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Saturday, March 28, 2009
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THE PHANTOM CHRONICLES 2 from Mooonstone Books
The PHANTOM Chronicles 2
The PHANTOM Chronicles 2
Edited by Joe Gentile and Mike Bullock
Written by Harlan Ellison, Ed Gorman, Robin Wayne Bailey, Mike Bullock, Tom DeFalco, Win Scott Eckert, Joe Gentile, Mark Justice, Jeff Mariotte, Joe McKinney, Nate Meyer, Will Murray, Mel Odom, Martin Powell, and Aaron Shaps.
Interior art: Ruben Procopio
Cover art: Doug Klauba, Ruben Procopio
256 pages, b/w, squarebound, 6 x 9, $16.95
10 digit: 1-933076-57-7
13 digit: 978-1-933076-57-7
Just in time for the Sci-Fi Channel’s Phantom movie!
And just in time for the Seth Rogan Green Hornet movie!
15 all new prose stories, with spot illustrations.
Since 1936, The Phantom has been thrilling audiences who crave adventure!
Nearly five centuries ago, during a daring raid at sea, pirates took the life of merchant ship captain Christopher Standish. In the heat of the pitched battle aboard the ship, Standish’s son was knocked overboard to wash ashore on a remote beach. After stumbling upon the body of his father’s killer, young Standish swore an oath on the murderer’s skull to devote his life, and the lives of his sons and their sons, to the destruction of piracy, greed, cruelty and injustice.
To the outside world, this man, seemingly immortal, has always worn the mask. As the legend grew, it transcended the life of any one mortal.
And that legend became THE PHANTOM!
For the VERY first time anywhere…this book will have the first team-up ever of the Phantom and the Green Hornet…written by master wordsmith Harlan Ellison!
High adventure and intrigue in the African jungle, on the high seas, and in the streets! There is always justice that needs to be served, whether it’s in the present…or the past.
With an introduction by the Phantom’s creator’s daughter Diane Falk!
Plus... check out this online preview of The Phantom: Ghost Who Walks #0!
My tale is called "No Ghosts Need Apply" and features The Phantom of 1899 in a London adventure.... The Phantom is a long-time favorite and it's a real thrill to contribute to his chronicles. :-)
Friday, March 20, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Hunt for Adventure!
The Gabriel Hunt website has been updated with all of the forthcoming books and covers!
According to publisher Charles Ardai, the brains behind Hard Case Crime:
"No longer will you have to squint at tiny thumbnails of the first six covers, or wonder what the books might possibly be about. No, now you can see nice, big thumbnails --
and, if you're so inclined, read the first chapter of each book. (Some are just teasers of a few pages in length, some are long and meaty action scenes...whatever Gabriel decided to open the book with in each case. He's the boss.) You'll also find bios of the various authors who helped Gabriel get his stories down on paper (the man travels an awful lot and rarely has time to sit at a computer for long; doesn't much like computers anyway), and of Glen Orbik, the brilliant painter who created all the covers for the series. Our first title -- HUNT AT THE WELL OF ETERNITY -- will be appearing in stores across America in just 6 weeks. You'll be able to get it then from your favorite local bookseller, or you can pre-order it online or by calling 1-800-481-9191. (Or both! Why not buy one copy to read and one to give away to a friend? Even in this tight economy, you really can't beat $6.99 for a night's entertainment...) And in other news, I'm excited to report that a number of people in Hollywood have been knocking on Gabriel's door, to see if he might be open to letting them tell his story, either on the big screen or possibly as a TV series. The man's still thinking about it -- it's a big decision for him -- but I wouldn't be surprised if he had some news to share with us on this front over the coming months..."
I really cannot wait for this series. All the Orbik covers are gorgeous, but this is my favorite.
Hmmm, Glen Orbik. Isn't he the guy doing the cover for The Evil in Pemberley House?
Why, yes. Yes, he is. :-)
According to publisher Charles Ardai, the brains behind Hard Case Crime:
"No longer will you have to squint at tiny thumbnails of the first six covers, or wonder what the books might possibly be about. No, now you can see nice, big thumbnails --
and, if you're so inclined, read the first chapter of each book. (Some are just teasers of a few pages in length, some are long and meaty action scenes...whatever Gabriel decided to open the book with in each case. He's the boss.) You'll also find bios of the various authors who helped Gabriel get his stories down on paper (the man travels an awful lot and rarely has time to sit at a computer for long; doesn't much like computers anyway), and of Glen Orbik, the brilliant painter who created all the covers for the series. Our first title -- HUNT AT THE WELL OF ETERNITY -- will be appearing in stores across America in just 6 weeks. You'll be able to get it then from your favorite local bookseller, or you can pre-order it online or by calling 1-800-481-9191. (Or both! Why not buy one copy to read and one to give away to a friend? Even in this tight economy, you really can't beat $6.99 for a night's entertainment...) And in other news, I'm excited to report that a number of people in Hollywood have been knocking on Gabriel's door, to see if he might be open to letting them tell his story, either on the big screen or possibly as a TV series. The man's still thinking about it -- it's a big decision for him -- but I wouldn't be surprised if he had some news to share with us on this front over the coming months..."I really cannot wait for this series. All the Orbik covers are gorgeous, but this is my favorite.
