Re: CitySpeak in _Blade Runner_ (was Conlangs in History)

On Sun, 20 Aug 2000, BP Jonsson wrote:

> > > Is this Cityspeak found in the original "Do Androids Dream of Electric
> > Sheep"?
> >I could almost have sworn that it *wasn't,* but it's been over a year
> >since I read it.  I haven't actually seen Bladerunner <ducking>, but I'm
> >told the two do have significant differences (from those who know).
>
> Is it a good read?  I like the movie, and IME if you like the film, don't
> read the book & vice_versa.
I found it a good but depressing read.  Haven't seen the movie.  (Your
film/book rule, however, is something I find generally holds true.)

YHL