Bret Easton Ellis

[Star Slight]

I haven't seen a thread about him so I figure I'll start one.

Anyone else a fan? Less Than Zero is my favorite book of all time, and I'm sure people have seen American Psycho.

[WakingTheMisery]

Great author.

[Smash Adams]

http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/10/14/gus-van-sant-and-bret-easton-ellis-team-to-write-suicide-film/
really looking forward to this

[williek311]

American Psycho is one of my favorite books of all time and much better than that movie.

[WakingTheMisery]

American Psycho is one of my favorite books of all time and much better than that movie.

The detail he goes into is just creepy.

[williek311]

The detail he goes into is just creepy.

And the fact that he murders a child. Sometimes I don't understand how this book is available for children to buy. Can a bookstore refuse to sell a book to a child if they feel it's to mature of a subject?

[WakingTheMisery]

And the fact that he murders a child. Sometimes I don't understand how this book is available for children to buy. Can a bookstore refuse to sell a book to a child if they feel it's to mature of a subject?

No. When I worked at Borders you could only deny children of buying pornography, r-rated movies, and parental advisories.

[Star Slight]

And the fact that he murders a child. Sometimes I don't understand how this book is available for children to buy. Can a bookstore refuse to sell a book to a child if they feel it's to mature of a subject?

I don't think so, that would just be ridiculous. But that book could be a strong example of how graphic books can be.

[Wake Up]

Love this guy

[Colorblind!]

This guy is good eh?
I've been looking for more modern authors, will check him out.

[Star Slight]

This guy is good eh?
I've been looking for more modern authors, will check him out.

Yeah, definitely. He's my favorite author, maybe tied with Chuck Klosterman.

[Shakriel]

Only read Less than Zero, really liked it. Haven't gotten around to reading any of his others yet.

[reductiondesign]

American Psycho is one of my favorite books of all time and much better than that movie.

QFT. The book is hysterical in ways the film doesn't even touch.

[Star Slight]

Only read Less than Zero, really liked it. Haven't gotten around to reading any of his others yet.

Start with Rules of Attraction, then American Psycho.

I didn't really like The Informers or Glamorama as much as the rest, and I never finished Lunar Park.

[Exsanguination]

I really enjoyed Glamorama. I Cculdn't get into American Psycho however.

[bard]

couldn't get into American Psycho either.

[MattRM]

I read a good chunk of Less Than Zero last year, but I never got around to finishing it. I'm pretty sure what I did read of it gave me clinical depression... and I'm only half kidding.

[vincentgrippi]

Rules of Attraction = Favorite book.

[dash64]

I've read all of his books and I would recommend reading them in the order they came out because they have recurring characters from previous books. Less Than Zero is my favorite of his, and I can't wait to read the sequel!

[Jake Gyllenhaal]

And the fact that he murders a child. Sometimes I don't understand how this book is available for children to buy. Can a bookstore refuse to sell a book to a child if they feel it's to mature of a subject?

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/5d1bdd28a0/reading-rainbow-banned-book-review-1

[bowl of oranges]

Less Than Zero is one of my favorite books ever. American Psycho was great too. I need to read more of his stuff.

[TinMan20]

I literally just started American Psycho yesterday. Got a ways to go, but so far, Im digging the descriptions Ellis uses, extremly detailed. Imagination sex.

[Full Effect Ed]

Love the new thread, this dude has put out excellent work

[bowl of oranges]

I literally just started American Psycho yesterday. Got a ways to go, but so far, Im digging the descriptions Ellis uses, extremly detailed. Imagination sex.You'll love the descriptions in the last 50 pages or so.

[dellico]

I read a good chunk of Less Than Zero last year, but I never got around to finishing it. I'm pretty sure what I did read of it gave me clinical depression... and I'm only half kidding.

Yeah, loved LTZ but it was so damn depressing. Still wish I would have grown up in California though.

I've read all of his books and I would recommend reading them in the order they came out because they have recurring characters from previous books. Less Than Zero is my favorite of his, and I can't wait to read the sequel!

when is this due out?

