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Happy Monday everyone.
For those of you wondering what I got Donna for Valentines day…
I have been trying to get my hands on this particular volume of Pride and Prejudice that was made in 1894.
After a couple years of ebaying unsuccessfully…(it usually runs about $1,500)…I finally won it for about 1/5th of that.
Yay!
It looks like this…
It’s apparently the “famous peacock edition”. But other than it being made 114 years ago…and illustrated by Hugh Thompson…I know nothing else about it.
Donna’s a HUGE Pride and Prejudice fan…and I’ve been wanting to get this for her for quite a while. So I’m happy…and of course…she’s happy.
If anyone knows anything more about the history of this version…please do let us know.
Oh…and for anyone wondering what I got?
Toblerone!
I love toblerone.
🙂
Other than that…the boys have a 3 day weekend. And I’m still laid up with my back/leg pain.
We’re now on steroids…and maybe an MRI today.
It’s pretty bad. As in…REALLY painful. But not enough to keep me from working. I just need to take a lot of breaks.
Chapter 13 is slowly wrapping up. We’ll actually be done with Chapter 13 on March 20th.
So I’m going to have to start finalizing the script for chapter 14.
I may have to take a short break in between chapters again. But will keep you informed on all of that.
I’ve also added a FAQ in place of where Characters used to be.
So if anyone has any questions…read it…and if I’ve missed something…feel free to leave a comment there.
I’ll do my best to answer it.
Thanks again and hope you all have a wonderful week.
Scott
Firstly, the page is adorable (but now I’m worried for them again).
Secondly, that book is beautiful. I’m not familiar with P&P’s edition history, but that is by far the finest looking copy I’ve seen to date.
That’s a nice looking book! If you’re interested in book suggestions, I’d suggest trying to find Eric Knight’s “The Flying Yorkshireman” also known as “Sam Small Flies Again” – it’s got several short stories that are amusing and a really good read and if you can fake a half decent accent it’s a lot of fun to read out loud.
I personally prefer ‘Mansfield Park,’ but ‘Pride and Prejudice’ follows closely… I haven’t made my way through any of the others out there.
Scott, I hope you`ll feel better soon. That`s aweful to be in pain all the time! 🙁
I love that copy of P&P! I love the story and this is such a beautiful cover for it!
And, about the page… don`t throw with the kids!! Poor Nicole. And I love the wink of Felicity, even as a kid she`s like that. 😀
geee … How’s scott gonna have felicity deal with that ugly lad now – with his sword drawn? Some stunt again or do the two of them play a trick on him and turn tail as quick as possible?
pride & prejudice – I’ve read it in the german translation. I bet the translation kills a lot of those portions of british humour. But nice book, beautiful cover. That’s a fine piece to have in the book-shelf.
Ok, there’s only one explanation as to why Felicity could have KOed these two guards so easily. She’s a ninja. She has to be. Everything else just doesn’t make sense. Or… she just has an unfailing sense of knowing her foe’s ultimate weak spots and how to exploit them (I guess that explains why she’s wormed herself into our hearts so easily…).
Also: Scott, you like Toblerone? Hmm… since I’m from the origin land of Toblerone, maybe I should remember that for later.
Somehow i am thinking about this version of P&P :
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594743347 😀
Wow, that’s an awesome gift! Had I known that book existed, I’m sure I’d have loved to put it on my wishlist too. 😉 Hope you feel better soon.
Mmkay, so I’m totally new here, and I just read this whole thing in one sitting. Yeah, my eyes kinda hurt now, lol. It’s awesome though, I luv it! ^.^ ((Ooooh, chapter 13 ends the day after my b-day, w00t w00t.))
I like the FAQ section however it needs to be spell checked, There are no real misspelling just a few tpyos 😉
Would you mind, publishing panel 4 as some kind of wallpaper? I love the look on her face 🙂
Thank you guys.
Sythiar…where exactly does Toblerone come from?
Yo-Man…that’s scary! Ha
Cerulean Sin…welcome!
Intarwebs…I’ll try
Fiona…thanks. I’ll run a spell checker.
I always buy a bar of Toblerone at the airports every time I travel on airplane.
🙂
Scott, Toblerone comes from Switzerland. It says it on the wrapper of the bars, at least on Europe bars.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toblerone
Hey, that’s no fair pulling a sharp pointy on kids. And if Nicole wasn’t so serious I’d have pictured her going “Whe-e-e-e-e!” as she sails through the air. Tho, seriously, she’s going to land in something soft. Right Scott???
Sorry to hear you’re still having back pain. 🙁 Back pain is probably one of the hardest injuries to heal because you use your back for every motion, even sitting still. We will all keep our fingers crossed for you! And yoga, you should definitely consider doing yoga when you’re feeling better. I find whenever I start getting stiff, which is a lot these days, lol!, doing yoga always makes me feel better.
Christine, it’s too late; Nicole’s already on the ground. I haven’t quite determined what the ground is made of, but it looks like she hit the wall first. I’m a little surprised she’s not already crying.
Scott,
The pain you’re describing sounds exactly like what happened to my mom when she herniated a disc in her spine. I’m no doctor, but that sounds like what’s going on. I hope it’s not that serious, but you could have a herniated disc.
Good luck and feel better!
Now that’s love! I cried when I received my leather bound Jane Austin for Christmas, and it’s new! I can’t even imagine receiving one 114 years old.
@Yo-man: O_O …..
YIPES!! Tumble and Roll, 5th panel Nicole!! When you hit, tumble and roll!!
Gosh, Scott! I hope you feel better soon!
Thanks guys.
I’m doing OK today. Still waiting for the call for the MRI so I know when to go in.
But I’m working on pages and getting work done.
🙂
Googling “Peacock Edition”, it looks like the term refers to a publisher’s series between the 1890’s and the 1930’s. 1894 is the 1st Peacock edition of P&P.
I’m just a lurking fan, but one that has suffered from recurring backpack… the almost can’t get out of bed to pee variety. No fun.
My mother, who suffers from a number of chronic pain issues too, swears by the work of Dr. Sarno, in particular his book the “Mindbody Prescription”, but also “Healing Back Pain: the Mind Body Connection”. If you’re not familiar with them, they’re definitely worth checking out, as Sarno’s work has really helped both me and my mom.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_E._Sarno
Good luck, and I love your work!
Scott, look up “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” as a title on amazon. its the story with extra scenes. my wife is a huge P&P fan also and begged for this book. just a heads up
*Cue music* BOSS BATTLE!!
It should have been Swiiiinnng, hehe. Now they can just run away how fast can a rat in armor be, of the old Nichole kneels behind him and Felicty pushes him over her trick. I can even see Felicity twisting the helm around so he can’t see….HeHe this is getting good.
Hi Scott,
Just sent you a message regarding your back and leg pain.
I’ve been reading this amazing comic since july of last year, and just now i’ve come to realize- the plot is really similar to that of One Piece. Staj is searching for the Poneglyphs, kinda.
k well srry and i love your comic
Dear god, Felicity’s wink in panel 4 is one of the cutest things I have ever seen. Literally.
Nice, thanks for share! lower leg pain
causes
He’s getting serious, but it’s not gonna help him…
Nicole is being throwed but i dont think it hurts