Horror World
http://horrorworld.org/msgboards/

The Bighead Audiobook?
http://horrorworld.org/msgboards/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=11785		 Page 1 of 1
Author:  DaFratH0 [ Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:22 pm ]
Post subject:  The Bighead Audiobook?
Please, ANYONE, help!

I've searched high and low, and can't find anything more than 2-4 year old broken links in relation to this. It's not on any of the obvious sites like Audible, and I honestly can't find it anywhere. Does ANYONE know where I can get a copy? Did anyone buy a copy in 2008/09 when it was released? Help a brother out here!
Author:  Edward Lee [ Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: The Bighead Audiobook?
DaFratho: I'm embarrassed that I don't know specifically, but I do recall that LArry Roberts' associate, Shane, did the audio deal with me and paid solid money. If you email Larry at Bloodletting I'm sure he can render more info. I listened to a lot of it myself and it was a blast. My pal Mark Justice of HW's Pod of Horror did the reading and it was perfect.

Take care!
Edward Lee
Author:  DaFratH0 [ Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: The Bighead Audiobook?
Thanks for the intel Edward; I appreciate it (you can call me Frat, heh). I actually tracked down Mark Justice as the narrator from one of the 4 year old sites... and what's more, I hit him up on FB. It turns out he actually lives in-state only a couple of hours away (good ole KY boys, what can ya do?!). I'll check out the leads and hopefully come up with something (and report back here). I can't believe you don't have your own copy around the house!

Speaking of.... do you have any idea how many of your stories have been put into audio form? As graphic as they are (and yes, we LOVE you for that!), they probably don't lend themselves to audio format much. I saw House Infernal on Audible, and there's Andy Mack's post about Slither, but I'm at a loss overall. Again, I really appreciate the fact that you answer so many questions/posts on here - I can't say I've seen that from many/any authors that I enjoy. Hope everything goes well for you up in MD - let us know how everything's going!
Author:  DaFratH0 [ Sun May 27, 2012 8:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: The Bighead Audiobook?
It's not often I give up on something that should SO obviously exist out there, in some format, a scant 4 years after-the-fact, but all I've hit are dead ends. Even the gentleman who narrated has nothing more for me. Please, if anyone comes across a recording for purchase, borrow, hell - ANYTHING - please let me know. That something, especially created on mp3, should be lost in today's digital age is inconceivable, and yes that word means what I think it does.
Author:  Edward Lee [ Mon May 28, 2012 8:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Bighead Audiobook?
When I've got some time I'll contact the guy who did it and see if he can provide it. Thanks for your support!\

Edward Lee
Author:  eubankscs [ Tue May 29, 2012 1:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Bighead Audiobook?
I have it, and am willing to share if Ed approves.

(Nice call on the Princess Bride reference)
Author:  DaFratH0 [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Bighead Audiobook?
I'll await Ed's reply.... and to see if he's made any headway with the original performance. How many mb is it altogether? A typical Audible book (about 10 hours) is usually in 2 parts, anywhere from 175mb - 250mb each. Thanks for the offer Eubanks!
Author:  tym [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Bighead Audiobook?
For what its worth. You can turn ANY ebook into a audio book. I make mine by using Ice book reader Pro (100 bucks life time updates) Then the voice I have is from Voice Text. Her name is Bridget. If you google it, you can hear her. Amazing. British accent. Used her for the last couple of years. Never found anything better. She does not sound like a computer.

So If I am not listing to it on my computer, I can burn it to cd. Just a thought.
Author:  DaFratH0 [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Bighead Audiobook?
TYM, there's still a difference.

My Kindle reads to me (sounds more like a computer, you've got me there), but it's been helpful when books I've loved just aren't going to come out in audiobook form. That said, ACTUAL audiobook productions are no comparison (unless of course, you've got a crappy production company/narrator). Since taking a different job in 2010, I drive around 45 - 75 minutes both ways, everyday. I love to read, but that whole driving for 2+ hours daily isn't very conducive to reading. Enter Audible..... and I'm so happy I finally DID do the trial. I almost ALWAYS buy the written book of those I listen to; some I exclusively do the audio thing, some of my favorites will never be made into audiobooks (hint: most of Ed's collection, hence my desire for the Bighead).

