Hi all! TwoMorrows, the company that published the book "G-Force: Animated," is currently having a sale. During the sale, which runs through September 30th, you can purchase "G-Force: Animated" for $7.98, which is 50% off the cover price. If you haven't already purchased a copy of the book, this would be a great opportunity for you to add it to your collection. The book can be found on the TwoMorrows website at: http://www.twomorrows.com/ You'll find it among the items in the "50% Book/DVD Sale" category on the left-hand column of the page. Just figured you'd want to know! James

Thank you James. I guess at that price I have no excuse for not having a copy.

Originally posted by clouddancer Thank you James. I guess at that price I have no excuse for not having a copy.

And if you come to Comic Con and you're as cheeky as I am, you can have Jason Hofius sign it for you next year.

Oh man, I can resist action figures, but books tempt me mightily. But I just spent so much $ on Order of the Stick books... But this is a really good deal... Aargh!

Originally posted by lborgia88 Oh man, I can resist action figures, but books tempt me mightily. But I just spent so much $ on Order of the Stick books... But this is a really good deal... Aargh!

I was baaaaaad, I just got a check from my insurance company, for replacement of book lost in my flood last year. I will be using some of that money.

What? You're using book money to replace books -I don't see the "bad" here at all. I have some books that are discoloured and warped on the bottom edge, from being left for the summer at a friend's apartment in Montreal, where a pipe burst. But I was lucky, it could have been far worse.

Thanks a lot for the information James! I have just purchased a copy.

Originally posted by lborgia88 What? You're using book money to replace books -I don't see the "bad" here at all. I have some books that are discoloured and warped on the bottom edge, from being left for the summer at a friend's apartment in Montreal, where a pipe burst. But I was lucky, it could have been far worse.

Well, I guess I could be looking at it like that. In this case I am using book money to replace a book I did not have - although I really do not want to replace all those University books I had that I will never look at again, and that I could not get rid of in the used book sales at the Uni.

Ooog . . . you know it's bad when they won't even take it in the used-book sale at the school! I had a box of books like that when I got out . . . it was one of the things that got "forgotten" down by the dumpster. Who knows . . . maybe somebody went through the box and found something they liked.

Being in academia, I end up with a LOT of those kinds of books. At least the paper can be recycled.

Hi all! I should point out that, because TwoMorrows has the book on sale, they are likely trying to clearance out their remaining stock of it. Once it's sold out, they are unlikely to do a third printing of it (That they did a second printing was something of a minor miracle. They had never before had a book that sold so well and so fast that a second printing was warranted, and trying to get them to wrap their heads around the notion that it would be a good idea was not easy). So, unless you want to spend your time looking for used copies later, you really ought to take advantage of this sale. James

Thanks James for the information. I've had a copy of this book for quite some time and find it to be rather a great read (hope I worded it correctly) May have to get a second one though, just in case this one falls apart more.

Okay, James, you convinced me! I went over and got another copy to use, so that my autographed one can remain more pristine. And I also found Mark Evanier's book half price too... CD was laughing at me reading it in the bookstore while she hunted for fantasy books in San Diego. Now I'll have the whole thing! BTW, the shipping was reasonable. They send it by Media Mail so it was only $2.68, I think.

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Okay, James, you convinced me! I went over and got another copy to use, so that my autographed one can remain more pristine. And I also found Mark Evanier's book half price too... CD was laughing at me reading it in the bookstore while she hunted for fantasy books in San Diego. Now I'll have the whole thing! BTW, the shipping was reasonable. They send it by Media Mail so it was only $2.68, I think.

I was??? I am sorry I don't remember that, but then we were doing so much laughing when we were together, I don't remember everything we were laughing at.

Don't worry, CD, I wasn't offended or antying. i just presumed it was my inner geekiness amusing you.

Who is Mark Evanier? Is he the author of Order of the Stick? I'll let my inner "clueless"-ness amuse you...LOL

Originally posted by Springie Who is Mark Evanier? Is he the author of Order of the Stick? I'll let my inner "clueless"-ness amuse you...LOL

Nope, he's just a comic book industry guru... also one of the co-creators of Groo the Wanderer. In fact, I left a lecture with Mark Evanier early at Comic Con so I could meet uyp with the Gatchafans under the sails.

Thanks for the info James! I'm hoping they weren't all scooped up! I think I may want to get myself a copy.

