CLOCKWORK FAIRY TALES

Posted by bob esdaile on November 18, 2013 at 3:35pm

HI, does anybody have the audiobook ofClockwork Fairy Tales: A Collection of Steampunk Fables   by Stephen L Anctzak

Overview

Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's "The Red Shoes," New York Times bestselling author K. W. Jeter's "La Valse" forges a fable about love, the decadence of technology, and a gala dance that becomes the obsession of a young engineer—and the doom of those who partake in it.

In "You Will Attend Until Beauty Awakens," national bestselling author and John W. Campbell Award winner Jay Lake tells the story of Sleeping Beauty—and how the princess was conceived in deception, raised in danger, and rescued by a prince who may be less than valiant.

The tale of "The Tinderbox" takes a turn into the surreal when a damaged young soldier comes into possession of an intricate, treacherous treasure and is drawn into a mission of mercy in national bestselling author Kat Richardson's "The Hollow Hounds."

In "The Kings of Mount Golden," Hugo and World Fantasy Award nominee Paul Di Filippo tells the story of a young man's search for his heritage and a mechanical marvel that lies at the heart of a sinister pact in this fascinating take on "The King of the Golden Mountain."

I cannot buy it as it cannot be downloaded in the UK

Thanks in advance

             Bob

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  • Riklaa November 21, 2013 at 7:22am

    Sounds like brothers from different mothers, eh.  Sometimes you just find a friend that has the same interests and stuff.  Strange isn't it.  On different continents and all.  I just got up for a couple minutes and i have been sitting here drowsing off for 2 hours.  I will talk later bro.   ---------------------------  R

  • Anson (Bob) Roberts November 18, 2013 at 8:56pm

    Bob:

    Just curious - what is the rationale behind this prohibition? I've seen several requesrts from you which contain this complaint.

    Is this an Audible issue?

    Bob

    • bob esdaile > Anson (Bob) Roberts November 19, 2013 at 3:28am

      HI Bob, i think it is a copyright issue - when publishers buy rights to a title they don't always get worldwide rights

      in some cases you see the same title from 2 different publishers with different readers

      This particular publisher is Tantor Media but Hachette, Recorded Books and Harper Collins seem to have similar issues

      It's ironic that as a person willing to purchase a book i have to resort to illegal downloading to obtain a title

      Even more ironic is that on occasion you will see an Amazon seller selling the cd audio version on Amazon UK so you can purchase a pyhsical disc through import(albeit at a very high price)  but not a download - how stupid is that

      In the majority of occasions we never see an audio release this side of the pond

      I am sure there are times when the reverse applies but it has never come to my notice

      On a separate note - if there are any titles anyone is after i am happy to upload if i have them - it's difficult to know what may be wanted and i am wary of uploading too much - Rick generally posts on my behalf

    • Anson (Bob) Roberts > bob esdaile November 19, 2013 at 7:42am

      Thanks, Bob.

      I should have thought of the copyright license issue. That makes sense as an explanation, even though it doesn't make sense as a reason. :>)

      We have (or have had) a similar issue with Big Finish audio on this side of the pond, although I strongly suspect that the issue there is one of the "storefront's" making, rather than copyright.

      Bob

    • Riklaa > Anson (Bob) Roberts November 19, 2013 at 4:23pm

      Another reason may be, in the case of another "The Executioner's heart", all you have to do is read the syopsis to think of a possible reason.  it appears to use the names of real life live Royalty in a fictional but nonetheless derogatory manner.  ---------------------  R

    • bob esdaile > Riklaa November 20, 2013 at 4:13am

      Rick, i see your point re: royalty but the whole series features Queen Victoria kept alive as an automaton and all the other audio books are available over here

      Also have you ever listened to Terry Deary "The Vile Victorians" in his horrible histories series

      he really paints a grim picture of her as a monarch!

      Bob

    • Riklaa > bob esdaile November 20, 2013 at 11:57pm

      The Link to my Post of Clockwork Fairy Tales: A Collection of Steampunk Fables by Stephen L. Antczak and James C. Bassett.  I got a deal on it.  it pays to shop around.  ----------------  R

      Link to Post of Clockwork Fairy Tales  Happy Birthday whenever it is.  LOL

    • bob esdaile > Riklaa November 21, 2013 at 4:13am

      Thanks Rick, you're a star

      regards

      bob

    • Riklaa > bob esdaile November 21, 2013 at 4:39am

      Bob, Steampunk is is one of my favorites also.  The Mixing of the era with technological advances in an alternate time line mixes some of my favorite things, Victoriana, technological advances and time and alternate timelines.  I mean I could not ask for anything more in a tale than this.  The possibilities are endless and fascinating.  ever since you put in a request and i saw this I was hooked and had to have it.  Short Stories are also my favorite so this has it all.  -------------  R

    • bob esdaile > Riklaa November 21, 2013 at 7:13am

      We have a lot in common Rick

      i love the idea of steam powered technology and alternate timelines aand also "what if" scenarios

      Bob

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