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3-Day SALE 25% OFF STORE WIDE!

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:09:19 GMT

3 Day Sale Starts TODAY! Ends Wednesday at Midnight!

YO! Oh Man.. Here Is your Rare Chance to pick up on some great deals!

=== HERE'S THE DEAL:

= For Only 3 Days The WHOLE STORE is ON SALE!

= Order $25 or More To Receive 25% OFF Your Order

= This is ONLY Good for IN STOCK ITEMS ONLY
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Use This Coupon Code in the REDEEM section when checking out with your order to receive your 25% discount.

This is good for thousands of Books, Signed Limiteds, Magazines, Overlook Connection Press editions, You Name it!

This Sale Ends on May 1st, so don't hesitate and start shopping!

Hey.. We All Shine On!

Dave
Owner, Publisher, Overlook Connection Bookstore and Press

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MOVIE REVIEW - Doomsday

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:10:57 GMT

DOOMSDAY - Written and Directed by Neil Marshall.

Rating: HELLUVA RIDE!

Popcorn? YES!

DOOMSDAY - Written and Directed by Neil Marshall.

Let me be right up front: I'm a fan of Mr. Marshall's work. If you are not familiar with him, let me bring you up to speed. I first discovered his werewolf movie "Dog Soldiers" a few years back and was highly intrigued and very surprised at how good it was. Good acting, good story, good stuff. A tight thriller that found some original footing. Not easy to do when you’re tackling an old horror legend. "Descent" was his next release about a group of friends who descend into unknown caverns only to find they aren't alone. A taught thriller that messes you up on many levels. Again, good stuff. So when I saw the new film, "Doomsday," coming from Marshall I was ready to lay down my bucks and see it in the theatre.

So here I am fresh from the film as I write this. Scotland has acquired a nasty little virus that won't give up. So what do they do? They board up the country and leave everyone inside. They showed them! They quarantined their asses. Fast forward twenty-five years later and guess what? The virus has shown up again.. outside the wall. So the British government sends in a band of modern day warriors to see if they can find a cure. Oh, why you ask? Isn’t everyone in Scotland gone on to “meet his maker?” Not so fast me buckos. Seems there are people still alive inside! But after years of savagery it’s more like the children of the Road Warrior movies have been left here within the wall. Which is where past films come into play within this film? I’ve only read one review of DOOMSDAY and it referenced “Escape from New York” crossed with “The Road Warrior.” Those references were easy to spot in the trailer. But don’t let that sidetrack you. The heroine, if you want to call her that, (I like to think of her more like the ‘leader of the pack’ but you’ll have to see the movie to get my meaning), is sent in with her official group to see if she can find a cure. After much mayhem, death, cannibalism, beheadings, well.. you get my meaning… she finds Malcolm McDowell, the head of another group far away from the dead Scottish cities, and the scientist that may have the cure. McDowell and his people inhabit a castle and grounds. A real castle from medieval times, that eventually became a museum (notice the 'Gift Shop’ and ‘Emergency Exit’ signs!) only to be thrown back into medieval savagery since the virus hit. And McDowell takes his life as “King” very seriously. You can tell by the brute force in which he keeps his people in line. Kinda like the old days eh? I enjoyed the movie. It was nonstop from the get go and the music was effective, especially in the highway chase scene. This is an angry movie. Most of the characters portray a tough world. I wanted to like some of the characters more, but we weren’t given much to build on. I think if Marshall had been able to give this movie a little more “heart” it would have been much more than an action movie. And I think he tried, but it just didn’t take very well. I did enjoy Rhona Mitra’s work as the kick-ass heroine, who is very effective in this movie. Marshall delivered the fight scenes so well, that I believed she was able to beat a man 3 times her size and weight. All in all, I say this was a helluva movie which is one of my highest ratings. Maybe not Marshall’s best work, but definitely a HELLUVA RIDE! See it in the theatre if you can, the sound and music is effective, and the scenes look good on that big ole screen. Oh, and yes, this is definitely a movie you want to have popcorn at.

by Dave Hinchberger

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15% OFF STEPHEN KING SALE!

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:38:50 GMT

15% OFF!!! ALL STEPHEN KING ITEMS
ON SALE FOR A LIMITED TIME - HURRY... THIS SALE WILL BE OVER SOON!

USE COUPON CODE: SaveDarkTower in the REDEEM area when checking out your order.

FEATURED AT RIGHT: DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME
The Sequel to GUNSLINGER BORN!

COLOR VARIANT SERIES - RARE PRINTINGS OF ORIGINAL COVER ART

First Edition - Issue No. 1 thru 5!

FREE SIGNED Illustrated Plate by Robin Furth with each set!

Sealed in acid-free covers with acid-free backing boards.

INCLUDES: Exclusive Foil Embossed Slipcase that will hold all issues!

