Title: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: Marco @ Black Flame on 05 August, 2003, 06:46:58 PM
Post by: Marco @ Black Flame on 05 August, 2003, 06:46:58 PM
Here's some news about the forthcoming novelization of Dredd vs Death by the mighty Gordon Rennie.
The book has started shipping out to stores in the UK and US, prior to its release at the start of September. All good bookshops, comic stores, online, etc etc.
Meanwhile, The Black Flame website has just launched, and it includes further details of Gordon's book - plus a downloadable taster in the form of a free chapter. We'd be interested to hear what you think.
The book has started shipping out to stores in the UK and US, prior to its release at the start of September. All good bookshops, comic stores, online, etc etc.
Meanwhile, The Black Flame website has just launched, and it includes further details of Gordon's book - plus a downloadable taster in the form of a free chapter. We'd be interested to hear what you think.
Link: Black Flame website
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: Marco @ Black Flame on 05 August, 2003, 06:51:20 PM
Post by: Marco @ Black Flame on 05 August, 2003, 06:51:20 PM
Ah, now I'm starting to grasp how this message board thing works. Hem-hem.
That link which doesn't work because I'm plainly doing something wrong: www.blackflame.com
That link which doesn't work because I'm plainly doing something wrong: www.blackflame.com
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: W. R. Logan on 05 August, 2003, 07:02:45 PM
Post by: W. R. Logan on 05 August, 2003, 07:02:45 PM
can anyone else not get the free sample download?
La Placa Rifa,
W. R. Logan.
La Placa Rifa,
W. R. Logan.
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: Oddboy on 05 August, 2003, 07:03:01 PM
Post by: Oddboy on 05 August, 2003, 07:03:01 PM
Pop an "http://" in before the "www"s...
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: Oddboy on 05 August, 2003, 07:04:30 PM
Post by: Oddboy on 05 August, 2003, 07:04:30 PM
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: W. R. Logan on 05 August, 2003, 07:12:27 PM
Post by: W. R. Logan on 05 August, 2003, 07:12:27 PM
then go toi the site, click on the free sample and I get a box appearing saying that it cant downoad the PDF.
Logan.
Logan.
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: parkinj6 on 05 August, 2003, 07:14:45 PM
Post by: parkinj6 on 05 August, 2003, 07:14:45 PM
I'd love to read the taster but - yuck! - it's a Flash site. Can't do them from work so it'll have to wait until I'm home.
(Mutter mutter no good reason to use Flash ever, just pointless making things unavailable to everyone for no good reason mutter.)
(Mutter mutter no good reason to use Flash ever, just pointless making things unavailable to everyone for no good reason mutter.)
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: CraveNoir on 05 August, 2003, 08:16:07 PM
Post by: CraveNoir on 05 August, 2003, 08:16:07 PM
WANT!
GIMMIE!
I can't get the Freddy vs Jason sample either, not that I'm interested in that. The /pdf/ directory exists, but either the files aren't there or there's a whole lotta misnaming going on.
fix it. want. gimmie. etc.
GIMMIE!
I can't get the Freddy vs Jason sample either, not that I'm interested in that. The /pdf/ directory exists, but either the files aren't there or there's a whole lotta misnaming going on.
fix it. want. gimmie. etc.
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: W. R. Logan on 05 August, 2003, 08:17:29 PM
Post by: W. R. Logan on 05 August, 2003, 08:17:29 PM
I've e-mailed Black Flame so hopefully they'll sort it out.
La Placa Rifa,
W. R. Logan.
La Placa Rifa,
W. R. Logan.
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: Marco @ Black Flame on 05 August, 2003, 08:23:58 PM
Post by: Marco @ Black Flame on 05 August, 2003, 08:23:58 PM
Well, that's a great start, isn't it?
The website works if you type in the URL, but the PDF file has somehow gone astray.
Our web guy is fixing things as we speak (sound of hammering) and hopefully our embarrassment and shame won't continue too much longer...
The website works if you type in the URL, but the PDF file has somehow gone astray.
Our web guy is fixing things as we speak (sound of hammering) and hopefully our embarrassment and shame won't continue too much longer...
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: Mudcrab on 05 August, 2003, 08:35:26 PM
Post by: Mudcrab on 05 August, 2003, 08:35:26 PM
Think the books have gone to the sellers through some weird time warp:
"Availability: we are currently unable to offer this title. It may be out of stock with the publisher or out of print." from a certain popular book seller.
