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The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities
The Thackery T Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities
Author: Ann Vandermeer, Jeff Vandermeer
You’ll be astonished by what you’ll find in The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities. Editors Ann and Jeff Vandermeer have gathered together a spectacular array of exhibits, oddities, images, and stories by some of the most renowned and bestselling writers and artists in speculative and graphic fiction, including Ted...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780062004758
ISBN-10: 0062004751
Publication Date: 7/1/2011
Pages: 400
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Eos
Book Type: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 3
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SteveTheDM avatar reviewed The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities on + 204 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I really liked the *idea* behind this book. And I really liked what Ann VenderMeer wrote about the book on John Scalzi's blog, "Whatever". I really wanted to get a kick out of how this thing was done. But aside from a few fun stories, I felt really let down.

Here's the basic premise: Thackery T. Lambshead has a collection of eclectic oddities that he stores in his mansion in some ill-specified cabinet. Each of the contributors to the "Cabinet of Curiosities" anthology contributed words or artwork (or both!), often in the form of museum catalog listing or art critique. Sometimes a narrative or two.

And those art critiques? They were just as dry and full of themselves that all the art critiques I ever read in college. The catalog entries are dry and lifeless. The *narratives* are generally quite good, but form only about half of the total book.

This is a really cool idea, but I think I was looking for stories only, and maybe an I-Spy page or two of a crowded cabinet. What I got ripped too much of the fun away.

3 of 5 stars.
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