Hey, Look! The Trade Paperback Edition of Redshirts! Want One?
Posted on January 4, 2013 Posted by John Scalzi 896 Comments
Just arrived at the Scalzi Compound. It looks lovely. You all will get to get yours in 11 days (that’s January 15th)…
Except for the one of you I randomly select to get a copy from this comment thread! For you, I’ll mail one out tomorrow (or, like, Monday. Probably Monday). I’ll even sign it.
So let me know in the comment thread if you want it! This is open until 11:59:59pm tonight, Eastern. I’ll devise some way to randomly select a winner and let you know who it is tomorrow. One comment entry per person only, please.
Go!
Update: Yes, anyone anywhere ON THE PLANET may enter. If you’re on the ISS, piss off.
(Just kidding, you astronauts can enter too)
Me!
Please?
I had to steal my mother’s copy to read it..
Please? Read it, loved it, would like to own it. Thanking you in advance.
Wouldn’t mind having one of those at all.
I would love a copy of it!! Pick me! Pick me!
Well, I’m interested. If you randomly select my number, I’d like it, please. :)
Me me! Oh please me! :)
Great! Always great to get a pelt after your effort, to put up on the wall!
I’d love one. The cover will match the couch.
Holy smokes, I posted third? Inconceivable!
Please let me be taking it home! Thanks!
WANT!!!!
I want one! Please and thank you.
a signed book? would be a lovely birthday present for me!
thank you!
Contests are good. Books are better. I want it!
What’s the over/under on number of comments here?
In any case: thanks :).
Want!
While I would love a trade paperback copy of Redshirts, I have been holding off on getting one for fear of finding out I am not core bridge crew of my own life.
Yes, pretty please.
Rando Calrissian!
Shiny. I’d read it again.
Yes please.
Is this for Canadians, too? If so, a good way to randomly select a winner would be to see who asks ‘Is this for Canadians, too?’ and give it to him or her.
I want it! You know this.
Yes, please!
I’d love to win.
Ooo! Yes, please!
Ooh, yes please! This would rule.
Want! I have it in hardcover, actually, but I have a friend’s birthday coming up, and this would be a very cool add-on gift.
{Clever comment that successfully plants the idea that I should be the winner into John Scalzi’s subconscious}
Ooooooooooo pretty please?
Can’t wait to see how fast this thread blows up.
This would be perfect! My favorite book form is the trade paperback. Pick me!
Ooo me! (In place of my father, who’s been asking for a copy for weeks, despite knowing it wasn’t available yet)
Oh, I have been dying to read this book. No pun intended *smirks*
Wow. How could I possibly not enter the Easiest Contest Ever? And for a Scalzi book at that. Double win.
Verily, me please!
Dear God yes please. I haven’t been able to scrounge up the cash to get any version of it, and I’m kinda desperate to read it.
I would like iy
I haven’t got a copy yet, so winning one would be lovely.
Yes, please!
My first comment is a selfish one…I want free stuff!
I would really enjoy having that signed copy of Redshirts. It would be pretty awesome.
Yes please!
Sir, yes sir!
Just started reading your book “Hate Mail”. Bought it at Paperback Book Swap. Loved “Old Man’s War”, etc. Sadly didn’t even know you had a new book. Want it badly. Thanks.
Ooh, I’d love a hardcopy!
The thing that I think is I would love to have this!
I’m game for this one – “Redshirts” was the most fun I’ve had with a book in a long, long time. Thanks for opening the contest to us!!
Yes, please!!!
I’m so glad this book is succeeding!
Please? Pretty please with dilithium crystals on it?
Would be perfect timing, I just loaned my hard copy to my brother-in-law. I’m sure he’ll never give it back.
Thanks for the contest
Sure – I’ll take it. :-)
My wife is a long time Star Trek fan and loves meta fiction!
Pleaseeaseeaselleaseplease!!!!!?!
I cannot wait to get my grubby mits on one of these.
Me!
Yes Please
A book would be nice.
I would love one… I have all your books from a Tor contest last year.
Yes, do want! :D Here’s where I cross my fingers and hope my random number comes up, right? Woo! (Also, this is pretty cool of you, as an author dude and all. Thanks.)
I’ve been waiting for the paperback!
Yes, yes, please! I just bought a copy for my Kindle, and I would LOVE to have a copy to give to my mom, who introduced/indoctrinated me into Star Trek all those moons ago. Plus, it’s funny, and she’ll love that.
Hulk Read!
Have I mentioned how incredible incredible John Scalzi is? The Codas were the *best* part of this book.
Definitely want it! It’s another great addition to your library of amazing books!
In the parlance of the young people, “DO WANT”
Pretty please with bacon on top?
Why yes, I would like one.
Hello, sailor! I loaned my copy to my brother, and he never gave it back.
