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Magic Hour, The: The Convergence of Art and Las Vegas

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Magic Hour, The: The Convergence of Art and Las Vegas
Libby Lumpkin , David Batchelor , Reverend Ethan Acres , Dave Hickey , Philip Argent , Tim Bavington , Jane Callister , Karen Carson , E. Chen , Jane Hilton , Jim Isermann , Liberace , Silke Otto-Knapp , Victoria Reynolds , Yek , Marcel Duchamp , Raymond Pettibon , David Reed , Jim Shaw , Alex Farquharson , Ralph Rugoff , and Robert Venturi
Manufacturer: Hatje Cantz Publishers
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Prior Convictions: Stories from the Sixties (Southwest Life and Letters)

ASIN: 3775711538
Release Date: 2002-05-02

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Is Las Vegas, the capital of the Western entertainment complex, also set to become the capital of art? A large number of artists live there or visit often, Venice was partially reconstructed there, and the Bellagio resort and casino house an art collection that includes El Grecos and Picassos promoted as if they were Frank Sinatra or the Beach Boys. At this historic moment, art is losing the visionary power to which it used to lay claim and is instead drawing closer to the forms of the entertainment industry, from lifestyle and game shows to Hollywood cinema and music videos. In a paradoxical turn of events, the society of the spectacle has become a reality and Las Vegas is becoming the capital of the future culture industry. Dave Hickey and art historian Libby Lumpkin moved to Las Vegas in the early 90s. For Hickey, the Strip has served as a platform for his critique of the elitist and purist structure of values within the art world. In 1992, Denise Scott Brown, Robert Venturi, and Steven Izenour published Learning from Las Vegas, providing a seminal and radical reevaluation of the vernacular architecture of what was then one of America's most culturally neglected cities.

The New Americans: A Guide to Immigration since 1965 (Harvard University Press Reference Library)

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The New Americans: A Guide to Immigration since 1965 (Harvard University Press Reference Library)

Manufacturer: Harvard University Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0674023579

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Salsa has replaced ketchup as the most popular condiment. A mosque has been erected around the corner. The local hospital is staffed by Indian doctors and Philippine nurses, and the local grocery store is owned by a Korean family. A single elementary school may include students who speak dozens of different languages at home. This is a snapshot of America at the turn of the twenty-first century. </p>

The United States has always been a nation of immigrants, shaped by successive waves of new arrivals. The most recent transformation began when immigration laws and policies changed significantly in 1965, admitting migrants from around the globe in new numbers and with widely varying backgrounds and aspirations. </p>

This comprehensive guide, edited and written by an interdisciplinary group of prominent scholars, provides an authoritative account of the most recent surge of immigrants. Twenty thematic essays address such topics as immigration law and policy, refugees, unauthorized migrants, racial and ethnic identity, assimilation, nationalization, economy, politics, religion, education, and family relations. These are followed by comprehensive articles on immigration from the thirty most significant nations or regions of origin. Based on the latest U.S. Census data and the most recent scholarly research, The New Americans is an essential reference for students, scholars, and anyone curious about the changing face of America. </p>

Edmunds.com Strategies for Smart Car Buyers (Edmunds.com Car Buying Guide Strategies for Smart Shoppers)
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A must buy book for new car buyers

Edmunds.com Strategies for Smart Car Buyers (Edmunds.com Car Buying Guide Strategies for Smart Shoppers)

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How to Buy a Car

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What Car Dealers Won't Tell You: The Insider's Guide to Buying or Leasing a New or Used Car

Top Secrets Revealed: The Hassle Free Approach to Car Buying & Leasing

ASIN: 0877596913
Release Date: 2005-01-27

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This book outlines proven buying scenarios, clearly explaining the consumer's course of action in simple terms. The complex and sometimes frightening process of car buying is demystified in a comprehensive guide that covers: How to choose the right car New/used car-buying strategies Getting a used car bargain Avoiding the pitfalls of leasing How to shop for insuranceIn addition, Strategies for Smart Car Buyers includes several appendices and a variety of new material to complete the buyer's research process, including: The acclaimed investigative series, "Confessions of a Car Salesman," relating insider secrets in an entertaining account of two car dealerships Monthly payment charts and monthly leasing payments Expanded financing section detailing crucial contract dos and don'ts Additional commentary throughout text from undercover car salesman Chandler Phillips More in-depth information on trade-ins and lease-end strategies Edmunds' latest consumer tool: "Smart Car Buyer" Bonus section: "Verbal Self Defense" avoiding sales language pitches and traps New section: "Safely Navigating eBay Auctions"

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A must buy book for new car buyers.......2005-03-12

I never bought a car in my entire life, and I often heard that car buying is really hard. So I'd thought that educating myself before buying a car, is the first step.
I find this book very detailed and straight forward, because it widens your vision all about cars. It teaches you, first about budgeting and financing, it gives you the pros and cons about buying new car or used car and also about leasing a car. It will also educate you about types of car like (sedan,coup,van.etc)

One tip that is missing though is about bringing an amortization table (book) in going to the dealer.

