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Last Minute Shopping: What To Do When The Goods Are Gone
The clock is ticking away, and with each precious moment, someone is snapping up the last copy the Dark Knight, World War Z and Watchmen. We braved the stores to find surefire last-minute shopping items.
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Comment by Presidentpez: Odds are if they have World War Z they have The Zombie Survival Guide. You should get them Kirkman's The... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Chilling Books to Read and Share in the Darkness of Winter
Want a low-cost gift whose beauty is that it reminds you winter is a time of shadowy, gothic dread? We've got seventeen seasonal depression books you'll want to read next to the fire.
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Comment by RomeoHobbit: Dear Lord, please don't inflict Jonathon Strand & Mr Norrell on anyone else. I intended to read every award winning... 5 Responses | Other threads
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The T-Shirts Every Nerd Needs This Holiday
Want to get dressed up nerd-style this holiday, or help a nerd get stylish? Consider picking up a nice top from our gallery of fourteen brilliant scifi-themed tees.
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The Secret Career of 19th Century Naturalist Ernst Haeckel
You've probably seen Ernst Haeckel's amazing naturalist drawings of squid and other creatures of the sea. But did you know he started his career as a greeting card designer?
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Comment by Mount_Prion: The interior text on these cards was written by H.P. Lovecraft. 9 Responses | Other threads
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10 Graphic Novels That Make Thrilling Gifts
Say you want to get your loved ones some "comic books" for the holidays - Which ones would make their yuletides merry? We've chosen ten of our favorite recent SF graphic novels to help out. -
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20 DVDs To Give The Person Who's Seen It All
Holiday shopping used to be a terrifying proposition, until the DVD box set came along. DVDs are pretty much always the best presents for anyone who likes watching stuff. And this holiday season sees a particularly awesome bounty of new releases, including complete TV series box sets and remastered classics. Here are the 20 recent DVD releases that are the best bets for holiday presents, including clips of DVD extras. More »
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Comment by palinode: Just to point out what is surely a typo: Pynchon is the author of The Crying of Lot 49, not... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Your Holiday Toy Woes, Solved
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Gift Ideas for the Ten Major Species of Science Fiction Fan
We've got the definitive guide to what you and your fannish pals should have on your holiday lists this season. Not sure what to buy for the Star Wars fan in your life? Got a steampunker or zombie lover on your list and no clue where to look? Wondering what's out there for the Battlestar Galactica watcher, the Trekkie, or the Whedon devotee? Our gift guide offers ideas for the ten major species of scifi fan.
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For the Star Wars Fan
The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia: The first Star Wars encyclopedia was released in 1998, before the prequels, before Clone Wars. The updated edition, which comes out Tuesday, is three volumes of comprehensive coverage of the Star Wars universe, including character portraits, racial customs, and a timeline of universe. Available for $75.00 from Amazon.
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By Lauren DavisComment by bonniegrrl: You forgot a few! Like the Darth Vader Toaster! [shop.starwars.com] And the '80s-style Leia art print! [shop.starwars.com] and my book *cough* You Can Draw Star... 3 Responses | Other threads
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For the Whedonverse Fan
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along-Blog DVD: Joss Whedon's musical comedy about an aspiring supervillain in love was a web hit and is available for pre-order on DVD. The DVD features musical commentary, making-of features, and fan-made applications to the Evil League of Evil. Available for $13.49 from Amazon.
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By Lauren DavisComment by brentbent: Entertainment Earth says they are out of stock of the Serenity ornaments :( and doesn't have a date for when... 1 Responses | Other threads
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For the Zombie Fan
The Zen of Zombies: Sure, they may be the mindless undead, but zombies have a lot to teach us. They move at their own pace, go after what they want, and don't worry about the rules of polite society. This how-to guide helps you tap into your inner zombie. $10.36 from Amazon.