I would love it. Thank you.
Shiny. Yes Please! :)
My bookshelves are crying tears of dust because they don’t have a signed copy of Redshirts sitting on their shelves… Yet…
I would LOVE a signed copy of this book from my favorite author! (does sucking up help?) Seriously though, I have enjoyed every single thing I have read from you, and I am currently getting my brother hooked on your books…we just got back from a road trip to New Mexico (from Seattle) and listened to the audiobook versions of “Old Man’s War” and “Ghost Brigades”. My brother’s favorite bit? When Perry became the first man to kick himself in his own uvula. (this line rated highly with me as well!) Great stuff, keep writing ’em, and I will keep buying and reading ’em!
Book! Book I say!
I own the hardcover, but I’d love to give a signed copy to someone.
Sheesh! 59 comments already. Glad the reward wasn’t for the 1st post :).
My self-imposed ban on buying new books (until I read through all the ones I had…) of 2012 is over, and this would be a great way to get back into the new book mood!
*politely raises hand*
Me! Me! Pick me! :)
I have an empty spot on a shelf that Redshirts would look just lovely on.
I actually don’t have one yet. So, yes please.
Oooh, nice. I’d love a copy.
The only thing better than this would be signed portraits of the Pose-off pictures!
I would very much like that book. Please consider me entered in this contest.
I do want it.
Oh, goodness I would love this. :)
Yes, please. I have been waiting because I am fussy about format and prefer paperbacks above all others.
Yes, please. I would like to have a copy.
It’s only because I’m at my desk that I am behaving with any dignity at all.
I do want one! That would be lovely.
Please! I promise to gift it to a non-believer.
Woo!
I want it!
Mmmm free signed books.
I’d like one. It would make January a happier month.
I’ve been looking forward to reading your book ever since I heard Jonathan Coulton’s song. The fact that you asked him is a testament to your good taste. The fact that he wrote it, a testament to the coolness of your book.
This would make my day! :)
I want. I deserve. Well, I desire….
Very cool of you – would love a chance at that.
I would love to have a copy of the trade paperback!
I found myself humming the JoCo song at my desk the other day, and realised I never got round to picking up a copy. Best. Marketing. Ever. I’d definitely be up for a copy if the random number generator of doom smiles upon me!
I think my hardcover version is getting lonely. It needs the company of its soft and younger sibling. Would love to get another copy!
Fun.Yes. Please.
I already have the hardcover…
Already have the autographed hard cover, so while I do “want”, no, thank you. If your method happens to chose this post, please find an alternative method that will choose differently.
I would love a copy of this book!
I would be very excited to get a signed copy of Redshirts!
Eh, sure, I’ll take it I guess.
Yes please! My mom has not read this yet, and she’d be tickled pink to get a signed copy!
Thank you for the opportunity!
Oh yes, definitely!
This sounds excellent!
Sure I want it :)
Would love to have me one of dems. Perhaps with a signed printout of one of your pose-off photos?
I would definitely like to win!
Count me in!
Ooh! OOH! Want!
This would look lovely along with my ebook version
If I win I will dedicate it to Whirled Peas! I promise.
My NYC subway card features an advertisement for Redshirts, a reminder that I need to acquire a copy.
I’d love to have a copy on my shelf.
Ooh, competition time.
definitely! would lovingly give it a place next to my signed edition of The Wise Man’s Fear =]
Would love one for my pops!
Ooh! Ooh! Mememememememememememememe. Please?
Pick me, arbitrary noise of the universe!
A copy of Redshirts? That would be delightful. Yes, please.
I’d love a copy. :) And since I was close enough to touch at Worldcon but DIDN’T, I think that earns me a second chance. Hee.
I would love one, and if you give me one, then I’ll do the most majestic happy dance known to mankind that will involve a dog from the Swiss Mountains, a cute baby, a beautiful Asian women, a Fraggle and a can of tuna.
I love the trade paperback size, it’s the best size, the most awesome size, and that means it’s AWESOME.
Would LOVE a copy of Redshirts! Santa didn’t put one under the tree
I don’t like the odds, but as my dad told me, “you never win if you never try,” and then, under his breath, “but you still won’t win.”
Please give it to some more deserving person. I already have a Kindle copy and don’t want to be a hog. Though, it would be nice to have a signed copy.
Meeeee!
Yes, please with a side of schadenfreude pie.
as a general rule, i read ebooks as a matter of convenience. However a signed scalzi copy of redshirts would be awesome.
Want. Need. Must own. I even rated it my favorite book of 2012 on Twitter #libfavs2012 @danthebookman71
May the odds be ever in my favor!
Please sir, can I have some book?
I want it! I’ll even wear a red shirt while I read it.
I’ll take it! It would be super-awesome, just like you, John! Not that I’m sucking up or anything….
