Cardinal Black by Robert McCammon

[JasonUK]

No, I wasn't suggesting anything underhand. I was thinking that because 95% of Subterranean's output is now sci-fi and fantasy McCammon's books were seeming out of place and perhaps either the publisher or author had suggested a switch to a more compatible home.

[mhatchett]

No, I wasn't suggesting anything underhand. I was thinking that because 95% of Subterranean's output is now sci-fi and fantasy McCammon's books were seeming out of place and perhaps either the publisher or author had suggested a switch to a more compatible home.

Good point.

[TacomaDiver]

Anyone know / willing to say what prompted the change of publisher from Subterranean to CD for this series?

Maybe publishing schedules?? I don't suspect anything nefarious. I think both publishers have a good working relationship.

No, I wasn't suggesting anything underhand. I was thinking that because 95% of Subterranean's output is now sci-fi and fantasy McCammon's books were seeming out of place and perhaps either the publisher or author had suggested a switch to a more compatible home.

Good point.

Or maybe Don Chizmar made McCammon an offer he couldn't refuse?

[goathunter]

McCammon chose to find a new home for his books.

[JasonUK]

McCammon chose to find a new home for his books.

Thanks Hunter.

[bsaenz24]

I'm not sure how long it's been up there, but the finished cover for Cardinal Black is awesome!!!

[Marmaduke Grigsby]

I'm not sure how long it's been up there, but the finished cover for Cardinal Black is awesome!!!

I agree! I love the font and the artifacts in the corners. The artwork itself is amazing! Vincent Chong knocked it out of the park on this one!

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[frik51]

LOVE that cover!!

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[Jeffsta]

Brilliant!

[goathunter]

Since CD's limited and lettered editions are long-soldout, I thought I'd post this here.

From UK publisher SST Publications:

I’m thrilled to announce SST is publishing @RobertMcCammon’s new novel CARDINAL BLACK in 2 very special signed limited editions. A Silk bound Slipcased Hardcover & Deluxe bound Traycased Hardcover. You can read more & reserve your copy here: https://sstpublications.co.uk/Cardinal-Black.html

[RonClinton]

Looking forward to grabbing a signed trade CD HC from his Albama Wordsmith (or whatever that store is called) signing. I started this one off with signed trades rather than S/Ls, and have been able to muster the willpower to keep it that way, including this SST edition (which I'm sure will be lovely...they really do a nice job with their stuff).

[jeffingoff]

Looking forward to grabbing a signed trade CD HC from his Albama Wordsmith (or whatever that store is called) signing. I started this one off with signed trades rather than S/Ls, and have been able to muster the willpower to keep it that way, including this SST edition (which I'm sure will be lovely...they really do a nice job with their stuff).

It took all my willpower to resist Cardinal Black--first as a CD limited and then as an SST limited (and I believe their first Lettered edition?). What helps with the willpower is spending all your money on signatures. I had to say no.

[goathunter]

http://alabamabooksmith.com/

[HumphreyBear]

I picked up four of the series as signed trades from Alabama Booksmith, and an unsigned Deluxe version form somewhere else. Cardinal Black will be my first S/L of the series.

[Martin]

http://alabamabooksmith.com/

I have noticed that they always have a good selection of McCammon.