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Dimension Of Miracles?

Post 1

myk

Having been on this been knocking about; on this, somewhat chilly at the moment, plantoid of ours for more years than you would care to try and puff out candles on a birthday cake-wihtout feeling rather feint.
I have some experience, of life; the this planetoid, and a few things: so!


I am here to help you in your quest for that perfect Christmas present not just for your bookish pals, but to everyone who has the faculty of language ; feeling ; and even the most demanding sense of humour-you will not be dissapointed!

I am here to spread the word; "DIMENSION OF MIRACLES" By that author who can tell a joke in almost any language in the known Galactic Stew ( every civilized one for sure ) : Robert Sheckley.

Dont take my word for it, read the reviews before you buy, lend from the public library, or talk someone into giving up their precious copy for a week or two.

If upon reading it, you think it is not one of the best books you have ever read-i will buy the coffees, or something of equal value for the rest of the year!

Heres to a perfect little book-may you enjoy and spread the word!Cheers!

I dare you to read the first page, and then try putting it down and forgetting about it!


Dimension Of Miracles?

Post 2

Jabberwock


Thanks for the tip, Lofty. I have researched this extensively and at great expense and peril to myself (naturally) on a well-known American website, which I cannot name since that would put this taking of short extracts straight into Google.

Here are the three brief extracts from one of its reviewers, followed by my own thoughts:

EXTRACTS 1-3

"1, Carmody is an ordinary, unremarkable Earthman. One day he discovers that there is a galaxy wide civilisation, unknown to humans and he has won a prize in the galactic lottery. He is taken away from the Earth and given his prize which turns out to be a taking but opinionated source of advice. Armed only with his prize, he sets out on a hilarious journey across the galaxy...

2. The prize's advice is not always much use. When Carmody is confronted by a Tyrannosaurus Rex, the prize can only suggest turning into a plant or singing hymns!...

3, If you think that this sounds a lot like "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams, you are right but THIS BOOK WAS WRITTEN A DECADE EARLIER and it is funnier."...



MY THOUGHTS
It's is highly recommended by readers over there. I was particularly struck by its being a forerunner of h2g2, so I think it may be of interest to many of us.

I am deep in the middle of reading all the many and deep novels and stories of Philip K. Dick myself, so I won't be able to read it just yet, but it seems to be all that Lofty says it is and more, by all accounts.

I repeat though that I have not yet read it myself.


Jabsmiley - smiley


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Post 3

Jabberwock

smiley - rolleyes It's, not It's is smiley - rolleyes


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Post 4

myk

Yes a small book, but perfectly formed!

There is a book called "Dimensions of Sheckley " , which has an anthology of his ( 3 of his books , i think ), and "Dimension of Miracles" is there; thats the best way , as far as i can make out of, getting a brand new copy.

I am glad i have you on my side Jab!smiley - biggrin


Dimension Of Miracles?

Post 5

myk

I thought a few people here would have read it , but i have yet to find them, and i was broadcasting the good news, everywhere too.smiley - laughsmiley - cool


Thanks Jab!smiley - oksmiley - cheerssmiley - bubbly


Dimension Of Miracles?

Post 6

Fizzymouse- no place like home




I give up ... I'll try to find it for myself at Christmas.smiley - rolleyes



smiley - mouse


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Post 7

myk

smiley - applauseA wise mouse, and a friendly one.smiley - cool

Hi Fizzy!smiley - somersault


You will enjoy it i'm sure.smiley - smileyGood to see you !


Dimension Of Miracles?

Post 8

Jabberwock

Fizzy - lots from dealers here:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=dimension+of+miracles&x=14&y=15

Jabsmiley - smiley


Dimension Of Miracles?

Post 9

Jabberwock


Or here, since I don't know where you live:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=dimension+of+miracles&x=13&y=17

Or here:
http://www.amazon.fr/s/ref=nb_ss_w?__mk_fr_FR=%C5M%C5Z%D5%D1&url=search-alias%3Denglish-books&field-keywords=dimension+of+miracles&x=9&y=17

Or here:
http://www.amazon.de/s/ref=nb_ss_w?__mk_de_DE=%C5M%C5Z%D5%D1&url=search-alias%3Denglish-books&field-keywords=dimension+of+miracles&x=17&y=14

It's OK, I have these sites on tap.

Jabsmiley - smiley


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Post 10

SD HA

Folks,

I will certainly order this book. When recommendations come from "The Garden of England" I have no choice. smiley - biggrin

Shall keep you posted.

Regards,
DS


Dimension Of Miracles?

Post 11

myk

Why thank you my friend, i do hope you enjoy it.smiley - biggrin


Yes Jab, like Sd. says: The Garden of England-Kent.smiley - oksmiley - cheers


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Post 12

SD HA

The pleasure is entirely mine, I am sure. smiley - biggrinsmiley - biggrinsmiley - bubbly


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Post 13

Superfrenchie

Sounds smiley - cool
Thanks for the tips, Lofty! smiley - hug


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Post 14

Superfrenchie

tip.
Just one : no S! smiley - rolleyes

smiley - smiley


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Post 15

myk

$$$$smiley - tongueout

Hey that French Lady is a good tipper!smiley - winkeye



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