Thanks for the consideration!!
Were there ever UU shirts available?
That would have been sweet to have.
I would love for you to send me that copy!
I gave my copy away as a Christmas present. I wouldn’t mind having another copy because the book was so dang good.
Please and thank you.
Yes please!
I would love a copy to give to my brother who still reads dead trees instead of electrons. (He’s so lame.)
Haven’t you always wanted to send a copy to New Mexico? Please??
My copy has gone missing. Need another.
Ooh, shiny!
All praise to the mighty Random Number God!
Oh my goodness, yes please!
Yes, please!
Oh please John. Please . . .
That’d be swell.
ohmygodohmygodohmygod… Scalzi won’t pick me will he? WILL HE??? PLEASE PICK ME!
I would love to get this. I’ve been a fan of yours since you did DVD reviews for the Official PlayStation Magazine. I haven’t gotten around to getting the hardcover of this yet, but I loved the excerpts I read.
Ooh!!! Count me in, please! and congrats that it’s arrived! That definitely rates and Epic w00t!
Oh please oh please oh please oh please?
I know, I’ll shoot my eye out…..but I don’t care! I’d love a copy, especially signed by you!
Random number be *this* one. Tia.
It would be kind of cool to get a signed trade paperback of this book.
Wait, what am I saying?
I would be *totally* cool to get a signed trade paperback of this book.
*bright smile*
I would like a copy of redshirts, and thanks for opening it up to the whole world.
I did the audiobook (well done, Wheaton!) and would love a hard copy.
Oh, yes please. \o/
Oh, please, please, please, please! Thank you!
I could save you the postage and just drive over and pick up a copy. It’s not that far to Bradford.
Yes, please! I would adore it!
Yes, please; I enjoy what I’ve read of yours so far. More = better.
Well, of course I want it. That would go without saying if saying weren’t a condition for getting it.
Haven’t had a chance to read it yet, so I’d take full advantage of a copy.
I would love this!
I adored this book. I’ve actually read it 3 times on my Kindle. I’d love to have a hard copy!
Getting one of these would be so banjo.
I LIKE MARSHMALLOWS.
(You never said the comment had to be on topic.)
I’d like one! Please, and thank you!
Yes, please!
I’d love to have a copy. I was going to get it for Christmas, but at the last minute – and without consulting me first – the person who promised me Redshirts gave me a blu ray of Beasts of the Southern Wild instead. (Which I had never heard of but is cool enough that I did not follow through on my threat to cast her out of the family for not delivering the promised Redshirts.)
*puppy eyes* Please pick me? I bought the ebook and have been telling everyone I know how much I love this book.
yes, please!
I would dearly love to send this to a friend! He’s never had the chance to read Redshirts due to cutbacks at his library, and I know he would love it. Here’s hoping :)
Pretty please! With sugar on top and a Coke Zero!
Good luck everyone!…but pick me
Oh, please pick me! Thank you!
Yes please!
Pick me! Please
Yes, please! I read the hardback from the library and would love a paperback copy to own. We can think of a clever signing that will mention Wil, too. :-)
I would like one
I’m in.
Please note that shipping to Western Massachusetts is much less expensive than shipping to the ISS.
Just sayin’.
Anyone else waiting until their post number has some geeky significance before submitting their response?
I NEVER win at these contests! Either I’m not random enough, or just unlucky. Or both.
This would be the second-biggest contest victory I’ve ever seen!
Carrot
Please.
Well, of course. Thanks.
I would be very happy to get a free copy of this delightful book.
Ooh! Pick me! I bought the kindle version last summer, but am planning to give the pb version to a friend. :)
It would be an honor to be a part of your (give)away team and wear…er…read a Redshirt…Sir
Uh…yeah, I just said that.
I have the audiobook, and would love a paper copy too.
Ohh ! A book giveaway not limited to US only, yes please !
Count me in.
Me too!
Yes please
Please!
Pretty Please!
With a cherry on top!
This is the start of the comment I have just finished writing.
(Also, I only have the crummy ARC Tor.com sent me so I could review the book on their site. A proper TPB, autographed and everything, would be some of awe.)
—Keith R.A. DeCandido
ok. Who do I have to …………………………………..
I would love to own a copy! I loved the book! Thanks!
Me please. I’ve been waiting for MONTHS for my copy and it hasn’t come [sniff, sob] but an AUTOGRAPHED copy would automatically place this novel in my trophy cabinet https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422616_344043052301153_1471931179_n.jpg (Note: this photo is about a year old – the trophy cabinet is nearly full. I’m going to have to reorganise it this year)
Please enter me! Thank you!
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!! (That is if your selection criteria includes the most consecutive letters)
Yes please :-)
Wow an autographed copy! That would be fantastic.
