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We can't understand the marketing ploy here

Posted Aug 16th 2007 7:00PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News

To celebrate the release of Michael Crichton's latest book Next, residents of the UK (we assume, given that there aren't really any published rules) have a chance at winning a DS, along with a copy of the book. Not that you care about the book (books are so 1990), but winning a new DS Lite couldn't be better, right?

All you have to do is head over here, fill out a short form and you're done. Simple enough, right? We think so.

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8-16-2007 @ 8:14PM

Charles said...

I've been a fan of Michael Crichton's books ever since the Jurassic Park movie came out when I was 12. I haven't read Next yet, though. Too busy playing video games, I mean working...

8-16-2007 @ 11:24PM

Katotetu said...

I've loved Crichton since I first read Timeline in 7th grade, since then I've bought all his new books (and even got Prey as a birthday present). He's a great author, but I really don't know why it's a DS and Next.

I mean, there is not even a handheld gaming device MENTIONED in Next. I read it.

8-17-2007 @ 1:23AM

fischju said...

Hmm, I should read this new book. I've been a fan since I read The Andromeda Strain when I was 12

8-17-2007 @ 1:48AM

AgentESPIO7 said...

They're offering a DS because there's nothing better you could win in a sweepstakes =D

...except maybe 2 DS's.

8-17-2007 @ 3:01AM

NeoteriX said...

I really enjoyed Prey.

8-17-2007 @ 9:11AM

Martin said...

So those in the UK have to wait 6 months for books too? That's f'd up right there.

8-17-2007 @ 10:04AM

HowlinMadMurdoc said...

that doesn't make sense, I purchased a hardcover copy of Next in the UK months ago, how can it be only released now?

8-17-2007 @ 10:56AM

zack said...

Are we sure this site is legit? They want my address and phone number, and I can't find a privacy policy anywhere here.

8-17-2007 @ 11:00AM

zack said...

Oops. Found it.

8-17-2007 @ 7:20PM

Your Lost Socks said...

I care about the book, that's who. :P Chrichton rocks. Not as much love as I have for Stephenson, but he still rocks.

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