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[gnutmeg]

So. Whilst I was out today I happened into a book store (it was that or the CD store, this felt slightly less dangerous) and found two books that would've cost me about $40 CAD each (plus tax - according to the price listed on the cover) if I'd gotten them at home, but I got them together for under $25 CAD. How awesome is that?

The first book, Lady Cottington's Fairy Album is a book I've wanted to buy for ages. (One of the few Brian Froud I didn't already have.) The other is a book called The Knight Triumphant by Stephen Turnbull, which just looked fascinating.


I also went out to my favourite Chinese buffet only to discover I have half the appetite I used to. (ie when I first came to Bath) So I don't get as much value out of that as I should have liked, but it was still good food at a decent price.

Comments

[sarah-the-crab.livejournal.com]

I've always wanted the Lady Cottington's book! I found it once at a Half-Price books and against my better judgment I didn't buy it. I've been lamenting it ever since. ;__;

[lirimaer.livejournal.com]

Brian Froud is simply amazing. If you ever see his books on sale grab them. Even if you have them already they make for amazing gifts for another faerie/fantasy lover in your life. My personal favourite is his Goblins book.

[kokoro.livejournal.com]

Did you know they released a line of Froud goblin plushes at FAO Schwarz? I have two! (http://www.fao.com/catalog/search_celebros.jsp?form_state=frmKeywordSearch_ln&form_state=frmKeywordSearch_ln&sortByColumnName=NAME&keyword=goblins)

[kokoro.livejournal.com]

I didn't know you liked Brian Froud!

Ever seen The Dark Crystal?

[lirimaer.livejournal.com]

About 80 times. ;) He was also a creative consultant on Labyrinth and the baby Toby? Is Toby Froud, Brian's son. :)

[kokoro.livejournal.com]

I like Labyrinth too. ^^ Though I like The Dark Crystal more.

[lirimaer.livejournal.com]

They're coming out with a Dark Crystal sequel (http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Power_of_the_Dark_Crystal). It looks interesting. :x

[kokoro.livejournal.com]

I've been following the news for the sequel FOREVER. It stinks. It keeps getting pushed back. Plus, there were a lot of rumors it was canceled, and then people were saying it was going to be a straight to DVD release. Hopefully that's not true. I'd love to see it in the theater.

But yes. My fizzgig plush is one of my most prized possessions. XD