tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6747768554703669866.post5471772761576039398..comments2024-03-22T19:13:05.266-04:00Comments on The Dusty Bookcase: A Likely StoryBrian Busbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04120341319506205062noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6747768554703669866.post-27488751875246922012013-09-21T09:06:40.686-04:002013-09-21T09:06:40.686-04:00I do like the pitch about the seductive woman hold...I do like the pitch about the seductive woman holding the scales. I'm presuming that they are behind her back.Brian Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04120341319506205062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6747768554703669866.post-12656129891772866502013-09-21T09:04:45.406-04:002013-09-21T09:04:45.406-04:00And, I think you'll agree, once seen it cannot...And, I think you'll agree, once seen it cannot be forgot.<br /><br />I've not come across a copy in my ramblings either.Brian Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04120341319506205062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6747768554703669866.post-60003255251254085832013-09-20T20:12:42.065-04:002013-09-20T20:12:42.065-04:00I'm used to the cover art being deceptive, but...I'm used to the cover art being deceptive, but not the synopsis. Interesting find.Kelly Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01752857506190488860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6747768554703669866.post-69003049959645584632013-09-20T16:41:42.831-04:002013-09-20T16:41:42.831-04:00Terms subject to change is an idea... that or &quo...Terms subject to change is an idea... that or "Contents may not be exactly as described." Interesting to note that no woman in the novel is described as being voluptuous, yet the <i>Spectator</i> review mentions "roles for two bosomy Italian beauties" if filmed. Brian Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04120341319506205062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6747768554703669866.post-1369909438758075332013-09-20T15:18:25.835-04:002013-09-20T15:18:25.835-04:00Interesting. I've never spotted a copy of this...Interesting. I've never spotted a copy of this in my used book ramblings. That cover, both sides, is pretty strange, I think.Rick Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978136287154214297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6747768554703669866.post-80009573458835682012013-09-20T11:23:42.069-04:002013-09-20T11:23:42.069-04:00I love your review, but especially laughed at the ...I love your review, but especially laughed at the false "promises" in the backcover blurbs (sorry about the voluptuous mystery woman). Marketing gimmick, probably, although they should have added a disclaimer along the lines of, "Above terms subject to change without notice."BVLawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08104434170537269673noreply@blogger.com