Me. Me. I borrowed it from the library but really liked it. Would definitely get my husband to read it if you sent me a copy…
Pretty please with Redshirts on top! I’ll sign a copy of mine for you in exchange.
Pick me, I’m pretty random, screw Zoidberg – why not me?
Want this I do, yes please!
Winning this would surpass my other only ever contest win, a trip to the Super Bowl from Snickers!
Now I understand why I couldn’t find the hardcover in my local bookstore. I am fated to win the 1st paperback.
An actual dead tree edition to go along with my e-copy??? Sign me up for a shot!
Oooooh! And I even a got a red shirt for christmas!
Well, nothing trekkie. Just a shirt, red. That is so, so so soft…….
I don’t know if saying something particularly clever makes me more likely to get a copy, or if semi-unsolicited praise will help. But this was the best book of 2012. Yes, I do want one.
Unsolicited, repeat advice: how to select a random comment with a Mac. It’s pretty quick:
1) Create a text version of this web page.
– In Firefox, right-click/ two-finger-click to get the context menu
– select ‘Save Page As …’
– change filename to ‘arc1.txt’
– change folder to ‘Documents’
– change format to ‘Text Files’
2) Get just the user names:
– Start up Terminal
JS-Mac$ cd Documents
JS-Mac$ grep ‘says:’ arc1.txt > arc2.txt
JS-Mac$ wc -l arc2.txt (this’ll give you the number of lines / entries)
3) Pick a random line in the arc2.txt file
– just use random.org, enter the number of lines
– text editor can take you to the winning line / name
If the first name is somehow disqualified (e.g. double-entry), just repeat step 3.
Uuuh did I arrive in time?? Did I? I get a little confused with clocks and times when they are half world away… more or less… wonderful idea to make it international.
I’d like to enter!
One comment only, Mr Vasily. Just one comment.
Ooh, me! Me!
I’ve been wanting to read this – thanks for doing a draw.
Come on random numbers!
Me! Me! Pick me!
Pick me!
Want
That would look very nice on my bookshelf.
I would love so have a paperback copy of Redshirts, and signed, you say? Well, I would love that even more.
Why, yes, I would like one of those!
Can’t wait to read this!!! Would love a copy!!
Thanks!
Ooh, what a lovely thing for you to do! (she exclaimed, as if this was not a common thing in Scalziland) I would like to toss my hat in the ring.
I read it the day it came out in hard cover, but if I’m the lucky winner I’ll happily regift it. Anyway, I hope you sell whatever a very large number is for this sort of thing!
Consider this notification of want.
Wow, a signed book? Sign me up!
Me!
Sure. I’ve been waiting for the Tor Store to launch in Summer of 2012 to buy it from them (I dislike all of the other eBook retailers), so I haven’t read it yet. Because apparently, Summer of 2012 is still on its way: http://www.tor.com/store/
*Horshack voice* OOOOOOOO OOOOOO Mr Scalzi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pick me!!!!!!! Pick Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I often find myself in a red shirt and would like to have a copy before I expire….
I would love this, for my husband. He read the book at my suggestion and, now that his Masters is done, is looking to work his way through your backlist. I loved the book, too, BTW.
I’m interested! I just bought a new house with built in bookshelves… I still have half a shelf empty. This would totally help fill it.
Any chance I could pick up in person, fellow Ohio dweller?
I’d love a copy please!
I should have already bought this book,but since I didn’t, I’ll throw my hat in this here ring and hope it gets plucked out.
Wait…you write books? I guess I’d read one.
I selflessly bought the hardcover for a friend’s birthday before getting a copy for myself. And I’ve been reading your work since a conversation with a gas station attendant in a college town led me to “Agent to the Stars”. I would love a copy for myself, and signed would be extra cool!
I don’t have nearly enough red books on my shelves!
I’d love to have one.
Of course i would like one, then i would not have to lend people my signed hardcover
Me please! me please! ooh oooh ooh!
Banjo baby, just Banjo.
Yes please!
I scrolled ALL the way past those other entries just for a chance at the book!
Also, pie.
Yah. We wants it.
I can only hope. Well, enter and hope…
I’m all for random selection
Oh my….yes. I’d like a copy of this. Please? Fingers are now crossed.
I’d love one!
I’d love to have REDSHIRTS!
~Bonnie
I just got the audio version, but my husband would prefer a paper version…so…please sir, may I have another?
Definitely would love a copy.
Pleas sir may I have the book? I will love it and squeeze it and give it a good home. At night, I will tuck it in my batman blanket to make sure it is nice and warm.
4
(chosen by fair dice roll)
(guaranteed to be random)
Yes please! :)
Ooh! I like books! I like this book! I like the idea of getting this book with extra, name-like words scribbled on it!
Yes please. I’m trying to convince my fiancee she would enjoy this!
Please?!
