The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai : Across the Eighth Dimension (Paperback)
October 18, 2009 by admin
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“I speak Spanish to God, French to women, English to men, and Japanese to my horse.” — Buckaroo Banzai Buckaroo Banzai. A strange, elusive figure, his name whispered in barrooms and boardrooms, his advice sought by pashas and presidents, his exploits recounted in movies, novels, and comic books that seem somehow more real than life itself. Buckaroo Banzai. First and foremost an extraordinary brain surgeon. In his spare time designer and driver of the electrifying Jet Car, a spee (more…)
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Welcome to the Buckarooniverse!!!
This story – presented as merely one set of related events within a more broad and detailed, and yet completely non-existent, history – describes a battle between…
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Love the little details
Even if you are a luke warm Banzai fan you’ll find this book entertaining. I’ve loved the movie since I first saw it back in the 80′s and recently re-discovered the movie while…
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Book good, description bad
The description here says “This special edition features a new introduction by the author and a color insert featuring photos and illustration seen here for the very first time!
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Super Reader
This was pretty good, for a movie book, explained some things, went into detail. It was definitely worth it for Buckaroo fans.
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Wherever You Go, There You Are
When I first came on the pulp paperback of this film some years back, I thought it was too dense to read and passed on it.
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Beyond the 8th Dimension…
This is not an adaptation of the cult film. While the movie spotlighted some of the more entertaining aspects (and an outstanding cast), the novel itself draws life from the…
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Watermelon explained
Kenneth Peel “Gurgeh”, your answer to the watermelon scene can be found on the commentary of the movie (or the documentary, I can’t remember which at this very moment).
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If it’s not one thing, it’s another
My memory for past events in my life are usually vague and hazy. However, I can remember with vivid clarity purchasing this book over 20 years ago (at the age of 15).
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Great Book
This is one of my favorite books, it’s hilarious!That being said Earl Mac Rauch’s work is a fun filled romp through the Universe of the famous Dr.
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Fills in the blanks
Great book. Fills in quite a few of the blanks left by the movie – adds some color and depth to the Hong Kong Cavaliers. Written from the point of view of Reno, B.B.