The best example of the difference between good and crappy audiobooks that comes to mind is from the Star Wars universe - yes, I'm that kind of geek too. Timothy Zahn's original Trilogy from the early 90's was ABRIDGED and read by Anthony Daniels (C3PO). Frankly, it SUCKED and I can't listen to it. Marc Thompson, who's done almost all of the new Star Wars books for the last several years re-did the first book of that trilogy, Heir to the Empire - and it's downright fucking amazing, like the rest of his work on Star Wars. The narrator can and DOES makes all the difference.

I appreciate the heads up though, and will look into that. If I can make it into an .mp3, I can play it on my Kindle or phone. I'm always up for something new.
Author:  tym [ Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: The Bighead Audiobook?
I respect what your saying. Just offering a idea. Tired a few audio books myself, IMHO, I am so used to "bridget" the other audio books just sound BLA!! But the nice thing Is I can control the speed at which she reads.

Just set mine up this way for audio books. Any ebook I find, Takes about 45 min to turn into audio book. Burn it to C.D. and I am done. Saves time and saves money, so I can buy even more books.

U can get a free MP3 Spliter so u can separate the books into tracks. I for sure understand what your saying. The voice acting. Bridget offers a bit of it. Think the total cost for me and software setup was like 150 bucks. Thats free audo books for life.

Best of luck finding your audio book. I mean that. Have a nice day.
Author:  Edward Lee [ Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Bighead Audiobook?
I spoke to the original publisher's associate and, regrettably, the Bighead Audio book isn't no longer available. If I recall correctly, when it first came out, it was sent to me on a stack of CDs (each CD was a chapter, I think). I suppose I could copy these but the trick is finding the disks. They're in storage somewhere in FL and with my back and forth trips to MD to prepare my mother's house for the realtor, it's not likely I'll be able to search for them for some time. But I will eventually, for sure. Sorry this isn't a better response, but thanks, as always, for your support and interest!

Best,
Edward Lee
Author:  DaFratH0 [ Wed Jun 20, 2012 10:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Bighead Audiobook?
Ed, would you be opposed to EubanksSC "sharing" his copy with me, if it's too much trouble for you to locate? I know how busy you are with the move and your current situation in general. I'm good either way, and I truly appreciate any effort on your behalf toward me. I am also greedily awaiting Flesh Gothic that Andy Mac said he currently doing as well. I wonder what that status is?
Author:  DaFratH0 [ Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Bighead Audiobook?
Hey Ed, sorry to revisit the topic, but this is something near and dear to me! I was hoping to see if you had either found those discs in storage, or if you actually have any leads on where I could purchase a copy. If you'd send them to me, I'll happily do all of the legwork in copying them and/or would even convert them all to .mp3 (if they weren't already) so you'd have a digital version you could put on an iPod or other media player for yourself as well. Ed, by all means I'd cover shipping on both ends as well - I'm desperate here!

Hey everyone else out there - anyone have a copy of this? I'd purchase it from someone if they're selling, or would just like to borrow it. I've really looked everywhere I know to look. Help a brother out!
Author:  Edward Lee [ Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Bighead Audiobook?
Frat: damn, I'm sorry but I haven't found the discs but admittedly haven't had much time to look. Once my mother's house is sold (knock on wood!) in mid November, I'll be going through all the storage stuff and will keep an eye out. Thanks for your interest!

Edward Lee
Author:  kresby [ Sat Nov 03, 2012 8:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: The Bighead Audiobook?
I have it on my computer. Here was the 'ad' Shane did with it. I'd be happy to copy it for youDaFratO if I thought it was legal.
- kresby

THE BIGHEAD by Edward Lee (Audiobook)
 
One of the grossest, most extreme novels is now available as an audiobook! Narrated by Mark Justice, Edward Lee's cult classic The Bighead returns.