If I’m the winner, and if anyone on the ISS enters and doesn’t win, I cede my copy to him/her.
Yes please! Thanks!
Wow so many people…. but you should totally pick me
I do!!
I just bought one for my husband for Chrismas (’cause I love him very much) — but he’s reading it too slowly!
YES! I would like a copy,didn’t get one Christmas so this would be even better.
Yes. I’d like that very much.
Pick me! Pick me!
Nice one, Scalzi!
Yes! Pick me!
(Blubbering helplessly on the floor while my office goes to hell in a handbasket) Yes. I want one.
I want it. Just in case that was too subtle– I WANT IT! Pleeeeease?
I’d LURV a copy! :)
Uuuh did I arrive in time?? Did I? I get a little confused with clocks and times when they are half world away… more or less… wonderful idea to make it international.
Also… not sure if i posted correctly… hoped it doesnt duplicate :-( damn smartphone sometimes
Oh I’d love a copy, not that my e-book copy isnt great but trade paperback is definitely the best format. And obviously I need to own deadtree copies of all the books that manage to spell my name properly.
I too would like to be the winner of this book!
Oh! Please pick me!
The perfect read prior to starting THD. I am ashamed to admit I haven’t read Redshirts yet.
Delurking to join the lottery!
I implore you to randomly select me.
It would be nice to read your book in my country. In Poland they (ISA) release only 2 toms of OMW, and there’s no hope for the rest.
Also my mom loves your style, she would be happy if she could read another of your book.
Yes, I would like that very much!
Shiny!
Me please!
Me, please –
Thanks for the opportunity :)
Me, please! My wife has wanted to read Redshirts, but my kindle is physically grafted onto my forearm, so a physical copy is the only way that’s going to happen!
HUh? What’s that? Free? And an autograph? And I don’t even have to sell someone’s soul?
I shall have one, please.
I would love to have it! I’ve already read everything else you have written.
I am now suffering from “Scalzi Withdrawal Syndrome”, SWS.
Count me in!
Please sir, may I have the book?
Well, count me in!
I have the ebook but I’d love a real copy!
Comment.
I loaned my hardcover to my stepfather and now there’s a gaping hole in my bookshelf. Please fill this hole in my bookshelf… AND IN MY HEART!
I would love a copy! I keep wanting to loan it to people but I only have the e-book.
I would like it. Boop.
Ooo! Ooo! Mista Scalzi! Ok, my Horshack isn’t the greatest, but still, I’d love a copy…
Ooh, I would love to win!
Yes please!
It looks great! I want one!
Please. Thank you.
I’d love one. Thanks in advance!
Whoever does win it (with my luck, I doubt it’ll be me), congratulations!
:-)
Pick me, pick me!
Waaaaaaant!
Please?
Consider this my request. Please and Thank You!
As much as I have a chance of getting that book in my hands as a Redshirt has of surviving a mission, I’m game!
Me, me, me please!
Yes please! I love your books :D
I would be delighted to have this. It would be so cool.
I gave my hardback copy to a friend who is a very big Star Trek fan. A paperback copy would be pretty nice!!
I would like one. Going to gift it.
Me please! I already have it in hardcover, but trade would let me share it with others.
shiny
do want :)
I’d be delighted to have one sir. Cheers!
I just finished reading my hardcover version and think that it will be lonely on the book shelf without a little sibling….
Yes I would love a copy. I like the larger trade size.
I think it would be nifty to win the book even though I am not an astronaut.
I would like the random quixotic hand of fate to strike me with her caprice because, lo and behold, I am wearing a red shirt today.
my own copy wouldn’t suck…
Me! I want it!
Yes please! I borrowed this from the library ages ago and have been patiently been waiting for it to come out in paperback so I could buy my own copy. (I have to adhere to my book budget or I don’t eat.)
Sure, why not…
Pick me, pick me!
Yes, please!
Here comes one random entry just waiting to be chosen! It’s a New Year and you never know – maybe, just maybe, this time?!
I think this would be a perfect book for my fiance. I’d love to have a copy. Certainly I’ve seen nothing but good things about it.
Yes please!
Ok I already own the hard cover and read (and will again) but signed would be lovely.
Please consider this an unimaginative entry. Thank you.
A signed copy would be very nice indeed!
Yes please and thank you!
I’d like a ticket. Thanks!
Would love to get a copy.
I want one!
Pick me! Pick me!
It’s beautiful! and I am now entered to win! woohoo
Wow! Are you just trying to see how many comments you can get in 8 hours? Well for my own covetous desires, I hope it’s not too many more.
I’ve just read OMW and already plan to read all your other books, so having an early free copy of Redshirts would be a great Ukrainian Christmas gift. Please and thanks!