The last chapter is the best chapter, because it gives you the inside knowledge about the technique of the salesman, and how they will approach you.

I can say that its the best book, because I applied all the things in it and I got a great deal with my car!

Mutants & Masterminds: Instant Superheroes Sourcebook

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Mutants & Masterminds: Instant Superheroes Sourcebook
Michael Hammes , and Philip Reed
Manufacturer: Green Ronin Publishing
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ASIN: 1932442820

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The world needs heroes; but more importantly, your game needs super-heroes right now! Instant Superheroes provides a selection of super-hero archetypes for Mutants & Masterminds, each with detailed information on how to modify, customize and play these new heroes in the game. With Instant Superheroes, character creation has never been easier: all you need to do is pick an archetype and make a few simple modifications and you're ready to play. If you're looking for inspiration, this has it, with plenty of options for creating the hero you want to play. Gamemasters can use Instant Superheroes for both immediate supporting cast characters and ready-made villains, making it an indispensable resource for any Mutants & Masterminds game.

In Search of the Greatest Golf Swing: Chasing the Legend of Mike Austin, the Man Who Launched the World's Longest Drive and Taught Me to Hit Like a Pro

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Reed has Captured the True Essence of a Real Golf Legend

In Search of the Greatest Golf Swing: Chasing the Legend of Mike Austin, the Man Who Launched the World's Longest Drive and Taught Me to Hit Like a Pro
Philip Reed
Manufacturer: Carroll & Graf
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ASIN: 0786713666

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The tale of an eager golf disciple and Mike Austin, the sport's most legendary long-driver and keeper of the secret to the perfect golf swing

"Can you teach an ordinary golfer like me to drive the ball 300 yards?" With this question Philip Reed's search for the greatest golf swing begins, and so does his unanticipated journey through the triumphs, rumors, boasts, and heartaches in the life of ninety-one-year-old golf legend Mike Austin. As a middle-aged journalist striving to learn the simple task of driving a golf ball for distance, Reed discovers the complex soul of the man who has driven it farther and better than anyone else—and did it in his own inimitable way.

When Reed met Mike Austin, he already knew that the elder man held the record for the longest drive ever—recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records—an awesome 515-yard shot during the 1974 U.S. National Seniors Open. But what Reed didn't know was that his enrollment in the Mike Austin school of golf would offer him a degree in history, Austin-style—turning pro at age eighteen; winning wagers on miraculous trick shots and earning the nickname of the "golfing bandit"; sharing a Hollywood apartment with Errol Flynn; giving secret golf lessons to Howard Hughes; matching shots against Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, and Chandler Harper; and training today's long-drive champions, such as the mighty Mike Dunaway.

In this book, Reed chronicles his tutelage under the cantankerous Austin as his drives get longer and longer while his understanding of Austin's prodigious legend grows. More than a revealing tale of golfing secrets, this is a story about a great man in the twilight of life handing down a legacy of extraordinary stories, hard-earned lessons, and tough love. In the end, one man's search for the greatest golf swing leads him to a treasured friendship and the secrets of living life to the fullest.

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a must read.......2007-05-31

Philip Reed has a writing style that keeps you immersed in the story from start to finish. You will be entertained, inspired and learn a little along the way.

One of the best books I've ever read!.......2007-05-03

Phillip Reed has great writing charisma, if there is such a thing. While reading this book, on the one hand I wanted to hurry up and finish it so I'd know its content, and, on the other hand, like a good movie, I didn't want it to end. It's hard to beat a well written book containing intriguing subject matter. The clever intermingling of three stories - Mike Austin's extraordinary life, the author's quest for a 300 yard drive, and instruction on the Mike Austin Swing Method, itself, make this unique book a "must read" for golfers and nongolfers alike.

