Auction Talk

[Michael Moorcock]

I'd add that the books are all in original condition -- mint/near mint and, of course, will be signed to the winner of the auction if they so desire.
We'll be putting fairly high minimum bids on them, given the nature of the auction. With that in mind, we've nothing against early bids before the auction officially begins.

[feuerfuchs]

Mike,

I'm a friend of Berry's and he has told me that he is having email difficulties at the moment. That's why you haven't heard from him regarding the details of the auction.

I'd add that the books are all in original condition -- mint/near mint and, of course, will be signed to the winner of the auction if they so desire.
We'll be putting fairly high minimum bids on them, given the nature of the auction. With that in mind, we've nothing against early bids before the auction officially begins.

[Michael Moorcock]

Thanks, pard. Hope Berry's problems are over rapido.

[MJR]

I've already got my eye on 'The Laughter Of Carthage!'

I'll venture an early bid of $100 to start things off, eh?

[Michael Moorcock]

Very generous, sir. Hundred from the gentleman in the dirty raincoat -- oh, no, it's ABOUT the gentleman in the dirty raincoat. Thank you, sir.
Any advance ?

[MJR]

:?:

I believe it's ABOUT helping the victims of the Indian Ocean Catastrophe.

I'm reading the Pyat series for the first time. These are probably the last books of yours I have yet to read. Am half-way through BE, and absolutely love the story. My grandfather and great-grandfather were born in the winter palace, so it's wonderful to read about these times and places in your books. I would love to have a signed copy of 'Laughter..,' so I'm killing two birds with one stone here. Any chance of a signed copy of 'Vengence.., as well?

FYI, I was laid off from work yesterday. My $100 bid is no drop in the bucket, and means a lot to me right now. It represents a genuine interest to help, and to obtain a book that means a lot to me.


Just let me know where to send the advance...

[xidrep]

Perdix in technicolor leaps out of his largely imaginary green and yellow Lotus-7, adjusts his black polo-neck and runs up the step of the auction room, his shoes clicking exaggeratedly in that late 1960's way. Change camera angle to see his hands flinging open the large white auction room doors (with lionhead knockers). A huge, vaulted room, mysteriously lit, is revealed, empty but for the egg-shaped black chair in which a dark figure in a wide-brimmed hat lounges, rolling his bejewelled silver cane between his hands.

Mysterious Man: 'Yes?'

Perdix hesitates, his eyes seen shiftily glancing from left to right under a perspiring brow

MM: 'Well?'

Perdix (explosively): 'A hundred pounds! A hundred English pounds for The Lives and Times!' (collapses).

MM (as orange-jump-suit-clad minions drag Perdix away): 'Well, it's a start'.

Sorry. I'll just write the amount next time. I've just heard from my friend who was in Sri Lanka the day the Tsunami hit. He's pretty broken up: Very nearly drowned himself, but it's the aftermath that's really hit him. Let's keep bidding, guys. And anything else we can think of...

[Michael Moorcock]

Bites into hundred quid note. OK, his money's good. Very generous start to the bidding.
MJR -- could you send me your email address, maybe via Berry ? Glad you're enjoying the old Ukrainian's foul observations and terrible tales.
Vengeance isn't out yet.
Thanks, pards.

[Whiskers]

Could you send me your email address, maybe via Berry?

Mike & Co.,

These days, waiting for me is a major bottleneck. If you want to contact someone who has made a post via email, Mike, all you have to do is this:

CASE 1

Click the email button at the bottom of the post. When you click that button, your email client will spring up and you can send a mail from there.

[broken link]

CASE 2

If case 1 fails because you are using AOL mail (or some other situation) then copy the email address from whatever window popped up in case 1 and head to AOL and send an email from there.

I don't anticipate anyone having trouble sending mail from the clicking the email button at the bottom of links. Furthermore, Mike, you and I have the ability to see people's email address buttons even if other people cannot see it, because of our administrative roles. To those of you who have chosen to supress your email address publically, there is no need for you to take any action.

Intended recipients should realize that the email will be sent to the email address with which they created their account.

Having me out of the loop will speed things up a great deal.

[Michael Moorcock]

It's a shame that I can't afford to publish my email address, which would solve the whole problem. I do always go to the correspondent's email address if it's there, or even try their profile, but if they've chosen not to post one, I'm then a little stuck. If there's a better way, I'll be happy to use it. I don't think my agent would be too pleased if I gave his email address as a way of getting in touch with me.

[Whiskers]

It's the nature of the game. When you consider everything, you're reaching many more people than might have been possible. But the second you post your email, you'll be deluged. Probably forever. I made a change to your account, Mike, so that you can see everyone's email address.

Did you try to contact MJR by clicking on the email icon? How did it work?

[Michael Moorcock]

It didn't. Which is why I made that suggestion. Maybe I'll go and try again!

[Michael Moorcock]

Just a glitch. It worked this time. Thanks, Berry.

[Whiskers]

Excellent. Great news.

I didn't realise you couldn't see certain people's email addresses, but when I logged in as you, I saw that you couldn't see MJR's email address. I tweaked the database and bam, the email addy appeared. I feel so stupid. You could have been doing this for a year now.

[Anonymous]

Hey, where's the list again of the books up for auctioning? And do they go simultaneously or one by one. Bit confused.
Muchas most cordiales Dankeschأ¶ns!