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Post by BuffyFanOne on Jul 14, 2010 16:39:26 GMT -5
Has any one seen the new Buffy novel collections? They have stunning (if not a tad generic) covers. So far there are two volumes, each containing 3 novels. I bought the first one which contains Coyote Moon, Night of the Living Rerun, and Portal Through Time. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1442412097/ref=mp_s_a_10?qid=1279143910&sr=1-10they are a great addition to my collection, seeing as I have very limited space! Anyone else pick this up?? |
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Post by drusillacakes on Jul 14, 2010 16:47:25 GMT -5
I've seen them on Amazon. They have very pretty covers indeed.
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Post by The Girl In Question on Jul 15, 2010 3:34:37 GMT -5
I stumbled upon these strange findings at Barnes N Noble last weekend and said to myself, "What on earh is this tom foolery?" Then I proceeded to show them to both my Buffy-fan friends and my friends who couldn't care less, hoping to be provided with information. Alas, I left the store with none of my questions answered. Now my questions have been answered and I have seen the light thanks to this thread. I bestow karma upon you, BuffyFanOne, for explaining what the hell these books are.
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Post by TheDancingSlayer on Jul 15, 2010 21:39:34 GMT -5
I discovered this too last week! Mine is on its way in the mail  |
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Post by BuffyFanOne on Jul 16, 2010 23:11:09 GMT -5
Hey tgic I'm glad I could help;)
sooo Coyote Moon, as it turns out, is half way deacent. In fact it is more than that. Some might even say it is 3/4 of the way decent! Also, it turns out that this book can be judged by it's cover. I have owned Coyote Moon for years apon years and I never so much as cracked the spine. Now o buy it w this snazzy new cover and I am loveing it!!
Who knew??
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Post by Midnight Butterfly on Jul 18, 2010 12:50:31 GMT -5
Thanks for letting us know about these book BuffyFanOne, I will be sure to order mines tomorrow. I always wished they would re-release the Buffy books in some sort of collection, so this is great. Would have loved to get the Buffy books in hardback, though that seems unlikely.
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Post by TC on Jul 18, 2010 20:00:12 GMT -5
I found the first one at Walmart the other day! I saw it in the corner of my eye and probably wouldn't have turned to look if I hadn't recognized the cover (thanks to YOU, BFO.  ) I'm halfway through Coyote Moon and I'm enjoying it! I don't know whether or not to look forward to Night of the Living Rerun, though. I saw it got bad reviews on Amazon. |
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Post by BuffyFanOne on Jul 19, 2010 0:29:24 GMT -5
Hey guys no problem just call me angel of the library lol I have not gotten through coyote moon yet so I can't say anything about night of the livin rerun. Whoever gets to it first will have to let us know if it is any good!! |
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Post by Smashed on Jul 19, 2010 11:21:28 GMT -5
I think that this is great! Back when these were released, I never thought these would be re-released for some reason!
I love all of the stories that they put in these and I ordered all three books. I love Night Of The Living Rerun! I haven't read Coyote moon though.
I'm actually grateful for the Twilight movie/book fad, otherwise I doubt these would be released.
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Post by buffyfan21 on Jul 19, 2010 14:50:54 GMT -5
I bought volume 1 from the bookstore a few weeks ago. I like the covers, though I fail to see how they have any connection to the Buffy series. The cover of the first volume, features some sort of necklace. At first I thought it was supposed to be a take on Spike's amulet (cause that would be cool). I don't think this is the case, but I like to imagine it as such anyway.  I believe the second volume has a candelabra on the cover. Which brings to mind the many candles that were present in the Master's lair during S1. The third volume features a cool looking hour-glass thingy (though I haven't as yet been able to make any connection between this image and the Buffyverse ). People suspect that these images were selected to appeal to the "Twilight generation," which I am inclined to agree with. It would have been nice if the covers featured images of the characters, etc., but hey, if these books bring in a new wave of Buffy fans than I can't complain. Plus, it is nice to have several novels in one. |
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Post by Midnight Butterfly on Jul 19, 2010 16:31:46 GMT -5
I think this thread was a great idea. We can use it to discuss the books as we all read through them together. The re-release has made it possible to have somewhat of a Buffy book club on SA |
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Post by wenxina on Jul 19, 2010 17:31:16 GMT -5
I bought volume 1 from the bookstore a few weeks ago. I like the covers, though I fail to see how they have any connection to the Buffy series. The cover of the first volume, features some sort of necklace. At first I thought it was supposed to be a take on Spike's amulet (cause that would be cool). I don't think this is the case, but I like to imagine it as such anyway. I believe the second volume has a candelabra on the cover. Which brings to mind the many candles that were present in the Master's lair during S1. The third volume features a cool looking hour-glass thingy (though I haven't as yet been able to make any connection between this image and the Buffyverse ). People suspect that these images were selected to appeal to the "Twilight generation," which I am inclined to agree with. It would have been nice if the covers featured images of the characters, etc., but hey, if these books bring in a new wave of Buffy fans than I can't complain. Plus, it is nice to have several novels in one. Doubt the covers are anything more than some quick attempt at giving the covers a faux-gothic appeal. Wonder if licensing issues prevented the publisher from using the actual logo as well. If I knew how much demand there was for the Buffy novels, I'd have told my mom to keep them so that I could make a pretty penny. Alas, I think she got rid of them during her last move (I wasn't involved with that move since I was away from home). |
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Post by 47kwest on Jul 19, 2010 19:01:57 GMT -5
Really reissues? That's great to know, I'm gonna be laid up for about a month and can use some new reading material that's fun. I was just planning on reading S8 and S6 over again. Also if really interested in finding childhood memories , check out your local used bookstore. I know mine has tons of Buffy and Angel novels, cheap too! I just didn't want to get involved in stories that weren't canon. Are they? Is that snobby of me?
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Post by buffyfan21 on Jul 19, 2010 19:31:36 GMT -5
^^ No. The novels aren't considered canon, but many of them are actually quite good nonetheless. |
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Post by 47kwest on Jul 19, 2010 19:51:18 GMT -5
Good to know.Thanks! :)
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Post by BuffyFanOne on Jul 19, 2010 20:25:55 GMT -5
I was thinking the same thing.... Book club!!
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Post by buffyfan21 on Jul 19, 2010 21:34:07 GMT -5
^^ Book club is an awesome idea! ;D
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Post by 47kwest on Jul 19, 2010 22:02:08 GMT -5
I would be up for that. Great idea!
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Post by BuffyFanOne on Jul 21, 2010 6:29:21 GMT -5
Awesome! Ok I'm going to start a book club thread after I get a few more things in order I have a few ideas |
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Post by TC on Jul 21, 2010 20:17:19 GMT -5
Awesome! SA book club = for sure fun!  |
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