Here is the line-up of books for Hippocampus press, the current publisher of all things Lovecraftian and Cthulhu Mythos related. They are also putting out some cutting edge horror from new writers as well. Visit their web site for all of their offerings. www.hippocampuspress.com
LOVECRAFT ANNUAL NO. 5 (2011) is now available! At 246 pages, it's the largest ever, with articles from Caitlín R. Kiernan, Robert H. Waugh, J.-M. Rajala, Alex Houstoun and others.
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DEAD RECKONINGS NO. 9 (SPRING 2011) covers new releases in horror with 90 pages of reviews by Leigh Blackmore, Matt Cardin, Richard Bleiler, and many more. Free shipping as always. Subscribe today!
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THE UNDYING THING AND OTHERS by Barry Pain
The latest release in our Lovecraft's Library series is a monumental 375-page collection of weird tales from the author of AN EXCHANGE OF SOULS, edited and with an Introduction by S. T. Joshi and featuring great cover art from Allen Koszowski!
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AN EPICURE IN THE TERRIBLE: A Centennial Anthology of Essays in Honor of H. P. Lovecraft
A revised and updated version of Schultz & Joshi's 1991 classic of Lovecraftian scholarship is now available in an affordable softcover edition.
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DIM-REMEMBERED STORIES: A Critical Study of R. H. Barlow
This pioneering study by Italian scholar Massimo Berruti establishes Barlow as distinguished writer of fantasy, horror and thought-provoking poetry. In conjunction with this release we are offering a $5 discount on our Barlow collection EYES OF THE GOD: The Weird Fiction and Poetry of R. H. Barlow. Visit our website to order.
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These forthcoming titles are available for pre-order now!
A MONSTER OF VOICES: Speaking for H. P. Lovecraft by Robert H. Waugh.
With this collection, esteemed scholar Dr. Waugh follows up on THE MONSTER IN THE MIRROR with more of his trademark erudition and insight into Lovecraft.
REFLECTIONS IN A GLASS DARKLY: Essays on J. Sheridan Le Fanu
Edited by Gary William Crawford, Jim Rockhill and Brian J. Showers, this is the first book on Le Fanu to comprise classic and new scholarship and criticism, also featuring a Foreword by W. J. Mc Cormack.
TWISTED IN DREAM: The Collected Weird Poetry of Ann K. Schwader
Forthcoming in October! "Ann K. Schwader's intoxicating poetry is as authentically Lovecraftian as it is brilliantly original. This is poetry that is truly transporting. Superb!"—W. H. Pugmire
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SANCTITY AND SIN: The Collected Poetry And Prose-Poems Of Donald Wandrei, now available for just $10 in an elegant, larger format (6 x 9 in.) with more white space in the margins.
LETTERS TO JAMES F. MORTON is still delayed but should be coming in a few weeks. We thank you for your patience.
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Saturday, January 23, 2010
Seven Deadly Pleasures
SEVEN DEADLY PLEASURES, Michael Aronovitz, Hippocampus Press, $15, 250 pages, ISBN: 9780982429600, reviewed by Barry Hunter.
Once in a while a new writer comes along and shows a knack for surprising the reader and presenting his story in a new and interesting way. Aronovitz is one of those writers who has surprised me in this first encounter with his work. Three of the stories have appeared in other venues and the other four appear here for the first time.
“How Bria Died” is a high school ghost story and a tale about broken promises. “The Clever Mask” tells of a man who makes a bet with the Grim Reaper only to learn that it would have been better to make a deal with the devil. “Quest for Sadness” is the story of a man seeking to find the origin of woe. “The Legend of the Slither-Shifter” introduces us to one of the strangest baby sitters ever. “The Exterminator” gives us another reason to dislike clowns. “Passive Passenger” is an online game where gaining experience points takes on a completely new meaning.
“Toll Booth” is the longest and best story in the collection. It is a tale of teenage pranks, betrayal, and death. It shows the development of character and a mastery of storytelling.
Aronovitz will be a name that will be seen more in the future. Pick this volume up to be one of the first to experience a new name in horror.
Once in a while a new writer comes along and shows a knack for surprising the reader and presenting his story in a new and interesting way. Aronovitz is one of those writers who has surprised me in this first encounter with his work. Three of the stories have appeared in other venues and the other four appear here for the first time.
“How Bria Died” is a high school ghost story and a tale about broken promises. “The Clever Mask” tells of a man who makes a bet with the Grim Reaper only to learn that it would have been better to make a deal with the devil. “Quest for Sadness” is the story of a man seeking to find the origin of woe. “The Legend of the Slither-Shifter” introduces us to one of the strangest baby sitters ever. “The Exterminator” gives us another reason to dislike clowns. “Passive Passenger” is an online game where gaining experience points takes on a completely new meaning.
“Toll Booth” is the longest and best story in the collection. It is a tale of teenage pranks, betrayal, and death. It shows the development of character and a mastery of storytelling.
Aronovitz will be a name that will be seen more in the future. Pick this volume up to be one of the first to experience a new name in horror.
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