{"id":1446,"date":"2009-07-29T07:00:01","date_gmt":"2009-07-29T11:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onceuponageek.com\/?p=1446"},"modified":"2009-07-28T01:14:23","modified_gmt":"2009-07-28T05:14:23","slug":"contest-win-the-wolverine-files-hardcover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/onceuponageek.com\/wordpress\/2009\/07\/29\/contest-win-the-wolverine-files-hardcover\/","title":{"rendered":"Contest: Win “The Wolverine Files” Hardcover"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The first ever ONCE UPON A GEEK contest!\u00a0 Enter here for your chance to win one of five copies of The Wolverine Files<\/em><\/strong> from Simon & Schuster Books!<\/p>\n

The Wolverine Files<\/strong><\/em> by Mike W. Barr (Star Trek<\/em>, Camelot 3000<\/em>, Batman & the Outsiders<\/em>, etc) is a gorgeous 160-page hardcover that details the complete story of Wolverine. Every aspect of Wolverine’s life is covered by this book.\u00a0 There are chapters covering his: origin, history, territories, allies, women in his life, enemies, travels in space, alternate realities, and even his various costumes.<\/p>\n

One of my favorite things about this book is that it’s written as a report from SHIELD operatives. All the contents are designed to look like memos, interview transcriptions, or reports. There is even a “Classified” manila envelope on the inside cover stuffed with reproductions of some cool Wolverine drawings!\u00a0 Now the most striking thing as you first look at the book is the slipcover; it’s been sliced by Wolverine himself (see image to the right).\u00a0 The gashes in the slipcover are actual cuts.\u00a0 It’s really cool!<\/p>\n

I gotta say I’m really impressed by this book. In addition to all the bells & whistles I’ve outlined above, the content itself is exceptional.\u00a0 The book is full of beautiful artwork by pretty much every artist to ever draw the character.\u00a0 Some of these images really take me back.\u00a0 Whether they are by Dave Cockrum, John Byrne, Marc Silvestri, Jim Lee, Frank Miller, Barry Windsor-Smith, or any number of others, they are reproduced exceptionally well here.\u00a0 The written passages are also very good.\u00a0 Barr does an excellent job covering the relevant facts about Wolverine and his exploits, and presents them in an organized and interesting manner. I get a real kick out of the blacked-out classified bits in the text.\u00a0 They are a nice reminder of the “top secret” nature of this document.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in purchasing a copy, you can order one from Simon & Schuster by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Entering the Contest<\/h3>\n

This book normally retails for $40.\u00a0 However, the super-cool folks over at Simon & Schuster are providing ONCE UPON A GEEK with five copies to give away absolutely free!\u00a0 Here is how the contest is going to work…<\/p>\n