One of the Best.......2007-03-21

A unique and entertaining tale of a bogey golfer's quest to hit a 300-yard drive is also a biography of Dr. Michael Hoke Austin, who holds the record for the longest drive in golf--515 yards. Anyone who has searched for the elusive secrets of perfecting their golf game can identify with the struggles of the author to understand Mike Austin and his method. Already in his nineties, Austin is difficult, cantankerous and cautious about sharing his knowledge; but his developing friendship with the author and his realization that his days are numbered evolves into an urgency to compile his knowledge as a legacy that meshes with the author's personal quest. We also meet long-drive champion Mike Dunaway and golf professional Dan Shauger, who Austin declares as the person best able to explain his method. The account of Austin's final years is also inspirational, a portrait of a man who has lived life fully, complete with many failures and weaknesses but marked with singular accomplishment and ultimate friendships.

Hard to Put Down.......2007-03-10

OK, I knew a little about Mike Austin before I read this book. This was from the peace river tape I purchased about four years ago. Mike was an amazing man and Phil Reed has done a great job capturing some of the aspects of Mike's life. In addition, there a few clues in the book on the Mike Austin Swing from Phil's pursuit of the swing. I read it from cover to cover the first time and have revisited portions of it since.

Reed has Captured the True Essence of a Real Golf Legend.......2007-02-22

I had the good fortune of taking golf lessons from Mike Austin for many years. I lived in New York, but flew to Los Angeles just to see him.
He was an extraordinary man. Mike was brilliant. He could expound upon golf, music, engineering and kinesiology within a single lesson. He possessed a zest for life. My lessons were filled with wonderful stories and child-like laugher. Mike became a cherished friend and mentor.

But within a moment's notice, Mike could become cantankerous, no-nonsense and impossible to please. His results were extraordinary however - he took my game to new heights and I witnessed him do the same with many students.

Phil Reed has captured all of this, and much more. As I turned the pages, I felt like I was once again at Studio City listening to Mike's booming instruction while effortlessly hitting powerful, straight shots towards the distant palm trees.

Give yourself a gift - Buy this book. Your golf game and your life will be better for it.

Letters From a Life: The Selected Letters of Benjamin Britten, Volume Three, 1946-1951

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Invaluable

Letters From a Life: The Selected Letters of Benjamin Britten, Volume Three, 1946-1951
Benjamin Britten
Manufacturer: University of California Press
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ASIN: 0520242599

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This long-awaited third volume of composer Benjamin Britten's remarkable letters covers the years 1946-51. Fresh from the astonishing success of his great first opera, Peter Grimes, Britten was vital to the post-war rebuilding of the arts in Great Britain with his visionary work as a composer, conductor, and performer. With his partner, the celebrated tenor Peter Pears, he founded the Aldeburgh Festival, which eventually grew into the international festival that it is today, and the English Opera Group. He also toured widely in Europe and the United States as a pianist and conductor. During this time he wrote many of his best-known works, including the operas Billy Budd, Albert Herring, and The Rape of Lucretia.
Britten's correspondents include literary figures such as Christopher Isherwood, Edith Sitwell, E. M. Forster (the librettist for Billy Budd), and Edward Sackville-West, as well as musical colleagues from around the world including Ernest Ansermet, Francis Poulenc, Aaron Copland,and Igor Stravinsky.
This volume of selected letters represents one of the richest and most innovative periods of the composer's creative life. His daily concerns and the unique era in which he lived are vividly evoked by the comprehensive and scholarly annotations, which offer a wide range of detailed and fascinating information. Donald Mitchell contributes a superb introduction.

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Invaluable.......2005-09-23

Donald Mitchell, et.al. have done another remarkable job in providing source material for the serious student of Benjamin Britten's life and music. At the same time, the book reads like a biography. It is filled with invaluble information that helps frame, illuminate and clarify issues surrounding Britten's important work of the time. I especially appreciated Dr. Mitchell's thoughful response to those who would have us look at Britten's incredible artistic contributions solely through the mind and eyes of sexual preference. I can't wait for future volumes.

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Underated
A winner.
A Wild Ride Through the Streets of LA
IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT DOWN
IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT DOWN

Low Rider
Philip Reed
Manufacturer: Pocket
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ASIN: 0671001671

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Philip Reed doesn't waste any time getting down to business in his second book about a slightly bent but basically good-hearted Los Angeles car dealer named Harold Dodge. On page one, right after a bunch of gangbangers on the 405 freeway give thumbs-up approval to his lime green '64 Chevy Impala SS with 300-horsepower engine, Harold begins to muse: "He had lived here his whole life until he was forced to leave the country last year because of a couple of murders he didn't commit. Now, he was back to straighten things out. Repair the damage he had done to Vikki's life, and his own, and--who knows?--make some nice money in the process." As readers of Reed's Edgar-nominated debut novel, Bird Dog, know, Vikki is the widow of Dodge's former employer, a man killed because of a crooked car deal by the woman who became Harold's lover. Reed's second outing is as complicated, colorful, and full of great cars as his first--and judging by the tire tracks left at the end, there's a good chance that Mark III will soon be in your showrooms. --Dick Adler

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Harold Dodge, the hard-luck L.A. hero from Philip Reed's gritty and hilarious Bird Dog, is back in this "coal-black" comedy (Seattle Times).

