Sunday, June 29, 2025

Frank Frazetta, Fine Lines Edited by Sara Frazetta and Arnie Fenner

The full title of this volume is: FRANK FRAZETTA FINE LINES, A COLLECTION OF ILLUSTRATION & DRAWINGS BY THE GODFATHER OF FANTASTIC ART. That is a very apt description of the amazing and beautiful art that is presented here on photo grade paper in marvelous color and black and white. There are many presented here for the first time and some are presented together in groups. His marvelous art done for the Science Fiction book club's Martian series by Edgar Rice Burroughs; the Lord of the Rings portfolio that began as an "unauthorized" edition; his work for Canaveral Press; Warren's Creepy, Eerie and Vampirella; and, rare pieces that he created for friends. Sara Frazetta and Arnie Fenner have done a marvelous job in putting this volume together and it is a proud addition to anyones collection of art books; but. to the Frazetta fan and collector it is a necessity. I would never have thought that the Lancer or Ace paperback I picked up back in the 1960s would have grown into a lifelong love of fantasy art that would not have been possible without the amazing "godfather" that was Frank Frazetta. Although we never met in person, he was nice enough to autograph some labels for me in the 1970s that were affixed to some of my favorite titles. At least to me, that made him an amazing person as well. Priced at $35, this is a bargain. Order direct from Frazetta Girls, 7374 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 or www.frazettagirls.com and let them know Baryon sent you.

Friday, June 27, 2025

Kasey Chambers Backbone Tour

My best friend Jim Brock and I were able to get some front row tickets at the City Winery Atlanta. It was one of the first stops on her BACKBONE tour. She was even better than the last time we saw her. She did songs from the new album and a collection of her hits coering her entire career. Her dad, her brother and her daughter all joined hare for a fantastic acoustic version of "Not Pretty Enough" that did not leave a dry eye in the house. She always puts on a great show and if you have a chance to see her, be sure and do so. The opening artist was Summer Sweeney, who I was not familiar with, but I am sure her name will be out there soon. Here are some pictures to entice you to join in.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The Full Book Cover

Available everywhere,this week.

Friday, June 13, 2025

THE TOURIST'S GUIDE TO HAUNTED WELLMAN, by James A. Moore and Charles R. Rutledge

Crossroad Press Audio & Digital Books Now on pre-order with a release date of June 24 -- THE TOURIST'S GUIDE TO HAUNTED WELLMAN, by James A. Moore and Charles R. Rutledge, featuring another outstanding cover by Dan Brereton. This is the tenth and final book in the Jonathan Crowley Chronicles. Pre-order the eBook today or pre-order the trade paperback in a few days. Look for the other books in the series, available in eBook and print at Amazon, or in eBook at all major eBook retailers! Amazon eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCXG655Y All eBook retailers: https://books2read.com/b/4AyZQK ___________________________ Like most small towns, Wellman, Georgia has its share of ghost stories. A group of amateur paranormal investigators plan to write a book about these macabre legends, The Tourist’s Guide to Haunted Wellman. But after the ghost hunters perform a late-night ritual in a graveyard, the old stories seem to be coming true. Something has been awakened. Something angry. Something hungry. Occult specialists Jonathan Crowley and Carter Decamp begin separate investigations of the occurrences in Wellman, but soon their paths will converge, bringing them into conflict with malignant and dangerous entities. And it may be more than even their combined knowledge and skills can overcome. James A. Moore and Charles R. Rutledge return to shadow-haunted Wellman, the setting of their Griffin and Price novels, for one last tale of suspense and dark horror.