You should pick me because I spent all day yesterday shirking responsibility at work by reading the entirety of Old Man’s War on my smartphone hidden behind an accounting binder. While the trade paperback would be significantly more difficult to disguise I believe I am up for the challenge.
I would like this special edition.
Thanks.
Yes, I want the book. I loved it in the Kindle version but others in my family would more likely read the analog version.
And all of the comments descend upon this thread.
Happy new year, John.
Jumping on the free book train!
I’d love to win.
My life would be greatly enhanced if graced with the pleasurable presence of this paperback copy of your book. You, good sir, are awesome. :)
Everyone likes a chance to enter for free stuff, especially when the free stuff has three codas and is a great story. I won’t let a soul borrow the autographed copy my wife bought me for Christmas, but I would let my family and friends get their grubby little hands on the trade paperback. Thank you!
Should I be randomly selected, it will be shelved in a place of honor in my collection.
I feel lucky. I’m gonna win this one.
Anywhere on the planet? You, sir, are a gentleman. Thank you. In other words… Yes, please! I’d even let my husband read it first.
Please, yes please, me, me, me, me, me!!!!!!
Thank you for doing a giveaway!
I’ve had a rotten day, thanks to the dentist. This would make my day 100% better.
(Also: Happy New Year!)
I must have it, John!
Oh me! :-)
Sorry folks, I think this one is mine. It’s time for me to win something!
yeses pleases
I’ve already got a signed copy of the hardback, so if I win, please give it to one of your international readers. Through no fault of yours, they often get the short end of the publishing stick, so I’d like to infinitesimally raise their odds.
I’ve already read it on my kindle but the big downside to a kindle is getting it autographed.
I have the hardback and audio versions so why not a trade as well. (And I could give it to my dad who likes your books)
Yes… That would be fantastic. Thank you.
I do! To match the signed hardback I got when you came to Philly.
it will look nice on my bookshelves
Hi John, huge fan of your work! Would love a copy of Redshirts. Keep up the good work.
WANTS! if you’ll send to norway that is. <3
This would make a lovely quantum twin to the copy that I did not get for Christmas. So me! Pick me!
I would certainly appreciate a lovely new book to read. :-)
Oooh! Oooh! Right here! Pick me!
This is one of the only things on my wish list that I didn’t get for Christmas. Would love a copy.
ZOMG I’ll even post a pic with it, wearing the dreaded red shirt!
Hey its better chances than powerball, I’ll put my name is the mix!
Yes please…
I do, I do! I need some new reading material to start off the new year.
I would be honored to receive your book. Thank you!
Yes, I want it. My wife bought the audiobook, but I don’t do so well with that format.
Oh, I do! I do want one! (I’ve already read it, kindle-style, but I want my husband to read it and I don’t want to give him my kindle.)
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I own an e-book copy, but it’d be great to have an easily-lendable one too!
Yes, please!
Do want!
OOOHHHH Sounds awesome!!! Pick me please!
A book I have not read!
Yes, I very much would like to have one copy.
Would be a fine addition to my Scalzi paperback collection.
Thanks!
I’d love it! I would even pledge to put down the 6 or so books I’m reading right now to complete it first. :)
WORDS EXPRESSING DESIRE HERE!
Yes, please.
Sometimes I think I live in a tv show, then I realize my life is way too boring for that to be true.
I would like to have it to pass around to friends to whom I’ve recommended the book but I suspect they won’t bother to pick it up on their own.
Yes please! Been wanting to read.
Would love to have a physical copy of this book.
Oooh me! I’d love to have it!
Please and thank you.
That would be nice.
Well, if you insist…
I certainly wouldn’t mind a copy.
The signed paperback would make a fine companion to my signed hardcover! Is that greedy of me? Okay, I’ll gift one of them to my son’s middleschool library.
I want it all!
I want it ALL!
I WANT IT ALL!
And I want it NOW!!
Oh oh! Pick me! Pick me!
I want it.
Yes, please. It would be an honor.
My hovercraft is full of eels. And please enter me for the signed book!
I want one
Yes please!
I read one of your books once, I liked it. I’d like to read a 2nd but I’m cheap and lazy. Please send one to my front door which is a mere 15 feet from my couch. Thank you.
I’d be thrilled to have a copy — it was one of the best books I’ve read in years :D.
Thanks for doing this.
Among my friends I’m known for my ability to read things, including books.
Me, please!
I want one! Been waiting for the Kindle version to drop under $10 (my personal limit for digitally distributed books), but would happily read ye olde physical version!
I would love a physical copy to go with my ebook. Pick me.
I’m in.
Yes, sir!
I just finished Old Man’s War, and I look forward to this one.
There were four comments added by the time I could read the entry! Love that! Do plan to buy one, but would love to have one signed. Free, even better.
Read it on Kindle, loved it.
So in the absence of anything original to say, I’ll stick with:
“Ooooooooooo . . .”
