tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499247432649483938.post986393883368488345..comments2024-03-11T01:39:11.362-04:00Comments on At the Scene of the Crime: Whoever's Behind This Haunting Will Have a Long Chat With Mother Superior...Patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01844617192737950378noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499247432649483938.post-13717908376543617532012-10-13T01:09:55.452-04:002012-10-13T01:09:55.452-04:00Isobel plays the cello.Isobel plays the cello.Cassandra Morrisonhttps://www.facebook.com/#!/shadowcassnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499247432649483938.post-52454646803251933542011-04-04T16:31:44.228-04:002011-04-04T16:31:44.228-04:00No, he's been bugging Stephenie Meyer to do th...No, he's been bugging Stephenie Meyer to do the screenplay, because she knows how to write and market stories about supernatural creatures.TomCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03415176301265218101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499247432649483938.post-2359696825247085482011-04-04T16:00:26.136-04:002011-04-04T16:00:26.136-04:00Yes, but did he hire the screenwriter I wanted? Oh...Yes, but did he hire the screenwriter I wanted? Oh, the fellow is useless...<br /><br />But I love Boucher, even if my experience with him has so far been limited to the Sherlock Holmes radio plays. It's why, like I posted on the forum, I started on Nine Times Nine.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844617192737950378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499247432649483938.post-17945509531664211242011-04-04T15:58:36.267-04:002011-04-04T15:58:36.267-04:00I think the Boucher book isn't available to li...I think the Boucher book isn't available to libraries has something to do with it being published by a small, specialized print-on-demand publishing house – which is ludicrous, when you think about it. <br /><br />The book contains a wealth of information, relevant to both researchers and scholars. You know, the kind of people who frequent libraries in search of information. <br /><br />But to come back to <i>Too Many Ghosts</i>, I ventured a bit further into the book, but not as far as I would like, which I blame entirely on my social obligations to society. <br /><br />Our "friend" Nigel is also bugging me that the book should be filmed as a musical and star Michael Jackson as Alexander Hero (reminiscent to his video clips Thriller and Ghosts, but than a lot longer), and when I told him that Michael Jackson died a few years ago he become even more enthusiastic, "'<i>Cause who wouldn’t want to see a singing, dancing zombie exorcising old British country houses? It will appeal to different demographics! A guaranteed box office hit, my friend!</i>" <br /><br />I hate Nigel! :/TomCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03415176301265218101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499247432649483938.post-67101703138633026402011-04-04T15:17:44.276-04:002011-04-04T15:17:44.276-04:00Well, to get the Boucher book, I'd have to spe...Well, to get the Boucher book, I'd have to spend $40 to be able to spend countless more... So I don't think I'm in any danger for now...Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844617192737950378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499247432649483938.post-40073225726636759202011-04-04T15:16:14.417-04:002011-04-04T15:16:14.417-04:00I'm still "patiently" waiting for my...I'm still "patiently" waiting for my copy of <i>The Anagram Detectives</i> to arrive, which, unfortunately, will take its sweet time getting here, but I will definitely let you know when I hold it in my greedy paws as a collaborative effort sounds like lots of fun - especially with this book. Not to mention that Schief would be a perfect addition to your other reviews of post-GAD era authors. ;D <br /><br />And I don't try to thumb too often through the Boucher book; it gives me the itch, if you know what I mean.TomCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03415176301265218101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499247432649483938.post-16628332950529107892011-04-04T08:27:36.446-04:002011-04-04T08:27:36.446-04:00It's something that I suppose was somehow lost...It's something that I suppose was somehow lost in the sands of time- rather like <i>The Anagram Detectives</i>, which I discovered by looking through the bibliography in Doug Greene's biography of Carr- it included the many parodies. Prior to that, I'd never heard of Schier, "Hocus Pocus at the Drumis Tree", or that it was printed in something other than EQMM.<br /><br />Ah, those lost gems... such a wonderful feeling when you find them...<br /><br />Of course, you're cheating. You have <i>The Anthony Boucher Chronicles</i> at your disposal. It isn't even available for ILL here...<br /><br />I will keep an eye out for your review. Let's see just how much we agree, and perhaps next time, we can work on one of these posts together...Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844617192737950378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-499247432649483938.post-11277428642665220172011-04-04T02:37:04.434-04:002011-04-04T02:37:04.434-04:00If the locked room, involving the self-playing har...If the locked room, involving the self-playing harp, is as interesting and competently explained as you say it is, I'm really nonplussed about it's non-existent status as an impossible crime novel. <br /><br />Why would it be completely ignored? I can understand the critics, but even the locked room enthusiasts? I guess you really stumbled across a forgotten book that would be perfect for Fridays. ;D <br /><br />Anyway, expect a review up on my blog when I’ve finished the book.TomCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03415176301265218101noreply@blogger.com