Several years ago, Peter David joined up with Neil Gaiman and Harlan Ellison for a speaking tour, billing themselves as "the Three High Verbals." Their Boston appearance was very near my birthday, so I was taken as a birthday present. (I ended up paying for it all, but that's another story.) I carried with me several of Peter David's books, but the autograph line (especially for the other two) was too long, so I failed.
Last year, at Shore Leave 27, I again brought along the books. I got to hear Peter David speak, and even got to exchange a few words with him. However, idiot that I am, I left the books at my friends' home.
This year, though, I made sure I had the books, and on Saturday I attended PAD's reading. Only six of us showed up (well, eight, but he sent away the first two because they were the only ones), and he read us two scripts he'd written for Marvel Comics' "young readers" title, "Marvel Adventures Spider-Man." One of them will be coming out soon, and even though I know how they go, I might have to grab 'em anyway. But I did not get to get his autograph.
Sunday, he read another script ("Spike Vs. Dracula #5,") and it sounds as great as the rest of the series. But finally I made my move. I got him to sign my hardcovers of "Imzadi" and "Dark Mirror."
And then I went back through the line, forked over $20 for "Writing For Comics With Peter David," and got him to sign that, too. I gave him a little ribbing about the Stan Lee blurb on the cover ("I can't think of anyone better qualified to give advice on comicbook writing than the multi-talented Peter David. I've been a fan of his for years and will be first on line to buy his book. ") -- "After Stan said such nice things, you won't give him a free copy?"
The second time through, I was fortified in my courage, and my able host (known for this posting as "Jay Paparazzo") captured photographic evidence.
I can die a happy nerd now... I have THREE books autographed by Peter David.
(Update: Crud, as thorleywinston points out, Diane Duane wrote "Dark Mirror," another of my favorite Trek novels by another of my favorite Trek writers. The book I had PAD sign was his own "Q Squared," which does contain a few similar elements. Thanks, thorley.)
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But where's Mr. Duckie?... (Below threshold)1. Posted by goddessoftheclassroom | July 10, 2006 8:17 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
But where's Mr. Duckie?
You LEFT HIM AT THE HOTEL, DIDN'T YOU?
Let me know when he's speaking to you again.
1. Posted by goddessoftheclassroom | July 10, 2006 8:17 AM |
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Posted on July 10, 2006 08:17
2. Posted by Jay Tea | July 10, 2006 8:18 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Goddess, pry your eyes from the blinding glare of two balding pates and cast them down by my left hand, peeking out my pants pocket.
Mr. Duckie would NOT be denied his glimpse of celebrity.
J.
2. Posted by Jay Tea | July 10, 2006 8:18 AM |
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Posted on July 10, 2006 08:18
3. Posted by Lord Floppington | July 10, 2006 9:20 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Sad to say, this nerd didn't really know what Peter David looked like. Fortunately, I did spot Mr. Duckie. Congratulations on a dream come true!
3. Posted by Lord Floppington | July 10, 2006 9:20 AM |
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Posted on July 10, 2006 09:20
4. Posted by Gayle Miller | July 10, 2006 11:13 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Mr. Duckie seems to be enjoying himself and it's really nice to put a face to the delightful posts you produce.
4. Posted by Gayle Miller | July 10, 2006 11:13 AM |
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Posted on July 10, 2006 11:13
5. Posted by astigafa | July 10, 2006 11:47 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I'm glad I lived to see this.
5. Posted by astigafa | July 10, 2006 11:47 AM |
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Posted on July 10, 2006 11:47
6. Posted by scsiwuzzy | July 10, 2006 11:53 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Caption for Peter David:
Um, is that a bird in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?
6. Posted by scsiwuzzy | July 10, 2006 11:53 AM |
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Posted on July 10, 2006 11:53
7. Posted by jay papparazzo | July 10, 2006 12:11 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
now what no one knows except me is that MR TEA had me take the photo, but there are 12 photos total taken.. the rest have his HAND IN FRONT OF MR DUCKY!!!! now picture someone ( me ) trying to hold a camera without drawing attention to it. .and making gestures to the effect of MOVE YOUR DAMN HAND.. fortunately I was persistant and MR DUCKY was finally exposed.. so to speak
7. Posted by jay papparazzo | July 10, 2006 12:11 PM |
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Posted on July 10, 2006 12:11
8. Posted by goddessoftheclassroom | July 10, 2006 12:12 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
My apologies, Jay Tea--I hadn't scrolled down far enough.
I'm so relieved.
8. Posted by goddessoftheclassroom | July 10, 2006 12:12 PM |
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Posted on July 10, 2006 12:12
9. Posted by Starboard Attitude | July 10, 2006 12:57 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Christ on a pogostick! And to think I've been wearing my Tea shirts UNtucked all these years! Thanks for the fashion tip.
I'm gettin' the Shaggin' Wagon a bit more now, thanks.
9. Posted by Starboard Attitude | July 10, 2006 12:57 PM |
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Posted on July 10, 2006 12:57
10. Posted by mojo | July 10, 2006 2:21 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"Three High Verbals" - a reference to autistics?
Or am I missing it again?
10. Posted by mojo | July 10, 2006 2:21 PM |
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Posted on July 10, 2006 14:21
11. Posted by Jay Tea | July 10, 2006 3:06 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
mojo, here's a good account of the tour:
http://www.revolutionsf.com/article.html?id=512
Take it from someone who was there. More specifically, the heckler whose ass was threatened with kicking by Harlan.
J.
11. Posted by Jay Tea | July 10, 2006 3:06 PM |
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Posted on July 10, 2006 15:06
12. Posted by mojo | July 10, 2006 3:30 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I like Gaiman, love Ellison (I have a signed first edition of "Dangerous Visions" if anyone's got lotsa loot), but never heard of David before.
Guess I need to get out to the bookstore more...
12. Posted by mojo | July 10, 2006 3:30 PM |
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Posted on July 10, 2006 15:30
13. Posted by thorleywinston | July 10, 2006 6:02 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"But finally I made my move. I got him to sign my hardcovers of "Imzadi" and "Dark Mirror.""
What did he say when you asked him to sign a book written by another author?
13. Posted by thorleywinston | July 10, 2006 6:02 PM |
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Posted on July 10, 2006 18:02
14. Posted by Diane Duane | July 21, 2006 11:41 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Diane Duane wrote "Dark Mirror," another of my favorite Trek novels by another of my favorite Trek writers. The book I had PAD sign was his own "Q Squared," which does contain a few similar elements.
Yeah, I was wondering about that. :)
14. Posted by Diane Duane | July 21, 2006 11:41 AM |
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Posted on July 21, 2006 11:41