Thunderstorm Books

[Sock Monkey]

In case anybody missed it, Thunderstorm announced a new Elemental/chapbook today: We Came From an Island by Cynthia Pelayo. There's a signed limited hardcover and a pretty affordable signed paperback available as well.

[Ben Staad]

Nice. Hope you like it.

Finally placed my pre-order for the new signed/limited reprint of the Fracassi collection.

[RonClinton]

Finally placed my pre-order for the new signed/limited reprint of the Fracassi collection.

[saginawhorror]

Waiting out winter, immersion, Sins of the father, the Decieved and Entangled soul.

Now only sins of the father and the deceived remain. Been having my eye on the window by Glenn rolfe lately. Also managed to grab a Diablo and set's quartet lately. Ever closer.

[Sock Monkey]

*It was at this moment that Splync remembered he had ordered a copy through Cemetery Dance several weeks ago... And purchased a copy directly through Thunderstorm at the 11th hour last night, after having completely forgotten about the previously purchased CD copy!*

Ouch. Though, to the honest, I hardly doubt you’re the only person to have done such a thing. Just think of yourself as a Kevin Lucia super-supporter!

[Sock Monkey]

I actually heard from Paul regarding this and was told that the VS. line is the only one that uses the mylar covers. He told me that it was because the dust jacket color for the VS. line books are always black and that they tend to pick-up fingerprints/markings during the packaging process; so, he decided to protect them for us. Paul rocks!!!

That’s actually really cool of Paul to do that. It’s those little touches that really make the difference.

[Splync]

I know that I picked-up a copy via CD's awesome sale!

*It was at this moment that Splync remembered he had ordered a copy through Cemetery Dance several weeks ago... And purchased a copy directly through Thunderstorm at the 11th hour last night, after having completely forgotten about the previously purchased CD copy!*

[sholloman81]

All of the 'Vs' series of books come with mylar already on the dust jacket. I can't remember exactly why, but it had something to do with the printing for the dust jackets - either paper or color or something.

I actually heard from Paul regarding this and was told that the VS. line is the only one that uses the mylar covers. He told me that it was because the dust jacket color for the VS. line books are always black and that they tend to pick-up fingerprints/markings during the packaging process; so, he decided to protect them for us. Paul rocks!!!

[sholloman81]

Looks like the pre-order window for the new Kevin Lucia book is now closed. Will be very interested to find out what the limitation ended up being. Hope it sold well. I know that I picked-up a copy via CD's awesome sale! If anyone finds out the limitation number, please post it to the forum.

[Ben Staad]

I was going to assume and state that there was likely a situation with the DJs. Chipping or peeling or something.

All of the 'Vs' series of books come with mylar already on the dust jacket. I can't remember exactly why, but it had something to do with the printing for the dust jackets - either paper or color or something.

[Sock Monkey]

All of the 'Vs' series of books come with mylar already on the dust jacket. I can't remember exactly why, but it had something to do with the printing for the dust jackets - either paper or color or something.

Thanks, Slayn. That makes sense. I’ve never purchased any of the VS titles so that would explain why I’ve never seen it before.

[slayn666]

All of the 'Vs' series of books come with mylar already on the dust jacket. I can't remember exactly why, but it had something to do with the printing for the dust jackets - either paper or color or something.

[CyberGhostface]

Yeah, the Tremblay set's lack of sell out has surprised me. I don't know if it's due to Thunderstorm's lack of reach in the market, if the book's are just a little too outside what their customer base looks for, or if it's just a lack of interest in the titles. SST's versions are at a lower price point, but they are also being released after doing four other Tremblay titles, and like sholloman81 said, wanting to keep a "matching set".

Probably a lack of interest in the titles. The two books are early crime/noir titles from Tremblay before he became big with horror fans with ‘A Head Full of Ghosts’ and they’re probably his least popular books. Even when they were recently rereleased I don’t think anyone really bothered to check them out.

I probably would have skipped the SST books myself but I wanted to, as you said, keep a marching set.

[sholloman81]

I'm with you on Thunderstorm. I've been buying from them for years, but lately they have been on fire with the books they've put out. As for the mylar covers, I've never had a book purchased directly from Thunderstorm come with a mylar cover. When I get them from Camelot, they do as is their standard practice. I'm not sure if that's a new practice moving forward or not.

I'm also jealous of the Triana book. I'm already kinda regretting not picking it up. I passed on both of the new offerings. Bryan Smith runs very hot-and-cold for me. I'm not also not a big slasher fan so Triana's book had an uphill battle with me, but I was so close to pulling the trigger due to the synopsis. I wish I could have found reviews beforehand to see if it would be something I was willing to drop $110 on. Let me know that you think when you do read it. If I get a couple of good recommendations it might force me to track one down in the aftermarket.

Thanks for that info! It is truly appreciated! I've never read any of the Thunderstorm versus series; however, there was no way that I could pass up on a new Triana book. He has fast become one of my favorite authors. I will definitely post a review as soon as I read it. Oddly enough, I'm currently in the middle of his latest release, A Fine Evening in Hell, which has been fantastic, so far.

[Sock Monkey]

Just received my copies of Kristopher Trianna's "Slasher vs. The Remake" as well as Bryan Smith's "Three Dark Windows". Another top-notch production by Thunderstorm! Really love what they have been doing lately and cannot wait to see their future announcements!!!

-On a side note, these were actually my first direct purchases from Thunderstorm. In the past, I have obtained their books via secondary sellers like Camelot or Abe/Ebay. I do have a question. When I opened the Triana book, it had a mylar cover on it; however, when I opened the Smith book, it did not have a mylar cover. Does Thunderstorm usually wrap their direct orders or certain series of their books in mylar covers? I honestly don't mind either way; however, I was surprised to see one book had one and one did not. Just wondering what to expect from future orders. Hopefully, someone here can clarify that for me.

I'm with you on Thunderstorm. I've been buying from them for years, but lately they have been on fire with the books they've put out. As for the mylar covers, I've never had a book purchased directly from Thunderstorm come with a mylar cover. When I get them from Camelot, they do as is their standard practice. I'm not sure if that's a new practice moving forward or not.

I'm also jealous of the Triana book. I'm already kinda regretting not picking it up. I passed on both of the new offerings. Bryan Smith runs very hot-and-cold for me. I'm not also not a big slasher fan so Triana's book had an uphill battle with me, but I was so close to pulling the trigger due to the synopsis. I wish I could have found reviews beforehand to see if it would be something I was willing to drop $110 on. Let me know that you think when you do read it. If I get a couple of good recommendations it might force me to track one down in the aftermarket.