I would love to have it!
I am commenting! because of reasons! Reasons which include getting your book!
Please add my number to the bin.
Love your books!!!
I’d love a copy!! I read it, and my mom would love to read it. She has always been a huge Trek fan.
Can’t win if you don’t play. ;)
Holy canoli, there’s a lot of comments on this post. Hopefully mine outshines the others and scores me that copy of ‘Redshirts’.
yes please! i would love to get a copy.
I’ll take it….new to the site and your writing, but have heard very good things about this book!
Loved this book when I read it in hardcover, and would love a TP. :)
I want it :)
Redshirts was on my Christmas list and nobody bought it for me! (If I don’t get the free copy, I’ll buy one for myself, but if I DO get the free copy, I’ll buy TWO and give them both away!)
Me too!
My 12-year-old son is a total Trekkie, just like his (proud) mama, but I can’t seem to get him interested in books. This could just be the thing to set him on the right path!
(also, I ordered a signed copy from your local bookstore but it hasn’t arrived yet, sigh…)
I’ll take it! Over here! Me! Me!
I’d love a copy to go with Old Man’s War, Ghost Brigades, and that sheep one who’s title I’m forgetting right now but I enjoyed greatly…
I’ve got one on pre-order, but a free signed one would be nice, too.
Just about the only book of your’s I don’t have yet. So I hope I win.
I’d like one for my bro. He’s a fan and would really appreciate a signed bookie-thingie.
An aside: is there a way to personalize or sign an ebook?
Yes, please!
Okay, we’re in. Thanks!
Ooooh! Wouldn’t mind one at all! :)
I want one sign! Great book!
Pick me! Pick me!
Me! Thank you!
Quite enjoyed my electronic copy and a signed copy would be wonderful
Yes.
As George Patton reportedly said when asked what he would need to march the Third Army across Germany:
“Tanks, a lot.”
We would be pleased to partake of your paperback novel.
Yay, signed book!!
Yes, please! I promise to give it a good home.
I’d like to have a copy!
In the middle of reading this right now! LOVING it so far – had to check it out from the library to read it, and it’s SO worth it. so – pick me, pick me!
I absolutely, positively, without the tiniest trace of reluctance want it!
I wannit! Been waiting since it came out.
Here’s to randomness!
What great offer! Very generous of you. Our book club has Red Shirts as our next novel to discuss. I would really like to have a signed copy.
Respectfully yours,
Dominick
No thanks, I saw the movie. Why’d they change the tiltle to “Galaxy Quest?”
Omg yes please!
Did you know I watched the first episode of Star Trek TNG is you old dorm you?
the audiobook version was awesome, it helps that it was read by Wil wheaton. a signed copy would be nice
As the narrator says at the end of R. Silverberg’s short story “Caliban”: “me. Meee.”
I would like a copy!
Love your books! Wouldn’t mind getting my hands on this one, so sign me up! Thanks for offering this contest!
Yes, I would like a copy – free this week or purchased next week. Also, I stumbled across your site a few months ago and have been following it every since – VERY enjoyable. I’m especially enjoying your more politically slanted entries….you often write what I’ve been thinking – but of course, you phrase things so much better than I could….keep up the good work!
Pick me!
I just read Old Man’s War (prompted by this blog) and loved it – I would love to get Redshirts!
Shiny. I’ve always got room for one more book..
Me want!
Yes sir Mr. Scalzi Sir! I’d like one!
i want it!
great book,please randomly pick me!
John,
Happy Friday! I would happily take that off your hands for you :-)
All the best,
Paul
Just testing my luck. Can i have one?
476th! Well done for drawing the lurkers out ;)
Would love it. Thanks!
Uh! I’d LOVE to have one :)
Ooh, that’s as purty as the hardcover. I think I need to win a signed copy. Yep, NEED. :)
Yes please and thank you.
I have to admit, I’ve not yet read one of your books, but getting one free would be like a soda from a car salesman. I’d be compelled to buy them all.
I would LOVE to have it. Then I’d have to fight my time between writing and reading. Hrm…what to do. :-) Thanks for the opportunity.
Yes please, that would be lovely, thank you. It was fantastically funny.
Me!
It would be nice to get one
So say we all
“Redshirts” would look wonderful next to my recently purchased and enjoyed paperback versions of your “Old Man’s War” series. A free, signed copy would glow softly in the dark and I’d never again have to turn on a night light for the cat.
It would be lovely to have it!
Comment.
I’d love to have it!
I will read it while wearing a shirt that is red. Call me daring!
Well, maybe being in the middle-back of a very large clamouring pack will work out for me??! Looking forward to reading Redshirts either through my library or a new paperback. :)
Bookshelf space in these days of kindles is reserved for special books, such as this one. Please add my name to the randomizer!
