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Book cover for The Card Catalog: Books, Cards, and Literary Treasures
Alexandria’s first librarian, Zenodotus, attempted to put this mass of scrolls in order. The scrolls were inventoried and then organized alphabetically, with a tag affixed to the end of each scroll indicating the author, title, and subject. ...more
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Jim C. Hines
“Your religious beliefs are your business. They are not and should not be the basis for law. If you use them as justification to discriminate against others, don’t be upset when others decide you’re an asshole."

[Blog post of July 26, 2011]”
Jim C. Hines

Jim C. Hines
“[In an interview when asked about becoming a fantasy creature] You know, it might be fun to be Sanguinarius Meyerii (better known as “sparklers”). They have all of the vampire superpowers and almost none of the weaknesses: no burning up in sunlight, no vulnerability to garlic, etc. As for my demise, I have no idea what you’re talking about. Once I get this kind of power, I’m planning to live forever. It’s the only way I’ll catch up on my reading!”
Jim C. Hines

Jim C. Hines
“Freedom of speech does not protect you from the consequences of saying stupid shit.

[Blog post, March 12, 2012]”
Jim C. Hines

Jim C. Hines
“Any factual errors that remain are entirely the fault of Bob, who snuck into the offices at DAW to try to sabotage my book. I hate that guy.”
Jim C. Hines, Libriomancer

Harlan Ellison
“The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen and stupidity.”
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