Saxton writing another SW book

Sardaukar · Post by **Sardaukar** » 2002-11-28 09:58pm

CmdrWilkens wrote:
Sardaukar wrote:I want a Technical Manual, ring bound, lots of massive fold out diagrams. and stickers
I don't know about the stickers but otherwise hell yeah.

Stickers are cool, you can put them on your door!!

CmdrWilkens · Post by **CmdrWilkens** » 2002-11-29 04:03pm

Sardaukar wrote:
CmdrWilkens wrote:
Sardaukar wrote:I want a Technical Manual, ring bound, lots of massive fold out diagrams. and stickers
I don't know about the stickers but otherwise hell yeah.
Stickers are cool, you can put them on your door!!

Sure thing, you do that and wonder why your girlfriend gives you weird looks every time she comes over.

Master of Ossus · Post by **Master of Ossus** » 2002-11-29 04:13pm

I suppose I would prefer it to be a book about the technical aspects of SW, given the astute author, but I'm sure Dr. Saxton will do well in whatever portion of the SW universe he writes in. I look forward to his latest work.

Ender · Post by **Ender** » 2002-11-29 09:05pm

We'll atleast this will avoid the whining of "he's not qualified to write about this stuff". It's a book about planets. He is an astrophysicist. You don't get much more qualified then that.

Sardaukar · Post by **Sardaukar** » 2002-11-29 11:25pm

CmdrWilkens wrote:
Sardaukar wrote:
CmdrWilkens wrote: I don't know about the stickers but otherwise hell yeah.
Stickers are cool, you can put them on your door!!
Sure thing, you do that and wonder why your girlfriend gives you weird looks every time she comes over.

My last girlfriend actuall had stickers on HER door

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2002-11-30 12:10am

Sardaukar wrote:
CmdrWilkens wrote:
Sardaukar wrote: Stickers are cool, you can put them on your door!!
Sure thing, you do that and wonder why your girlfriend gives you weird looks every time she comes over.
My last girlfriend actuall had stickers on HER door

But were they stickers of Star Wars firepower figures?

Uraniun235 · Post by **Uraniun235** » 2002-12-03 12:55am

What the hell's the difference? A sticker's a sticker.

There are female geeks out there.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2002-12-03 01:55pm

Um, not to rain on the parade, but I reported this to the forum several weeks ago, when I found out on Amazon.com.

I even emailed TFN about it right away, but they didn't do shit until now.

Fucking bastards...

Lord Sauron-Tyranus-Vader · Post by **Lord Sauron-Tyranus-Vader** » 2002-12-03 02:20pm

Spanky The Dolphin wrote:Um, not to rain on the parade, but I reported this to the forum several weeks ago, when I found out on Amazon.com.

I even emailed TFN about it right away, but they didn't do shit until now.

Fucking bastards...

Ditto.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2002-12-03 02:22pm

Shut the fuck up, Twelve-Year-Old Moron.

Connor MacLeod · Post by **Connor MacLeod** » 2002-12-03 03:19pm

AFAIK Saxton has neither admitted to nor denied his involvement in any current projects - he's not PERMITTED to speak for fear of leaks, don't you think that might tell us something?

I'm really curious as to what Amazon.com said, since insofar as I am aware, what TFN reported is pure speculative bullshit.

Connor MacLeod · Post by **Connor MacLeod** » 2002-12-03 03:19pm

Spanky The Dolphin wrote:Shut the fuck up, Twelve-Year-Old Moron.

Somebody needs a nap

CmdrWilkens · Post by **CmdrWilkens** » 2002-12-03 06:00pm

Connor MacLeod wrote:AFAIK Saxton has neither admitted to nor denied his involvement in any current projects - he's not PERMITTED to speak for fear of leaks, don't you think that might tell us something?

I'm really curious as to what Amazon.com said, since insofar as I am aware, what TFN reported is pure speculative bullshit.

Well Amazon has this to say:

The link

Master of Ossus · Post by **Master of Ossus** » 2002-12-03 06:01pm

It's for ages 9-12? That doesn't seem like something Dr. Saxton would be writing.

CmdrWilkens · Post by **CmdrWilkens** » 2002-12-03 06:04pm

Master of Ossus wrote:It's for ages 9-12? That doesn't seem like something Dr. Saxton would be writing.

