X-Message-Number: 9018
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 08:52:12 -0700 (MST)
From: Fred Chamberlain <>
Subject: First Immortal Website $ CryoNet Post #9012 by Richard L.

From:     Fred Chamberlain <>
Subject:  First Immortal Website $ CryoNet Post #9012 by Richard L. Zagorski

Jim Halperin (also on distribution for this email) pointed out to me,
yesterday, that the beta version of "The First Immortal" website is up and
running, link accessible through http://www.randomhouse.com - I took a look,
and right on the main index page of Random House, it's the second item down,
with a graphic of the cover and a synopsis (in about 15 words) which would
be almost irresistible to anyone who might be interested.  A separate domain
name will be in effect within a week or so at: http://www.firstimmortal.com,
so at that point there will be two pathways.

The website itself has great graphics, and already includes a "link section"
to virtually everything going on in cryonics, including CryoNet and all of
the organizations.  There are sample chapters, interactive "Talk With The
Author" ways to post comments (which could turn into a forum of sorts), and
more than I should take up space with here.

(Comment to Richard L. Zagorski, Re: his CryoNet Post #9012) 

Richard - I think it's great that your reaction matches what I thought might
be the result of reading "The First Immortal", and encourage you (and anyone
else who feels this way) to post your thoughts on this, at the book's
website (above).  I haven't gotten around to putting any comments into it
yet, but the most meaningful reviews are sure to be those of people like
yourself (see below, reprinted after this reply, because it's just *too
good* not to repeat).

Thanks again, Richard, for telling us how "The First Immortal" came across
for you!

Fred Chamberlain, President ()
Alcor Life Extension Foundation
Non-profit cryonic suspension services since 1972.
7895 E. Acoma Dr., Suite 110, Scottsdale AZ 85260-6916
Phone (602) 922-9013  (800) 367-2228   FAX (602) 922-9027
 for general requests
http://www.alcor.org

[IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY READ WHAT RICHARD SAID, HERE IT IS!]

> Message #9012
> From: RLZagorski <>
> Date: Fri, 16 Jan 1998 11:07:04 EST
> Subject: Re: CryoNet #8997 - #9004

> In a message dated 1/D/YY 5:04:39 AM
> Eastern Standard Time,
> Fred Chamberlain writes:

> In reference to "The First Immortal", by Jim Halperin:

>> What's so special about this book? 
>> Why do I think that ten years from now,
>> almost everyone signed up for
>> suspension will say that *this* book 
>> is the one which finally did it for them?

>That's how it is working for me.

>I was lucky enough to get an advanced 
>readers copy in the mail somewhat over 
>month ago, and started to read it. 
>Now understand, my previous knowledge 
>of Cryonics was solely based on the
>"urban myths" of old Walt Disney.

>A few chapters into the book I found 
>that I could not put it down, and I soon
>devoured every word and idea.

>I was floored by what I had learned, 
>and was "reborn" as a believer in
>Cryonics, and filled with hope about
>what the future could hold. I quickly
>started running searches on the net 
>for pages and lists and newsgroups on
>Cryonics and Nanotech, and now read 
>everything that I come across and all 
>the newsgroups.

>I have not yet signed up for suspension, 
>but it is something that I am now
>preparing to do, and when I do, it will
>be because of the exposure to Cryonics
>I received from reading Mr. Halperin's book.

>Also, I should mention that the story 
>is strong, and draws the reader right
>in. A good read. I really can't recommend 
>it enough.

>Regards,

>Richard L. Zagorski

>
>
Fred Chamberlain, President ()
Alcor Life Extension Foundation
Non-profit cryonic suspension services since 1972.
7895 E. Acoma Dr., Suite 110, Scottsdale AZ 85260-6916
Phone (602) 922-9013  (800) 367-2228   FAX (602) 922-9027
 for general requests
http://www.alcor.org

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