I would say armada was a literary abomination, if it could speak, each copy of armada would beg you to burn it to ash and flush it down the nearest toilet to save anyone from ever experiencing its unique brand of printed anguish. Ready player one author extraordinaire ernest cline was signing books at the cozy and independent boulder bookstore on pearl st. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Ready player one by cline ernest, first edition, signed. A book reader and a movie watcher talk about ready player. The second book armada is scheduled to be published in july along with us signing tour. Ernest cline has tried his hand at many things, but his primary occupation has always been geeking out.
Ill start answering your questions at 5pm et today so fire away. Ernest cline, author of ready player one, will speak at the opening convocation on wednesday, october 23, 20 in the madison theatre at 10 a. Ready player one zack lightman has spent his life dreaming. He is also a spoken word artist and a screenwriter. The sciencefiction writer john scalzi has aptly referred to ready player one as a nerdgasm and there can be no better oneword description of this ardent fantasy artifact about fantasy culturebut mr. I decided to bring my kiddos since they have also loved reading the book and listening to wil. Ernest cline confirms hes writing a ready player one. Ernest cline is an american author of science fiction novels and nonfiction books. But that would imply that armada was self aware, and i think thats giving ernest cline. Ernest cline on the film in 2011, ernest clines ready player one riveted readers to the page as unlikely hero wade watts used his gaming skills and his knowledge of 1980s popculture trivia to find clues left by billionaire james halliday. His original 2011 book has taken on a life of its own and is set to be released as a movie next year. Cline s ready player one was adapted into a movie directed by steven speilberg that comes out later this month. If you can get your hands on the first edition do it. His books have been published in over fifty countries and have spent more than 100 weeks on the new york times bestseller list.
Some exhibitors may be hosting signings that arent listed below, so be sure to check with your favorite press or magazine for details. Below is a list of ernest clines books in order of when they were originally released. Join asu west campus students, faculty, and staff as we welcome ernest cline, author of ready player one, for a keynote presentation. Spoken word poetry wednesday, jul 26, 2017 by ernest cline. Like most of humanity, wade watts escapes this depressing reality by spending his waking hours jacked into the oasis, a sprawling virtual utopia. Ernest cline, author of ready player one, appears at malaprops bookstore on wednesday, april 20, 2016 at 7. Cline is able to incorporate his favorite toys and games into a perfectly accessible narrative. His book, ready player one, ranked number 21 on the new york times bestseller list for hardcover fiction last year, and it. He is the author of the novels ready player one and armada and coscreenwriter of the film adaptation of ready player one, directed by steven spielberg.
Ive noticed that there dont seem to be any porno movies that are made for guys like me. Youll have an opportunity to purchase a book or bring your own copy to have signed. Classic game fest is excited to welcome acclaimed author and screenwriter, ernest cline, back to classic game fest. Cline used the advance for his first novel ready player one to. Its the year 2044, and the real world has become an ugly place. Bring books to life as your favorite authors step out of the page and onto the stage. Discount prices on books by ernest cline, including titles like the art of ready player one. When he was a baby, 43yearold author ernie cline was ripped from his mothers arms by a tornado, and that was only the third or fourth most exciting thing thats happened to. It was a really nice adventure and i am looking forward to armada to come to brazil. Ernest cline made his debut as a published author in 2006 with the nonfiction book the importance of being ernest. His book, ready player one, ranked number 21 on the new york times bestseller list for hardcover fiction last year, and it slid into the top 20 at the. An outstanding copy signed by the author and the narrator, wil wheaton on the title page. Like many nerdy kids, i dont know how i would have survived without being able to escape into. Find and submit author and celebrity book signings, book tours, book festivals, book salesfairs, book clubs, book conventions, book discussions, book festivals, book launchreleases, book series and literary workshops.
Ernest cline has 7 books on goodreads with 1539146 ratings. See more ideas about ready player one, player one and this book. Ernest cline on the film in 2011, ernest cline s ready player one riveted readers to the page as unlikely hero wade watts used his gaming skills and his knowledge of 1980s popculture trivia to find clues left by billionaire james halliday. Cline will be signing autographs and a meet and greet on saturday, july 30th from 122pm only. Ernest cline will be signing ready player one and armada at the forbidden planet london megastore on sunday 21st august from 2 3pm. Im ernest cline, author of ready player one and armada, reddits book club pick, ama. Ernie cline will appear at the sx bookstore to sign commemorative postcards for his soon to be released book armada and copies of ready player one. Personally signed by ernest cline directly on the title page not signed on a tippedin page or bookplate. Armada by ernest cline signed first edition signed copy. Stay tuned for a new virtual event series, lunch hour with women lit, featuring a stellar lineup of women authors. Like many nerdy kids, i dont know how i would have survived without being able to.