See ALL Stephen King at The Overlook Connection - CLICK HERE

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New Book Arrivals - Great Bargains!

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:32:27 GMT

NEW BARGAIN ARRIVALS! Up To 70% Off List Price!

Click here: : Brian Lumley :Tarra Khash: Hrossak! - BARGAIN - $8.95

Click here: : Brian Keene - Dead Sea - BARGAIN - $3.99

Click here: Neil Gaiman : Interworld - BARGAIN - $9.95

Click here: Michael Marshall Smith: Intruders - BARGAIN - $6.95

Click here: Brian Lumley : The Touch - BARGAIN - $7.95

Martin's FEVRE DREAM - Signed Limited!

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:06:51 GMT

FEVRE DREAM by George R.R. Martin.

Illustrated in color & b&w by Justin Sweet.

Signed Limited Edtion of only 448 copies!

NOW IN STOCK! ( sold out from the publisher)

Overview:

When struggling riverboat captain Abner Marsh receives an offer of partnership from a wealthy aristocrat, he suspects something’s amiss. But when he meets the hauntingly pale, steely-eyed Joshua York, he is certain. For York doesn’t care that the icy winter of 1857 has wiped out all but one of Marsh’s dilapidated fleet. Nor does he care that he won’t earn back his investment in a decade. York has his own reasons for wanting to traverse the powerful Mississippi. And they are to be none of Marsh’s concern—no matter how bizarre, arbitrary, or capricious his actions may prove.

Marsh meant to turn down York’s offer. It was too full of secrets that spelled danger. But the promise of both gold and a grand new boat that could make history crushed his resolve—coupled with the terrible force of York’s mesmerizing gaze. Not until the maiden voyage of his new sidewheeler Fevre Dream would Marsh realize he had joined a mission both more sinister, and perhaps more noble, than his most fantastic nightmare...and mankind’s most impossible dream.

Here is the spellbinding tale of a vampire’s quest to unite his race with humanity, of a garrulous riverman’s dream of immortality, and of the undying legends of the steamboat era and a majestic, ancient river.

Click here: The Overlook Connection : Fevre Dream - LIMITED

NIGHT of The LIVING DEAD 40th Anniversary!

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:17:33 GMT

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD
40TH ANNIVERSARY!!
T-SHIRTS, SIGNED BOOKS!
SEE ALL ITEMS!

Pre-order these 40th Anniversary Goodies! Coffee Mugs! Beer Mugs! Shot Glass! TAKE A LOOK!

Brian Keene - Special Book Offer!

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:50:09 GMT

SAVE 50% on Brian Keene's THE DEAD SEA!

Brian Keene is an award-winning author in the horror field, and we wanted to bring more attention to his work here at the Overlook.

E-MAIL & Overlook Journal ONLY SPECIAL ON KEENE'S "DEAD SEA"
This title normally sells for $7.99, but we're offering a special deal for only $3.99 plus reduced shipping! Your total with shipping is $6.50! Normally with Shipping it would cost about 12 bucks! So take us up on the offer and click that paypal link below for your BRIAN KEENE DEAL!

Read Brian Keene's FIVE QUESTIONS Interview at the Overlook Journal!

FREEBIE With Your Order Until March 31st!

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:14:23 GMT

FREE ITEM WITH ORDER!

Any order you place until March 31st you can receive a FREE Book or Item (of our choice) with any order $25 or more! (while supplies last)

Just put DAVE SEND ME A FREEBIE! in the memo when you check out your order and we'll add a FREE BOOK OR AUDIO!

We've got some cool stuff to give away, so Vist the Overlook Webstore today!

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King's JUST PAST SUNSET Announced!

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:41:28 GMT

JUST PAST SUNSET by Stephen King.
EXCLUSIVE SLIPCASED SET!

EXCLUSIVE SLIPCASED EDITION!

Special Foil-embossed Slipcase features original artwork in this exclusive case!

Exclusive to the Overlook Connection!

FREE PROTECTIVE BOOK COVER With Every Copy From The Overlook!

ORDER / RESERVE EARLY TO GAURANTEE YOUR EDITION

ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF THESE WILL BE PRODUCED!<H 6>

Click here: The Overlook Connection : Just Past Sunset - SLIPCASED LIMITED

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Artist/Author Dave Stevens Leaves Us

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:00:36 GMT

Received From Frank Darabont on March 10th:

Dave Stevens died yesterday. The years of chemo finally took their toll and our friend succumbed to congestive heart failure.

It's a terrible loss. We've lost a brilliant artist and a truly gentle soul. He was a class act all the way.

Frank

From Dave: Dave Stevens, an incredible artist who created THE ROCKETEER, and his artwork of Bettie Page was amazing, as well as many other works of art. VAMPS & VIXENS ART OF DAVE STEVENS is a favorite book of mine. It's out of print, but if you can find a copy, do!