Out of print already. Damn, that book must be good. I'm off to borrow a time machine so I can get one.
"Availability: we are currently unable to offer this title. It may be out of stock with the publisher or out of print." from a certain popular book seller.
Out of print already. Damn, that book must be good. I'm off to borrow a time machine so I can get one.
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: CraveNoir on 05 August, 2003, 08:59:05 PM
Post by: CraveNoir on 05 August, 2003, 08:59:05 PM
The PDF is gettable now.
Thanks for fixing it.
Thanks for fixing it.
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: Marco @ Black Flame on 05 August, 2003, 08:59:41 PM
Post by: Marco @ Black Flame on 05 August, 2003, 08:59:41 PM
That recalcitrant PDF file is now available for download -- hurrah! Thanks for your patience, and your very polite emails to Black Flame HQ :-)
Let us know what you think.
Let us know what you think.
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: John Caliber on 05 August, 2003, 10:38:02 PM
Post by: John Caliber on 05 August, 2003, 10:38:02 PM
I've downloaded the PDF, but can't open the PDF file. ho-hum [yes, I do have Adobe Acrobat!]
- John
- John
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: JamieB on 05 August, 2003, 11:18:54 PM
Post by: JamieB on 05 August, 2003, 11:18:54 PM
Working fine for me on a Mac with Acrobat 5...
J-Bo-1
J-Bo-1
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: opaque on 05 August, 2003, 11:53:08 PM
Post by: opaque on 05 August, 2003, 11:53:08 PM
Very very nice :)
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: Pete Wells on 06 August, 2003, 12:14:15 AM
Post by: Pete Wells on 06 August, 2003, 12:14:15 AM
The start is ACE! Well done Mr Rennie!
I'm off on my holidays on Friday so if I can grab a copy before then I'll be a very, very happy bloke! I can read it on the plane then pretend to read it on the beach whilst perving at the ladies. Yay!
I'm off on my holidays on Friday so if I can grab a copy before then I'll be a very, very happy bloke! I can read it on the plane then pretend to read it on the beach whilst perving at the ladies. Yay!
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: W. R. Logan on 06 August, 2003, 12:37:37 AM
Post by: W. R. Logan on 06 August, 2003, 12:37:37 AM
http://www.angelfire.com/comics/classof79/DvD0.jpg
The free sample download is Chapter seven.
The free sample download is Chapter seven.
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: Oddboy on 06 August, 2003, 03:36:02 PM
Post by: Oddboy on 06 August, 2003, 03:36:02 PM
Pete - it's not published until September!
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: Eldritch on 06 August, 2003, 04:11:38 PM
Post by: Eldritch on 06 August, 2003, 04:11:38 PM
Well, I'm not sure what I expected, but this reads like one of those text stories you used to get in the annuals, and that's not saying much.
Still, novelisation of a computer game, was probably bashed out in a couple of weeks, eh Mr R?
Still, novelisation of a computer game, was probably bashed out in a couple of weeks, eh Mr R?
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: W. R. Logan on 06 August, 2003, 04:20:00 PM
Post by: W. R. Logan on 06 August, 2003, 04:20:00 PM
>Still, novelisation of a computer game, was probably bashed out in a couple of weeks, eh Mr R?
Look forward to the reply to this.
La Placa Rifa,
W. R. Logan.
Look forward to the reply to this.
La Placa Rifa,
W. R. Logan.
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: Trout on 06 August, 2003, 04:25:55 PM
Post by: Trout on 06 August, 2003, 04:25:55 PM
Me too.
- Trout, hiding behind a barrel as the rest of the townspeople run for cover
- Trout, hiding behind a barrel as the rest of the townspeople run for cover
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: Eldritch on 06 August, 2003, 04:34:08 PM
Post by: Eldritch on 06 August, 2003, 04:34:08 PM
Come off it guys. While I am interested in hearing anything he may have to say about it, I'll be very surprised if he did it for any other reason than the folding green.
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: Pete Wells on 06 August, 2003, 04:46:01 PM
Post by: Pete Wells on 06 August, 2003, 04:46:01 PM
Oddboy said "Pete - it's not published until September!"
But Marco Blokey said "The book has started shipping out to stores in the UK and US, prior to its release at the start of September."
Bugger! I took that to mean the book was being released early. Got meself all excited too...
