gigahound
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Stephen King's "N."
"N." is a short story that will apparently be published in Stephen King's upcoming short story compilation, Just After Sunset. However, it
has also been selected as the promotional vehicle for a new multi media marketing campaign designed to highlight the potential of hand held media
technology such as ipods and cell phones.
The story is being released in two minute installments across 25 releases. Most of the story has been show already and can be viewed on Youtube, just
search for "Stephen King "N"" and you should be golden.
The story is great and its presentation is phenomenal. Marvel Comics was brought onboard for the art/animation. There are voice actors who sound
really good. There is also a musical score in each "episode" that does a fantastic job of setting up a really ominous atmosphere.
I watched all of the available episodes on Youtube last night and can't hardly wait to read the story when it comes out in print form. Unfortunately,
the Youtube listing is missing a couple of parts, but I didn't lose any of the enjoyment by continuing through what they did have.
If you haven't viewed it, go now! Then come back here and offer your opinion/critique.
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Skwerly
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I knew it was out, I'm waiting for the books hahahaha.
I seemed to be looking down from an immense height upon a twilit grotto, knee-deep with filth, where a white-bearded daemon swineherd drove about
with his staff a flock of fungous, flabby beasts whose appearance filled me with unutterable loathing.
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Hadn't heard of it - but what a neat concept. Looking forward to checking it out, even though I'm not a big King fan.
I do, however, like King's shorts...
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I'm very picky about what i will read of his. I haven't actually read one of his works (not even shorts) in over ten years. No, I picked up his On
Writing "memoir", but I don't know if that really qualifies. The last story of his I read was the third installment of the Dark Tower, The Waste
Lands. Now that was a good read. The character's conversation with the train will never be forgotten.
I tried to read Desperation, but I got distracted, then when I saw the movie I didn't feel like finishing the book.
I've actually read more Dean Koontz, I think. Lightning, Midnight, and The Bad Place were my favorites as well as his short story collection (I think
he's only done one). I think I might invest in his Odd Thomas series.
I was always struck by how King was more narrative and "down home" while Koontz laid on the details as thick as syrup.
Clive Barker...now there were some mind twisters.
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That book is so cool. Reading the first chapter made me on hook on this one.
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Skwerly
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I just started reading the compilation myself - some great stuff in there!
I seemed to be looking down from an immense height upon a twilit grotto, knee-deep with filth, where a white-bearded daemon swineherd drove about
with his staff a flock of fungous, flabby beasts whose appearance filled me with unutterable loathing.
My AC page:
Derek's Junk
My Horror Writing Forum: http://writersofhorror.myfreeforum.org/index.php
I **love** creepy trees!
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Quote: Originally posted by gigahound  | I'm very picky about what i will read of his. I haven't actually read one of his works (not even shorts) in over ten years. No, I picked up his On
Writing "memoir", but I don't know if that really qualifies. The last story of his I read was the third installment of the Dark Tower, The Waste
Lands. Now that was a good read. The character's conversation with the train will never be forgotten.
I tried to read Desperation, but I got distracted, then when I saw the movie I didn't feel like finishing the book.
I've actually read more Dean Koontz, I think. Lightning, Midnight, and The Bad Place were my favorites as well as his short story collection (I think
he's only done one). I think I might invest in his Odd Thomas series.
I was always struck by how King was more narrative and "down home" while Koontz laid on the details as thick as syrup.
Clive Barker...now there were some mind twisters. |
Aww! Clive Barker! Lovelovelove!
I did not finish Mr B Gone yet - thanks for reminding me. That's still packed somewhere.
I read Imagica, Weaveworld and several others.
In 700 pgs, Barker can pack more imagery than most can in three novels.
If you like Barker, try Tad Williams' Neverworld series.
You know, when we were going to move I sold hundreds of books but I kept the Barkers. I felt like Burgess Meredith in that Twilight Zone going through
all the books, lol.
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