Authorized Ender Companion
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Authorized Ender Companion
Pre-order today.
If you're wondering what this is, it's basically an encyclopedia of the Enderverse. OSC talks about it a bit in the afterword of "Ender in Exile".
If you're wondering what this is, it's basically an encyclopedia of the Enderverse. OSC talks about it a bit in the afterword of "Ender in Exile".
"Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic."
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Haha, yeah. Are you listed in the acknoledgements?
Anyways, an Ender dictionary? I find myself in a strange mix of--what?--happiness and disgust? Oh, well. I'm glad I'll be able to have a reference more reliable than wiki now.
Anyways, an Ender dictionary? I find myself in a strange mix of--what?--happiness and disgust? Oh, well. I'm glad I'll be able to have a reference more reliable than wiki now.
I just lost the game; you just lost the game.
http://www.losethegame.net/
I know! I'll use my sig as advertisement space for my classmates. http://www.youtube.com/user/Theorem42
http://www.losethegame.net/
I know! I'll use my sig as advertisement space for my classmates. http://www.youtube.com/user/Theorem42
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Sort of. I suppose I could have inferred that I'd be in there given the circumstances, but this time I really haven't done anything.
"Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic."
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So it finally comes out next month. I was only somewhat interested before, but now I'm really looking forward perusing over 400 pages of character, technology, and political info about the Enderverse. I've preordered my copy.
"Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic."
- Frank Herbert's 'Dune'
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I've been looking forward to reading that since I first heard it was coming out! oh, I'm so excited... I've always been the type of person who when reads a book I like wants to learn more and more about it... This book is like a gift from the heavens!
You musn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling.
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That sounds FANTASTIC.So it finally comes out next month. I was only somewhat interested before, but now I'm really looking forward perusing over 400 pages of character, technology, and political info about the Enderverse. I've preordered my copy.
"But the conversation of the mind was truer than any language, and they knew each other better than they ever could have by use of mere sight and touch."
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Hopefully, one of my graphics will adorn the back cover...now *I'm* REALLY looking forward to it! Hopefully (I haven't seen any galleys), a bunch of my tech description and artwork has made it inside!
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"The biggest cause of trouble in the world today is that the stupid people are so sure about things and the intelligent folks are so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell
"The biggest cause of trouble in the world today is that the stupid people are so sure about things and the intelligent folks are so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell
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I worked on the Noodle's wiki for a while until I got bored (I was really the only one contributing for a year or so), and frankly, I think my writing kinda sucked. I'd be nice to see some well written (hopefully) and comprehensive Enderverse info.
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"... Some times lies were more dependable than the truth" - Ender's Game
"He [[Locke]] has influence but he doesn't have power"
"In my experience, influence is power"
Orson Scott Card Wiki http://ansible.wikia.com
"... Some times lies were more dependable than the truth" - Ender's Game
"He [[Locke]] has influence but he doesn't have power"
"In my experience, influence is power"
Orson Scott Card Wiki http://ansible.wikia.com
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A member from pweb, don't think he's regularily active.
"And no one is a better observer of the folkways of the adolescent male than the adolescent female." - Shadow of the Hegemon
"... Some times lies were more dependable than the truth" - Ender's Game
"He [[Locke]] has influence but he doesn't have power"
"In my experience, influence is power"
Orson Scott Card Wiki http://ansible.wikia.com
"... Some times lies were more dependable than the truth" - Ender's Game
"He [[Locke]] has influence but he doesn't have power"
"In my experience, influence is power"
Orson Scott Card Wiki http://ansible.wikia.com
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Ain't It Cool News reviews the Ender Companion
Turns out that in addition to the vast amounts of in-universe info, the Companion outlines the ongoing efforts to bring EG to the big screen and gives details on all of the canned screenplays written over the last decade or so.
Turns out that in addition to the vast amounts of in-universe info, the Companion outlines the ongoing efforts to bring EG to the big screen and gives details on all of the canned screenplays written over the last decade or so.
Do I sense your hand in this, Steve?The Technology of Ender's Game section is pretty nifty, publishing the first (That is, the first that I'm aware of...) 3D render and blueprints of the Battle School.
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OMFG! I'm going to have to pay Harry Knowles much, much more!Ain't It Cool News reviews the Ender Companion
Turns out that in addition to the vast amounts of in-universe info, the Companion outlines the ongoing efforts to bring EG to the big screen and gives details on all of the canned screenplays written over the last decade or so.
Do I sense your hand in this, Steve?The Technology of Ender's Game section is pretty nifty, publishing the first (That is, the first that I'm aware of...) 3D render and blueprints of the Battle School.
--Boothby
"The biggest cause of trouble in the world today is that the stupid people are so sure about things and the intelligent folks are so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell
"The biggest cause of trouble in the world today is that the stupid people are so sure about things and the intelligent folks are so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell
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You've really been holding out on us, Steve...
