The Fob Bible is a compilation of stories and poems written by talented Mormon authors and inspired by the Old Testament. I just started reading it, and it’s good stuff. Happy reading! :)
Fob is for everyone - not just Mo’s. I have been pleasantly surprised by how many of my never-Mo friends have responded to my fb post about it- they crazy-love it.
Thank you so much for the plug! I’d like to let you know that the linked material is only a TASTE of everything The Fob Bible has to offer and let me tell you–there’s a lot more brilliance in the whole package.
We’ve recently added a PDF download option for those who’d prefer it (the other formats are in process, but it’s illustration-heavy, so PDF is truly the best way to get the feel of it without paper).
Honestly, if you think what’s online is brilliant, you ought to read the rest of it!
FYI, this title is eligible for a 2009 Whitney Award and nominations from those who have read it (or the excerpts) would be appreciated. To nominate, go here and enter your name, email address, location and this information:
Title: The Fob Bible
Authors: William C. Bishop, B.G. Christensen, Samantha Larsen Hastings, Sarah Jenkins, Eric W Jepson, Theric Jepson, Ryan McIlvain, Danny Nelson, A. Arwen Taylor
I don’t expect to win anything, but if something as postmodern and radical (for a certain value of radical) as The Fob Bible can get nominated for a Whitney, something is right with the world.
What fun! Thanks for sharing.
Comment by marta — October 17, 2009 @ 9:13 am
Here are some reviews:
http://www.motleyvision.org/2009/re-the-fob-family-bible-part-i/
http://www.motleyvision.org/2009/re-the-fob-family-bible-part-ii/
http://www.aml-online.org/Reviews/Review.aspx?id=4587
Comment by Katya — October 17, 2009 @ 10:05 am
Abraham’s Purgatory is one of the better short stories I’ve read lately. I’d highly recommend it.
Comment by sare — October 17, 2009 @ 1:09 pm
[Timidly raising hand…]What does FOB stand for in this application?
Comment by Lorian — October 17, 2009 @ 1:17 pm
Lorian - “Friends of Ben” — It’s the name of a writing group founded by Ben Christensen.
Comment by Katya — October 17, 2009 @ 1:28 pm
Ahhhhh! Thanks.
Comment by Lorian — October 17, 2009 @ 1:41 pm
I enjoyed that. Thanks for the link. =)
Comment by Tatiana — October 17, 2009 @ 2:02 pm
Good stuff. I read it a while ago, and Abraham’s Purgatory haunted me for days. Highly recommend it.
Comment by Satsuki — October 17, 2009 @ 2:22 pm
I posted a some links to reviews of the book at A Motley Vision and the Association for Mormon Letters — did the comment get stuck in moderation?
Comment by Katya — October 17, 2009 @ 2:27 pm
Katya - I fished your comment out of our spam filter. Sorry about that!
Comment by ECS — October 17, 2009 @ 2:31 pm
No worries. Spam must be filtered!
Comment by Katya — October 17, 2009 @ 2:32 pm
[…] The FOB Bible has gotten a couple more recommendations! […]
Pingback by Sunday in Outer Blogness: Sunny Day Edition! | Main Street Plaza — October 18, 2009 @ 1:14 pm
The one that haunts me is Jonah. Am I listening? Am I willing to do what is asked of me?
Comment by Tatiana — October 18, 2009 @ 9:56 pm
Fob is for everyone - not just Mo’s. I have been pleasantly surprised by how many of my never-Mo friends have responded to my fb post about it- they crazy-love it.
Comment by crazywomancreek — October 18, 2009 @ 10:25 pm
whoa, I was JUST thinking this! (great minds…)
Comment by G — October 19, 2009 @ 10:14 am
Has anyone read the whole thing? (scroll down)
Comment by betty — October 19, 2009 @ 3:08 pm
Hi!
Thank you so much for the plug! I’d like to let you know that the linked material is only a TASTE of everything The Fob Bible has to offer and let me tell you–there’s a lot more brilliance in the whole package.
We’ve recently added a PDF download option for those who’d prefer it (the other formats are in process, but it’s illustration-heavy, so PDF is truly the best way to get the feel of it without paper).
Honestly, if you think what’s online is brilliant, you ought to read the rest of it!
Comment by Elizabeth Beeton — October 19, 2009 @ 3:32 pm
The direct purchase link for The Fob Bible.
Again, thanks for the plug!
Comment by Elizabeth Beeton — October 19, 2009 @ 3:40 pm
(my copy is in the mail
)
Comment by G — October 19, 2009 @ 4:11 pm
Yes, it is!
Comment by Elizabeth Beeton — October 19, 2009 @ 4:26 pm
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Thanks for the plug. With an FMH plug I feel like I’ve finally arrived!
Comment by Th. — October 19, 2009 @ 6:01 pm
FYI, this title is eligible for a 2009 Whitney Award and nominations from those who have read it (or the excerpts) would be appreciated. To nominate, go here and enter your name, email address, location and this information:
Title: The Fob Bible
Authors: William C. Bishop, B.G. Christensen, Samantha Larsen Hastings, Sarah Jenkins, Eric W Jepson, Theric Jepson, Ryan McIlvain, Danny Nelson, A. Arwen Taylor
Publisher: Peculiar Pages
Comment by Katya — December 4, 2009 @ 3:03 pm
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I don’t expect to win anything, but if something as postmodern and radical (for a certain value of radical) as The Fob Bible can get nominated for a Whitney, something is right with the world.
Comment by Th. — December 12, 2009 @ 6:13 pm