Comments on: Who Killed Amanda Palmer

By: Claire (Paperback_Reader)

Claire (Paperback_Reader) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:59:18 +0000

Amazing review! Nymeth directed me to your review after I read hers. You make me covet this book soooooo badly. I am a new convert to AFP earlier this year, love the album, and to know that she colloborated with Neil and then to discover that they had fallen in love was the icing on the cake for me.
The concept for this book is fabulous and if I didn’t crave it alone for Neil’s writing then to know that the photographs are truly stunning would make me want it…

By: Courtney

Courtney — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:11:26 +0000

I was at Amanda’s show at One Eyed Jack’s in March as well, and I took a bunch of pictures. You can have a look on my Flickr set for the show (click my name if the link didn’t come through). I have pictures from other Amanda/Dolls shows, too, if you look at some of my other sets.

By: Kim L

Kim L — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:16:58 +0000

Okay I’ve totally seen Neil Gaiman talking about this book on his blog, but it sounded a little weird to me. I mean… pictures of Amanda Palmer dead? But then your review and the photos totally have me hooked. It would make a great coffee table book, right? Riiiight?

By: Carl V.

Carl V. — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:01:25 +0000

When it has to happen, it is best if it can happen like this one seems to have happened for them. “Celebrity” relationships are often doomed and I pray that this one isn’t and that they remain happy together. Not just for the kids sake but for theirs as well. Like I said, love is the most important thing and I never wish for anyone to have failed relationships.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:44:53 +0000

I’m overflowing with envy!! This looks soo awesome, and the photos are beautiful. I’ve convinced my guy that he simply must get me this because it’s got something to do with Twin Peaks – stretching the truth just a tad is not all that bad right?! Oh and how utterly cool that you guys have a bar named One Eyed Jacks – my Twin Peaks obsessed mind loves this

By: chrisa511

chrisa511 — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:27:05 +0000

Steph, Did you pre-order it?? You’re going to love it! It is sooooo good!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:32:46 +0000

I can not wait to read this!! As you know, I’m a huge AFP fan!! She is awesome and rocks my world almost as much as Neil does. I knew this would be worth the money!

By: chrisa511

chrisa511 — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:29:29 +0000

Maree, You should be able to get it! If you follow the link in this post it should take you to the order site. I know a bunch of people out of the US got a copy!

Care, Well thank you! Ditto to you too…sorry about the mistake on your blog, lol. I do have a fairly morbid sense of art, and I definitely think that this is probably not a book for everyone. But personally, I loved it!!

Bart, What ever would make you think that Nymeth’s excited about reading this?? lol. I hope you get to see a copy of this! It’s really fantastic! Maybe you can come visit with Debi and y’all can share

Bookfool, Yeah, I didn’t think that this one would be your thing But they sure do make a cute couple!

Staci, Extremely glad! It couldn’t have gone any better!

Mishel, Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed the post! Definitely check out her solo stuff..it rocks!

Lenore, Hope you like it! I think she’s pretty damn good, but I’ve been known to like some bizarre music. I don’t think she’s for everyone, but not only is she a great musician, but she’s just a really cool, down to earth person.

Trish, LOL…no one will disown you, I promise Like I just told Lenore, I don’t think she’s for everyone. It also took a little while for her to grow on me, but now that she has, I can’t get her off!

Kailana, Thanks It really was a great book.

Carl, You’re doing awesome paying stuff off! I was so excited for you to hear the other day that you got your first credit card paid off. That is SUCH a great feeling!I do understand your sadness at seeing the picture. I’ve read a few things that Neil has posted about him and his ex, and thankfully, they seem to be very friendly with each other still. It certainly can be devastating to the family when any divorce happens, especially a nasty one. Glad to hear that wasn’t the case here. I’m sure you deal with children of divorced families as much as I do. And while I don’t always think divorce is for the worst, I do think it should be an absolute last resort. I’ll also report that I stalk the entire Gaiman family on Twitter, and Maddy seems to love Amanda! I just think that the two of them are the cutest, sweetest, most awesome duo I’ve seen in a long time. And take a day off my friend! You deserve it

By: Carl V.

Carl V. — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:49:31 +0000

Oh, and we must really be in sync today because that is what I felt when I woke up. Unfortunately I had a few things that I had to get done and would have had to do them at home anyway so I went ahead and went in. It was such a lovely, dreary, autumn like day today that I really regret not staying at home!

By: Carl V.

Carl V. — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:48:06 +0000

That looks very, very cool! I have resisted the temptation simply because I’m trying so hard to pay stuff off right now. Its hard to resist though. Looks and sounds fantastic. I haven’t listened to any of her solo stuff but I’ll be giving it a listen since you like it so much and I’ve generally ended up really liking the music you recommend. You’ve got good taste my friend.

I know I’m a probably in the minority here but I think that picture of Amanda and Neil is both a beautiful picture and incredibly sad. I find myself being really hurt when I think of people divorcing because it means a failure of a relationship. We both work with people who are the results of failed, broken relationships every day and so it certainly is a common part of life and I in no way condemn people who get divorced for any reason, good or bad, but it doesn’t stop me from feeling sad. At the very least the marriage produced 3 children and I cannot help but feel hurt for them regardless of how their parents might be amicable towards one another. I wouldn’t share this everywhere, but I know you and the other readers understand what I’m saying here.

If they are happy then I am certainly happy for them. Love is a powerful thing and ultimately the only thing that is important.