Redux

[threemonkeys]

I read Daikaiju! 3 edited by Robert Hood and Robin Pen and I can only repeat what I said about the other two. Stories about giant monsters stomping stuff - there can be no bad here. Although I should perhaps point out that it isn't all about stomping. Within the general impossibly giant monster theme there is plenty of scope for different takes on things. It really is a lot of fun.

One other point, this volume has several stories where the monsters attack Sydney. Sydney - the new Tokyo. It makes sense. I mean who hasn't dreamed about how great it would be to see Sydney stomped by some huge reptilianoid which rises from the harbour and scratches its butt on the opera house.

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[littenz.livejournal.com]

Especially people stuck in traffic not taking the tolled underground bypass. Urban renewal is easier if a giant reptile does the demolition for you - less objections to getting rid of those unwanted architectural eyesores, sorry, wonders.

[threemonkeys.livejournal.com]

Three volumes of books and not one mention of deliberate plots by property developers. A deliberate omission or a story opportunity for somebody.

[undeadbrain.livejournal.com]

Actually there was one story in the slush pile that touched on that idea in a minor way. Unfortunately it didn't make it in.

I recall I wrote a story myself long ago where an alien reptile infiltrates State parliament in order to push through a Bill to demolish Sydney. Alas, poor Sydney.

Glad you enjoyed the books otherwise, threemonkeys.

Rob H

[threemonkeys.livejournal.com]

hey Rob,
Just gotta say thanks for getting them out there for us to read.

[catsparx.livejournal.com]

who hasn't dreamed about how great it would be to see Sydney stomped by some huge reptilianoid which rises from the harbour and scratches its butt on the opera house?

who indeed? Didn't you just love the classy Nick Stathopoulos cover?

[threemonkeys.livejournal.com]

Oh yes. I particularly love the knowing look in the eye of the foreground monster.