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GeekDad Puzzle Of The Week: Are You Ready For Some Hand-Egg?
Author: Matthew Wilson
Chalk it up to apathy or a busy weekend (we spent a lot of time building a compressed air rocket), but I didn’t realize until pretty late in the afternoon on Sunday that this was the first weekend of the NFL season. So, with a nod to all of you fantasy football geeks out there, this puzzle’s for you. Simply figure out the phrase in the image above. If you need a hint, check out my posts from last week. We’re going to give away a $50 gift certificate to ThinkGeek to one lucky reader who can find the hidden message. Get your answer in before Friday night to have a chance!
Helmet images:Â National Football League
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Winter Is Coming, But New Game Of Thrones Trailers Are Already Here
Author: Gabe Hall
Last night, before the True Blood season finale, HBO aired some footage from the set of the upcoming Game of Thrones series. They also launched a production blog to keep fans up to date. Unlike the last mysterious tease, there was a lot to be seen in last night’s segment – interviews with some of the stars, producers and – of course – George R.R. Martin himself. The author weighed in with some hefty praise, saying that when he walked on the set, he was glad that they “got it” and that fans of the series will be very happy. Time will tell – the series will begin on HBO next spring. In the meantime, here are a couple of teasers from last night’s preview.
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Wonderful Double-Eisner Award Novel Oz Comes To Paperback
Author: Katie Scott
When it comes to the land over the rainbow, Eric Shanower is quickly becoming the go-to expert on all things Baum. The Eisner-winning writer and artist has nearly two decades of Oz books under his belt. So it should come as no surprise that his latest book to make the jump from hardcover to paperback is nothing short of stellar.
Marvel’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, an adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s most popular book, is so unique and wonderful, it won two Eisner awards during this year’s Comic-Con. The book, which Shanower created with Skottie Young, previously best known for his work on the New X-Men, was recognized in the competitive category of Best Limited Series or Story Arc and was also given the nod for Best Publication for Kids.
Shanower’s work has been showcased on GeekDad before and a double-Eisner is definitely worthy of another mention. Factor in that the recent paperback release knocks down the price a bit, and this makes The Wonderful Wizard of Oz a book you should definitely add to your collection.
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Wonderful Double-Eisner Award Novel Oz Comes To Paperback
Author: jos
When it comes to the land over the rainbow, Eric Shanower is quickly becoming the go-to expert on all things Baum. The Eisner-winning writer and artist has nearly two decades of Oz books under his belt. So it should come as no surprise that his latest book to make the jump from hardcover to paperback is nothing short of stellar.
Marvel’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, an adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s most popular book, is so unique and wonderful, it won two Eisner awards during this year’s Comic-Con. The book, which Shanower created with Skottie Young, previously best known for his work on the New X-Men, was recognized in the competitive category of Best Limited Series or Story Arc and was also given the nod for Best Publication for Kids.
Shanower’s work has been showcased on GeekDad before and a double-Eisner is definitely worthy of another mention. Factor in that the recent paperback release knocks down the price a bit, and this makes The Wonderful Wizard of Oz a book you should definitely add to your collection.
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HBO To Air Preview Of Game Of Thrones Sunday Night
Author: Stacey Cook
Sunday night at 8:40 Eastern Time, those who tune in to the “Countdown to the True Blood Season Finale” will be treated to previews of upcoming HBO original programming. The list of shows includes (among others) Boardwalk Empire, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Bored to Death and Game of Thrones.
It’s no secret that the DVR at GeekDad central will be tuned to HBO on Sunday. We will then slowly dissect and analyze the Game of Thrones preview, frame-by-frame, drooling in anticipation of the spring 2011 premiere.
And if you don’t have HBO, we’ll post the trailer on Monday, along with a new Game of Thrones photo. Hodor!
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No Comments »Comic-Con Round-Up: For Tweens and Teens
Author: Greg
How could you not like a book called Zombies vs. Unicorns?
Following up on my Comic-Con Round-Up for Kids, I have a whole lot of things for older geeklets. There were some hits and some misses, but here are things I thought were worth mentioning, good, bad, or ugly. Some of these I’ll do a more in-depth review later on.