I want to win
I would love a copy. I’ll write a nice review- oh, wait, I already did that. (http://eyewryte.blogspot.com/2012/07/redshirts-novel-with-three-codas-by.html) Not that I think that should influence you or anything… What if I said kittens will die? Wait, that won’t work, either- I like kittens. *sigh* I guess I’ll just say- YES! I want one! Awesome book! Just like the other thousand folk who will comment. The Randomness Gods will choose me. They will.
Ahoy!
Ooh, ooh, Me, please. :)
(Actually, I want it for my Dad, but you know.)
Oh yes please! I would very much like that.
Yikes, lotsa comments – would love to have the book!
Ended up reading the copy I gave to my friend for Christmas, but would love a copy of my own. I’ll take a slim chance over no chance. ;)
Loved the book. Rekindled a love of SF that I had allowed to lapse. Thanks for a blisteringly funny and smart book.
I would love to have a copy (but will probably buy one soon anyway)! Thank you for the chance to win one!
I would very much like this book ;)
I would make sweet, sweet love to this book.
Well … it looks the chances here are at least better than playing in the lottery – and it’s for free.
Shiny! Yes, please.
Awesome, awesome, awesome! That would be great to get a copy!
I MUST MAKE REQUEST FOR SCALZI BOOK!
My life is incomplete without this book.
Could you sign it to me…Please?
Gimme!!! Er, what I meant was, uh, may I be the one you pick, please?
I’d like one very much, please and thank you :)
Me, pretty please!
Why, yes, I would like a free book, thank you. :)
[insert amusing comment here]
Been meaning to pick this one up
Here goes my hat into the ring.
Book me please
I already have a red shirt. I don’t need any more, certainly not ones with paper backs. What if it rains? @_@
Its on my toread list!
gimme gimme gimme
WANT
Count me in. I’d love it!
I am somewhere on this planet, and it is not yet midnight, and I would very much like to have this book.
Oh man, I so want the cellulose edition with “digital” (fingers, pen and ink) signing! Please??
Oh my goodness, yes. I would dearly love a copy!
Hopefully 2013 will be my lucky year! What a great prize.
I know I have until 9 p.m. my time, but what if you suddenly moved the deadline up randomly?
I’ll just comment now.
Does all this count as a comment?
Yes, please!
please?
Enter me in this contest, please.
Me! Thank you in advance.
ooh, ooh, ooh! That would be glorious consolation for the rather depressing week I’ve had so far.
Yay! So exciting – sign me up for a chance to win!
Yes, please I love this book
Please…..
Thanks….
I would like this book please! I asked for this exact thing for x-mas 2012, but all i got was a Medical Kit and a powered Bush/Tree pruner dealie… maybe you could sign those for me if i don’t get the book :/
I’d love a copy! In case I’m the one lucky one out of the hundreds that have commented, thanks!
*obligatory attempt to win something desired by many*
Sir,
Would love a copy, and randomness is our friend!.
E
I would so love to get this. Of course, if you don’t pick me, I’ll just buy it anyhow. :)
I would like this book, please!
We wants it, my prrrecioussss….
I will toss my hat in the ring, thereby reducing all of your chances by a tiny amount.
Considering one of my resolutions in 2013 is to spend no money on books, winning this would be wonderful!
I am a security guard. I am a redshirt without the spaceship. I never get to be the protagonist unless it’s a comedy.
I’ll gladly take it, even though I already own it in ebook form. In fact, it was the first ever ebook I purchased. I felt so dirty.
If you send it I will read it. If not, I’ll probably read it anyway. But hey, why not take a chance.
I want one!
Hey, that’s exciting! Now even if I don’t win, I can (finally) go out and get it!
Yes, please!
Want!! * Ahem* Yes, please. I would appreciate a copy very much.
I just finally decided to follow you like yesterday and there’s a contest to win one of the few books of yours I don’t own? Fate!
Oh my, please! I need it so hard my head will explode if I don’t read this book soon.
This could be the big break I’ve been waiting for.
I’d love to win one.
this would be nice, but shipping would have to be to the Netherlands…
Thanks for including the guys on the iss – I hope you don’t have to ship it there.
Count me in on the Contest of Awesome Randomness!
I’d like a pretty signed book!
Oooooooo.
(That’s a yes)
Hey John! I’d certainly love a signed copy – it’ll be the one I keep when friends ask to borrow my hardcopy!
Please, sir, more Redshirts…
I would love a copy of the book.
I would love to have a copy of this book. I have a table that is very wobbly and your book looks to be the right thickness to fit under one of the legs!.. Just kidding. I love your posts and enjoy your sarcasm. Even if I am not chosen I still will enjoy your work ,however with a deep loathing that only I will know and usually is reserved for politicians and Sea Monkeys!<