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amok: I do not want to have any games on my computer called "Nancy the happy whore" or "PISS", no matter how good they are....
Damn, I completely forgot about that bundle !
Bought. Fortunately - I'm the kind of guy who WANTS to have a game called "Nancy the happy whore" (almost) no matter how bad it is ;P.
Looks interesting might pick it up i am a sucker for a good read although i might need to start buying game of throne books after i have started watching the 1st series.
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aluinie: Looks interesting might pick it up i am a sucker for a good read although i might need to start buying game of throne books after i have started watching the 1st series.
Do it. The T.V. series is absolutely amazing but the books - as is almost always the case with any adaption - are even better.

Anyway, a big reader here myself so I'll also probably end up picking this up, especially seeing as my Kindle doesn't get enough use from me. Still will always prefer to have any book in my hands but e-books are particularly handy when travelling and I suppose I'll get some use out of these sooner or later.

Great price by the way. Not too often that you get to buy so many books for such a low price, especially with a graphic novel included. Reading sure is an expensive hobby.
HiB was basically the first bundle-seller. They gained publicity, they gained great sales because of being the first in the field and having actually quality games on offer.

Indie Royale gives often quality indies, because it's supported by Desura and has a different payment system.

Indie Gala became the life support for some games. If you have disappointing sales on other platforms, put it in the bundle.

Then there are a number of other bundles which just put out low quality "indie" games that wouldn't sell much either way. With some honorable exceptions.

I am all for supporting bundles like the Story Bundle or Game Music Bundle which actually try something different. Actually, HiB by making music bundles and ebook bundles can only boost the sales of those other ones, because when they make them someone somewhere on some forums is bound to mention other bundles like that.
Eg. I had no idea that the "story bundle" existed, now I might get it and support them :)
Bought. I actually needed some incentive to read, as I generally don't read much unless something specifically interests me. Now I'll make it a point to read these.

And I'm hoping there will be more Humble E-book Bundles in the future.
So I just started saving up for a kindle and this pops up, I'll take it as a sign and throw in a decent amount to have a good amount of stuff to read once I finally do get it.
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azah_lemur: Eg. I had no idea that the "story bundle" existed, now I might get it and support them :)
Same here. Getting fifteen books for less than the price of one hardcover? Why, yes, please! I'll just throw them on my Kindle thanks to the handy Calibre. I certainly don't miss books weighing down my luggage while on travel. Also great for commuting. ;)

Yup, I'm a big fan of entertainment going all digital. So much content a quick browse away without any of the annoying clutter. :)

Edit: Oops. Didn't notice that both bundles actually offer the books in Kindle's MOBI format as well. Even better!
Post edited October 09, 2012 by mistermumbles
Cool, thanks for bringing this to our attention, shame that I missed the first one. I may have to get this & HIB.
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kodeen: I may have to get this & HIB.
That's HEB. ;)
Post edited October 10, 2012 by SirPrimalform
Ooh, Gaiman. I don't really like reading comics on computers though, and I only have an E-ink Kindle (i.e., the good kind but no color). And I just got a bunch of used books at a booksale. Has anyone read any of the other books in this pack? Any comments?

EDIT: I just discovered that Magic for Beginners is free, so I can at least try that out: http://smallbeerpress.com/books/2005/07/01/magic-for-beginners/
Post edited October 10, 2012 by Gazoinks
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Zolgar: As the son of an aspiring author, this has some small interest to me, but potential interest to him.

.. also, I'm in the camp of "physical books pwn!" ;)
do tell us who is your father, maybe we have read his book already
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SirPrimalform: https://www.humblebundle.com
Here’s a brief primer on this sensational deal: for two weeks, you can pay whatever you want to get these six digital, DRM-free books: Pirate Cinema, Pump Six and Other Stories, Zoo City, Invasion: The Secret World Chronicle, Stranger Things Happen, and Magic for Beginners. If you choose to pay more than the average, you will also receive Old Man’s War and graphic novel Signal to Noise!
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SirPrimalform:
The minimum for this is pretty high, 12 bucks right now...

I kind of wonder why it's so high for these books compared to the bundles of video games...
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Whiteblade999: So I just started saving up for a kindle and this pops up, I'll take it as a sign and throw in a decent amount to have a good amount of stuff to read once I finally do get it.
I just bought a used Kindle Keyboard for 50 USD, you can save some serious dough by going the Craigslist route. This one had been used to read about one book.
Post edited October 10, 2012 by orcishgamer
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Zolgar: As the son of an aspiring author, this has some small interest to me, but potential interest to him.

.. also, I'm in the camp of "physical books pwn!" ;)
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djranis: do tell us who is your father, maybe we have read his book already
Not likely.
His name is Rick Higginson, and he wrong the book Cardan's Pod (http://www.cardanspod.com/)
It's christian sci-fi, written far less 'christian' than most other works of christian fiction.. which is part of the reason he's currently self published, as traditional Christian publishing houses have retarded rules. >.>
I swore off buying games I don't get to play, but books I won't get to read? Sounds great!

Besides, I remember the SFWA from my writing days, so might as well donate a little bit.
This bundle prompted me into finally organizing my ebooks/pdf's. Organization wise Calibre seems to do pretty much everything i need and then some, the conversion tool is definitely a plus. What are you guys using as reader/organizer of your books collection (on your desktop) ?
Post edited October 10, 2012 by Namur