Rape. Murder. Brain-eating...

THE BIGHEAD

Who is he? What is he? An inbred homicidal pervert? A supernatural psychopath? Who or whatever he is, he's on a roll now, raging out of the Virginia backwoods, and leaving in his wake a trail of blood, guts, and disgust far beyond the limits of your reckoning.

JERRICA

Sex-addict, drug-addict--a woman so far out of control she would make Linda Lovelace look like a schoolmarm. And little does she know, The Bighead is coming...for her.

THE ABBEY

Closed for years, Wroxeter Abbey is back in business, haunted by two nuns...from hell. Erotopathic, clinically demented, gross beyond belief. To the faithful priest, Father Alexander, they will do things that absolutely beggar description...

Never before has a work of fiction dared to delve so deeply into the realms of perversion, sexual dementia, and bad taste.

THE BIGHEAD

He's coming, all right. He's coming for you.
Author:  DaFratH0 [ Sat Nov 03, 2012 2:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Bighead Audiobook?
Dang Kres, don't think it'd be illegal for two reasons...

1) The author above is trying to do the same thing for me! ;)

and 2) honestly, the publisher (of the audio version) is no longer in business, nor is it available anywhere for sale.

Heck, I'd LOVE for Audible to get a copy and redistribute it; I'd gladly buy it from them if so. I don't know if anyone still legally holds to right to the audiobook version... doesn't anyone know if it defaults if the original producer is defunct? I'd hope in that case it goes back to Ed, but I'll admit my legal knowledge in this area is weak. Now, if you tried to start burning copies and SELLING it online, that would probably be illegal.

Goofy how this stuff works, eh?
Author:  DaFratH0 [ Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: The Bighead Audiobook?
Oh, and I forgot to address Ed - thanks for even CONSIDERING looking sir! I know how busy you've been with everything, and I should rightly be low on that list of priorities. Mrs. Frat just squirted out midget #3, so I've been sidelined as well on this. Do you know if you hold the rights to any of the versions right now? I know you've had issues with different publishers and such, and might not know The Bighead's status in that regard.

If I haven't said it enough - thank you! Thanks for all the hours of entertainment, and for the time you spend here speaking with us. It's appreciated!
Author:  Smokeyling [ Mon Nov 05, 2012 6:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Bighead Audiobook?
If a list ever comes up of people wanting a copy of this, please add my name to it.

I so should have bought this back in the day!!!

Thanks,
Author:  DaFratH0 [ Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Bighead Audiobook?
Well, I've got my first listen to part of this illustrious work: Ed's intro, giving the background of the story (it being one of only two of his works at the time to be in audio format). Well Ed, I've also now listened to Andy Mack's versions of Slither and Flesh Gothic, and I hope these are just a few of many! For those that have shunned audio books in the past (I was one - I'll freely admit it!), it sometimes gives a completely fresh outlook on a work you've already read. I've heard good, bad, horrifically scatalogically bad, and various renditions in-between. Some things I will now ONLY do the audio version, because it's what I started with (but end up buying the damn written book later - I'm a sucker for my favorite authoers - I'm looking at YOU Ed, Jonathan Maberry, and a few others!).

I look forward to trying to get The Bighead re-released in audio form, and hope to get a pristine copy of it as well. Thanks to a kind soul (you know who you are!), and Ed let me know if you find one of your original copies. I'll report back in time to time .... if there's anything to report!

Oh, Ed, Andy - do either of you know there are going to be any other Edward Lee authored titles going to audiobook soon? I literally just finished Flesh Gothic as I did my EOD reports at work and am jonesin' for more.... I've got 30+ books waiting on me (zombies, Star Wars, anthologies of both), but... right now, I'm wanting some serious, wait, what did Ed officially call this??? Oh, yes - GOREHOUSE HORROR PORN!

Edit: RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL 'SCATOLOGY' ?! I LOVE THAT DESCRIPTION!
Page 1 of 1 All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
http://www.phpbb.com/