Centipede will be releasing.....

[Sock Monkey]

Well, I thought that this we’d be getting the Frank Belknap Long Library of Weird Fiction volumes in today’s newsletter. Instead we got FEESTERS IN THE LAKE! I’ve heard good things about this collection so I’m very excited for it.

[Splync]

Very cool! That one piece is definitely from Power of Darkness.

Always cool to get extras in the packages. As long as you don't throw them out, as that would be heartbreaking.

[Sock Monkey]

Here's a few more. I haven't quite decided what I should do with these yet, but I thought that they would be fun to share.

[Sock Monkey]

Jared also throws some random things in your shipment sometimes. I recently received a small black and white photo with "Science Fiction Review #1" written in pencil on the back. I also recently received these, which I thought were pretty cool. All are printed on a heavy cardstock. My photos really don't do these justice.

[Sock Monkey]

More photos of the Grabinski volume of Masters of the Weird Tale

[Sock Monkey]

I received my Masters of the Weird Tale by Grabinski today. It's another beautiful edition by Centipede Press. I was happy to see that the book came with a mylar cover for the dustjacket and the book slides in and out with no problem. I don't know if it noticeable in the picture, but the endsheets have ridged texture though them which is really nice. I don't know if it's just mine or not, but it I have two title pages. Grabinski's name is clearly printed on both. The first has the rest of the information fairly obscured.

I don't think it comes as much of a surprise to say that the book is up to Centipede's usual standards and is an impressive yet understated volume.

[RonClinton]

Those unsigned copies are still sitting there…just waiting for you to give it a forever home…

Were it not for the PS edition of NEEDFUL THINGS and a private pre-order at Sub Press, I probably would’ve succumbed by now…fortunately (or not so fortunately, I suppose) those purchases, both within this same week, have managed thus far to keep me in check.

[Sock Monkey]

I wish those unsigned copies would hurry up and sell out…I’ve visited the page at least a half-dozen times since this morning, and each time I feel my resolve weakening. If the discount was more than ten bucks, or now $285, maybe something closer to $200 or $225, I’d probably spring for a copy, figuring I’d certainly read it at some point down the road.

Those unsigned copies are still sitting there…just waiting for you to give it a forever home…

[RonClinton]

The only problem is that I sometimes put off these types of books because they aren't easy reads. I want to read them, but it requires more effort to pick them back up again after I put them down. I'll probably have to work a system to "force" myself to do it. From the table of contents, it looks like the book is broken into relatively small sections, so maybe I'll read a section between other books.

Great idea, as it is several collections in one omnibus. Speaking of Grabinski, I’m featuring one of those collections, THE MOTION DEMON, as a Showcase tweet tomorrow…as you’ll see, it’s a slim volume, so its size complements your plan perfectly.

[Sock Monkey]

Well stated and a wise plan…this is definitely not a volume meant for brevity and quick consumption.

The only problem is that I sometimes put off these types of books because they aren't easy reads. I want to read them, but it requires more effort to pick them back up again after I put them down. I'll probably have to work a system to "force" myself to do it. From the table of contents, it looks like the book is broken into relatively small sections, so maybe I'll read a section between other books.

[RonClinton]

Sounds like how I feel about Ramsey Campbell's short stories. I really like his work, but I have to take them in short sips to truly appreciate them. From what you're saying, I'll probably have to parse these stories out over time instead of just plowing right through. That's okay, though. Sometimes I have to remind myself that the joy is primarily in the reading of the book, not from the sense of accomplishment in finishing it.

Well stated and a wise plan…this is definitely not a volume meant for brevity and quick consumption.

[Sock Monkey]

His work is indeed quite good, but is, for me, rather difficult to describe, just as they’re not easy reads to digest nor, sometimes, understand. Often oblique, his paranoiac fever dreams focus on the inevitability of doom and hopelessness on the surrealist hostilities and manifestations of psyche his characters battle. It’s esoteric and of a rather decadent European flavor, and my current mood just couldn’t abide 700 pages of that right now. I know I’ll kick myself in a few years, though…fortunately I still have Ash Tree’s HC of THE MOTION DEMON to help soothe the loss.

Sounds like how I feel about Ramsey Campbell's short stories. I really like his work, but I have to take them in short sips to truly appreciate them. From what you're saying, I'll probably have to parse these stories out over time instead of just plowing right through. That's okay, though. Sometimes I have to remind myself that the joy is primarily in the reading of the book, not from the sense of accomplishment in finishing it.

[Sock Monkey]

I really wish Jerad did Library of Weird Fiction titles for each of the Master of the Weird Tale releases.

I know that sort of takes away from the extravagance of the MotWT titles, but I love having the smaller and more affordable volumes.

I passed on today's title, but I'll still have to check the author out.

I'm a fan of both the MotWT and Library of Weird Fiction series. I do like the more affordable editions and I'm glad that he's doing those, especially since he's opened it up to including titles that haven't been in the MotWT series with his Bram Stoker volume. I do have a fondness for the MotWT series, though. This huge slipcased editions are just so nice. I have to be honest, though. This newest one will be the sixth entry I own in the series and I haven't read a single one yet. Some of this is just due to have to reading these at home because it's not like you can easily through these in the backpack to read while sitting on the beach.

[Sock Monkey]

Had been receiving the newsletter every week, this week no newsletter, and not in spam either.

I'd reach out to Jerad at Centipede. See if he can find out anything on his end.

[Ben Staad]

Same. I keep looking and hope they sell out soon. LOL.

I wish those unsigned copies would hurry up and sell out…I’ve visited the page at least a half-dozen times since this morning, and each time I feel my resolve weakening. If the discount was more than ten bucks, or now $285, maybe something closer to $200 or $225, I’d probably spring for a copy, figuring I’d certainly read it at some point down the road.