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May 9 2011 2:00pm
Down the Mysterly River Giveaway!

Mysterly River badger by Mark BuckinghamExplore the Mysterly River! This upcoming middle-grade book, penned by Bill Willingham (the author of the Fables graphic novels series) and illustrated by Mark Buckingham (who’s beautiful work you can see there on the right), will not be released until September 13th—but we have five copies ready to go out right now. Enter to win!

Mysterly River cat by Mark BuckinghamIf luck doesn’t come out in your favor this time, don’t fret—we have a whole box of Down the Mysterly River ARCs in the office that are eager to make their way into your hands. We’ll be sending them out into the world a few at a time, so keep your eys peeled for future giveaways.

The Official Rules: To enter, post a comment in this post. Duplicate comments won’t be counted. Five winners will be randomly selected by 2 PM EST on Wednesday, May 11th. Please check your email in the 24 hours after the giveaway has concluded; if we don’t hear back from a winner within 24 hours of being contacted, another winner will be chosen.

140 comments
Algot Runeman
3. Algot Runeman
Looks like a perfect belated gift for my granddaughter whose birthday just happened.
Jenny Thrash
4. Sihaya
Just in time for summer reading! Yay!
Algot Runeman
6. Daza
Looks beautiful!
Algot Runeman
8. dawn the glass beadmaker
My son would love it :) He flipped over getting to read another advance copy, and getting to send a review to the author!
Algot Runeman
10. RLBrown
There's nothing more important then getting kids to read, and wonderful illustrations is a powerful tol to encourage it!
Algot Runeman
11. silver97rwa
Please enter me :-)
Algot Runeman
14. Jingles
Willingham's a great writer.
Algot Runeman
15. JoeComics
I want to find out more. Fables is a great series.
Algot Runeman
16. Evil Avatar
Willingham is the Shakespeare of Comic Book authors. Without the happy endings, of course.
Algot Runeman
17. frostknave
Should be awesome!
Algot Runeman
18. dr tuka
Please count me in.
Algot Runeman
20. Big Lou
BW is a great writer - can't wait to read!!!
Algot Runeman
22. Gerrad
This book sounds like a perfect follow up to Peter and Max. I am so excited to see that Willingham is teaming back up with Mark Buckingham to illustrate the novel, it was one of my favorite features of the previous book. Very cool!
Algot Runeman
23. dreadbeat
Perfect timing for my birthday (unless I win one of the advanced copies).
Algot Runeman
24. SSalmon
Badgers? I'm so there.
Algot Runeman
25. moongoon
Signing up again. Hope springs eternal!
Algot Runeman
27. Andrew Zimmerman Jones
Looks nice. Sign me up.
Algot Runeman
28. Brian35
I like fables
John Broky
30. frienetic
Willingham's Fables totally rocks, so I expect this to be great as well (perhaps just not so adult).
Algot Runeman
31. Desertpaladin
Sounds cool, count me in.
Algot Runeman
32. JB11sos
How awesome is it to have an old work from one of your favorite authors finally see the light of day? This is incredibly exciting for Bill as well as all of his loving fans. Can't wait to read it!
Catherine Garmon
33. mcgarmon
I read a version of this a year or so ago and I'm excited to see this newly-edited story. Count me in!
Algot Runeman
34. CBot
Count me in, Fables is fantastic!