Life continues to throw Harold Dodge some wicked curves. But sometimes, the more wicked the curve the better. Take Vikki Covo, widow of Harold's former boss at the Joe Covo car dealership. She's blonde, she's beautiful, and she's angling for a million-dollar settlement on her husband's life insurance policy. Vikki's a curve in the shape of a dollar sign, a woman Harold could learn to love almost as much as he loves his '64 Chevy Impala. If only she handled as well....

Mixing business with pleasure is always a risky affair, and in this case Harold sinks in so deep he's getting the bends. Staring a bogus murder rap in the face, he descends into a rogue's gallery of low-riding gangbangers, car thieves, and chop-shop operators. From cowboy cops to jealous lovers, just about everybody wants a piece of him. Worst of all, the bad guys have sunk to a new low: they've stolen his Impala and stripped it for parts....

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Underated.......2007-02-11

I don't know why Phil Reed has not garnerd more accalim or commrcial success. I would like to see a half-dozen more books in this series. His non-hero anti-hero rumple-suited car expert and unlikely knight in rusted armor makes for a page-turner.
I still want to know what happened after this book. I even wrote the author. He needs to write another book.

A winner........2001-09-27

Author Phil Reed has come up with a loveable protagonist in Harold Dodge. He's rough around the edges, knows it, struggles with it, never gives in or gives up. He's much like Odysseus (sorry for the metaphor!) in that the winds of the world buffet the heck out of him, but with wiles and a gimlet eye, he keeps battling. It's nice to have a noir-type character who is willing to take burdens on his shoulders, and still dream of finding a perfect life for himself, his Dad and his girl. I look forward to the further adventures of the scraggy-edged charmer, Harold Dodge.

A Wild Ride Through the Streets of LA.......2000-12-06

Low Rider, the second in a series with ex-car salesman Harold Dodge, is another fast paced ride through the streets of LA. This time Harold is teamed with Vicki Corvo, a block-buster blonde with a penchant for automobiles.

Down on her luck since her husband disappeared in Bird Dog, complements of Harold and his lover, Marianna, Vicki entices Harold into revealing to the police where the body of her husband can be found so she can collect on his life insurance.

Vicki `s lust for bad boys makes for some steamy scenes and close near misses with danger. Harold, lead as always by his mail organ rather than his better judgment, tries to set things right for Vicki, all the while trying to avoid the LAPD and an assortment of Los Angeles-style bottom-feeders.

Reed's characters are quirky, but real. From Fabian, a burly enforcer for his brother's chop shop and a wanna-be opera singer, to Dash, a sleek blonde insurance salesman who's also a cold-blooded killer, they live in the reader's mind and make for a great read.

If you liked Bird Dog, Reed's first novel, you'll love Low Rider!

IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT DOWN.......2000-12-05

" This novel is busting with razor sharp dialogue and a multitude of colorful, witty characters.Reed's debut novel, Bird Dog, jets along at a break-neck pace and offers more than surface impressions, painting a gritty tale of life in L.A. and the dark world of used car salesmen. Nothing hackneyed about this story! Refreshing and unique."

IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT DOWN.......2000-12-05

Munchkin Master's Guide (D20 Generic System)

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Munchkin Master's Guide (D20 Generic System)
Andrew Hackard , Philip Reed , and Steve Jackson
Manufacturer: Steve Jackson Games
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Modelling Sailing Men-of-War: An Illustrated Step-by-Step Manual

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Never seen anything better!
Well Written, Helpful and Effectively Illustrated
A Wonderful Addition to a Ship Modelling Library

Modelling Sailing Men-of-War: An Illustrated Step-by-Step Manual
Philip Reed
Manufacturer: US Naval Institute Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 155750444X

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This unmatched volume on the art of static ship modeling is a step-by step guide to building the eighteenth century 74-gun ship-of-the-line Majestic. What makes the book truly unique is the use of over four hundred photographs that depict each stage of construction. During a fifteen-month building period, the author shot every aspect of the task and distilled those photographs into a sequence that takes the reader from the initial drawing of the plan to the final rigging and display. The carving of the hull and gunports, the fitting of the planking and wales, the building of stanchions and rails, the addition of the channels and the fitting of the chains and deadeyes, the carving of guns, capstans, cannon balls, bulkheads and masts and spars--these are a few of the phases depicted in pin-sharp photographs that can be easily followed by novice an expert alike. Though one scale and a single ship are used throughout, the techniques demonstrated can be applied to other vessels and at other scales. This book takes readers into the workshop of a professional and allows them to see first hand how the experts do it.

