Midworld Press...

[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...

[RonClinton]

Midworld's latest email is continuing to tempt me with The Atlas of Hell...

Same. Continuing to resist is getting a bit tiresome...self-flagalation is never a good time. I continue to hope maybe some will hit the secondary, but that market hasn't shown me any love yet.

[Sock Monkey]

Midworld's latest email is continuing to tempt me with The Atlas of Hell...

[sholloman81]

Just received my LE of Atlas of Hell. Quickly thumbed through it since I am at work, and the production values look fantastic. Really happy that I made this purchase and can't wait to dig into the stories soon.

[sholloman81]

Glad to hear that The Strange is worth picking-up.  I'm sure that I'll grab a copy eventually.  If I like Atlas/Wounds enough, I'll probably grab one of his other collections first.

[Sock Monkey]

That's great to hear! Between the authors that blurbed this book and the descriptions of the stories themselves, I have high hopes. By chance, have you read "The Strange" yet? I've been close to grabbing it a few times but always end up passing on it for something else. That being said, the burb references to Bradbury & True Grit have me very intrigued. 

I have not.  It's on my "To Buy" list, but my "To Read" list needs to shrink before I can add more non-limited editions to the pile.  Ron's comments of it being "quite good" makes me want to ignore that rule, but, also based on his comments, I'm more likely to pick up NORTH AMERICAN LAKE MONSTERS (or MONSTERLAND, if one likes that title better) before I grab THE STRANGE.  

[RonClinton]

That's great to hear! Between the authors that blurbed this book and the descriptions of the stories themselves, I have high hopes. By chance, have you read "The Strange" yet? I've been close to grabbing it a few times but always end up passing on it for something else. That being said, the burb references to Bradbury & True Grit have me very intrigued. 

I've read THE STRANGE, as well as most (all?) of Ballingrud's work, all of which I've enjoyed. I haven't yet picked up THE ATLAS OF HELL, but am hoping to pick up a copy on the secondary at some point...if that opportunitiy doesn't come quickly enough to suit my itchy fingers, I may have to opt for new. I thought THE STRANGE was quite good, though it isn't my favorite of his work...I wouldn't necessarily say that his style and skill is better suited to the short form (THE STRANGE is thus far his only full-length novel), but that was my general reaction upon finishing THE STRANGE (which, again I did enjoy).

[sholloman81]

I don't want to  hype it too much, but WOUNDS was one of the most impressive single-author collections I've read in awhile.  The expansiveness of the imagination in the stories really reminded me of early Clive Barker.  The collection just hit my horror sweet spot.  I hope you like it.

That's great to hear! Between the authors that blurbed this book and the descriptions of the stories themselves, I have high hopes. By chance, have you read "The Strange" yet? I've been close to grabbing it a few times but always end up passing on it for something else. That being said, the burb references to Bradbury & True Grit have me very intrigued. 

[Sock Monkey]

I purchased the numbered but have never read anything by this author. It was a pure impulse buy based on the authors reputation and some of the author blurbs his books have gotten.

I don't want to  hype it too much, but WOUNDS was one of the most impressive single-author collections I've read in awhile.  The expansiveness of the imagination in the stories really reminded me of early Clive Barker.  The collection just hit my horror sweet spot.  I hope you like it.