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Speculative Friction: March 2007
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Monday, March 19, 2007. Felt Like I was Falling Off the Face of the Earth. It's been far too long since I added a new entry to this blog, but it's certainly not because I've been lazy. Quite the opposite, actually. However, and more importantly for the purpose of this venue, it's all vapor at this point. Stuff I can't talk about yet, or even material that would be boring or nonsensical to discuss here. So, what's Bill been reading? Covering the period of 2-4-07 to 2-28-07]. Eden: It's an Endless World.
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Speculative Friction: October 2006
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Friday, October 27, 2006. I don't wannt a be krippled kracked. Shoulders wrists knees and back. Ground to dust and ash. Crawling on all fours.". The first stanza of ". As written and performed by Radiohead, from their EMI CD,. So "What happened, and what's been going on? So I went to the health center, where an X ray revealed that I had developed a 30% scoliosis of the spine. Which explained the sharp and dull pains alike, as well as why I "naturally" held my head at a 15 degree angle to the side mos...
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Speculative Friction: September 2007
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Wednesday, September 26, 2007. Celebration Day, part 2. Well, today presents me with yet another big reason for celebration. I've just learned that. Alan Moore on His Work and Career. The fourth volume of my interview books which launch the new "Talking with Graphic Novelists" line of books from Rosen Publishing, is hitting the shelves of comic shops across the country. [And, for those of you who might have missed this caveat previously, please be aware that this book reprints the. HC $ 30.50. Radio show...
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Speculative Friction: August 2006
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Monday, August 21, 2006. To the new home of Speculative Friction, an occasional blog of literary and comic book criticism and theory by Bill Baker. During the short time that Spec Fric was housed at www.bloodinthegutters.com. More for me, and my potential reader, intellectually and emotionally, even if it was only a momentary thrill or small insight. Posted by Bill Baker at 10:54 AM. Escanaba, Michigan, United States. View my complete profile. Arts Journal - cultural news. Blood in the Gutters - BB's site.
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Speculative Friction: June 2007
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Monday, June 25, 2007. Here's hoping that at least one or two of the really big, or at least interesting, opportunities I ran down actually yields something of worth. One lives and works in the hope. So, what do I want to talk about? Unfortunately, he was wrong- it was a phenomenal show. And just how good was it? And that'll do it for now, except for the ever-present listing of. What's Bill been reading lately? Covering the period 6-11 to 6-24-07]. Marvel Masterworks: The Incredible Hulk. Filled with sto...
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Speculative Friction: February 2007
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Sunday, February 04, 2007. Yeah, almost two weeks since the last post. However, I've been quite busy with a number of projects, including one which will prominently feature this exclusive new image- a portrait of Alan Moore created by Melinda Gebbie over the course of the first weekend of February, '07. And I've got to say, not only is it becoming increasingly difficult to. Original incarnation], that is saying quite a bit. Posted by Bill Baker at 8:18 AM. Escanaba, Michigan, United States. CBGXtra - com...
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Speculative Friction: January 2007
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Sunday, January 21, 2007. Sunday Moanin' Comin' Down. However, aside from noting that I'm already sick of Winter, below freezing cold, and even a hint of snow, I can make one announcement. I'll be attending next month's New York Comic-Con. At the Javits Center in, of course, New York City. And, if all goes as currently planned, my latest book,. Alan Moore's Exit Interview. Will premiere at that con. Look for more details on this and other, related topics in a future. Enough pimping. Let's move on to.
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Speculative Friction: May 2007
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Sunday, May 27, 2007. Signed, Sealed and Delivered. Another too-long absence, I know. Again, there are very good reasons for that state of affairs, as I've mentioned before. However, I can now freely talk about why I've been missing from this venue so much for the past four-plus months. Talking with Graphic Novelists. And for those wondering, yes, the Alan Moore volume is a spruced-up version of the long-sold out. Alan Moore Spells It Out. To say that it's been a very long, and often hard road from conce...
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Speculative Friction: July 2007
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Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Where in the World is BB? Anyway, I won't be at San Diego this year. Maybe next year.if there's time and real reason for it. What's Bill been reading lately? Covering the period 7-16-07 to 7-23-07]. Doug Tennapel's Black Cherry. Http:/ www.image.com/. You could call it. Has my highest recommendation. Batman: Harley and Ivy. Paul Dini and Judd Winick with Joe Chiodo, Bruce Timm and Ronnie Del Carmen. Http:/ www.dccomics.com/. EC Archives: Tales from the Crypt. Tales from the Crypt.