Lividian Publications

[Brian James Freeman]

I posted some important shipping updates on the Heart-Shaped Box Lettered Edition, the "What's In a Name" chapbook by Bev Vincent, and The King of Shadows Limited Edition:

https://lividian.com/important-shipp...tes-june-2022/

Brian

[RonClinton]

I did not read any reviews until after I finished the book. The negative reviews I read mentioned characters that they did not believe would act as they did. I honestly did not agree with the reviews I read but I will admit I was reading a ghost story, so I was not looking for realism. I really enjoyed it and know I will be reading it again. I will say that Impossible Fortress is a hard act to follow and if I had to choose between the two, I would put Impossible Fortress on top. I will add with these as his first two books, I will be reading whatever he puts out next!

I will add that as I was reading this book it felt perfect for what Lividian is doing. The trade has interior art that is part of the story, A relatively unknown author and a story that fits in with the current Lividian catalog.

Okay, you sold me (and, yes, the character(s) motivations issue was the consensus I saw as well, I’ll pick up a copy the next time I hit Costco (I saw it the last I was there…nice that a relatively (but deserving) unknown author was able to break in to their distribution channel).

[Martin]

I loved Rekulak's IMPOSSIBLE FORTRESS, but a slew of negative reviews have shied me away from HIDDEN PICTURES. Is it, in fact, a good one?

I did not read any reviews until after I finished the book. The negative reviews I read mentioned characters that they did not believe would act as they did. I honestly did not agree with the reviews I read but I will admit I was reading a ghost story, so I was not looking for realism. I really enjoyed it and know I will be reading it again. I will say that Impossible Fortress is a hard act to follow and if I had to choose between the two, I would put Impossible Fortress on top. I will add with these as his first two books, I will be reading whatever he puts out next!

I will add that as I was reading this book it felt perfect for what Lividian is doing. The trade has interior art that is part of the story, A relatively unknown author and a story that fits in with the current Lividian catalog.

[RonClinton]

I am hoping for another author who has not yet received limited treatment. Specifically want to see Jason Rekulak's Hidden Pictures. It would need to use the interior illustrations from the trade edition as they are perfect for the story.

I loved Rekulak's IMPOSSIBLE FORTRESS, but a slew of negative reviews have shied me away from HIDDEN PICTURES. Is it, in fact, a good one?

[Martin]

I am hoping for another author who has not yet received limited treatment. Specifically want to see Jason Rekulak's Hidden Pictures. It would need to use the interior illustrations from the trade edition as they are perfect for the story.

[bsaenz24]

Yep. Although I’m okay with MYSTERY WALK being given the diss…MYSTERY WALK, THE FIVE, and BETHANY’S SIN are my three least favorite of his.

I liked The Five, but didn't get out of it what most people seemed to.

[RonClinton]

Mine and Mystery Walk have also never had a limited edition.

Yep. Although I’m okay with MYSTERY WALK being given the diss…MYSTERY WALK, THE FIVE, and BETHANY’S SIN are my three least favorite of his.

[joejets]

Mine and Mystery Walk have also never had a limited edition.

[RonClinton]

I agree -- GONE SOUTH would not only be a great addition to Lividian's growing McCammon backlist, but is greatly deserving of the limited treatment, since it's never had it. I know it received some sporadic criticism when it was released, but I think most have come to recognize its strengths and view it as the fantastic Southern gothic-noir that it is.

[Ben Staad]

Exactly.

Gone South would be awesome and would fit "The Year of McCammon"!

[Splync]

Excellent. My vote is for Gone South by Robert McCammon. Of course Duma Key would be okay..,I suppose.

We do get a vote in this don't we?

Gone South would be awesome and would fit "The Year of McCammon"!

[Ben Staad]

Excellent. My vote is for Gone South by Robert McCammon. Of course Duma Key would be okay..,I suppose.

We do get a vote in this don't we?

Correct!

[Brian James Freeman]

There still is an unannounced book slated for later this year. Correct?

Correct!

[Ben Staad]

There still is an unannounced book slated for later this year. Correct?

[Brian James Freeman]

I'm going to be out of cell service range for much of the weekend, so I might not reply to emails or messages until late on Monday. Everyone have a safe weekend!

Brian