Hmmm, Glen Orbik. Isn't he the guy doing the cover for The Evil in Pemberley House?
Why, yes. Yes, he is. :-)
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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Friday, March 06, 2009
New Interview at Comic Book Resources: Philip José Farmer, The Evil in Pemberley House, and Crossovers...
The fine folks at the Comics Should Be Good! blog over at Comic Book Resources have posted an interview with me. We talk about The Evil in Pemberley House, the Wold Newton Universe, Crossovers: A Secret Chronology of the World, and certainly not least, Philip José Farmer.
Check it out, won't you?
Check it out, won't you?
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Bzzzzzzz......
I'm privileged to be one of several contributing to the bible for Moonstone's new series of Green Hornet prose anthologies.
I love the '60s TV series (and the earlier radio and serial incarnations, of course), and have the many comics (the '60s Gold Keys and the '80s-'90s revival; only a few of the Golden Age comics, alas--too pricey), Big Little Books, the '60s tie-in books The Infernal Light and The Case of the Disappearing Doctor, etc.
I'm very, very excited about this. :-)
pic o' the day - a week of Philip José Farmer
Please post (or repost) your remembrances of Phil to the Philip José Farmer forum, and help celebrate this great writer's--and great man's--life and influence.
A week wasn't enough. We'll have more of Phil's covers here soon.
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
pic o' the day - a week of Philip José Farmer
Please post (or repost) your remembrances of Phil to the Philip José Farmer forum, and help celebrate this great writer's--and great man's--life and influence.
Monday, March 02, 2009
Sunday, March 01, 2009
pic o' the day - a week of Philip José Farmer
Please post (or repost) your remembrances of Phil to the Philip José Farmer forum, and help celebrate this great writer's--and great man's--life and influence.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
pic o' the day - a week of Philip José Farmer
Please post (or repost) your remembrances of Phil to the Philip José Farmer forum, and help celebrate this great writer's--and great man's--life and influence.
Friday, February 27, 2009
pic o' the day - a week of Philip José Farmer
Please post (or repost) your remembrances of Phil to the Philip José Farmer forum, and help celebrate this great writer's--and great man's--life and influence.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
pic o' the day - a week of Philip José Farmer
Please post (or repost) your remembrances of Phil to the Philip José Farmer forum, and help celebrate this great writer's--and great man's--life and influence.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Philip José Farmer RIP, 1918--2009
So, it's taken me over twelve hours to sit down for this, because...that's what happens when you lose someone to whom you're close.
I started as a fan, waaay back when I was 8 years old and had my first taste of Doc Savage: His Apocalyptic Life. Then Tarzan Alive, and The Other Log of Phileas Fogg, and The Grand Adventure, and Peerless Peer. Time's Last Gift— time traveling Jungle Lord, holy cow!
Then, over 10 years ago, the Wold Newton Universe website, and several more years of fandom, followed by a book (thank you, Chris Roberson), and... an invitation to meet the man himself.
I had a sleepover at Phil Farmer's house.
And I set off the burglar alarm at 2 am.
Since then I've visited Phil and Bette once or twice a year. The great thing about Phil is how many friendships he created, by bringing together so many people who otherwise never would have met.
Well, that, and his mind-blowing imagination and captivating prose.
Phil, you are responsible for this overflowing library (my wife also thanks you for that), for my varied reading tastes (hard boiled detective to adventure pulp to sf to...Pride and Prejudice?? Seriously?
Yes, seriously. Because that's the kind of well-rounded guy Phil was. And he passed it on.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Because of you, and that book when I was 8, and your generosity 30 years after that, I am a writer.
I've gotten so many notes today that read something like, "I didn't know him as well as you, but this still hit me hard..." or "I never had the chance to meet Phil in person, but he helped shape me as a writer..."
