Nightshade Books releasing Clark Ashton Smith Papaerback

[William J. Grabowski]

mhatchett:
Thanks for responding, and for providing great info on Karl Wagner. I knew of the Carcosa books, and once had a copy of the huge volume EXORCISMS AND ECSTASIES. I've got one of the HORROR STORY collections composed of YEAR'S BEST HORROR material, and a signed copy of IN A LONELY PLACE—Scream Press edition. Sold my galley proofs (dammit!) for WHY NOT YOU AND I?

[mhatchett]

I think Centipede Press has a made a good stab at it.
1. Where the Summer Ends: The Best Horror Stories of Karl Edward Wagner Vol 1
2. Walk on the Wild Side: The Best Horror Stories of Karl Edward Wagner Vol 2
3. MASTERS OF THE WEIRD TALE KARL EDWARD WAGNER
We would love to see even a lean interview of KEW. I also have the Carcosa Press books that he edited, which are really cool.
Worse Things Waiting (1973),Far Lands, Other Days (1975),Murgunstrumm and Others (1977),Lonely Vigils (1981). Pardon my enthusiasm lol!!

[William J. Grabowski]

Yeah, someone needs to put out a Wagner opus—unless it's already out there. I might have missed it. In 1985 I did a mail interview with him for THE HORROR SHOW, but it was too lean to publish. I think that was around the time Karl was beginning to feel overwhelmed.

[bsaenz24]

I didn't know about the 2 book set. I'll have to keep an eye out. Thanks!

Each book had a short novel and I *think* a short story. The main titles were Giants From Eternity and Strangers on the Heights. Just over 150 pages per voluje.

[mhatchett]

I didn't know about the 2 book set. I'll have to keep an eye out. Thanks!

[bsaenz24]

Love William Hope Hodgson as well, Brad. Another five books to search out....Thanks!!

sk

Side note....if you do go for the Hodgson books....I know vol/s 1 and 2 went through a second prining. Not sure on 3-5. The Wellman 5 book series is a nice set too. They also did a 2 book slipcase Wellman set of a couple of short novels/ novellas.

[bsaenz24]

Love William Hope Hodgson as well, Brad. Another five books to search out....Thanks!!

sk

LOL!! Sorry!

[Theli]

Nightshade was a fantastic company! Through them I was introduced to the aforementioned Smith and Hodgson but also Glen Cook. I also like Steven Erickson novellas they put out. Missed out on the Wagner releases unfortunately, and they go for quite a pretty penny.

[frik51]

Love William Hope Hodgson as well, Brad. Another five books to search out....Thanks!!

sk

[mhatchett]

I bought a lot of things from Nightshade before they went out of business. Loved everything they sent me, especially the Wagner set and the Manly Wade Wellmen collection. I hear they had a lot of business issues but I think they made a damn good shot of putting out some good books. I'll be getting the paperback editions for sure.

[bsaenz24]

They also put out a really nice looking 5 book set of William Hope Hodgson.

[bsaenz24]

Yes, I found that out a couple of days ago. I'd love to own the HCs, but they're way too expensive right now.
The paperbacks will have to do, I'm afraid.

sk

The only reason I have them is because they were offering Lifetime deals at one point. It was a great deal until their lifetime ended....LOL!

[frik51]

Yes, I found that out a couple of days ago. I'd love to own the HCs, but they're way too expensive right now.
The paperbacks will have to do, I'm afraid.

sk

[bsaenz24]

Wow, I've always loved Clark Ashton Smith, but the price for the first two HC editions are outrageous.
Love to own these books though.
I guess there will only be a paperback release, and no HC re-release??

sk

NSB originally released them in hardback.

[frik51]

Wow, I've always loved Clark Ashton Smith, but the price for the first two HC editions are outrageous.
Love to own these books though.
I guess there will only be a paperback release, and no HC re-release??

sk