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Never seen anything better!.......2003-01-18

Modelling Sailing Men-of-war
Never seen anything better!
This book traces the progress of the construction of Majestic, 74, each step in the various stages is meticulously photographed in close-up, with the work actually in progress, and fingers or rulers giving a visual guide to scale.
The first chapters describe Mr.Reed's background, his workshop & tools and the reasons for his choice of scale and model.
Then the book takes us, in logical, but not necessarily chronological order, through the planning and construction process. Mr Reed favours a solid, excavated, then planked hull in preference to a built-up hull, as it was a commissioned project; this certainly saves time and effort, is more robust and looks more lifelike than the exposed interior of admiralty-style models.
In the text accompanying each photo (typically 4 per page), the author describes each process and gives hints and tips along the way. Some things I would do differently, but there are some interesting techniques used which I shall definitely adopt. The section on ship's boats is particularly helpful.
In the middle of the book are colour photos of the finished model, at anchor in a carved sea, surrounded by several bumboats - this looks so lifelike at first sight, one does a double-take! It is only the figures in the boats that give the game away - and they were not made by Mr.Reed!
I heartily recommend this to any amateur modeller, as a perfect teaching aid and inspiration to tackle bigger, more complex models.

Well Written, Helpful and Effectively Illustrated.......2002-01-14

I found "Modelling Sailing Men-of-War: An Illustrated Step-by- Step Manual" by Philip Reed to be well worth the price of the book. Following the builder/author through the modelling of the 74 gun ship HMS MAJESTIC in both text and photographs provided me with several techniques which I have already implemented.

The book includes a brief description of the ship and her history, an introduction, a description of the author's workshop and the building of the model with copious photographs that are well captioned. The captions not only describe the activity in the photograph but include many building suggestions and techniques.

I not only enjoyed reading the book but will certainly use it as a valued resource in future miniature shipbuilding projects.

A Wonderful Addition to a Ship Modelling Library.......2000-09-03

Philip Reed has long been known for his superb miniature models, He has finally published a step-by-step manual of his modelling techniques, recorded during the building of Majestic, a 74-gun ship-of-the-line. While Mr. Reed builds to smaller scales than many modelers (typically 1/92 scale) the techniques he uses would be suitable for any scale. The book is composed of 385 black and white photos with brief captions that cover the construction of Majestic from hull to rigging complete with realistically furled sails. Also included are eight color photos of the completed model. Mr. Reed's photographic skills are superb and one cannot help but marvel at the model as depicted on the front and rear covers. Ship modelers in general and admirers of superb miniaturist Donald McNarry in particular, will surely want a copy of this book for their library.

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Fascinating and Intelligent

Saint Germaine: Shadows Fall
Gary Reed , Vincent Locke , Guy Davis , Mike Perkins , and Philip Xaiver
Manufacturer: Image Comics
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ASIN: 158240562X

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An immortal being who has died 1,000 deaths, Saint Germaine has traversed the paths of mankind for untold years with his companion, Lilith. But Lilith's disappearance and the perils of the modern world direct him to undertake a new quest - to surrender his immortality.

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Fascinating and Intelligent.......2006-03-15

Saint Germaine is a man who lives forever and he is an amalgate of many people that have lived before as he takes the memories of those dying. This allows the writer, Gary Reed, to cover quite a bit of historical ground as he reaches into the past to pull out some compelling reading. Topics such as The Crusades, the Nazi concentration camps, the life of Franz Kafka, the Salem Witch trials...all blend seamlessly into this narration.

And Saint Germaine isnt't the only one. He has his long time companion, Lilith who also does the same. These two are now opposed to each other so it makes for some great reading.

this is just a fantastic story and I'm looking for some of the other issues since this only has five issues in it. I found one dealing with Casanova and another with The Man in the Iron Mask and those are equally as good.

In an interview, someone compared Saint Germaine and Gary Reed to Sandman and Neil Gaiman. They're not the same, but they're equally as good.

Saint Germaine is a must read and I'll be sure to be look for anything else by Gary Reed...he's my new favorite writer.

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