Physics Quest: Spectra the Laser Girl, Nikola Tesla and the Electric Fair
My Mommy Is in America and She Met Buffalo Bill
PS238, Full Frontal Nerdity, Backward Compatible
A few upcoming titles – The Curious World of Bugs, TRON: Betrayal, and Axe Cop!
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No Comments »Comic-Con Round-Up: For Tweens and Teens
Author: Tiffany Shoman
How could you not like a book called Zombies vs. Unicorns?
Following up on my Comic-Con Round-Up for Kids, I have a whole lot of things for older geeklets. There were some hits and some misses, but here are things I thought were worth mentioning, good, bad, or ugly. Some of these I’ll do a more in-depth review later on.
Physics Quest: Spectra the Laser Girl, Nikola Tesla and the Electric Fair
My Mommy Is in America and She Met Buffalo Bill
PS238, Full Frontal Nerdity, Backward Compatible
A few upcoming titles – The Curious World of Bugs, TRON: Betrayal, and Axe Cop!
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Bruce vs. Frankenstein to Bring the Comedy/Horror Sugar, Baby
Author: Angela Chin
Image from My Name Is Bruce © Dark Horse Entertainment
The planned sequel to My Name Is Bruce hopes to include actors from many other horror franchises shaking off their recycled characters and having fun with the modern-day King of B Movies, Ash himself, Mr. Bruce Campbell!
The folks over at the LA Times’ Hero Complex blog are running a long interview with the Bruce this week, and included in the tidbits are plans for the horror/comedy to end all horror/comedies. Check it out.
(Found via Slashfilm).
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Review: Do You Have The Music Instinct?
Author: Gabe Hall
Image: Oxford University Press
I’ll admit it, I’m no musician. But I have an appreciation for music, and come from a very musical family. I may be the only person in my extended family who hasn’t been trained to sing or play an instrument. (My two forays into the clarinet and the violin don’t count.) But my mom did send my sister and me to classes at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music when I was a kid, and I did have an excellent music teacher in elementary school. So despite the fact that I can’t perform music with flair, I wish I could, and I’m fascinated by the topic.
Enter The Music Instinct: How Music Works and Why We Can’t Live Without It by Philip Ball. This book is so full of information that you don’t normally find, tackling a topic both simple and complicated. Chapters are titled with musical terms such as “Prelude” and “Overture.” Subject matter runs from what music is, to why and how we enjoy it. Along the way, we also learn about the evolutionary role of music, musical notes, sound, instruments and music’s language. The book addresses physics and biology issues related to music, as well as the history of it and the mathematical patterns it follows. It also tackles regional and historical differences in music, and how and why music makes us feel emotion. And as if that wasn’t enough, the book also gives plenty of ammunition for promoting music education.
Throughout, The Music Instinct references musical examples, which you can then listen to on the Oxford University Press website. This very helpful companion site also has podcasts and further resources, and you can also get more information on each chapter of the book. The book itself has just enough diagrams and musical notations to explain the accompanying text, and also includes extensive end notes, a thorough bibliography and an index.
A great deal of this book went over my head, but it is still a tremendous read for anyone interested in music. It has something to offer people with a casual interest, or for experts in the field. I have learned quite a lot from reading it, and know that each time I look at it, I’ll pick up something that I missed the time before.
You might not pick up this book if you merely enjoy listening to music, but if you’re interested in the intricacies of what music really is, it’s a great resource. To get the most of it, read it slowly and utilize the resources on the companion website.
The Music Instinct just came out this month and retails for $29.95.
Wired: A thorough, in depth study of music, the science and math behind it, its history and what it means to us.
Tired: The book contains much advanced language and subject matter, which may go over the heads of the unlearned (like me).
Note: I received a free copy of this book for review purposes.
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No Comments »PAX 2010 Wrap-up in Pictures
Author: Christen Arquette
The Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle this last weekend was an all-out geeky extravaganza. Dedicated to games of all shapes and sizes, it brings geeks of the same description to revel in the fun and play their hearts out. GeekDad was honored to host a panel on geeky parenting which (we think) went really well. Other highlights included the Acquisitions Incorporated D&D game with Wil, Gabe and Tycho, and playing D&D with Mike Mearls, one of the designers of the current rules. In short, PAX2010 rocked, and we can’t wait for next year!
Friendship.
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