****************************************************************** ShadowGram Online Dark Shadows Updates List Marcy Robin's Cyberspace "Dark Shadows" Update List An Internet Publication of SHADOWGRAM SHADOWGRAM - The Official "Dark Shadows" Newsletter & News Source < ShadowGram@aol.com > Number 127. February 4, 2005. ****************************************************************** Hello, Dark Shadows Fan, ShadowGram (SG) announces the following breaking news for Dark Shadows (DS). ***** DAVID SELBY (Quentin) presents a reading and book-signing for his poetry book "My Mother's Autumn" on Thursday, March 3, from 7:00-9:00 pm. The appearance will be held at: Barnes and Noble Booksellers Eastside Market Pointe I Shopping Center 15310 E. Indiana Avenue Spokane, WA 99216 509-922-4104 Spokane is a major city of approximately 200,000 in central-eastern Washington state, close to the border with Idaho. Numerous hotels, restaurants, airports, and other travel facilities are in the vicinity. Spokane is approximately 300 miles southeast of Seattle; 350 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon; 200 miles northwest of Missoula, Montana; 400 miles north of Billings, Montana; and 400 miles southeast of Vancouver, BC. In-town directions: The Barnes and Noble Booksellers Eastside store is located at Exit 291B off Interstate 90 (I-90), on the corner of Sullivan Road and East Indiana Avenue. David will read selections from the book, expressing his love, memories, grief, and other emotions after the death of his mother. The words and feelings are intensely personal, yet touch the heart and soul of every one of us. Whether you have faced the sad loss of a loved one or you seek comfort and strength in the inevitable, the book will speak to you. David will be happy to take photos with attendees. Copies of the book will be available on-site. Please contact the store directly for possible pre-orders and other information. Fans are requested to please have only this book signed at this special event. Those attending the reading and book-signing are invited and encouraged to share their photos and reports with SG. Fans worldwide and many of the DS cast/crew personnel read each issue of The Official DS Newsletter. They will enjoy the event through your sharing. Please send pictures and reports directly to SG's e-mail or postal-mail addresses below. For fans who cannot attend or who are interested in David's other books and more, you are recommended to the following: --- His photo biography "In & Out of the Shadows" chronicles his entire acting career in film, TV, and theater, including a large section on DS. "In & Out" features almost 300 photos from David's personal collection. Many pictures from DS show the actors on- and off- camera, in posed and candid shots. David also has written several poems reflecting on the stages of his life and career, including DS. --- His poetry book "Happenstance" looks at the whims of fate, circumstance, and possibility, exploring how the simple acts, thoughts, and choices we make can somehow affect our lives in new and different ways. --- David reads the poems in "My Mother's Autumn" on a special CD. He is accompanied by a trio of live musicians, playing traditional music from his home state of West Virginia. As he reads his own words of love and tribute to his mother, the music creates and adds its own emotional impact. All 3 of David's books, the CD, plus exclusive autographed color and B&W photos, are available by mail-order. Exclusive extras include autographed copies of "My Mother's Autumn" and "Happenstance," plus the mail-order bonus signed color 5x7 picture of David as Quentin. These are offered directly through Marcy Robin and ShadowGram, and via David's official website, www.davidselby.com Mail-order prices include postage: --- In and Out of the Shadows - $20.00 (US) / $27.00 (foreign) --- My Mother's Autumn book (autographed) - $16.50 (US) / $21.00 (foreign) --- Happenstance book (autographed) - $16.50 (US) / $21.00 (foreign) --- My Mother's Autumn CD - $13.00 (US) / $19.00 (foreign) --- Autographed photos are $10.00 each. Postage depends on the number of photos and the purchaser's location in the US or another country. For specific details, visit David's website, or contact Marcy directly at her postal-mail address (please include a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope), or e- mail her at ShadowGram@aol.com You can order all the books, CD, and autographed photos via PayPal through David's website: www.davidselby.com Marcy personally handles all orders. Please make checks/money orders payable to JRA Productions and send to: JRA Productions c/o Marcy Robin / ShadowGram P.O. Box 1766 Temple City, CA 91780-7766 ***** BEN CROSS (1991 DS Barnabas) is seen in the movie "Exorcist: The Begnning." The 2004 theatrical prequel to the classic horror movie is due on DVD on Mar. 1. The story takes place at an archeological dig in Kenya shortly after World War II. An underground church is discovered and excavated - turning loose an evil power that threatens mankind itself. ***** NOTE: Remember that fans attending David's book-signing are urged to send their photos and reports directly to ShadowGram. Please also send any media coverage about the DVD release of Ben's movie. All DS-related news, references, and photos are welcome, to be shared with SG readers in every state and other countries - including the DS cast/crew members themselves, who receive complimentary copies of every print issue. Send all materials to SG's postal- or e-mail addresses below. Subscription information for the SG print issues follows later in this Update. Thank you. Marcy Robin ShadowGram Editor / Publisher Marcy Robin, P.O. Box 1766, Temple City, CA 91780-7766 E-mail: ShadowGram@aol.com ***************************************************************** SHADOWGRAM (SG) is the *Official* "Dark Shadows" Newsletter. Much of its news is provided by the show's personnel and those involved in the 1966-71 TV series, 1991 TV series, and 2004 WB pilot. Established in 1979, SG works directly the DS people and companies and others involved in DS' creation, distribution, promotion, merchandise, etc. The complete print issues are published throughout the year, with free bonus complimentary breaking-news published updates as needed. Brief Updates are posted on this Marcy Robin's ShadowGram "Dark Shadows" Cyberspace Updates List / ShadowGram Online "Dark Shadows" Updates List. 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