[Yakacack]

when is this due out?

Supposed to be out June 15th this year. I'm pretty excited about it. I'm definitely a fanboy of Ellis' work.

[Daigle lol]

And the fact that he murders a child. Sometimes I don't understand how this book is available for children to buy. Can a bookstore refuse to sell a book to a child if they feel it's to mature of a subject?

I tried buying The Stand by Stephen King when I was in sixth grade.. my parents gave me money, told me to buy whatever I wanted.. the guy at the desk gave me a really hard time, saying he's read it and it's inappropriate.. Had to get my parents to go in and bitch him out. So lame.

Less Than Zero and The Rules of Attraction are amazing.. his other books I enjoy, but those two still impress me every time

[PenThrive]

The Rules of Attraction is one of my favorite books of all time. BEE is by far my favorite author. I've read each of his books at least twice. Inspiration.

[aircourtneys]

QFT. The book is hysterical in ways the film doesn't even touch.

Agreed

[Pat k]

Less Than Zero is great. It's over in a flash and it's entertaining. Rules of Attraction was a mess, and that's where I stopped with B.

[Star Slight]

Bump.
Imperial Bedrooms comes out June 15th, who else is fucking excited.
I know its late, but BEE posted this on his twitter:
"They had made a movie about us." The first sentence of Imperial Bedrooms.

[Wake Up]

Bump.
Imperial Bedrooms comes out June 15th, who else is fucking excited.
I know its late, but BEE posted this on his twitter:
"They had made a movie about us." The first sentence of Imperial Bedrooms.

Been waiting for it. Excited to say the least.

[Pat k]

Lunar Park was excellent. Highly recommended. I might read Imperial Bedrooms, we'll see when it comes out.

[Star Slight]

Bump again. Some reviews of Imperial Bedrooms are out. Seems its more of a novella, pretty short. I'm excited that one review said its Ellis' return to his original style, rather than Glamorama or Lunar Park.

[Wake Up]

I'm very excited as usual. Although, Glamorama and Lunar Park are probably two of my favorites from him.

[MovieManCorey]

Can someone explain to me how there are like 18 reviews on Amazon.com for this but the book isn't out for another month?

[Star Slight]

Can someone explain to me how there are like 18 reviews on Amazon.com for this but the book isn't out for another month?

Preorders maybe?

[MovieManCorey]

Preorders maybe?

Not sure. They are pretty detailed reviews so I know it's not like people rating stuff without knowledge of the product beforehand.

[Colorblind!]

I am so excited for Imperial Bedrooms, you can't even fathom.
Because of this thread, I went and read all six books sequentially and came out:
a) with a new favorite author
b) depressed

[poppa Q]

Evolved-tastes Colorblind! is becoming one of my favorite posters.

[drudo182]

I was wondering about those reviews on Amazon myself. I just read American Psycho a few weeks back and will try and read Less Than Zero before this new one comes out.

[Star Slight]

I am so excited for Imperial Bedrooms, you can't even fathom.
Because of this thread, I went and read all six books sequentially and came out:
a) with a new favorite author
b) depressed

Hahaha I'm glad the thread helped you.
I don't remember the order I read the books. I think American Psycho first then the rest in order.

[Colorblind!]

Evolved-tastes Colorblind! is becoming one of my favorite posters.

I can't even tell if you're fucking with me or not!

[poppa Q]

I can't even tell if you're fucking with me or not!

Being totally serious bro.

[Colorblind!]

Being totally serious bro.

Haha, why thank you. I looked through some of my old posts a couple weeks ago and it's no wonder mike wants my head on a stick.

Anyways, back to BEE being awesome.

