Midworld Press...

[RonClinton]

I received three emails from Monteleone. I only check email about once a day, so I read them in reverse order and was puzzled. I stopped all communication with Monteleone at least 15 years ago so my only awareness of his implosion came from this forum, and I believe it was discussed on Jeff Terry's Youtube live. Monteleone pretty much laid it out in the emails and made the point of people who were upset. I was certain I would not have subscribed to his Substack so I logged in and confirmed that I am not subscribed. When I had my issues with him, he was a total ass and it appears he is also a liar, Substack did not send me those emails.

I have no involvement or subscriptions to any Substack contributor, so his claim that my email didn’t come from his Borderlands customer list is, at best, suspect.

[Martin]

You're probably right...my memory on books read decades ago isn't very reliable. I'd like to think that it is -- it's a work that deserves limited treatment, and aside from being one of volumes in the Borderlands set (and, man, Monteleone didn't do himself any favors with people on that recent mass-distribution of his Substack post), it hasn't seen that kind of treatment, not as a solo edition. I have a signed 1st HC of it, but might consider a limited of it, especially if there was additional content of some sort.

I received three emails from Monteleone. I only check email about once a day, so I read them in reverse order and was puzzled. I stopped all communication with Monteleone at least 15 years ago so my only awareness of his implosion came from this forum, and I believe it was discussed on Jeff Terry's Youtube live. Monteleone pretty much laid it out in the emails and made the point of people who were upset. I was certain I would not have subscribed to his Substack so I logged in and confirmed that I am not subscribed. When I had my issues with him, he was a total ass and it appears he is also a liar, Substack did not send me those emails.

[RonClinton]

It’s been a long time since I read it as well, but I seen to remember an elderly possibly Jewish man and his daughter in the old castle with Nazis and a possibly vampiric creature. Â I might be off on some (or all!) of that, but that’s what led me to the conclusion about the art. Â

You're probably right...my memory on books read decades ago isn't very reliable. I'd like to think that it is -- it's a work that deserves limited treatment, and aside from being one of volumes in the Borderlands set (and, man, Monteleone didn't do himself any favors with people on that recent mass-distribution of his Substack post), it hasn't seen that kind of treatment, not as a solo edition. I have a signed 1st HC of it, but might consider a limited of it, especially if there was additional content of some sort.

[Sock Monkey]

Maybe. I got more gothic vibes than vampiric, but is certainly is suggestive of a story like THE KEEP. It's been a while since I read it -- was there a character in a wheelchair? Drawing a blank on that.

It’s been a long time since I read it as well, but I seen to remember an elderly possibly Jewish man and his daughter in the old castle with Nazis and a possibly vampiric creature.  I might be off on some (or all!) of that, but that’s what led me to the conclusion about the art.  

[RonClinton]

From the artwork in their latest newsletter, I'm putting forth the guess that Midworld's going to be doing a limited of F. Paul Wilson's The Keep.

Maybe. I got more gothic vibes than vampiric, but is certainly is suggestive of a story like THE KEEP. It's been a while since I read it -- was there a character in a wheelchair? Drawing a blank on that.

[sholloman81]

From the artwork in their latest newsletter, I'm putting forth the guess that Midworld's going to be doing a limited of F. Paul Wilson's The Keep.

That's a great guess based on that art, especially with that version of the cross. I'm hoping that you are incorrect. Love the book and F. Paul Wilson in general; however, I already have this one as a limited from the set that Borderlands put out a while back (The Complete Adversary Cycle by F. Paul Wilson). I guess if you are correct, my wallet will be happy.  

[Sock Monkey]

From the artwork in their latest newsletter, I'm putting forth the guess that Midworld's going to be doing a limited of F. Paul Wilson's The Keep.

[Sock Monkey]

Not me. I tried reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN a while back as it seemed like the perfect kind of book for me, and for whatever reason it just didn't click with me...my expectations were probably a bit too high, given its comparisons to Joe Hill and Cormac McCarthy (of which neither comparison is apt). It had its moments, but, I don't know, it just felt a bit flat to me. Again: not a bad book, probably just unmet expectations. No interest in THE LAST WATCH. I love the cover and plot description of THE PALE BLUE EYE, so I definitely get the attraction of that one.

I'm choosing to pass as well. I'm tempted, but I am trying to keep FOMO at arm's length and focus on getting stuff that I really want. Still would like to pull the trigger on that Atlas of Hell lettered...

[RonClinton]

Anybody taking advantage of Midworld's Summer Bundle? It's three signed limited editions (IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN, THE LAST WATCH, and THE PALE BLUE EYE) for $150. I am very tempted.

Not me. I tried reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN a while back as it seemed like the perfect kind of book for me, and for whatever reason it just didn't click with me...my expectations were probably a bit too high, given its comparisons to Joe Hill and Cormac McCarthy (of which neither comparison is apt). It had its moments, but, I don't know, it just felt a bit flat to me. Again: not a bad book, probably just unmet expectations. No interest in THE LAST WATCH. I love the cover and plot description of THE PALE BLUE EYE, so I definitely get the attraction of that one.

[Sock Monkey]

Anybody taking advantage of Midworld's Summer Bundle? It's three signed limited editions (IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN, THE LAST WATCH, and THE PALE BLUE EYE) for $150. I am very tempted.

[Ben Staad]

I hadn't heard of him. That doesn't mean much these days as my TBR pile goes back a few decades now. LOL.

So it sounds like Midworld is doing a limited of Daryl Gregory's Revelator. The author's been on radar for what seems like forever, but I've never read anything by him or, frankly, hear him mentioned that often. Anybody read any of his stuff?

 

[Sock Monkey]

So it sounds like Midworld is doing a limited of Daryl Gregory's Revelator. The author's been on radar for what seems like forever, but I've never read anything by him or, frankly, hear him mentioned that often. Anybody read any of his stuff?

[jeffingoff]

They've had some (small) issues along the way, but I've personally loved the handful of books that I've purchased for them so far (Between Two Angels, The BlackTongue Thief, Ring Shout, & the Atlas of Hell). While not at Centipede or Suntup level, they are always solid production-wise and usually have some interior art too. Their prices are also still pretty fair, especially considering some of the huge increases I've seen recently with other indie presses.

I only have John Dies at the End from them and I'd compare the quality to SST. Its best feature is the full color art on glossy paper. There are only 4 illustrations but I love the way they're treated. I'd like more art but I know it's probably a tough thing for a publisher to choose the upgrades to the book--more art or full color illustrations or a slipcase or heavier paper or whatever else--while keeping costs reasonable. I'd say Travis at MidWorld is doing a better job of it than SubPress. I'd rather have black and white interior pieces than no art at all after the signature sheet. But Paul Fry at SST is doing it better than anyone.

Anyway, I'm very happy with my copy. The only reason I haven't purchased more from MW is because they don't publish books I'm interested in and I'm broke. 

[sholloman81]

I don't know what it is exactly, but, I just haven't been able to muster any interest in this press at all. Am I missing something? I'm all ears...

They've had some (small) issues along the way, but I've personally loved the handful of books that I've purchased for them so far (Between Two Angels, The BlackTongue Thief, Ring Shout, & the Atlas of Hell). While not at Centipede or Suntup level, they are always solid production-wise and usually have some interior art too. Their prices are also still pretty fair, especially considering some of the huge increases I've seen recently with other indie presses.

[swintek]

I don't know what it is exactly, but, I just haven't been able to muster any interest in this press at all. Am I missing something? I'm all ears...