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By Lauren DavisComment by Purple Dave: First of all, the brain mold is out of stock for over a month, so that's a bit untimely for... more » | Other threads
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For the Battlestar Galactica Fan
Colonial Fleet Propaganda Posters: So that you will never forget the Cylon genocide of the 12 Colonies, these posters will remind you to do your civic duty and keep your eye out for toasters. Get all five posters for $29.95 from NBC, or the "How to Spot a Cylon" poster for $19.95.
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By Lauren DavisComment by ShamelessSingingRennie: I MUST HAVE THAT TOASTER. 1 Responses | Other threads
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For the Steampunk Fan
Freakangels by Warren Ellis: The first collected volume of Warren Ellis' web-based graphic novel, follows a group of telepathic twenty-somethings in the Midwich Cuckoos vein who, after causing the end of the world, lead a steampunk existence in London's Whitechapel district. $19.99-39.99 from Comic Cavalcade.
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For the Star Trek Fan
Star Trek: The Original Series Remastered: This new version of the original Star Trek series improves the picture quality and adds new special effects, letting the series benefit from technology that wasn't available in the 1960s. Available for $199.99 from Amazon.
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For the Harry Potter Fan
Tales of the Beedle Bard: The new edition of JK Rowling's latest book includes the five original fairytales from the first version, as well as extensive annotations by the famed Wizard Albus Dumbledore. Dumbledore's commentary adds more information on the history and magical sciences of the Harry Potter world. $7.14 from Amazon.
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For the Doctor Who Fan
Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale: Through a series of correspondence with journalist Benjamin Cook, Doctor Who executive producer Russell T. Davis gives an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the relaunched series. He explains how the series is planned and how he works with the writers, and includes scripts, notes, photos, and artwork from the show. $29.45 from Amazon.
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By Lauren DavisComment by TheRealVeon: Does anyone know how the Time Traveler's Almanac is different from the Doctor Who Encyclopedia they put out last year? 1 Responses | Other threads
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For the Batman Fan
The Dark Knight DVD: The record-breaking, critically acclaimed film comes to DVD this Tuesday. The two-disc special edition DVD includes behind-the-scenes features, six sequences in their original IMAX framing, and the Gotham Tonight television program created to tease the film. $20.99 from Amazon.
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By Lauren DavisComment by Purple Dave: As someone who watched it, Gotham Knight is more Batman for anime fans than anime for Batman fans. And not... more » | Other threads
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For the Twilight Fan
Cullen Family Crest Jewelry: Get official replicas of Rosalie's necklace, Alice's Choker, or Edward's wristcuff, all bearing the Cullen family crest. Individual pieces are available at Hot Topic, and the full set is available for $99.99 at Amazon.
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By Lauren DavisComment by OliverEnemaster: Thanks for this, guys. This made me laugh so freaking hard. more » | Other threads
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Gifts for Geek Causes
If you'd like to donate to a geek cause this holiday, we've got a big list of fifteen organizations you might consider helping out with a charity gift. More »
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Comment by Antiheroine: Another suggestion: Child's Play Charity. The recipients aren't strictly geeks, but the givers are, and it puts video games, toys... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Hubble Celebrates the Holidays with Cosmic Cards
For those looking to mix a little space porn with their holiday cheer, the folks at the Space Telescope Science Institute offer a small gift from the cosmos. They’ve made templates for two dozen holiday cards available free for download, each featuring an image from the Hubble Telescope.
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By Lauren DavisComment by Banned for pointing out blatant misrepresentation by io9: Ah - the perfect cards for Nmas day. What is Nmas day you ask? Its simple really: [www.powersmedia.org] Outside Card: "On December... more » | Other threads
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What to Get Your Favorite Mad Scientist for the Holidays
Wondering what to get that mad scientist in your life for the holidays? We've got some ideas that will keep an evil mastermind occupied in the lab for days on end - and will of course result in world domination. Or at least living room domination. Though being a mad scientist can get spendy, we've tried to focus on items that are $100 or less. Check out our list of what all the warped geniuses will be asking for this year.
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Comment by regis: my god, how can you not list american science and surplus (www.sciplus.com). they are full of everything from robot... 4 Responses | Other threads
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