Spy chick got my vote as well—that cover was visually dynamic and got points for showing something other than a couple in period dress embracing passionately. (Though I did consider picking the Tarzan-alike and listing "prurience" as my reason...)
I battle evil. But I don't really win. The bad keeps coming back and getting stronger. Like that kid in the story, the boy that stuck his finger in the duck.
Buffy ,'Showtime'
We're Literary 2: To Read Makes Our Speaking English Good
There's more to life than watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer! No. Really, there is! Honestly! Here's a place for Buffistas to come and discuss what it is they're reading, their favorite authors and poets. "Geez. Crack a book sometime."
Matt the Bruins fan - Mar 16, 2005 2:03:46 pm PST #7223 of 10002
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
sj - Mar 16, 2005 4:09:41 pm PST #7224 of 10002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Well, you aren't the Catholic church.
No, I am not the Catholic Church, but I was commenting as a member of that church, who does not understand that particular policy.
Connie Neil - Mar 17, 2005 10:11:44 am PST #7225 of 10002
brillig
Is there a Valhalla for the greats of SF?
Andre Norton...February 17th 1912- March 17th 2005
DavidS - Mar 17, 2005 10:17:04 am PST #7226 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
In honor, I'd be curious to see every Andre Norton fan here note the first book of hers that made a big impression on you.
I think Daybreak 2250 might've been my first Andre Norton and it's a classic introduction to her themes and character types. I also really loved The Zero Stone which gets quite a bit less press.
Then I discovered the Witch World series.
sumi - Mar 17, 2005 10:17:53 am PST #7227 of 10002
Art Crawl!!!
Gosh, I can't remember what the first Andre Norton was that I read-- but I ate them up when I was a kid.
Dana - Mar 17, 2005 10:18:50 am PST #7228 of 10002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
In honor, I'd be curious to see every Andre Norton fan here note the first book of hers that made a big impression on you.
That's funny, since I just saw that exact same topic in an LJ community.
I think I read the Crystal Gryphon series pretty early. I should pull those out.
DavidS - Mar 17, 2005 10:19:19 am PST #7229 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
The advantage with Andre's books (over many other SF writers) was that they were always in the school library. Only Bradbury and Heinlein got the same kind of institutional play when I was growing up.
Connie Neil - Mar 17, 2005 10:19:22 am PST #7230 of 10002
brillig
A for Android.
First one on the library shelf in my high school. I was a freshman. The first ever science fiction I ever read.
Betsy HP - Mar 17, 2005 10:20:23 am PST #7231 of 10002
If I only had a brain...
Moon of Three Rings.
Katie M - Mar 17, 2005 10:21:09 am PST #7232 of 10002
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
In honor, I'd be curious to see every Andre Norton fan here note the first book of hers that made a big impression on you.
Star Rangers. Elementary school--probably second grade, though it's possible it was first. I took that book out of the school library over and over; I've always thought I should track down a copy of it to own, just for sentimental value. (I'm not sure I want to try re-reading it. Loved it too well as a child to feel entirely safe trying it again.)