I’m thrilled that HarperCollins has offered copies of Jess Walter’s The Financial Lives of the Poets to THREE readers of She is Too Fond of Books!
Jess Walter is the author of four previous novels: The Zero, a finalist for the National Book Award; Citizen Vince, a winner of the Edgar Award for Best Novel; Land of the Blind; and Over Tumbled Graves, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year.
To enter the giveaway, take a look at this short (1 minute) book trailer and tell me what you think – what did you like? was there anything you didn’t you like?
Trailer for Jess Walter’s book, “The Financial Lives of the Poets” from Jeff Bunch on Vimeo.
Giveaway is open to US/Canada mailing addresses only, and will close at midnight EST on Saturday, November 7. I’ll post the winning names (random drawing) on November 8.
update 11/8/09: The three winners of Jess Walter’s The Financial Lives of the Poets, drawn using random.org, are:
- #1 – Amanda (A Bookshelf Monstrosity)
- #13 – Stacy
- #14 – Jason
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It’s a good book trailer. The beginning of the trailer is especially engaging. Definitely grabs the interest!
Thanks for the giveaway
fitz12383(at)hotmail(dot)com
I can’t get the video to work here or on YouTube. I don’t know what’s wrong, but it’s probably something on my end.
I love how books get trailers these days! I agree. . .loved the opening!
I couldn’t get the video to work either, but I love the premise of the book.
I’d love a chance to win a copy. Please enter me
The video gives me an error message as well and says to try later. Of course I tries three more times. Still nothing.
Can’t get video to work here or directly on youtube.com. In any case, please enter me. Re: the cover, I like its vintage look.
I am very interested in this unique book. The cover is definitely eye catching and different. This is a humorous book which appeals to me greatly.
i could not get it to work but this sounds great
Couldn’t access video. The title itself is quite unique and at first glance, may be something I would skip over had I not read a few reviews. I love books that mix humor with real life situations. Can’t wait to read it!!
Couldn’t get it to work either. I like the title of the book — although I always thought of poor, starving poets— i.e. they have no financial lives.
rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com
I couldn’t see the video, but in general I don’t think book trailers do that much for books. I do like the cover and the title, though!
Thanks for the giveaway.
I’d love to win this book.
stacybooks at yahoo
I like how the trailer went with the comic book/graphic novel style preview. It made me more interested
jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
I thought it was very interesting, certainly drew me in and makes me curious to know what happens when he goes out for milk! I liked the music, and I love the color orange, so that was a plus for me.
thanks for the opportunity to read this book…
I love the 3D effect of the trailer. It was easy to follow without sounds (which helps when your deaf). Truly talented I’ll have to keep him in mind for a book trailer later on.
Thanks for the opportunity! Indigo
Very well done trailer. This is actually the first book trailer I have watched. It certainly drew me in and I am now very interested in this book. I shared the link to the trailer with a few folks. Thanks for the chance to view and to win a copy.
I liked how it had a lot of movement to it. (It reminded me of the intro to Desperate Housewives.) Much more interesting than the trailers that just show a picture sliding across the screen. The music was cool, too. For a minute there I thought they were going to play House of the Rising Sun. Heh.
Thanks! :0)
I too could not get the video to work on my computer. But the premise of the book sounds interesting. Please enter my name in the drawing if I can do so without seeing the video.
mtakala1 AT yahoo DOT com
LOL, I love the little trailer though the rapid pace of the final sequence when he goes out to get milk is a bit to quick for my tired eyes.
I’d like to be entered.
savvyverseandwit AT gmail DOT com
I’ve seen some great reviews of this one.
I like the music. Definitelu makes it interesting. I was actually more consumed with the music than the description of the book. The only part I caught was “Isn’t it fun falling apart?” I think that’s pretty cool.
[...] Another quickie notice from She is Too Fond of Books! [...]
No need to enter me, darling. I’m dropping in to say thanks for the e-mail. I’ve got this posted at Win a Book for you.
I’m interested in reading this
janemaritz at yahoo dot com
I really like the whole style–the paper cut-outs, the music, the colors. The only thing I don’t like is when the words go blurry in the background.
Thanks!
j.t.oldfield[at]gmail.com
update 11/8/09: The three winners of Jess Walter’s The Financial Lives of the Poets, drawn using random.org, are:
* #1 – Amanda (A Bookshelf Monstrosity)
* #13 – Stacy
* #14 – Jason
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