Kittenwar hits the Shops
It’s been out in the States for a few weeks, and reports of its presence on the new arrivals tables at Barnes & Noble have been creeping in, but today was what I’d been waiting for: being able to stroll into a shop near the office and buy a copy of the Kittenwar book.
And here it is, racked up at the Islington branch of Borders (disclaimer: I added the flashing arrow to the picture, it’s not real). Immediately I’m filled with concerns that have never bothered me about other books: why is it not discounted? Why is it on the bottom shelf? Why does the sign say that titles are cartegorised alphabetically by author when this clearly isn’t the case? What happens if I sign a few? Will people think I’m weird if I hang around for a while, waiting to see if anyone picks up a copy, before nudging them and introducing myself? Should I pick up a handful and add them to the new releases table?
Anyway, I’m very pleased. And so should you be. What’s more, you should immediately buy a copy. And if you’re American, you should immediately do the same.
Otherwise, I will be very sad.
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ordered along with the stars in the lid album. since you bought a painting from me i think it’s only fair i buy your book. although i do actually want kitten wars. it is more than a token effort. i can’t wait for the amazon box to pop through my letter box.
i reckon you should have taken a load of your books and place them next to the works of sartre. i like to think that when existensialists need a break they need some cuteness in their lives.
By Amardeep on 20 Sep 2007 at 8:28 pm
Hooray! Thanks mister!
Anyone else?
By fraser on 20 Sep 2007 at 8:30 pm
Who’s Kim, Kapiti and Sam? i thought you lived cat-less?
By happystatic on 20 Sep 2007 at 8:42 pm
They’re cats I grew up with. I am currently catless.
By fraser on 20 Sep 2007 at 8:45 pm
Of course you should move them around! That’s what all good authors do. And start reading it and giggle when anyone walks past - then they’ll pick it up to to see what’s so good about it.
Of course you may end up being ASBO’d and banned from all bookshops..
I’m going to buy mine in person, in a shop. And I want a calendar. Are they big ones I can write on every day? I need a proper calendar as I keep forgetting stuff!
By Jen on 20 Sep 2007 at 9:11 pm
Thanks Wifey!
I’m not sure if the calendars are in the shops over here - they were done by the US publisher, so you might have to go to Amazon for one. And yes, there’s loads of space to write stuff.
By fraser on 20 Sep 2007 at 9:17 pm
Congratulations! Exciting all along, but what a thrill to see it in a store. Did you grin all the way home? :)
Yes, I’ll buy a copy; it will be perfect for my niece’s birthday. I might have to peek first, of course.
Amazon also listed a card game but didn’t give a description or I couldn’t find one. Details?
By Kimistry on 21 Sep 2007 at 1:44 am
The game is out next year - I guess it’s a bit like Top Trumps, except that it’s a battle to the very death, with 100 cards.
By fraser on 21 Sep 2007 at 8:06 am
Congratulations, it must feel great to see the printed, hardback version in a Real Bookstore where Real People shop!
Again, my sincere congratulations.
But I’m not buying a book about god damned cats.
By Sigg3 on 21 Sep 2007 at 10:50 am
Actually, I might have to take that back.
My cousins love cats and it’s x-mas soon.. principles out the window *sigh*
By Sigg3 on 21 Sep 2007 at 10:50 am
I am a kitten missionary, and I shall convert you.
By fraser on 21 Sep 2007 at 10:58 am
You are now the feature story on Sigg3.net :)
By Sigg3 on 21 Sep 2007 at 11:25 am
Hooray! Thank you!
By fraser on 21 Sep 2007 at 11:27 am
Hooray…..smell the glove is here
By JG on 21 Sep 2007 at 12:29 pm
Well done, Frase.
I’m already in a quandry over the two on the front cover. Is it this hard all the way through?
By Mr Luke on 21 Sep 2007 at 5:22 pm
It doesn’t get easier, that’s for sure.
By fraser on 21 Sep 2007 at 5:32 pm
do puppywars and you will take my shilling.
By bolger on 22 Sep 2007 at 2:46 am
Woo! Congrats! I was excited enough seeing books I designed the cover for in the shops, I can’t imagine what it must be like seeing something you’ve invented and written and stuff.
Aceness!
By pep on 22 Sep 2007 at 11:07 am
Playboybunnywars anyone?
By Sigg3 on 24 Sep 2007 at 11:16 am
Hooray!
Move the books to better shelves. Everyone does it.
Watching “Stewart - a life backwards” last night, the author is shown right at the end removing a few Da Vinci Codes from the window display and sticking his book in there instead.
By Mike on 24 Sep 2007 at 11:18 am
Nice work Fras. I like their first album best…
By Simon on 05 Oct 2007 at 12:18 pm
Kim?
By Fi on 11 Oct 2007 at 9:34 pm
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