Originally posted by Springie Who is Mark Evanier? Is he the author of Order of the Stick? I'll let my inner "clueless"-ness amuse you...LOL

Ok, now it is my turn to be clueless . . . dare I say, but what is "order of the stick"?

Ahhh, TJ and LB should be able to tell you more - it is a comic based on Gaming. Here is a link: http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0001.html

I learned about Order of the Stick from TJ, and now I am hopelessly addicted. It is so damned funny, and the story is great too.

Originally posted by clouddancer Ahhh, TJ and LB should be able to tell you more - it is a comic based on Gaming. Here is a link: http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0001.html

CD, Thanks for the link. Funny stuff! My brother, who was the one who forced me to play D&D, will really like it. (although eventually I ended up liking it - particularly the DM who took me to my senior home coming dance)

Originally posted by gogirl212 My brother, who was the one who forced me to play D&D, will really like it. (although eventually I ended up liking it - particularly the DM who took me to my senior home coming dance)

Even a cursory knowledge of gaming will get you by with this strip. Try reading the first 10 strips or so and see what you think....

Originally posted by gogirl212 CD, Thanks for the link. Funny stuff! My brother, who was the one who forced me to play D&D, will really like it. (although eventually I ended up liking it - particularly the DM who took me to my senior home coming dance)

You had a nice brother! I wanted to play D&D with my brother and his friends but he wouldn't let me. You dated an RPG guy? That gives you even more "geek cred."

Hmm . . . never thought to add that to my tally. Does that fall above 10 years in Marching Band but below still being a closet Parrot Head? Or maybe it ties with watching the original Star Wars movie 19 times - when it was still in theaters. Hard to say.

Originally posted by gogirl212 Hmm . . . never thought to add that to my tally. Does that fall above 10 years in Marching Band but below still being a closet Parrot Head?

Okay, I guess my Geek cred just went down the tubes... what's a Parrot Head?

Originally posted by gogirl212 Hmm . . . never thought to add that to my tally. Does that fall above 10 years in Marching Band but below still being a closet Parrot Head? Or maybe it ties with watching the original Star Wars movie 19 times - when it was still in theaters. Hard to say.

19 times?! That's pretty hard core. I do know what a Parrot Head is (there are many in Ohio, where I lived for many years), but I'm a closet ABBA fan.

Parrot Heads are: You have to see it to believe it

Ah..... okay. That makes sense now. I'm not sure it qualifies for Geek Cred though... but then, what do I know?

Hmm . . .I think it is geeky in a Marching Band and Musical Theater kinda way but not in a Hitch Hikers or D&D kinda way. I was generalizing across geekdoms. Hey, I guess I must be a Crossover Geek! (not sure why I am proud of this).

Originally posted by gogirl212 Hmm . . .I think it is geeky in a Marching Band and Musical Theater kinda way but not in a Hitch Hikers or D&D kinda way. I was generalizing across geekdoms. Hey, I guess I must be a Crossover Geek! (not sure why I am proud of this).

Oooh.... crossover geek.... We love you, GoGirl!

I think my geekiness is mainly in fantasy/sci-fi and academic (obscure and useless topics in European history) areas. Not sure if that is crossover, though.

Obscure topics in European History . . . let's see, I think that makes you an Esoteric Geek, and earns you crossover creds too. Welcome to the club.

Originally posted by lborgia88 I think my geekiness is mainly in fantasy/sci-fi and academic (obscure and useless topics in European history) areas. Not sure if that is crossover, though.

I'm all for that! Goooo crossover cred!

I think I like this "crossover geek" concept. Oh, and if ever anyone wakes up in the night and wonders, "Just how should I differentiate the roles of politics and theology in the English Reformation?", let me know. I won't hold my breath!

Um, don't hold your breath for me on that one.

lb -I'm not sure about the politics, but I know about the theater - Restoration Comedy - a genre laden with sexual innuendo and the origins of "trouser parts" -- an excuse to dress women up as men which was considered very hot. If fact, it was during the restoration that women really got to be on the English Stage - no more soprano boys playing Julliette and Portia. ( clearly once you go geek, you never go back)

Come on, it was a pivotal time in the march of Western civilization, with critical significance to the Atlantic expansion the followed on its heels! But no one cares... ETA: Alright, we've someone into the Restoration period! Yes, a very tricky time, as it all played out as to whether England would follow the path set by the French of "divine monarchy" and little role for Parliament, culminating with the "Glorious Revolution" of 1688. And women (finally) got to act on stage!