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monody · 06-30-2003, 05:45 PM

There is a great book out there, by the name of Good Omens by Neil Gaimen and Terry Pratchet.

Anyone who has a good (or, at the very least, quirky) sense of humour will love it. I have yet to meet anyone who had read it and disliked it.

I myself have owned about six copies of this wonderful book.

No- we're not talking about an obsessive Conspiracy Theory tendency, i just have a bad habit of lending it out to people.
These people in turn love it, and neglect to return it to me.

Leaving me, once again, without a copy.

Now to the point:
In one of the footnotes near the beginning of the book there is an odd yet accurate description of England's monetary values .

If there is anyone out there who has a copy of the book onhand, and ten minutes to spare, would you be so kind as to copy that paragraph out for me?

I've been trying (and failing) to quote that to a friend of mine for about three months now, and he's beginning to disbelieve there is such a quote...

Please and thanks!

losfp · 06-30-2003, 06:06 PM

Wicked book! I'm a fan of Terry P's work in general, and this one is a gem too. I have never owned it though, so I can't get the quote for ya.. sorry! Maybe I'll have to get it soon

The Atomic Boy · 06-30-2003, 06:42 PM

You're lucky as I both have a copy of the book and am looking for anything to fill up my time.

Quote:

NOTE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND AMERICANS:
One shilling = Five pee. It helps to understand the antique finances of the Witchfinder Army if you know the original British monetary system:
Two farthings = One Ha'penny. Two ha'pennies = One penny. Three pennies = A thrupenny Bit. Two thurpences = a sixpence. Two sixpences = One shilling, or Bob. Two Bob = A florin and One sixpence = Half a crown. Four Half crowns = Ten Bob note. Two Ten Bob notes =one pound ( or 240 pennies) One pound and one shilling = One Guinea.
The British resisted decimalized currency for a long time because they thought it was too complicated

And the man is right this book is a great read.

Spektr · 06-30-2003, 06:53 PM

I read Good Omens a couple years ago and it still remains one of my favorite books ever. It's hilarious and at the same time very intelligent

monody · 07-01-2003, 08:07 PM

Thank you Atomic Boy! I'm Saved!

(why do i feel like i just fell into a comic book?)

Eviltree · 07-01-2003, 09:15 PM

Having read <i>Neverwhere</i> and <i>American Gods</i> Also by Neil Gaiman, I will probably get this book.

giblfiz · 07-05-2003, 07:40 PM

Everyone seems to love this book but me. I mean don't get me wrong, it was'nt bad but it was'nt great either. This is particularly odd since I love both Prachet and Gaiman and I really feel like it was sub par for both of them.
Gaiman's two other books are both increadable, and any of the diskworld books will be funny enugh to just make your day sparkle.

On another note I'm supprised that no one mentioned that its going to be made into a movie (at least thats what the rummors floating about say) and by Terry Gilliam no less http://www.smart.co.uk/dreams/gofact.htm (love that guy) I can't really think of anthing I would rather see on screen. Lets all just hope it doesn't go the way of "the man from la Mancha"

redravin40 · 07-05-2003, 09:10 PM

I've recommended this book to everyone who will listen.
It is smart, funny, and perfectly twisted.
Terry Gilliam is the only director I can think of who could do this nifty book justice.

Chronotic · 07-06-2003, 03:37 PM

There's been rumours and talks of the movie for years now. I just wish they would do something tangible

diergray · 07-09-2003, 08:39 AM

I have added it to my wishlist. Thanks for the recommendation.

giblfiz · 07-09-2003, 05:44 PM

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Originally posted by Chronotic
There's been rumours and talks of the movie for years now. I just wish they would do something tangible

Yeah, they have been talking about it forever, but it always seems to take forever for the good ones to get made. Gilliam has a lot of trouble raising money because of his bad history with Baron M. and now with the whole lost in lamancha fiasco. But I think he will actually manage to pull it off eventually. (and in the meantime it looks like we are going to get a remake of Charlie and the chocolate factory from tim Burton and Chris Walken, which should be great)

06-30-2003, 05:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
monody Tilted Location: with the dust bunnies	Good Omens There is a great book out there, by the name of Good Omens by Neil Gaimen and Terry Pratchet. Anyone who has a good (or, at the very least, quirky) sense of humour will love it. I have yet to meet anyone who had read it and disliked it. I myself have owned about six copies of this wonderful book. No- we're not talking about an obsessive Conspiracy Theory tendency, i just have a bad habit of lending it out to people. These people in turn love it, and neglect to return it to me. Leaving me, once again, without a copy. Now to the point: In one of the footnotes near the beginning of the book there is an odd yet accurate description of England's monetary values . If there is anyone out there who has a copy of the book onhand, and ten minutes to spare, would you be so kind as to copy that paragraph out for me? I've been trying (and failing) to quote that to a friend of mine for about three months now, and he's beginning to disbelieve there is such a quote... Please and thanks! __________________ Wickedness is a myth invented by good people to explain the curious attractiveness of others. -Oscar Wilde.

06-30-2003, 06:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
losfp Tilted Location: Sydney, Australia	Wicked book! I'm a fan of Terry P's work in general, and this one is a gem too. I have never owned it though, so I can't get the quote for ya.. sorry! Maybe I'll have to get it soon __________________ Grrr... Argh....

07-01-2003, 08:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
monody Tilted Location: with the dust bunnies	Thank you Atomic Boy! I'm Saved! (why do i feel like i just fell into a comic book?) __________________ Wickedness is a myth invented by good people to explain the curious attractiveness of others. -Oscar Wilde.

07-05-2003, 07:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
giblfiz is a shoggoth Location: LA	Everyone seems to love this book but me. I mean don't get me wrong, it was'nt bad but it was'nt great either. This is particularly odd since I love both Prachet and Gaiman and I really feel like it was sub par for both of them. Gaiman's two other books are both increadable, and any of the diskworld books will be funny enugh to just make your day sparkle. On another note I'm supprised that no one mentioned that its going to be made into a movie (at least thats what the rummors floating about say) and by Terry Gilliam no less http://www.smart.co.uk/dreams/gofact.htm (love that guy) I can't really think of anthing I would rather see on screen. Lets all just hope it doesn't go the way of "the man from la Mancha" __________________ Use the star one and you'll be fighting off the old ones with your bare hands -A Shoggoth on the Roof

07-09-2003, 08:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
diergray Psycho	I have added it to my wishlist. Thanks for the recommendation. __________________ "Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.” ~ James Bryant Conant

06-30-2003, 06:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spektr Copacetic Location: Nati	I read Good Omens a couple years ago and it still remains one of my favorite books ever. It's hilarious and at the same time very intelligent

07-01-2003, 09:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Eviltree Psycho Location: British Columbia	Having read <i>Neverwhere</i> and <i>American Gods</i> Also by Neil Gaiman, I will probably get this book.

07-05-2003, 09:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
redravin40 Loser Location: With Jadzia	I've recommended this book to everyone who will listen. It is smart, funny, and perfectly twisted. Terry Gilliam is the only director I can think of who could do this nifty book justice.

07-06-2003, 03:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chronotic Upright Location: 2010 host city	There's been rumours and talks of the movie for years now. I just wish they would do something tangible