[Star Slight]

Alright this might be one of the creepiest things to happen to me in a while.
Some guy named Stephen Macomber requested me on Facebook. I had no idea who he was but noticed it says he went to Bennington College and had some sort of relationship with Ellis, so I added him.
He claims to be "The Handsome Dunce" mentioned in The Rules of Attraction and seems absolutely fucking insane. The two mutual friends I have with the guy are totally unrelated and neither of them have read the novels (I don't even know if they can read).
His Facebok (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001108459407)
His Blog (http://thehandsomeduncespeaks.blogspot.com /)

The fuck is this?
From his Facebook:
我很英俊的傻瓜
斯蒂芬没有中间的名字麦康伯
In the fall of 1985, I, Stephen No Middle Name Macomber entered the freshman class of Camden College, belatedly named Pre-Camden in my upcoming memoirs. Soon after becoming popular due to the Ratio (1 male to 3 females) The Easton Author (Less Than Zero and the sequel Imperial Bedrooms) wrote his memoirs called The Rules of Attraction, and immortalized The Moi Guy (me) by reducing me to the lowest character he could shape into a freshmen in all of the world!

One Title for My Book: The Fall of 1985!

伊斯顿埃利斯的布雷朋友
布雷是一个小说家
他写道：帝国卧室
In his circle of friends I was nicknamed The Handsome Dunce, and false framed for his own purposes. After twenty years of dealing with this drag on my celebrity I have decided to speak. 'The Handsome Dunce Speaks' is my blog featuring an audioblog called 'My Relationship with Bret Easton Ellis.' 音频博客: 与我的关系布雷特伊斯顿埃利斯

Excerpt from the book (also taken from his facebook):
The Offending Excerpts: "Steve has a BMW. He is from Long Island. Raymond laughs at every lame conversation attempt made by this idiot Steve and asks him constantly if he wants anything and brings him things (cookies, a disgusting/funny salad, garnishes stolen from the salad bar) even if he has said no. It's so nauseating that you are about to get up and leave, sit somewhere else... You stay because Steve is hot. [He's a] blond-tan-good-body-stupid-goon... the Freshmen, represented here by Steve, look so stupid, so desperate to please, trying so hard, nothing on their minds but partying, dressed like ads for Esprit sportswear. Fact remains however: they are better looking than the Seniors.... Steve, whose eyes look permanently half-closed, a dumb grin locked on his face, nodding to no one. [Steve's] not interested in what passes for conversation at the table. "Huh?" Steve asks..."I learned a lot from that class" Steve says... "Like what the alphabet?" Steve just says "Wha?"

From pps 234-236: The Rules of Attraction

[Wake Up]

Alright this might be one of the creepiest things to happen to me in a while.
Some guy named Stephen Macomber requested me on Facebook. I had no idea who he was but noticed it says he went to Bennington College and had some sort of relationship with Ellis, so I added him.
He claims to be "The Handsome Dunce" mentioned in The Rules of Attraction and seems absolutely fucking insane. The two mutual friends I have with the guy are totally unrelated and neither of them have read the novels (I don't even know if they can read).
His Facebok (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001108459407)
His Blog (http://thehandsomeduncespeaks.blogspot.com /)

The fuck is this?
From his Facebook:


Excerpt from the book (also taken from his facebook):

wth

[Colorblind!]

Okay, that is really strange haha.

Also, I came here to say: TOMORROW!

[Star Slight]

Anyone get a chance to pick it up yet?

[nolifesingedher]

I hate being "that guy" on any forum but someone has to do it I guess. I really want to get into Ellis and need somewhere to start. Any suggestions?

[Star Slight]

I hate being "that guy" on any forum but someone has to do it I guess. I really want to get into Ellis and need somewhere to start. Any suggestions?

Probably Less Than Zero

[Wake Up]

Anyone get a chance to pick it up yet?

purchased it yesterday.

[Star Slight]

purchased it yesterday.

Thoughts?
I've heard it was a quick read.

[Wake Up]

Thoughts?
I've heard it was a quick read.

i should be getting it tomorrow from amazon. i'm excited to read it. very much enjoyed less than zero. i can deal with short as long as it's good.

[nolifesingedher]

Probably Less Than Zero

Yeah, I was thinking either that or The Informers. That sounded interesting. Is that one good?

[Star Slight]

Yeah, I was thinking either that or The Informers. That sounded interesting. Is that one good?

