and was too lazy to register just to see what shipping would be to the US. The book isn't yet listed on some of the other suggestions in this thread, Clarkesworld or The Book Depository. I'm willing to pay the $25.50 (a pretty good reaming, if not quite a rogering) to read it in March, but if anyone can figure out how to get the British edition sent to the US for less cash, please let us know. I'll probably wait until early March to order it. Assuming the price is the same as for The Blade Itself, from The Book Depository the hard cover will cost £13.81, and you will get free shipping for purchasing the hard cover. For a mere £0.84 more you can get a hardcover instead of a trade PB. You just have to remain vigilant, and order as soon as they make it available. Plus if you saw Brandon Sanderson's blog post about HC vs. PB; I'm sure you'll realize how much Joe will appreciate you purchasing the HC instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derfel27 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I'm so psyched for Before They Are Hanged. The Blade Itself was one of the best books I read last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseFool Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 same here one hell of a ride was doubtful at the beginning though the style seemed ... hmm... simple oversimple even not to say bad and the characters were an awful cliché a barbarian, puh-leeeze, how many times have i met conan-like characters? on the verge on dying and guess what, he survives blah i knew it was a first novel but was expecting better than that well, maybe my reaction was due to my previous reading being cassandra kresnov (movie like packed action, awesome) anyway, as soon as i met glokta, it was all good funny caustic little bastard him fun that's the word been a long time a book made me laugh like this of course, fun isn't the only good thing about this book, just the little "more" characters, that's what it's about (or did i completely misunderstand?), you come to love them all in all, excellent really hell, couldn't stop reading the damned stuff was reading in the subway was reading in the bathroom was reading while cooking was reading when should be sleeping... finished the book today at 3am, had a big meeting early this morning... am not sure i made a great impression... I blame the author say one thing about him, say he's the enemy of work. and sleep. he better sends me the sequel as in now maybe i'll forgive him then. Depends whether the third book is sent also i guess Joe Abercrombie, you reading? you don't want to wake the dragon, no you don't. The Bloody Nine won't be enough to stop me, he's welcome to try. So take the wise course and send me the bloody book ... Please? anyway, all that to say : read it, you'll like it hmm, ok, maybe it's more "read it, liked it" but i've got to spread the love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyedGhost Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 ^^ that post makes my brain hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildor Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 No it did make sense, but it was a bit scary in parts Joe Abercrombie, you reading? you don't want to wake the dragon, no you don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I think my only complaint regarding this book is that Bayaz reminded me a little too much of Belgarath. Otherwise, excellent book (and I'm another fan of Glokta). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Sneachd Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 indeed. one of the most unreadable posts i have ever saw at this board. w t f mate? QFT and Beauty *bows to Ro* I'm a bit confused as to how to deal with a post that is unreadable yet recommends a book that I loved myself. But 'clichè characters'? Joking you must be, it is known. I can't find a complaint regarding the book(I'll have to admit that I had to google Belgarath though).. awesome characters (which I value more than imaginative plotlines) and a very good storyline. Before They Are Hanged has become the 4th book I have preordered in my life and I can't wait for March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseFool Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 ^^ that post makes my brain hurt See? My point, exactly ! Told you I'm powerful Maximus, that is why it must be you ! Hmm, sorry, wrong speech. I meant to say, that is why I must have the book in my hands. My hands on the books. The book. Anyway, I don't mind paying really. Writers got to earn their living too after all. (Which is not to say I won't be grateful if I get it free. Freebies are always good). What I do mind is the delay between 2 books. (In a series I love I mean. I couldn't care less if, say, TG's next installment was to come in 10 years). Say one thing about me, say I'm impatient. I just can't stand waiting for a book to be published. I hate waiting. And Before They Are Hanged fall into this category. I. Can't. Wait. I need it now. Yeah, it's that good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseFool Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Joking you must be, it is known. no i'm quite serious on the contrary in case you're wondering why i maintain my opinion : - Logen : barbarian. Mighty warrior. Tired of fighting but still in the middle of battles. The only original thing about him is at the very end . It's worth it though SPOILER: TBI(him being schizo à la nikki/jessica from heroes. Awesome !) - Bayaz : Powerful old wizard full of jokes, rings a bell? as Maltaran said, he could be Belgarath under another name - the looser apprentice (don't remember his name). Can't do anything but I bet you he'll save the day - Jezal : cocky young "knight" from an old family. Rich, smart, witty, handsome and talented. And overconfident of course. Do you wanna bet he'll change for the better though? (I'm refraining myself so as not to compare him with jaime or i'll be disappointed for sure) - Jerro : ex slave, full of hate for the entire world. Has only vengeance in her mind. Another one from Eddings work. Taiba if you need a name. - Glokta : cynical intellectual. The more original of the cast though of course, you can't reduce these characters to that. There is so much more ! And then there is Glokta. I'm a fan As far as I'm concerned, that's what makes this book a tour de force : you begin with bad clichés and you still end up loving these characters. Or rather, you start with bad clichés and the author turns these clichés upside down somehow so that you care about the characters at the end. Now that's impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Abercrombie Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Plus if you saw Brandon Sanderson's blog post about HC vs. PB; I'm sure you'll realize how much Joe will appreciate you purchasing the HC instead Oh, yes indeed, hardcover is the way to go. Or you could always buy one of each? Or perhaps three hardcovers? One to read. One to seal in plastic against any possible damage. One to put in a bank vault in case the plastic is compromised. you begin with bad clichés and you still end up loving these characters. Or rather, you start with bad clichés and the author turns these clichés upside down somehow so that you care about the characters at the end. I'faith, tis a wise fool indeed. You got the picture, My friend. It's all about the cliches. The characters are just what you expect, But they're not. It's obvious what's going to happen, Only it doesn't. And the further you go the Less predictable it Becomes . Or that's the hope, at least. As for the rest of you guys, many thanks for the encouragement. I hope you enjoy the next one even more. I think you will . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseFool Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Oh, yes indeed, hardcover is the way to go. Or you could always buy one of each? Or perhaps three hardcovers? One to read. One to seal in plastic against any possible damage. One to put in a bank vault in case the plastic is compromised. lol bought one book in hardcover out of ... 1. Not bad, eh? 100%, that's pretty impressive, i say you can thank people of this forum. Bought the book because so many people put it on their 2006 best reads list oh and i'ts thanks to pat also. Indirectly. Wouldn't have bought the book if I had won the contest I'faith, tis a wise fool indeed. ohhh I looooove compliments, please go on ! You got the picture, My friend. just love being right *smiles smugly* It's all about the cliches. The characters are just what you expect, But they're not. It's obvious what's going to happen, Only it doesn't. And the further you go the Less predictable it Becomes . Or that's the hope, at least. As for the rest of you guys, many thanks for the encouragement. I hope you enjoy the next one even more. I think you will . . . well, march is a long time from now, but I'll read it, that's a sure thing unless you tell me glokta doesn't appear in the book (Ã la mat in winter's heart) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat5150 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Since so many people are excited about Before They Are Hanged, I just wanted to let you guys know that I'm about 100 pages into it and it's pretty damn good so far! I'll keep you posted! Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubby Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Since so many people are excited about Before They Are Hanged, I just wanted to let you guys know that I'm about 100 pages into it and it's pretty damn good so far! I'll keep you posted! Patrick I'm jealous now. I'm happy for you, but the only reason I have not called you a wanker is that you did not use this smiley: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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