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(...) Peter, I would love to see a scan of what you've got. I've scanned some of my stuff, it is headed toward Brickshelf, but for now it is at (URL) (20 years ago, 24-Nov-04, to lugnet.books, lugnet.inst)
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(...) It is a little odd, but I should point out that for Money's article, they were just taking the recommendation of one guy who runs a independent bookstore in College Park, MD. And the Publishers Weekly review only says that *some* of the book (...) (20 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) Odd how Money puts you in their children's category, and Publishers Weekly specifically warns against giving this book to children. Makes me think of the odd place that AFOL's work holds - on one side it LEGO bricks, therefore a toy, and (...) (20 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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Publishers Weekly has reviewed (URL) The Brick Testament: The Story of Christmas>. The write-up can be seen on their website, but in case you don't have a subscription to that site, I've put a copy of the review on The Brick Testament's press page (...) (20 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.books, FTX)
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Hi there, I'm hoping that a couple of people might help me out. I am looking for people to read and then review chapters from a LEGO-related book that I am working on. The job description is pretty simple. I would send you chapters (one or more at a (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.books)
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Here's an online store I came across whose page for The Story of Christmas includes a look at a few sample pages: (URL) the images to see larger versions in a pop-up window.) While the book is basically a re-do of the "Jesus is Born" story from the (...) (20 years ago, 5-Nov-04, to lugnet.books)
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(...) (snip) Right on! Ordered. Congratulations on what I'm sure is another awesome book. --Dave (20 years ago, 5-Nov-04, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) Excellent! Today I put up some randomly rotating adverts for the new book on the (URL) front page> of The Brick Testament website. If that doesn't drive up sales, what will? Actually I'm told that my publisher will be advertising the book with (...) (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) Cool, thanks, Scott. I hope you will enjoy it. I'm very happy with the way this book turned out. It's got a great overall look, especially with the full-page photos. (...) Thanks. @8^) (...) I will be more than happy to autograph people's (...) (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) Mine is already on the way! -Teddy (20 years ago, 3-Nov-04, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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I will order mine tomorrow, congradulations on your tremendous, well deserved, success. I just want mine autographed :). Scott (...) (20 years ago, 3-Nov-04, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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I am very pleased to announce that the new Brick Testament book has officially been released, and is now in stores nationwide: (URL) Featuring an entirely new and never-before-seen illustrated version of one of the Bible's most famous and beloved (...) (20 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.books, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.publish, lugnet.loc.us, FTX) !!
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Hello! I collect - Instructions for sets I own. I only consider a set complete if I have original instructions for it. If I get by chance instructions for sets that I don't own I keep them, though. You never know if you'll need them once... - Idea (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.books, lugnet.inst)
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(...) I think I got lucky and picked up a near new condition paperback copy for around $12 U.S. earlier this year. I see now on Amazon that that same version goes for around $25. And hardcover versions are down-right pricey! :) (...) Have you (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.books, lugnet.inst)
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(...) Yes, I find the idea books great, and have many of them, including the 4 technic ones, and 7777. I also went looking this year for "The Robot Book" by 1986 by Richard Paswon. In the back of the book it has a variety of instructions for Lego (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.books, lugnet.inst)
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(...) I think "The World of LEGO Toys" is an excellent book--I have a hard covered edition that's extremely well read--I leave it on my coffee table usually (it's a 'coffee table' book) and many guest just pick it up and peruse. As well, a long time (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.books, lugnet.inst)
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(...) If you follow the link above you can read my review of it on Amazon. It is a beautiful book to look at. Probably more true insight into the company than was offered by the Ultimate LEGO Book. The writing is good, but tends to fall on the side (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.books, lugnet.inst)
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(...) Allan - I've been waiting to get the 'The World of LEGO Toys' book too. I hear it is pretty good. Personally, I collect idea books (the older the better) and anything I can find from the 1960's and 1950's (catalogs, pamphlets, etc). I don't (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.books, lugnet.inst, FTX)
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As part of a project I'm currently working on I have been buying/collecting a few different printed items related to LEGO. Some are just things like old Idea books I never had, or were released when I wasn't actively involved in LEGO. Some are old (...) (20 years ago, 27-Oct-04, to lugnet.books, lugnet.inst)
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The UK magazine .net had a short interview with "The Brains Behind" The Brick Testament in their August 2004 issue. I just recently acquired a copy, and have scanned the article for the Brick Testament press page: (URL) my German publisher recently (...) (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.books, lugnet.loc.de, lugnet.loc.uk)
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