Eh, it was decent. I read American Psycho first then the rest in order and he became my favorite author.
Less Than Zero is my favorite book by him and I think it is the best at showing off his writing style to get you used to it. American Psycho has a lot of rants about specific brands and products that Patrick Bateman uses as well as extremely graphic violence, so if you didn't see the movie its a bit off putting.
Informers was okay, definitely not his best work.
I'd say pick between LTZ, Rules of Attraction, or American Psycho.

[nolifesingedher]

Eh, it was decent. I read American Psycho first then the rest in order and he became my favorite author.
Less Than Zero is my favorite book by him and I think it is the best at showing off his writing style to get you used to it. American Psycho has a lot of rants about specific brands and products that Patrick Bateman uses as well as extremely graphic violence, so if you didn't see the movie its a bit off putting.
Informers was okay, definitely not his best work.
I'd say pick between LTZ, Rules of Attraction, or American Psycho.

Okay. I'm definately going to read American Psycho because I loved the movie but also since I saw the movie and know what happens I wanted to start elsewhere. I'll go with LTZ or Rules of Attraction. Thanks a lot, man. I'll definately gives those a gander.

[Star Slight]

Okay. I'm definately going to read American Psycho because I loved the movie but also since I saw the movie and know what happens I wanted to start elsewhere. I'll go with LTZ or Rules of Attraction. Thanks a lot, man. I'll definately gives those a gander.

Surely
The book is different than the movie, so don't let that throw you off in your choice.
Hope you enjoy.

[Wake Up]

I loved Glamorama and Lunar Park. Both of which I'd say are my favorite of his, I also really enjoyed American Psycho and Less Than Zero.

[jusscali]

Just finished Less Than Zero - honestly don't know what to think. What is the title of his new one?

[Star Slight]

Imperial Bedrooms

[jusscali]

Thanks. I read the synop and don't find myself every interested. I guess I didn't place any of those characters in a similar way 25 years down the road. I don't think I could stand another slice of Clay's life, especially if his character has made no real progression/regression in the interim.

[TheByrus]

They seriously fucked up The Informers movie.

Ditching the vampires was a stupid decision.

[Robb]

I'll be holding off for paperback for Imperial. 170 pages is skimpy as hell for a novel.

Okay. I'm definately going to read American Psycho because I loved the movie but also since I saw the movie and know what happens I wanted to start elsewhere. I'll go with LTZ or Rules of Attraction. Thanks a lot, man. I'll definately gives those a gander.

The book is an extremely different feel from the movie. Both medias worked very well (a testament to AP's director). Even if you've seen the movie, I'd still say it's his best to start with, as it's definitely his best.

Less Than Zero was very underwhelming for me. It was enjoyable, but pretty much goes nowhere (which, in fairness, is the point). If you're not going to start with AP, I'd start with Rules.

[Wake Up]

just got this in the mail today. i'll be reading this on the plane to london

[jusscali]

I'll be holding off for paperback for Imperial. 170 pages is skimpy as hell for a novel.



The book is an extremely different feel from the movie. Both medias worked very well (a testament to AP's director). Even if you've seen the movie, I'd still say it's his best to start with, as it's definitely his best.

Less Than Zero was very underwhelming for me. It was enjoyable, but pretty much goes nowhere (which, in fairness, is the point). If you're not going to start with AP, I'd start with Rules.

I feel very much like the poster you quoted, only in regards to Rules. I love the movie and wasn't sure if I should bother retreading

[nolifesingedher]

I'm reading Rules of Attraction currently. I'm really enjoying it. I really like Ellis' sense of humor, mean spirited though it may be. I may go with Less Than Zero next.

[doyouhas?]

I got to meet Bret Easton Ellis at a Q&A/book signing he did in Atlanta. It was really cool to get the back story on all of his books and what his life was like when he was forming the stories.

[Wake Up]

Really enjoying Bedrooms right now.

[Star Slight]

Bump
Finally ordered Bedrooms because I'm going to write a paper for my English class on it.

[thesafeword]

I've read American Psycho and Less Than Zero. Really enjoyed them both.