On 30-7-2016 12:22, Stephen wrote:
> On 7/29/2016 12:48 PM, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>> On 29-7-2016 11:09, Stephen wrote:
>>> On 7/29/2016 7:58 AM, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>>>> On 28-7-2016 16:08, Stephen wrote:
>
>>
>> It is a thought. I need to read the book again to get the mood again; it
>> has been a while since last time.
>>
>
> My paperback is in storage. I have a epub version but it is not the same
> as a hardcopy. Especially when the writing gets disjointed and tells
> bits of its own story.

Yes, there is that. I cannot concentrate on digital. I need the touch, 
smell and history of the hardcopy. And I need books around me in the house.

>
>>> I've found a free scorpion mesh but it is not articulated. I should be
>>> able to pose it in Blender.
>>
>> That should be possible indeed.
>>
>
> We will see...
>
>>>
>>
>>> All you would need is a loop showing at a cuff or a chest. But I am
>>> getting ahead of myself. :)
>>
>> Yes. That would be enough and not too difficult. The kid himself should
>> be rather straightforward as Poser modelling goes.
>>
>
> Thinking about it. Unless you are doing a closeup they won't be visible.
> Hang! the chains. ;)

Indeed. No matter; the orchid will make a nice addition though.

>
>>>
>>> I must say that book made an impression on me. I read it in the late
>>> 70's and I remember a lot.
>>>
>>
>> Oh yes indeed; disturbing and fascinating at the same time. It has not
>> lost its attraction either. It was a new way of writing SF at the time
>> although I don't think it was really part of the 'New Wave' as promoted
>> by Harlan Ellison at the time, although certainly close in concept.
>>
>
> I think that there was new wave and New Wave. One was used to sell books.
> Cynical. Moi? :)
>
Oh, you are absolutely right to be cynical! The percentage of trash did 
not change at all before or after ;-)

-- 
Thomas

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