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The Difference Engine by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling (Ian’s book 1, 2010)

Jan 12, ’10 9:04 PM

As with Poodle Springs, the unfinished novel by Raymond Chandler that was finished off by Robert B Parker, I’ve made the mistake of imagining that a collaboration by someone I like will be as good as their solo work.

The Difference Engine (Gollancz S.F.)
William GibsonGollancz 1996, Paperback, 384 pages, £7.99

I’ve enjoyed William Gibson’s books in the past but [...]

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War of the Worlds by HG Wells (Ian’s book 12, 2009)

Oct 10, ’09 5:21 PM

Among the shelves of ‘classics’ in bookshops there are some that you think you probably ought to read, some you think would really be enjoyabe and a few that you’re just curious about. I’ve been curious about War of the Worlds ever since I can remember.

The War of the Worlds
Brian Aldiss (Introduction) Penguin Classics 2005, Paperback, 240 [...]

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