Wolf of the Plains audiobook -- Jason to narrate?

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Wolf of the Plains audiobook -- Jason to narrate?

Post by Gillian » Sun Dec 24, 2006 11:43 am

Now this one has me scratching my head. Apparently Jason is to be narrating a new audiobook due to be released January 3rd about the life of Genghis Khan called Wolf of the Plains, by Conn Iggulden. It's currently listed at Amazon UK and The Book Place, although other sites have since been updated to exclude that reference. Being vastly curious I dropped Mr. Iggulden a line and asked if he could clear the matter. He graciously replied but said he knew nothing and was unable to contact Harper Collins for confirmation as they're closed for the holidays. Strange thing is both Amazon and The Book Place list an exclusive Q&A between Conn and Jason as part of a bonus feature in their summary, which you'd think would not have escaped Mr. Iggulden's attention at the time.

So my question is WTF? Was this just a mistake (and a pretty specific one at that), or is there some type of gag order till the audiobook is released, or ... what?

Deja Vu, man. It's like League of Extraordinary Gentlemen all over again.

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Post by Helen8 » Mon Dec 25, 2006 1:14 pm

He's got such a great voice. That would be so cool.

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Post by Malfoy Grandma » Tue Dec 26, 2006 12:13 pm

aaa.gif Lady Above! If that is a really, true ad, I will have a copy of that playing in the background of everything I do! Thanks for the tip!

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Post by Hilary the Touched » Sat Jan 06, 2007 10:28 am

Hey, Gillian, any updates from the author?

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Post by Gillian » Sat Jan 06, 2007 1:17 pm

None, but Amanda at the Fanzone advises me that Harper Collins now lists Jason as narrator -- a credit visibly lacking when I checked after finding the Amazon link.

http://www.harpercollins.co.uk/books/de ... x?id=31770

Looks like it's official, kids!

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Post by Malfoy Grandma » Sat Jan 06, 2007 1:29 pm

:oops: Here I am again! Thanks so much for the update, and I will definitely have this in my house! I can't imagine a better idea than listening to JI narrate all I ever wanted to know about war, violence, and the dreaded Wolf of the Plains. Thanks so much for this info! I checked and sure enough, there it is listed for ready in March, 2007.

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Post by Gillian » Sat Jan 06, 2007 1:57 pm

According to Harper Collins B2B, the audiobook consists of 5 cd's.
That's like, a lot.
And I thought this was supposed to be an abridged version.

http://b2b.harpercollins.co.uk/C7/BookD ... 98474372e7

BTW, MG ... Wolf of the Plains is available now, but delivery may take several weeks once it's ordered.

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Post by ibelong2me » Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:35 pm

Just found it on amazon.co.uk also:

Wolf of the Plains [Audiobook] (Audio CD)
by Conn Iggulden (Author), Jason Isaacs (Narrator)

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RRP: £15.99
Price: £9.59 & eligible for Free UK delivery on orders over £15 with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions

You Save: £6.40 (40%)

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Post by Marie » Sun Jan 07, 2007 3:27 pm

Apparently they will airmail to the US. I just ordered it after checking all the US sites and not finding any even future dates of availability.

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Post by Malfoy Grandma » Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:00 pm

They say they will e-mail it! Hope its true! Can hardly wait for this treat.

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Post by ibelong2me » Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:14 pm

Really shouldn't be spending money, but this sounds good fun! If my stereo was working correctly I'd have snapped it up straight away...sadly it won't play cds at the moment!!

Look fwd to hearing your reviews!

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AIR-mail it!

Post by Malfoy Grandma » Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:18 pm

hope I am not going off the deep end here! They did promise to AIRmail it (not e-mail, old dimwit here has here finger up her nose again!)

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Post by Marie » Sun Jan 07, 2007 5:52 pm

Yes - Airmail it. I did chuckle when I read email!!! I figure it was worth the money - sounds interesting (I mean topic wise - of course Jason narrating will sound fab!)

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Wolf of the Plains Audiobook

Post by lrestg@juno.com » Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:48 pm

For the life of me, I cannot find it on Amazon.co.uk. What's the secret?

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