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Post by TTX on Jan 22, 2018 10:00:55 GMT -5
I've seen that book for ages but have yet to read it. Might try it sometime.
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Post by DMKII: 'The Revenge' on Jan 23, 2018 16:02:06 GMT -5
I've most recently read Neil Gaimen's 'AMERICAN GODS' and Clive Barker's 'SCARLET GOSPELS'. Both were excellent reads.
American Gods is actually the first Gaimen book I've ever read and I plan on looking into his other novels.
I'm a huge fan of Barker, especially his earlier work as a straight-up horror writer and really enjoyed his sequel to 'The Hellbound Heart' (Hellraiser). I got big into Lovecraft years back in high school and Barker, next to him, is probably my favorite horror short story writer, though his stuff, especially his early horror work, can be an acquired taste if you're not used to reading more extreme stuff.
I also got around to reading William Gibson's 'NEUROMANCER" some time back and have been really slacking because I have yet to pick up the other 2 books in the 'trilogy'. Neuromancer probably has one of the greatest opening sentences in all of sci-fi writing.
'The sky above the port was the color of television static, tuned to a dead channel.' It immediately hooked me and I couldn't put the thing down until I was finished.
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Post by throwingtoasters on Jan 23, 2018 16:05:21 GMT -5
Great and Secret show by Clive Barker is pretty much my favorite book of all time. To Kill A Mockingbird is a close second but I’ve read Great And Secret Show way more times. Glad to know another Barker fan.
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Post by DMKII: 'The Revenge' on Jan 23, 2018 16:10:22 GMT -5
Great and Secret show by Clive Barker is pretty much my favorite book of all time. To Kill A Mockingbird is a close second but I’ve read Great And Secret Show way more times. Glad to know another Barker fan. I'm admittedly only familiar with his horror work, however I have wanted to check out his more fantasy oriented work since Harry D'Amour is an important character throughout his work, including his 90's fantasy output. |
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Post by DMKII: 'The Revenge' on Feb 21, 2018 15:28:10 GMT -5
I recently picked up 'Fall Guys: The Barnums of Bounce' by Marcus Griffin and have been slowly making my way through it during my down time at work. Anybody else read this legendary non-fiction novel on the 'sport' of pro-wrestling?
I'm not too far into it, only a few chapters, but I'm already finding it a fascinating read. |
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Post by Gunslinger on Feb 21, 2018 15:32:24 GMT -5
I recently picked up 'Fall Guys: The Barnums of Bounce' by Marcus Griffin and have been slowly making my way through it during my down time at work. Anybody else read this legendary non-fiction novel on the 'sport' of pro-wrestling?
I'm not too far into it, only a few chapters, but I'm already finding it a fascinating read. Never heard of it but now I need to track it down |
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Post by DMKII: 'The Revenge' on Feb 21, 2018 15:36:43 GMT -5
I recently picked up 'Fall Guys: The Barnums of Bounce' by Marcus Griffin and have been slowly making my way through it during my down time at work. Anybody else read this legendary non-fiction novel on the 'sport' of pro-wrestling?
I'm not too far into it, only a few chapters, but I'm already finding it a fascinating read. Never heard of it but now I need to track it down Original prints are very expensive and reprints can be difficult to track down. I had to settle for a Kindle edition as the book in print is difficult to find. It was written in the 1930's and offers a really interesting look at the sport from the perspective of that era. A lot of talk about classic guys like Gotch, Lewis, Londos, etc. And BTW, its official, they knew pro-wres was a work even back then. The writer refers to it as "doing business" in the book. No mention of "Kayfabe" yet as I don't think the term had been 'invented' at the time of writing. |
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Post by Swarm on Feb 21, 2018 15:37:53 GMT -5
 Currently reading this. Toyota is an incredible company. Many companies (both inside and outside of the auto industry) have adopted many of their production practices. They invented lean manufacturing. Fascinating stuff. www.lean.org/WhatsLean/History.cfm |
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Post by DMKII: 'The Revenge' on Feb 21, 2018 15:41:10 GMT -5
Currently reading this. Toyota is an incredible company. Many companies (both inside and outside of the auto industry) have adopted many of their production practices. They invented lean manufacturing. Fascinating stuff. www.lean.org/WhatsLean/History.cfmThis is true. Years back I started at the Flat Rock plant which was a joint venture between Ford and Mazda and I got a first hand look at the Japanese way of manufacturing a car. The Americans have adopted many of the Japanese principles, however, they don't exactly do things the same way they do. Also, anybody who thinks autoworkers are overpaid and lazy can come talk to me and have a look at my hands. I make a solid living, but I work my ass off 50 hours a week. It is not an easy job. Not at all. |
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Post by Swarm on Feb 21, 2018 15:45:24 GMT -5
Currently reading this. Toyota is an incredible company. Many companies (both inside and outside of the auto industry) have adopted many of their production practices. They invented lean manufacturing. Fascinating stuff. www.lean.org/WhatsLean/History.cfmThis is true. Years back I started at the Flat Rock plant which was a joint venture between Ford and Mazda and I got a first hand look at the Japanese way of manufacturing a car. The Americans have adopted many of the Japanese principles, however, they don't exactly do things the same way they do. I was raised by a great father who knew/knows everything about the auto manufacturing industry. His passion became a passion of mine too. He is a whiz with interational currency exchange, learning it all while working at Detroit Locker. Most of what I've learned about auto manufacturing i learned from my old man. |
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