Previous Comments

[1] On Dec-14-2004, Le Pied wrote:

Agree.
I wasn't against the few first paragraphs shown to us, just to have an idea of what's coming on with this one, but that's getting too much. I haven't even read them. I'm not gonna read BEE's latest work, on which he sweat for about 5 years, on the web. I want a good-looking book, with heavy pages, and a nice typo, and all that. And the author picture, of course.

But I'm not against reading your review either, M. Schlyer! (Without spoilers, please).

Sometimes I wonder if BEE even knows about this site... He writes longhand, you know, so... Who knows if he even has an internet connection...

[2] On Dec-14-2004, Charlie wrote:

Exactly.

Well, I guess that cleared that up.

Thankyou Bret. (Both of you.)

P.S. Although I've read and re-read every book BEE has published, at least three or four times, and having to wait another half a year or more for the next instalment is far too tantalising to bear, I'd much rather wait and (ultimately)read the real thing, than be confused and perturbed by dodgy (maybe genuine, maybe not) "excerpts" in the mean time.

Rock 'n' roll.

[3] On Dec-14-2004, Charlie wrote:

Actually, having said that, I do feel bad as it was me who asked for it to begin with. So, thankyou to whomever it was who did throw in those passages, but I guess (whether those passages were genuine or not) it's only fair that we wait til BEE has definitively finished the final draft, approved the proofs and is willing for various passages (be they in the form of newspaper or magazine reviews or whatever) to be published (on paper OR on the net).

Bottoms up.

[4] On Dec-14-2004, Peter Bowker wrote:

If those passages weren't genuine why would Bret have gotten so upset? I mean, think about it. Really.

[5] On Dec-14-2004, beest wrote:

The only thing I'm thinking about is who really cares. I'll read the book when it comes out. Until then, they can insert their excerpts up their ass.

Thanks.

[6] On Dec-15-2004, Seb wrote:

Smooth talker.

[7] On Dec-17-2004, Brian wrote:

Meh, whatever. I'll read the excerpts, then I'll read the book. Then I'll re-read it. Twice.

This kind of thing doesn't bother me, though I guess *I* wouldn't want to be the guy served with the cease and desist.

[8] On Dec-17-2004, mike wrote:

if the quotes and all of the lunar park information (the manuscript photograph, the release dates) seen on this website are fake (which they most likely are) then bret easton ellis is being seen, photographed, and quoted everywhere, even in places he hasn't been with people he doesn't know and words he never wrote.

okay it's a stretch, but i see some irony.

[9] On Dec-17-2004, Peter Bowker wrote:

Mike -- Please see my comment above: "If those passages weren't genuine why would Bret have gotten so upset? I mean, think about it. Really."

Can you refute that logic?

[10] On Dec-18-2004, Brian wrote:

Why is everyone so skeptical? I don't doubt that the information is real; it's not so unbelievable or inconceivable to me that people receive advance copies of manuscripts. If it turns out that it *IS* false ... oh well, I've lost nothing.

This website is an information resource. I come here to read the latest info on BEE material. I don't come here so I can bash the things I find and say "it's not real".

If I thought it wasn't true, I wouldn't waste my time coming here.

[11] On Dec-20-2004, beest wrote:

That's where we disagree, Brian. I come here strictly to bash the information.

[12] On Dec-21-2004, Parker wrote:

Behave, Bret. Shouldn't you be writing another book already?

[13] On Dec-21-2004, Norma Desmond wrote:

I for one am nowhere near so noble. I've been dying to read his next book since I finished Glamorama (my favorite of his books) and 7 years is a long time to wait. I will greedily lap up any more info, excerpts, or reviews.

On the other hand, I understand these pesky authors and their desire to control their own works, since I am a pesky author myself...sooo...sigh...I suppose I can wait.

(Of course, if anyone wanted to email me, say, a "source" from whence I can purloin said manuscript, I wouldn't turn it down or anything, and I would of course keep it to myself.)

Can't wait to see the film version of the Frog King, either...I for one loved the book.

