Suntup Editions - All Books

[TacomaDiver]

They sounded like A LOT.

[Boggle Champion]

Funny enough, I just heard about this recently on a video on Nebula - https://nebula.tv/videos/talefoundry...gothic-fiction - not sure if this creator is on the YouTubes or not . . . anyways, it sounded interesting but probably way over my head. Just kind of surprised to see someone else mention this book and author since I hadn't ever heard of him before.

Cool video!

Folio Society had a release of the trilogy, that's where I first heard about it. The books sound interesting, but I'm also not sure it's for me. I may try checking out the first book from the library before Suntup's release to see if I'm into it.

[TacomaDiver]

Gormenghast trilogy, Mervyn Peake

Peak Paul punnage!

Funny enough, I just heard about this recently on a video on Nebula - https://nebula.tv/videos/talefoundry...gothic-fiction - not sure if this creator is on the YouTubes or not . . . anyways, it sounded interesting but probably way over my head. Just kind of surprised to see someone else mention this book and author since I hadn't ever heard of him before.

[Chuggers]

Gormenghast trilogy, Mervyn Peake

Peak Paul punnage!

Oh man, I'd be heavily interested in this!

[Boggle Champion]

Nov Clue- The extraordinary imagination and breathtaking prose of this British author was at the peak of excellence when he wrote these three fantasy novels first published in the 1940s and 1950s

Gormenghast trilogy, Mervyn Peake

Peak Paul punnage!

[joejets]

November's offering could be Lord of the Rings, or C.S. Lewis' trilogy: Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra and That Hideous Strength. This may be more SF than fantasy

[sholloman81]

Although I'll definitely be interested in what Paul does with this, it would have to be something exceptionally cool for me to replace my Dark Harvest edition (which is a trade edition that is inscribed, doodled, and, slipcased). I consider that edition- still, all these years on- one of the very best ever produced by the small press. It's that wonderfully oversized format, striking DJ and illustrations, that great DH title typography, and even really cool textured blue boards. It really is a perfect edition in my mind, and it'll be tough to top.

Was thinking the same thing. Am pretty happy with my Dark Harvest version; so, it would have to be something truly remarkable to get me to purchase!

[RonClinton]

Although I'll definitely be interested in what Paul does with this, it would have to be something exceptionally cool for me to replace my Dark Harvest edition (which is a trade edition that is inscribed, doodled, and, slipcased). I consider that edition- still, all these years on- one of the very best ever produced by the small press. It's that wonderfully oversized format, striking DJ and illustrations, that great DH title typography, and even really cool textured blue boards. It really is a perfect edition in my mind, and it'll be tough to top.

Couldn't agree more. While I support Paul's decision to place his own twist on any book that's had the limited treatment before, that support hits a bulwark when the previous limitation is one with which I'm already more than pleased, and CARRION COMFORT likely falls in that category. 'Course, I said the same thing about Dark Harvest's SWAN SONG, and I opted for the later Sub Press edition (though not the recent Suntup edition), so time will tell. I am glad to see, however, that whatever factors played into making Simmons and his conservative views persona non grata for an unfortunate period of time have subsided to the point where his previous brilliant work can be appreciated again.

[swintek]

December is likely Dan Simmon's CARRION COMFORT...I did a Google search on the quote (which, admittedly, is one King likely used more than once), and CARRION COMFORT immediately came up as a hit w/ King's accompanying exact quote.
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Although I'll definitely be interested in what Paul does with this, it would have to be something exceptionally cool for me to replace my Dark Harvest edition (which is a trade edition that is inscribed, doodled, and, slipcased). I consider that edition- still, all these years on- one of the very best ever produced by the small press. It's that wonderfully oversized format, striking DJ and illustrations, that great DH title typography, and even really cool textured blue boards. It really is a perfect edition in my mind, and it'll be tough to top.

[RonClinton]

Any guesses yet for the next quarter? As always, I'm stumped!

Oct Clue- Are you ready to turn the clock back this Fall? I am ready. Perhaps not quite this far though.
Nov Clue- The extraordinary imagination and breathtaking prose of this British author was at the peak of excellence when he wrote these three fantasy novels first published in the 1940s and 1950s
Dec Clue- Praised by Stephen King as “one of the greatest horror novels of the 20th century,” this book has the Ability to compel readers to turn page after page

December is likely Dan Simmon's CARRION COMFORT...I did a Google search on the quote (which, admittedly, is one King likely used more than once), and CARRION COMFORT immediately came up as a hit w/ King's accompanying exact quote.

Could November be Tolkien's LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy...?

October...no idea. READY PLAYER ONE occurred to me, but it's not a time-travel novel.

[sholloman81]

Any guesses yet for the next quarter? As always, I'm stumped!

Oct Clue- Are you ready to turn the clock back this Fall? I am ready. Perhaps not quite this far though.
Nov Clue- The extraordinary imagination and breathtaking prose of this British author was at the peak of excellence when he wrote these three fantasy novels first published in the 1940s and 1950s
Dec Clue- Praised by Stephen King as “one of the greatest horror novels of the 20th century,” this book has the Ability to compel readers to turn page after page

[TacomaDiver]

I wasn't into collecting when the Dark Horse edition came out. I found a copy at a local store about two years ago, and it's still there, but the seller won't ever budge. I forget how much it was, but just not doable. I'm excited for the Centipede Press edition!

[swintek]

Well, I hemmed and I hawed for 24 hours, and ultimately, I caved. As I am one of those folks for whom the book is an absolute favorite, I just couldn't live with not having a letterpress edition of it, and, I think, the book looks interesting. Still not 100% on the art, but I rarely am with art- especially Suntup's, as it seems we have very different tastes in art, if not in bookmaking (which I think he is exceptional at). Anyway, it's going to bring an even tougher decision this Sunday when Centipede's Frankenstein goes up for preorder. Yikes, is that a One-Two Punch! I have the Dark Horse edition which I've always felt was one of those awesome bargain sleeper editions (until it wasn't) so it's really tough to justify the hefty price for CP's edition this weekend. Of course, I'm sure if I show restraint and pass I will absolutely kick myself when I see it made real and tell myself yet again to "always bet on Jerad!"

[TacomaDiver]

Generally a big fan of Gaiman's work, but American Gods didn't work for me. At all. I know I've said it elsewhere (probably here at some point) but I was really looking forward to AG - it sounded awesome, but when I read it, nope. I've even tried it a couple of times later in life thinking maybe it was an age or maturity thing for me, and it still doesn't work. I'm embarrassed by how many copies I own of it at as well!

While I'm sure there's a chance I could get a copy (I was selected for the pre-order reservation) it's pricey and I'm allegedly on the pre-order list for Centipede's new edition of Bernie Wrightson's Frankenstein when I am DYING to get.

[RonClinton]

On a completely different note than Gaiman, that Farris book is stinking stunning. I just unboxed mine today and I was very impressed with it. It's expensive, but such a great presentation.

I’m really looking forward to seeing it… my copy is on its way. This is the latest volume of what I believe is the full set I own of all the John Farris Centipede releases.