I write English-language books about German folklore. I primarily read books about folklore & mythology, history, and tabletop role-playing games.
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I recently bought this 1985-era book from East Germany on folk tales about my favorite ultraterrestrials - Venetians, as they appeared in German legends.
I suspect that this will be very useful when I write my own book on the subject. Which is still quite some time in the distant future, but in the meantime you can read some of the tales about them which I have translated:
A tiny American town’s plans for radical self-government overlooked one hairy detail: no one told …
I decided I need some light entertainment in the evenings before falling asleep that isn't a re-read of a Mikes Vorkosigan or Ciaphas Cain novel.
This ought to fit the bill.
I decided I need some light entertainment in the evenings before falling asleep that isn't a re-read of a Mikes Vorkosigan or Ciaphas Cain novel.
This ought to fit the bill.
Originally published from 1954 through 1956, J.R.R. Tolkien's richly complex series ushered in a new …
It's been more than two decades since I last read this book. I suppose I should re-read it one of these days...
It's been more than two decades since I last read this book. I suppose I should re-read it one of these days...
Alte Bücher, die versuchen die Zukunft zu prognostizieren, sind immer faszinierend. Wo lagen sie richtig, wo lagen sie falsch?
Auch schon so ein Dokument der Zeitgeschichte...
And here is #GURPS Riverworld. Does anyone remember Riverworld?
It comes with stats for Hermann Göring if you want to stab him in the face - and frankly, why wouldn't you?
And here is #GURPS Riverworld. Does anyone remember Riverworld?
It comes with stats for Hermann Göring if you want to stab him in the face - and frankly, why wouldn't you?
Another obscure #GURPS license.
There have been a number of different incarnations of #Ravenloft over the years. This one is pretty good as a comprehensive setting overview, although the "dark grey on black" maps were abysmal.
There have been a number of different incarnations of #Ravenloft over the years. This one is pretty good as a comprehensive setting overview, although the "dark grey on black" maps were abysmal.
Another #ttrpg which I once bought, put on my shelves, and then never got around to reading.
Has anyone here read it? Is it any good?
If there is ever a list of "Weirdest #GURPS supplements", then this would probably make it into the Top 5 (it's a very competitive field).
Though if you are into that kind of thing, it's a very useful collection of essays on cvilization-ending disasters. Plus a look into the "Prepper" community, years before most of us knew just how weird those guys are.
If there is ever a list of "Weirdest #GURPS supplements", then this would probably make it into the Top 5 (it's a very competitive field).
Though if you are into that kind of thing, it's a very useful collection of essays on cvilization-ending disasters. Plus a look into the "Prepper" community, years before most of us knew just how weird those guys are.
Blue Planet is one of these fascinating but obscure settings I would love to run one day. Though I am not particularly fond of its native rule setting - although this #GURPS conversion is now rather dated as well.
#GURPS did some very obscure licensed work over the years.
One of the tales I have translated is showcased in this book, so I am very much looking forward to reading it.
