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dobyblue · 08-26-2008, 01:04 PM

So it's okay to read those two after Book VII, rather than before I start Wizard and Glass?

I just read Talisman for the umpteenth time last year. Black House I got about 50 pages in and couldn't continue. I may need to give it another go.

My_Two_Cents · 08-26-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

So it's okay to read those two after Book VII, rather than before I start Wizard and Glass?

I just read Talisman for the umpteenth time last year. Black House I got about 50 pages in and couldn't continue. I may need to give it another go.

Actually, if you don't mind putting the series aside, you should probably read Black House before you continue. It's not a must, but if I had to do it for the first time, that's what I would do. It's actually a really good book. Once things start going, it'll be hard for you to put it down.

dobyblue · 08-26-2008, 01:49 PM

Perhaps I will dig it out then, allowing myself to deal with some frustration of waiting to find out what happens on that God forsaken train.

I won't wait four years like some of you, but a few weeks might be a good penance.

atomik kinder · 08-26-2008, 03:04 PM

This is cool. I just found out about it a couple days ago. I don't know how long it will be around. You can download the whole thing on itunes for $3.99, each segment is about a minute and a half to two minutes long. The last one should be up soon and I don't know if they will take it down after that or leave it up.

N. By Stephen King

dobyblue · 08-26-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by atomik kinder

This is cool. I just found out about it a couple days ago. I don't know how long it will be around. You can download the whole thing on itunes for $3.99, each segment is about a minute and a half to two minutes long. The last one should be up soon and I don't know if they will take it down after that or leave it up.

N. By Stephen King

I don't think it's going to get pulled down too quickly. There's additional info on Stephen's site with some additional clips you can watch, like the trailer in high definition and some behind the scenes stuff.

http://www.stephenking.com/n/

Go Blue · 11-07-2008, 02:30 PM

Can't believe I just found this thread. Absolutely LOVED LOVED LOVED The Dark Tower series. I wish I could forget it all and read them all agin new!

Go Blue · 11-07-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

So it's okay to read those two after Book VII, rather than before I start Wizard and Glass?

I just read Talisman for the umpteenth time last year. Black House I got about 50 pages in and couldn't continue. I may need to give it another go.

doby, did you ever finish The Black House? I thought is was really good, but not as good as The Talisman. IMO, The Black House took about 200 pages to really get going. I would skim/speed read through the first couple hundred pages and then the sh*t hits the fan!

I haven't read Insomina, but it is on my list.

Roland1919 · 11-07-2008, 04:14 PM

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Can't believe I just found this thread. Absolutely LOVED LOVED LOVED The Dark Tower series. I wish I could forget it all and read them all agin new!

{See the first line in my script below}

To think one day there will be a movie trilogy to rival the LORD OF THE RINGS...

Roland1919 · 11-07-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by schultz

doby, did you ever finish The Black House? I thought is was really good, but not as good as The Talisman. IMO, The Black House took about 200 pages to really get going. I would skim/speed read through the first couple hundred pages and then the sh*t hits the fan!

I haven't read Insomina, but it is on my list.

hey SCHULTZY have you been following the DARK TOWER graphic novel? Pretty awesome!

Go Blue · 11-07-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Roland1919

hey SCHULTZY have you been following the DARK TOWER graphic novel? Pretty awesome!

I have not. What is it like? How does it compare to the books?

Teabaggins · 11-07-2008, 05:01 PM

big dark tower fan here. I have read the first few chapters of the Gunslinger many times. how cool would it be if Clint Eastwood directed The Gunslinger movie.

a mini series on hbo or showtime would be the best way to do it

Roland1919 · 11-07-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Teabaggins

big dark tower fan here. I have read the first few chapters of the Gunslinger many times. how cool would it be if Clint Eastwood directed The Gunslinger movie.

a mini series on hbo or showtime would be the best way to do it

Roland1919 · 11-07-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by schultz

I have not. What is it like? How does it compare to the books?