The thing about a writer like Phil, whose work spoke to so many people in so many different ways, is that you didn't need to know him personally to be hit hard by this. His books have been a part of our lives for so long, his ideas and curiosity have permeated our beings, and his envelope-pushing—or breaking—imagery is seared indelibly into our brains.
That's what counts.
I last saw Phil Farmer one month ago today, on January 25. His 91st birthday fell on a Monday, and we had come in the preceding weekend to celebrate with him and Bette. "The boys" (Bette's affectionate term for us Farmerphiles) were there: Mike Croteau, Chris Carey, Paul Spiteri, and Dennis Power. Phil and Bette's family came in and out at various times. Their close friends were there. Sandwiches and cake and laughter and great conversation ensued.
I showed Phil the Doc Savage Coat of Arms drawn up by Keith Howell for Farmerphile and for the chapbook for The Evil in Pemberley House, from Phil's description and notes. He loved it; he didn't say much, but he got the biggest grin. And although he didn't talk much that weekend, he'd smile and give a little wave to let us know he was listening in and enjoying it all.
When it came time to leave, I said my goodbyes, I waved at Phil and smiled. He waved back, smiled, and thanked us for coming. Him thanking us, our hero, thanking us. Because that's how he was.
We hugged Bette and left, and I knew I wouldn't see Phil again. Just knew it. And at the airport, by myself, I cried.
And again today, more tears.
Exit Phil Farmer, smiling.
I started as a fan, waaay back when I was 8 years old and had my first taste of Doc Savage: His Apocalyptic Life. Then Tarzan Alive, and The Other Log of Phileas Fogg, and The Grand Adventure, and Peerless Peer. Time's Last Gift— time traveling Jungle Lord, holy cow!
Then, over 10 years ago, the Wold Newton Universe website, and several more years of fandom, followed by a book (thank you, Chris Roberson), and... an invitation to meet the man himself.
I had a sleepover at Phil Farmer's house.
And I set off the burglar alarm at 2 am.
Since then I've visited Phil and Bette once or twice a year. The great thing about Phil is how many friendships he created, by bringing together so many people who otherwise never would have met.
Well, that, and his mind-blowing imagination and captivating prose.
Phil, you are responsible for this overflowing library (my wife also thanks you for that), for my varied reading tastes (hard boiled detective to adventure pulp to sf to...Pride and Prejudice?? Seriously?
Yes, seriously. Because that's the kind of well-rounded guy Phil was. And he passed it on.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Because of you, and that book when I was 8, and your generosity 30 years after that, I am a writer.
I've gotten so many notes today that read something like, "I didn't know him as well as you, but this still hit me hard..." or "I never had the chance to meet Phil in person, but he helped shape me as a writer..."
The thing about a writer like Phil, whose work spoke to so many people in so many different ways, is that you didn't need to know him personally to be hit hard by this. His books have been a part of our lives for so long, his ideas and curiosity have permeated our beings, and his envelope-pushing—or breaking—imagery is seared indelibly into our brains.
That's what counts.
I last saw Phil Farmer one month ago today, on January 25. His 91st birthday fell on a Monday, and we had come in the preceding weekend to celebrate with him and Bette. "The boys" (Bette's affectionate term for us Farmerphiles) were there: Mike Croteau, Chris Carey, Paul Spiteri, and Dennis Power. Phil and Bette's family came in and out at various times. Their close friends were there. Sandwiches and cake and laughter and great conversation ensued.
I showed Phil the Doc Savage Coat of Arms drawn up by Keith Howell for Farmerphile and for the chapbook for The Evil in Pemberley House, from Phil's description and notes. He loved it; he didn't say much, but he got the biggest grin. And although he didn't talk much that weekend, he'd smile and give a little wave to let us know he was listening in and enjoying it all.
When it came time to leave, I said my goodbyes, I waved at Phil and smiled. He waved back, smiled, and thanked us for coming. Him thanking us, our hero, thanking us. Because that's how he was.
We hugged Bette and left, and I knew I wouldn't see Phil again. Just knew it. And at the airport, by myself, I cried.
And again today, more tears.
Exit Phil Farmer, smiling.
Philip José Farmer
February 25th:
Philip José Farmer passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning.
He will be missed greatly by his wife Bette, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends and countless fans around the world.
January 26, 1918 - February 25, 2009. R.I.P.
I am not pulled together well enough to say anything else right now, except...
We love you Phil.
Philip José Farmer passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning.
He will be missed greatly by his wife Bette, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends and countless fans around the world.
January 26, 1918 - February 25, 2009. R.I.P.
I am not pulled together well enough to say anything else right now, except...
We love you Phil.
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