Well remember that LucasBooks tends to market towards a younger audience and while the informaiton may be of use to us the illustrations and such (as with the ICS) will mark it as a 'tweener book.

Durandal · Post by **Durandal** » 2002-12-03 06:11pm

Connor MacLeod wrote:AFAIK Saxton has neither admitted to nor denied his involvement in any current projects - he's not PERMITTED to speak for fear of leaks, don't you think that might tell us something?

I'm really curious as to what Amazon.com said, since insofar as I am aware, what TFN reported is pure speculative bullshit.

Looks like Saxton will have his way with Coruscant, no?

Master of Ossus · Post by **Master of Ossus** » 2002-12-03 06:14pm

Durandal wrote:
Connor MacLeod wrote:AFAIK Saxton has neither admitted to nor denied his involvement in any current projects - he's not PERMITTED to speak for fear of leaks, don't you think that might tell us something?

I'm really curious as to what Amazon.com said, since insofar as I am aware, what TFN reported is pure speculative bullshit.
Looks like Saxton will have his way with Coruscant, no?

Ordinarily, SW authors are allowed to say if they are writing books, or if they are not, but they are always prevented from revealing anything about the book itself, except for small details that they can give away (little teasers, if you will). Since almost all of Dr. Saxton's work involves information being presented quickly and without a lot of throw-away information, it's difficult to imagine that they would give him a lot to say about the book. Bearing that in mind, it is probably easier for him if he does NOT reveal what the book is about, or that he is writing it, so he won't be pestered by people looking for spoilers.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2002-12-03 11:34pm

According to Amazon's specs, the book is 40 pages: seven shorter than ITW TPM book. That sounds alright considering quite a few locations were already covered in the previous book.

I wouldn't be to worried about the 9-12 thing, since that's what all the VDs and ICSs are classified as.

Currald · Post by **Currald** » 2002-12-04 01:40am

TWENTY DOLLARS FOR A FORTY PAGE PAPERBACK?!?

Ender · Post by **Ender** » 2002-12-04 02:02am

Currald wrote:TWENTY DOLLARS FOR A FORTY PAGE PAPERBACK?!?

Cuius testiculos habes, habeas cardia et cerebellum.

I wonder if I can work "wallet" into that somewhere.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2002-12-04 02:32am

Currald wrote:TWENTY DOLLARS FOR A FORTY PAGE PAPERBACK?!?

[Edited by me, because I can]

I'm assuming it'll be the same size as the VDs and ICSs, so it doesn't sound like that much of a robbery.

Connor MacLeod · Post by **Connor MacLeod** » 2002-12-04 03:44pm

I asked Curtis to make a statement on the claims he is writing another book for DK, and this is what he sent me in email (posted with his permission.)

"I am aware of the rumours about future books from DK, allegedly linked
to my name. As far as I can tell, the rumours seem to have originated in
a 'spy' report and booklist at a prominent fan website, and have been
copied uncritically by other sites, including some online bookshops. I am not aware of any _officially_ released news about the rumoured books, and I will not presume to speak on behalf of DK. I have communicated to the responsible people at DK and suggested that they investigate the
rumours. It's up to DK Publishing to present official clarification at a
suitable time. I appreciate the interest and enthusiasm for my projects,
expressed by many Star Wars fans. "

Curtis.

Now, if anyone somehow thinks I fabricated this, I invite them to ask me to forward THEM the email, or even better, ask Curtis themselves.

Ender · Post by **Ender** » 2002-12-04 04:15pm

So... Amazon is reporting a book that doesn't exist?

CmdrWilkens · Post by **CmdrWilkens** » 2002-12-04 05:30pm

Ender wrote:So... Amazon is reporting a book that doesn't exist?

Alternatively its a book that doesn't "exist" yet. I understand that Dr Saxton takes issues of confidentiality very seriously and DK if it is indeed publishing such a book might have asked him to remain quiet until such time as they officially announce it in which case his e-mail seems more to the point that DK should investigate where the leak came from. While it appears to be a total denial it isn't...though I would guess that most likely such a book is being produced with Dr Reynolds instead of Dr Saxton.