Hubbard fiction still being peddled, now by comparing it to Dune and Foundation. These guys will try to cash in on anything. Because these two sci-fi classics are currently getting buzz because of new screen adaptations (though i must say every review I have seen of Asimov's Foundation indicates it bears little resemblance to the books) the hustlers at Galaxy Press are trying to make it seem as though Battlefield Earth is in the same league. After all, it too was turned into a film, and what a magnificent disaster that was, memorialized in numerous "worst films of all time" lists. I … [Read more...]
Author Services Still Hawking Worthless “Collectibles”
Back in the 80's, Author Services Inc was created as L. Ron Hubbard's "Literary Agency." The actual function of ASI, then headed by David Miscavige as "Chairman of the Board", Norman Starkey as "Trustee of L. Ron Hubbard's Estate" and Terri Gamboa as Executive Director, was twofold. To shield Hubbard from legal liability that flowed through association with the church. This gave him a control vehicle that was a profit-making, non-church entity, but through the command structure of the Sea Org, was able to direct scientology without overt evidence of doing so. A lot could be said about … [Read more...]
Author Services For Rent
Things don't seem to be flourishing and prospering at the L. Ron Hubbard "literary agency" these days. They are offering up their premises as a shooting location.... Next they will be renting out parking spaces in their building for the tourists on Hollywood Blvd -- much like Denver Ideal Org does when the Rockies are playing at home. This is a pretty strong signal that Miscavige has abandoned the El Cadiz apartments right behind and connected to the ASI building. He would never allow this if he was in residence. He is terrified of being in the presence of wogs. What if they took an … [Read more...]