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Interview in German SF/F magazine Phantastisch!

I was recently interviewed for a piece on Philip José Farmer and the Wold Newton Universe by writer Christian Endres for the German SF/F magazine Phantastisch! (no. 34, April 2009).

I'm sad to say I don't read German, although I can certainly follow along well enough to understand what Christian is discussing in a particular section or page.

Christian's article is entitled "Modern Myths," and, I am told by Rias Nuninga, is very comprehensive and well-written. It discusses both Phil's foundational Wold Newton Family concept, and the later expansion of the Wold Newton Universe by other writers, with Phil's blessing. There is even a foray into crossover territory, and a brief discussion on how comic-book superheroes might fit into the larger "Crossover Universe," (see Crossovers: A Secret Chronology of the World, when it comes out next year from MonkeyBrain books) and the limits thereon.

It's well-illustrated with cover scans of U.S. and foreign editions of many of Phil's books (the Riverworld series, The Other Log of Phileas Fogg, Tarzan Alive, Doc Savage: His Apocalyptic Life), as well as Myths for the Modern Age, and books by Jules Verne, H. Rider Haggard, Kim Newman, and Alan Moore's The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

In addition, the mag itself has a glossy cover and is very professionally produced. My sincere thanks to Christian and the editorial staff at Phantastisch! for their efforts to bring Phil Farmer's work to a non-U.S. audience!

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The Evil In Pemberley House: An Early Review

John Allen Small has posted an early review of The Evil in Pemberley House.

Check out John's MySpace page and then click on the blog link at the right side of the page. And please let him know you stopped by.

What would Darcy and Elizabeth think, indeed...?

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Glen Orbik's amazing cover for THE EVIL IN PEMBERLEY HOUSE

So, no sooner do I blog that the corrections are done, and all that remains is to eagerly anticipate the cover art by Glen Orbik, than the cover magically shows up today!

To say I'm pleased would be a gross understatement. To quote my good friend, Brad Mengel, I am so happy!

The cover is reminiscent of those magnificent '70s paperback Gothics...which in fact is exactly what The Evil in Pemberley House is--except for the paperback part. ;-)

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The Evil in Pemberley House--corrections complete & with the publisher

Just an update note for those interested... all the files have been proofed, corrected and are with the publisher, Subterranean Press. These include:

Trade edition:

• the novel itself
• endsheets with a Pemberley House/Wold Newton Family tree
• still waiting on the cover art from Glen Orbik, although Subpress has approved the preliminary concept sketch

Limited Edition Chapbook

• cover art (the Wildman [Doc Savage] Coat of Arms by Keith Howell)
• endsheets with a Pemberley House/Wold Newton Family tree--including SPOILERS from the novel
• notes on the Wildman Coat of Arms by Philip José Farmer
• outline for the novel by Philip José Farmer
• timeline of key events in the novel by yours truly
• Wold Newtonian essay by yours truly

Amazon pre-order
Pre-order direct from Subterranean

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Serial Vigilantes of Paperback Fiction - forthcoming

Serial Vigilantes of Paperback Fiction
An Encyclopedia from Able Team to Z-Comm
Brad Mengel

ISBN 978-0-7864-4165-5
bibliographies, index
softcover (7 x 10) 2009

Not Yet Published, Available Spring/Summer 2009

Description
Rough justice has often been served in the pages of serial novels, notably beginning with Don Pendleton’s The Executioner in 1969. This is the first overview of the serial vigilante genre, which featured such hard-boiled protagonists as Nick Carter, Mark Stone, Jake Brand and Able Team among the 130 series that followed Pendleton’s novel. Serial vigilantes repeatedly take the law into their own hands, establishing and imposing their own moral standards, usually by force. The book examines the connections between the serial vigilante and the pulp hero that preceded him and how the serial vigilante has influenced a variety of tough guys, private eyes, spies and cops in different media. A complete bibliography for each series is featured.

About the Author
Brad Mengel works in Australia’s Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. He’s contributed critical analysis to Myths for the Modern Age: Philip José Farmer’s Wold Newton Universe and short fiction to Tales of the Shadowmen Vol. 3.

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Podcast: The Book Cave Episode 16: Tribute To Philip José Farmer

From Ric Croxton, host of The Book Cave Podcast:

Fri, 3 April 2009
THE BOOK CAVE
Episode 16: Tribute To Philip José Farmer
This episode Ric is joined by:

• Win Scott Eckert
• Michael Croteau
• Paul Spiteri
• Dennis E. Power

For a tribute to Philp José Farmer, who passed away recently. I learned a lot, thanks to these gentlemen. After talking to them I have searched out several books to read and bought the first issue of Farmerphile.

I also want to thank Art Sippo for his tribute at the end of the show.

Podcast:
http://thebookcave.libsyn.com/


Philip José Farmer:

• The Official Philip José Farmer Home Page (Mike Croteau, webmaster)
• Farmerphile: The Magazine of Philip José Farmer
• Farmercon IV (June 6, 2009 in Peoria, IL)

Recent and Forthcoming Books:

• Pearls from Peoria
• Venus on the Half-Shell and Others
• The Other in the Mirror
• The Evil in Pemberley House
• Up from the Bottomless Pit and Other Stories
• Myths for the Modern Age: Philip José Farmer's Wold Newton Universe
• The Best of Philip José Farmer
• Tarzan Alive

Dennis E. Power:

• The Wold Newton Universe: A Secret History

Win Scott Eckert:

• An Expansion of Philip José Farmer's Wold Newton Universe
• Win Scott Eckert.com
• The Evil in Pemberley House blog

Check it out at:
http://thebookcave.libsyn.com/

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Our sincere thanks to Ric for proposing the podcast and hosting it! Although it was the sad occasion of Phil's passing that generated the idea of the podcast, it was good to come together, remember Phil, and discuss his books, stories, and fantastic imagination. Lots of conversation about his love of the pulps, Wold-Newtonry, and his SF achievements.

Hopefully next time our colleague Christopher Paul Carey can join us.

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Philip José Farmer name-checked on NPR by "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me's" Peter Sagal

Phil's influence runs deep and wide.

Listen or read here.

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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. :-)

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