Armada by ernest cline published by crownarchetype on july 14th 2015 genres. Classic game fest welcomes special guest ernest cline. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. He worked in information technology in his twenties. Ernest clines eponymous novel, which itself sources a ton of its references from 80s pop culture. Jul, 2015 ernest clines debut novel ready player one is a story drunk on science fiction, loaded with references and homages to legendary sf books, tv shows, and movies. He was the author who introduced me to the genre of litrpg, a subgenre of fantasy. Legal 20122014 sxsw, llc sxsw, and south by southwest are trademarks owned by sxsw, llc. A copy of the event announcement, and photos of ernest cline at a previous book signing event that we attended, will be included with the signed book. Those who liked ernest clines scifi adventure novel ready player one have likely been waiting to hear about the writers next project, beyond bringing rpo to. Ernest cline, whose novel ready player one is the basis for a new movie, grew up reading.
Share chicago beatnik wild interiors book signing with your friends. Dec 11, 2017 author ernest cline confirms that he is indeed working on a ready player one sequel novel. Ernest cline ready player one book signing news and. Ernest clines debut novel ready player one is a story drunk on science fiction, loaded with references and homages to legendary sf books, tv shows, and movies. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Mall in boulder, co last night tuesday 61212 which, ironically, also happens to be the date of james hallidays 40th birthday. In the world of the book, which is parallel to our own in many ways, wade prefers to spend his time in a virtual world, aptly named oasis. I would like to know more about the process of creating the references in the book ready player one did not read armada yet. Jul 10, 2015 when he was a baby, 43yearold author ernie cline was ripped from his mothers arms by a tornado, and that was only the third or fourth most exciting thing thats happened to him. Explore books by ernest cline with our selection at. Author ernest cline confirms that he is indeed working on a ready player one sequel novel.
Dreaming that the real world could be a little more like the countless sciencefiction books. The official author page of ernest cline, bestselling author of ready player one and armada. I wrote ready player one and my second book, armada, is on sale today and is reddits current book club pick. Cline used the advance for his first novel ready player one to purchase a vintage delorean. Ernest clines first published book is called ready player one. Ernest cline is an internationally bestselling novelist, screenwriter, father, and fulltime geek. Please rsvp for the event by clicking on the rsvp button to the right, or by clicking on this link. Armada by ernest cline signed first edition signed copy unknown binding 2015. The line of eager fanboys and fangirls wrapped around the outside of ashland public library friday as readers waited to meet ernest cline during a book signing. It is a dystopian, scifi novel about wade watts, a teenager in the year 2044. His followup, armada, is no differenta tale of video gamers tasked with using their skills to save the world from aliens, it wears its influences on its sleeve, especially orson scott cards enders game, another book about a. Mar 29, 2018 ernest cline, whose novel ready player one is the basis for a new movie, grew up reading. Unless you are teaching freshman learning community class, please attend the 1. His debut as a novelist came in 2011 with ready player one, which became a new york times and usa today bestseller.
Now i know that most people consider his popular book, ready player one, scifi, and fantasy, but, those of us who are litrpg fans know the truth. Any unauthorized use of these names, or variations of these names, is a violation of state, federal, and international trademark laws. In june 2010, random house subsidiary crown publishing group purchased the manuscript for his first novel, ready player one. Hi ernest, i loved your book and i have recommended ready player one to several people and they all enjoyed it.
For ernest cline, author of ready player one, success is. Ready player ones ernest clines next novel titled armada. Ready player one book signing with ernest cline in boulder. Find ernest clines phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. He eventually chose to express his love of pop culture full time as a screenwriter his 2009 film fanboys became a cult phenomenon and author. Save chicago beatnik wild interiors book signing to your collection. Aug 01, 2012 ernest cline has a lot to be thankful for. He is one of the founding fathers of the litrpg genre.
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