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MOBY Book Trailer Awards: Best And Worst (VIDEO)

First Posted: 06/03/11 09:04 AM ET   Updated: 08/03/11 06:12 AM ET

It was an irresistible proposition when Meliville House asked us to be part of the judging panel for the Moby Awards for best and worst book trailers. From the sublime to the ridiculous, we saw it all. Here are the category winners, including best trailer as art object and worst author performance. Let us know which ones you love or hate.

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It was an irresistible proposition when Meliville House asked us to be part of the judging panel for the Moby Awards for best and worst book trailers. From the sublime to the ridiculous, we saw it all...
It was an irresistible proposition when Meliville House asked us to be part of the judging panel for the Moby Awards for best and worst book trailers. From the sublime to the ridiculous, we saw it all...
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elijahjoon
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03:28 PM on 06/06/2011
everything i do in life, i always fail.
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BlackJAC
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04:11 PM on 06/05/2011
"What was your favorite class?" "It was a seminar on how to behave at a PARIS REVIEW party."
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ptrgamb
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03:09 PM on 06/05/2011
I don't even think I've ever seen a book trailer
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NancyPeske
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08:56 PM on 06/04/2011
It's too bad that more trailers for nonfiction aren't shown! I'd like to see a great trailer for a serious subject--one that doesn't have a apes copulating (which clearly increases the viral factor, so I get that, with a groan, but didn't help me understand what the memoir is about--maybe it'd help if the music were lower and instrumental so I could pick up what the author was saying).

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elevando
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02:39 PM on 06/03/2011
He has escaped the anxiety of influence by the sheer fact he that has never read a word! Classic!
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chi01
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02:03 PM on 06/03/2011
UGH, Franco is soooo boring and over rated, can't we find somebody out there with real talent?
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Jason Greenwood
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01:06 PM on 06/03/2011
This is a darn good one--not sure how come it didn't get nominated! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34auVNcmhPc
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katelyndn
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10:34 AM on 06/03/2011
Um. James Franco. YES!!! Sorry for being typical.
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TheOuroborus
It's NOT paranoia if they really R out to get U.
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10:26 AM on 06/03/2011
I think if I never have to endure one more second of James Franco, my life will be a happy one.
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10:00 AM on 06/03/2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6iY2A5EwMM
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ColinStevens
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09:44 AM on 06/03/2011
Working with Gary has been a singular experience.

- Because of his voice and his style...?

No, because he demands his advance to be paid entirely in smoked meat, pickles and recently graduated debutantes from Mount Holyoke.

LOL
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erathwomen
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09:43 AM on 06/03/2011
The videos are ok but none of them makes me want to read the book.
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