And almost sixty-five percent of that was actual compliment. Is that a personal best?

Xander ,'End of Days'


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§ ita § - Dec 01, 2011 10:46:28 am PST #16949 of 28282
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

What's the legal issue? I don't know Terri. I'd think about giving money for her health, because I know how shitty a situation creators get into, but I have no idea about an unknown legal issue. And, seriously, Neil Gaiman isn't my ethical minder. I'd need more than his say so.


sumi - Dec 01, 2011 10:47:05 am PST #16950 of 28282
Art Crawl!!!

I don't know - but I figured there might be some people here who would be interested.


Atropa - Dec 01, 2011 10:52:19 am PST #16951 of 28282
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

I love Terri Windling's work. I've got a bunch of fairy tale and urban fantasy collections that she edited/curated.

Everything I'd want to bid on (a doll from Wendy Froud! Artwork from Charles Vess!) is waaaaay out of my price range.


§ ita § - Dec 01, 2011 10:57:20 am PST #16952 of 28282
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

I'm in no way saying or implying you shouldn't link to it. I'm just raising an issue I have with the premise. It's discussion, not quashing.


sumi - Dec 01, 2011 11:01:43 am PST #16953 of 28282
Art Crawl!!!

So because Neil Gaiman donated to the auction - that means that he is judging you if you don't participate?

Because that's not how I felt about it.


§ ita § - Dec 01, 2011 11:07:45 am PST #16954 of 28282
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

No, that's not what I meant. Looking back, I didn't even say anything like that.

I meant that him deeming it a worthwhile cause because he knows the details is no substitute for my own knowledge and judgment.


Sophia Brooks - Dec 01, 2011 11:27:02 am PST #16955 of 28282
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

Does anyone have any book rec for a 9 year old boy who likes to read non-fiction and books with pictures, but whose reading level is high in the science/nature etc areas. He was interested in finger printing and CSI sort of stuff, so I was thinking of getting him Encyclopedia Brown, but his mom says that there are not enough pictures, but he can read grown-up non fiction books as long as there are enough illustrations.


sumi - Dec 01, 2011 11:31:23 am PST #16956 of 28282
Art Crawl!!!

Oh, okay. That's true. But I imagine if you were a collector - the cause would be of less import than the stuff that is being auctioned.


Strix - Dec 01, 2011 11:37:44 am PST #16957 of 28282
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger

Sophia -- do you have a Barnes and Noble close? I saw a TON of science related books with tons of illustrations and good writing in the clearance rack of the Kids section.

Can't remember specific names, but there were many.


Sophia Brooks - Dec 01, 2011 11:41:48 am PST #16958 of 28282
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

Awesome, Erin! I have a reputation for giving good gifts, so I wANT TO KEEP IT UP!