[14] On Dec-21-2004, normadesmond@bust.com wrote:

PS. Am I the only one who finds it a little odd to read references to Ellis as "BEE?" I just start to envision him jumping around in a little bee outfit like that kid in the Blind Melon video, and that's just not right.

[15] On Dec-22-2004, beest 24 31 wrote:

we should start to taLk about something other than this Upcoming booK. while everyone is waiting for this next one to come out, I propose we turn this site into a kite enthusiast web-sitE. who's with me on this one? anyone? kites?

[16] On Dec-23-2004, mcgilicutty wrote:

i lOve KitEs!

[17] On Dec-30-2004, He-Man wrote:

Kites r 4 wimps. What u want is a petrol-engined radio-controlled chopper. Rip those kites into shreds.
Yeah.

[18] On Dec-30-2004, burnttoallhell wrote:

Is there supposed to be some sort of weird, davinci code thing going on with that original kite e-mail? Is this the beginning of some statue laden trail through new york that leads to a dead bum... or something.

[19] On Dec-30-2004, norma desmond wrote:

I've got to say, respectfully, that I think kites kind of suck.

[20] On Jan-02-2005, beest wrote:

What's wrong with kites. At least we know they exist as opposed to every other piece of conjecture and bullshit posted on this site. "Hey everybody, I have exclusive access to the new Kite movie coming out (if it gets funding). You can find the cast list on www.completebullshit.com. I also have excerpts from the new Kite novel coming out in late October entitled 'Bullshit Park'. I'll forge one of them so that you can talk about it and give me some semblance of self respect.

Later that day, Jimmy flew his kite to the edge of the park. As the dandelions blew their billowy limbs towards him he felt a need inside him to... what? Keep flying his kite? Go home and bake cookies? No, to kill innocent bums as they slept. He found one shooting up heroin while talking on a cell phone and looking into a mirror. "Perfect," Jimmy said to himself as he curled the sharp, tight twine around his knuckles in preparation for the kill. He felt his penis harden against the abrasive cotton of his Calvin Kline trousers as he approached. The Playtime kite was still aloft over his head as he happened to catch a glimpse of his throbbing biceps in the silver reflection of a water fountain. "Beautiful", he thought to himself while looping his death string just over the man's head and bringing it down hard. Just then, the bum dropped his mirror onto the grass, which was freshly mown by the New York Department of Parks and Recreation. This quick movement caused Jimmy to trip over his black Chuck Taylor shoes and fall reluctantly into his self made noose. He couldn't help but notice the perfect profile his shadow made along the tree line as he floated above the city and out of the world forever.

Inconclusive evidence…

[21] On Jan-02-2005, Bret wrote:

Jeez pal, could you be any more bitter?

[22] On Jan-03-2005, beest wrote:

No, I think this is rock bottom for me.

[23] On Jan-05-2005, He-Man wrote:

That was actually pretty well written. Rather amusing too. A thoroughly plausible so-called "excerpt"... Full marks. Go to the top of the class.

[24] On Jan-06-2005, Martin wrote:

There's nothing plausible about it. I've read Lunar Park (twice!) and that, unfortunately, is simply not in the manuscript. Nice try, though. ;-)

"Calvin Kline"? What are you, a fucking illiterate?

[25] On Jan-06-2005, He-Man wrote:

Sense of humour failure, anyone?

[26] On Jan-06-2005, beest wrote:

Marty, you actually have to read the book three times before it appears. The excerpt will then grant you three wishes. I think you should make one of them a clue.

[27] On Jan-07-2005, Bookthread wrote:

It is becoming more likely that the public will not see the book until Sep/Oct. I have, however, read it. Out of respect for both Brets, I will not share any info on its actual content. I will say that I am not a fan of all of his books, but this one is incredible. I could not put it down, read it nearly in one sitting. It will be, far and away, his best novel. Brilliant. Genius. And he is freaking out about it. I don't know how he sleeps at night.

[28] On Jan-09-2005, He-man wrote:

Blah blah blah.

[29] On Jan-19-2005, suicidemartini wrote:

its stupid to think books aren't passed around like crazy, especially in the film industry. I've read coverage on it, but I'm still trying to get my hands on a manuscript, but yeah, there are hundreds of copies out there