School Library Journal
Adult/High School—Written with the support and supervision of Orson Scott Card, this volume contains an encyclopedia as well as several articles related to the "Enderverse" series. Arranged alphabetically, the encyclopedic portion of the book provides quick references to the events, characters, locations, and technology found within Card's popular series. Entries range from a single sentence to several pages. Ender's own entry spans 24 pages. A time line as well as Ender's family tree are appended, followed by a section by Aaron Johnston discussing the development of the Ender's Game screenplay, which provides a unique opportunity to see the process of turning a novel into a movie. An essay by Stephen Sywak speculates on how the technology used in Ender's world might be possible. Finally there is a section called "Friends of Ender," which contains personal reactions to Ender's Game from people in all walks of life. A must-have for any fan of the "Enderverse."—Kelliann Bogan, Colby-Sawyer College, New London, NH
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neo,
I've been dropping hints as fast as I could!
I wasn't sure how much I could talk about it...and I didn't want to sound TOO egotistical!
Thanks for the quote from the review!
I've been dropping hints as fast as I could!
I wasn't sure how much I could talk about it...and I didn't want to sound TOO egotistical!
Thanks for the quote from the review!
--Boothby
"The biggest cause of trouble in the world today is that the stupid people are so sure about things and the intelligent folks are so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell
"The biggest cause of trouble in the world today is that the stupid people are so sure about things and the intelligent folks are so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell
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I'm so pissed at amazon.ca. What was the point of pre-ordering the book over a month ago if when the release date finally comes they have none in stock and it's listed as "usually ships in 1 to 3 weeks"? It doesn't seem to be in any stores either. Apparently someone forgot to send any copies north of the border.
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Well, I just got my copy today (thank you, Orson Scott Card!) and I am quite excited!
Haven't had a chance to read through it, but this is the first time I've ever been published! Well, I know it's not like it's MY book...I have a chapter.
A CHAPTER!
Sorry, but this is cool.
Thank you Scott, thank you Kristine, thank you Jake, thank you Kathleen, and thank you to all the people who allowed me to contribute to this book!
Now, the rest of you--go out and buy it! And go to Barnes and Noble . com and amazon.com and review it! Say nice things!
(And thanks to Darian Robbins for his great pen and ink illustration of the Battle School. It appears in the Tech chapter, but I still have to make sure it's attributed!)
Haven't had a chance to read through it, but this is the first time I've ever been published! Well, I know it's not like it's MY book...I have a chapter.
A CHAPTER!
Sorry, but this is cool.
Thank you Scott, thank you Kristine, thank you Jake, thank you Kathleen, and thank you to all the people who allowed me to contribute to this book!
Now, the rest of you--go out and buy it! And go to Barnes and Noble . com and amazon.com and review it! Say nice things!
(And thanks to Darian Robbins for his great pen and ink illustration of the Battle School. It appears in the Tech chapter, but I still have to make sure it's attributed!)
--Boothby
"The biggest cause of trouble in the world today is that the stupid people are so sure about things and the intelligent folks are so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell
"The biggest cause of trouble in the world today is that the stupid people are so sure about things and the intelligent folks are so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell
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Just got my copy. I read your section first, Steve. It's amazing! I don't know what else to say since much of the physics went over my head. The only other place I've ever seen such technical depth based on fictional technology is in the (unfortunately out of print) Dune Encyclopdia published in the 80s.
"Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic."
- Frank Herbert's 'Dune'
- Frank Herbert's 'Dune'
So is the name of the book Adult/High School?School Library Journal
Adult/High School—Written with the support and supervision of Orson Scott Card, this volume contains an encyclopedia as well as several articles related to the "Enderverse" series. Arranged alphabetically, the encyclopedic portion of the book provides quick references to the events, characters, locations, and technology found within Card's popular series. Entries range from a single sentence to several pages. Ender's own entry spans 24 pages. A time line as well as Ender's family tree are appended, followed by a section by Aaron Johnston discussing the development of the Ender's Game screenplay, which provides a unique opportunity to see the process of turning a novel into a movie. An essay by Stephen Sywak speculates on how the technology used in Ender's world might be possible. Finally there is a section called "Friends of Ender," which contains personal reactions to Ender's Game from people in all walks of life. A must-have for any fan of the "Enderverse."—Kelliann Bogan, Colby-Sawyer College, New London, NH
Late at night when the world grows still, and a peace upraises from your soul, I take that chance to blend myself, with all of nature as a whole.
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No, silly!
It's (still) considered a book appropriate for Adults and High School students!
I guess that infants could teethe on it, if nothing else were available, but it seems like a waste.
It's (still) considered a book appropriate for Adults and High School students!
I guess that infants could teethe on it, if nothing else were available, but it seems like a waste.
--Boothby
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"The biggest cause of trouble in the world today is that the stupid people are so sure about things and the intelligent folks are so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell
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I totally forgot about it... I read the review at AICN and was really excited about it, then it slipped my mind. If I don't get it for the holidays, then I'll have to go out and get it myself.
I can't wait to read your essay Steve! I remember seeing your old animatics and renderings and being blown away. Glad to see you still got it!
Salaam
I can't wait to read your essay Steve! I remember seeing your old animatics and renderings and being blown away. Glad to see you still got it!
Salaam
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