Follow this link Schultzy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5CaugiW3Uw

Oh Schultzy...check this video too, song by ARCADE FIRE cut to Once Upon a TIME in the WEST...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyp34v6Lmcc

Eerie...Peter Fonda looks like ROLAND in the early drawing by Phil Hale (see illustration)

Teabaggins · 11-07-2008, 05:15 PM

I have been waiting for the MArvel series to be released as a TPB, is it out yet?

Brandon · 11-07-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Teabaggins

a mini series on hbo or showtime would be the best way to do it

You think? I don't know, I am not a big fan of TV mini series...doesn't seem they can ever get the same intensity as an R-rated flick. I do like the idea of Clint Eastwood directing. I think Peter Jackson directing a full-on film adaptation would be absolutely mind-blowing though

I read the first series of graphic novels, how is the second one? I think it's called The Long Road Home?

Roland1919 · 11-07-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BrandonT

You think? I don't know, I am not a big fan of TV mini series...doesn't seem they can ever get the same intensity as an R-rated flick. I do like the idea of Clint Eastwood directing. I think Peter Jackson directing a full-on film adaptation would be absolutely mind-blowing though

I read the first series of graphic novels, how is the second one? I think it's called The Long Road Home?

Great, I just started the third...REDEMPTION

Teabaggins · 11-07-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BrandonT

You think? I don't know, I am not a big fan of TV mini series...doesn't seem they can ever get the same intensity as an R-rated flick. ....?

yes in the past it has been problem but I think with stuff like the Sopranos, Deadwood, OZ and such coming out the level of intensity can be as high and gritty as a full length R rated flick.

fighthefutureofhd · 11-07-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Teabaggins

I have been waiting for the MArvel series to be released as a TPB, is it out yet?

yes. the first series has anyway. can't say about the second and third. i was going to buy it but was told not to if i haven't read or finished reading the dark tower books. i haven't so i passed.

Brandon · 11-07-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Teabaggins

yes in the past it has been problem but I think with stuff like the Sopranos, Deadwood, OZ and such coming out the level of intensity can be as high and gritty as a full length R rated flick.

That's true, HBO can put out some high-quality stuff. Just afraid of television ruining my beloved Dark Tower like they did with the Stand mini-series. Actually that's a bit harsh...I never really even gave that series a chance honestly.

Teabaggins · 11-07-2008, 05:43 PM

I think they've come a long from the Stand, and I think that was on network tv as well. can't remember

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08-26-2008, 01:04 PM	#41
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	So it's okay to read those two after Book VII, rather than before I start Wizard and Glass? I just read Talisman for the umpteenth time last year. Black House I got about 50 pages in and couldn't continue. I may need to give it another go.

08-26-2008, 01:49 PM	#43
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Perhaps I will dig it out then, allowing myself to deal with some frustration of waiting to find out what happens on that God forsaken train. I won't wait four years like some of you, but a few weeks might be a good penance.

08-26-2008, 03:04 PM	#44
atomik kinder Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Omaha NE 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	This is cool. I just found out about it a couple days ago. I don't know how long it will be around. You can download the whole thing on itunes for $3.99, each segment is about a minute and a half to two minutes long. The last one should be up soon and I don't know if they will take it down after that or leave it up. N. By Stephen King

11-07-2008, 02:30 PM	#46
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	Can't believe I just found this thread. Absolutely LOVED LOVED LOVED The Dark Tower series. I wish I could forget it all and read them all agin new!

11-07-2008, 05:01 PM	#51
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	big dark tower fan here. I have read the first few chapters of the Gunslinger many times. how cool would it be if Clint Eastwood directed The Gunslinger movie. a mini series on hbo or showtime would be the best way to do it

11-07-2008, 05:15 PM	#54
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	I have been waiting for the MArvel series to be released as a TPB, is it out yet?

11-07-2008, 05:43 PM	#60
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	I think they've come a long from the Stand, and I think that was on network tv as well. can't remember

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