Thanks!
Algot Runeman
35. Teri C
Oh this sounded great when you were talking about it last month! I cannot wait. Count me in. I would love to read it.
Algot Runeman
36. Asura C
Love the premise! This book looks good enough to share.
I would love to read and review it. Thank you for the giveaway!
Stephen Lyon
37. skaftafell
Mystery of a book
A flowing graphic novel
For a river cruise
Algot Runeman
38. Kaya H
I loved the sound of this book when you had it up ealier and the blurb sounded fantastic. Would love to be counted in.
Algot Runeman
40. hemisphire
Want. Need. Drool.
Gail de Vos
41. gypsy laddie
Love to win this one -- not only to see if it is a title I should be including as part of my reading list for my online course on graphic novels and comic books in libraries.
Sharat Buddhavarapu
42. Sharat Buddhavarapu
I am a college student, but love reading middle grade fiction. My birthday present from my little sister this year was The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan. I wouldn't mind getting a copy of this one. Pretty please?
Algot Runeman
44. Kevin Faulk
Love Willingham!
Dru O'Higgins
45. bellman
I love Fables and Willingham! Please let me have one of these!
Algot Runeman
47. BeautifulMonster
It's for a small town library...you know you want to support the library!
Algot Runeman
48. Purslane
I love the badger illustration!
Travis Hurt
49. twhurt
Hope I get picked. I love Bill's work!
Charles Summerhill
50. JanusDreamer
I have loved Bill Willingham's work since he did work for TSR.
Algot Runeman
55. kiwibandz
Yeah yeah yeah pleeze!
Algot Runeman
57. sparos01
Always up for a new read from Mr. Willingham.
Algot Runeman
59. Max Pacheco
I throw my hat into the ring and wish my fellow gentlemen and ladies the best of luck! May fate be kind to you and yourselves!
Algot Runeman
61. Gwendolynkay
Please!
Algot Runeman
62. kamandi68
I'm really looking forward to this book!
Algot Runeman
64. firesinger
me too!
James Veitch
66. JamesDamadan
I love Bill Willingham's writing and I want to make friends with a badger.
Algot Runeman
68. Marty Cahill
Woo woo!
Algot Runeman
69. Itwasally
Can't wait.
Algot Runeman
70. Prominent Nonentity
Excellent [fingertap]
Algot Runeman
73. Dave G
I would be happy to take one off your hands.
Algot Runeman
74. chromiumman
love willingham
Frank Nagy
78. fjnagy
Down the Mystery River sounds like what my kitten is thinking
every time I flush the toilet and she hops on the seat to watch
the water swirl away
Craig Piercy
79. cpiercy
They were four unlikely friends, united by a common enemy.
Algot Runeman
81. Jared M
Three cheers for Brock and the heroes!
Algot Runeman
83. lemonsugar
I would love to win a copy.
Algot Runeman
86. Gorgonzo
I just wanted to tell you good luck. We're all counting on you.
Algot Runeman
87. Laurraine
Judging by the pictures shown, it looks like it should be great.
Algot Runeman
90. Bethanyfig
Looks interesting!
Algot Runeman
93. jennmonk
I love everything these guys do!
Algot Runeman
94. Mina Gerhart
Cool Contest! I love Bill Willingham's books, and Mark Buckingham illustrations are fantastic. My Grandneice (and I) would love this book.

Mindy :)
Birdsooong@aol.com
Lisa Keefe
95. lkeefe
Wonder how much the boyscout skills will come into play? Love badgers!
Algot Runeman
98. RTaylor
Looks like it will be gorgeous:)
Algot Runeman
99. ljyoung
I would enjoy reading a copy.
Algot Runeman
100. BWest
Great art. Would love a copy.
Algot Runeman
101. immortalfireboy
Ooo. Love Bill's stuff.
Algot Runeman
102. mattlibrarian
Awesome author & artist! Would love a copy
Algot Runeman
104. victorian rrob
would love to win~
Algot Runeman
105. Christine D
Yes! I love Bill's Fables series and can't wait to see what he did with a children's book.
Algot Runeman
107. Doc Redbat
Would love to get my hands on this! I've been a fan since his Elementals days.
Algot Runeman
108. cnote56
count me in!!!
Algot Runeman
109. Conan Stuart
I wouldn't mind reading this to my son!
Algot Runeman
110. Lynn P
Love the Bill Willingham Fables series -- would love to have this to give to my local library
Algot Runeman
111. rubydog
My family would love this!
Please enter me.
Algot Runeman
112. Zapi
I'd love that book very much!
Algot Runeman
115. brent06611
Willingham/Buckingham is an awesome combo and this seems like Redwall except vastly more amazing.
Algot Runeman
118. Charlie Crane
Yes Please
Algot Runeman
119. Ryan S.
Nice, it would be a lovely addition to my collection! :)
Algot Runeman
120. Delfin
Deve ser muito foda, como a maioria das coisas que ele faz (yeah, it's portuguese). Crossing fingers.
Algot Runeman
121. Dagwan
oooooh. Shiny.
Algot Runeman
122. Idan Zeierman
A comment.
Algot Runeman
124. Víctor Modino
I want it... no no no.. i need it!!! ^^ Good luck to everybody
Algot Runeman
125. Paulienyc
Book looks fantastic!!
Algot Runeman
127. jenphalian
I love Bill Willingham! I hope I win a book.
Algot Runeman
129. DDMeeks
This sounds like fun!
Algot Runeman
130. hardynj
Sounds like a great book to share with my son!
Algot Runeman
132. JonKitley
This post ftw!
Amber DiTullio
133. PisceanMama
Oooh! Yeah, I'd definitely like to win this one!
Algot Runeman
135. dwndrgn
Yes please!
Algot Runeman
136. Bckids1208
More giveaways please!
Algot Runeman
137. alchymyst
Awesome!
Algot Runeman
139. Chris Opperman
So who were the lucky winners? :)
Algot Runeman
140. laura r
thanks for the oportunity to win this book
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