But Marco Blokey said "The book has started shipping out to stores in the UK and US, prior to its release at the start of September."
Bugger! I took that to mean the book was being released early. Got meself all excited too...
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: Oddboy on 06 August, 2003, 04:49:44 PM
Post by: Oddboy on 06 August, 2003, 04:49:44 PM
Well if you work at a book shop you might be able to nab one from the store cupboard...
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: Quirkafleeg on 06 August, 2003, 05:33:47 PM
Post by: Quirkafleeg on 06 August, 2003, 05:33:47 PM
>Still, novelisation of a computer game, was probably bashed out in a couple of weeks, eh Mr R?
but... but... computer game novelisations are the height of literary achievement! That's what Spurrious keeps telling me anyway...
btw is that Freddy vs Jason some special 'On the move' version?
but... but... computer game novelisations are the height of literary achievement! That's what Spurrious keeps telling me anyway...
btw is that Freddy vs Jason some special 'On the move' version?
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: El Spurioso on 06 August, 2003, 06:25:59 PM
Post by: El Spurioso on 06 August, 2003, 06:25:59 PM
"but... but... computer game novelisations are the height of literary achievement! That's what Spurrious keeps telling me anyway... "
Shuddup and get back on your chair, OrangeTangoboy.
Shuddup and get back on your chair, OrangeTangoboy.
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: CraveNoir on 06 August, 2003, 10:58:32 PM
Post by: CraveNoir on 06 August, 2003, 10:58:32 PM
I think it reads a damn sight better than the text stories we used to get, and even the Virgin novels from 10 years ago. Rennie is obviously at ease in the Dredd World and tells the tale with an eyebrow raised and tongue ever so slightly in cheek, along with the obligitory random acts of bizarre violence (the story not Mr Rennie).
I will be buying the book, and expect nothing more from it than a decently told Dredd tale constricted by whatever hackneyed, ill-thought-out storyline Rebellion have imposed.
I will be buying the book, and expect nothing more from it than a decently told Dredd tale constricted by whatever hackneyed, ill-thought-out storyline Rebellion have imposed.
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: nick_coyle on 06 August, 2003, 11:08:41 PM
Post by: nick_coyle on 06 August, 2003, 11:08:41 PM
Anyone any idea what other novels might be in the pipelne? I presume there will be a few Dreed offerings, but what about some Strontium Dog or Rogue Trooper books? Or even a Chronos Carnival trilogy?
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: W. R. Logan on 06 August, 2003, 11:42:55 PM
Post by: W. R. Logan on 06 August, 2003, 11:42:55 PM
Black Flame are just in the process of signing up for six more novels for the full launch in April 04.
La Placa Rifa,
W. R. Logan.
La Placa Rifa,
W. R. Logan.
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: ARRISARRIS on 07 August, 2003, 12:16:38 AM
Post by: ARRISARRIS on 07 August, 2003, 12:16:38 AM
Hi to nick coyle, are you a fan of Chronos Carnival? even if you had your tongue in cheek why does everyone bash it? i thought it was great, and is there really an unprinted story?
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: nick_coyle on 07 August, 2003, 01:10:04 AM
Post by: nick_coyle on 07 August, 2003, 01:10:04 AM
No i am not a Chronos Carnival fan. Unfortunately everyone has their own least favourite story in the Galaxy's greatest, and I just thought that Chronos Carnival was utter utter shite. A chronos Carnival novel would for me be about as welcome as kick in the nads. I think Sinister Dexter might work quite well in novel form though. What would other people like to see?
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: DavidXBrunt on 07 August, 2003, 01:27:45 AM
Post by: DavidXBrunt on 07 August, 2003, 01:27:45 AM
Suzie Dent in a thick wooly dressing gown waking me up with a cup of Assam to hand. What would you like to see?
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: Quirkafleeg on 07 August, 2003, 06:30:34 AM
Post by: Quirkafleeg on 07 August, 2003, 06:30:34 AM
I'd like ot see a big pile of money with a nakid Servelan and Peri lezzing it up on top
Title: Re: Dredd vs Death novel
Post by: Oddboy on 07 August, 2003, 03:51:47 PM
Post by: Oddboy on 07 August, 2003, 03:51:47 PM
David - in this Sci-Fi world we live in, it's more likely to be Arthur Dent in his dressing gown waking you up with a cup of tea, telling you "We're all going to die, aren't we?"