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Post by captainfantastic on Oct 16, 2010 7:29:04 GMT
 Hi I'm new and only found out about you guys because of the large number of visitors to our site from this URL - so I joined! It's a great site and I hope your members get to know our site well. Simon at Fantastic Literature Ltd www.fantasticliterature.com/
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Post by dem on Oct 16, 2010 9:15:05 GMT
Hi Simon, good to hear from you. i think you'll find that many of us are, or have been customers over the years. does this bring back happy memories?  Out Of The Woodwork |
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Post by captainfantastic on Oct 16, 2010 16:44:41 GMT
Ah yes, I loved doing that, it was produced in my "shed" in the back garden hence "Out of the Woodwork" and it was a labour of love. The on-line version is still operating on the website (we are up to 169) - it's become a newsletter full of quirky things - reflects my personality I guess - you can take a look here:- www.fantasticliterature.com/newsletter.htm ;D |
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Post by dem on Oct 16, 2010 18:08:25 GMT
i just found some of your catalogues dating back to the early 'nineties! were phantom and me right in guessing there were just the two issues of Out Of The Woodwork before it went online? something else i'm sure many of our regulars will be interested in is, i believe Fantastic Literature now stock single issues of the mighty Paperback Fanatic? |
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Post by captainfantastic on Oct 16, 2010 19:08:50 GMT
Oh yes we do!  |
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Post by captainfantastic on Nov 1, 2010 17:21:17 GMT
Heave to Shipmates, Captain Fantastic here: It’s the weekend of All Hallows with Samhain night on Sunday and we’ve put together an illustrated booklist to celebrate all that’s dark and creepy at this time of year. We’ve got vicious vampires, wicked werewolves and zealous zombies*, scary serial killers and malignant menaces of every shape and form. We’ve also got some remarkable high spots including a signed 1st edition of David Gemmel’s “Bloodstone” a host of new Ex Occidente press titles, new titles from Gray Friar Press and Newcon Press, and the welcome return of Sarob Press. We’ve a plethora of great paperbacks, proof copies and fanzines including a complete run of Michael Moorcock’s “Eternal Champion” from Millennium , Brian Aldiss’ “Sex and the Black Machine” and Joe Hill’s “Horns” in UK proof. (* didn't like zealous but it's the only one I could think of!) www.fantasticliterature.com/ |
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Post by captainfantastic on Nov 2, 2010 11:08:52 GMT
Hi Captain Fantastic here - we would love to know what you think of our on-line newsletter "Out of the Woodwork" - please take a look here: www.fantasticliterature.com/newsletter.htmWe publish once a month and would appreciate your views and news. Fantastic Literature Ltd |
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Post by David A. Riley on Nov 2, 2010 11:57:54 GMT
Up to date, factual, sometimes amusing and always interesting. I look forward to seeing it.
David
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Post by captainfantastic on Nov 4, 2010 11:26:39 GMT
Captain Fantastic here: Just to say we've just taken delivery of these two titles. Sub Rosa by Robert Aickman is a classic collection of strange stories, long out of print and now re-released in a limited edition by Tartarus Press. Graham Masterton wrote Rules of Duel between 1964 and 1970, when he was friends with William S Burroughs, the creator of the literarily acclaimed intersection writing technique. Recently rediscovered, this is a thought-provoking, triumphant and poetic tribute to Burroughs. Rules of Duel is a clever and pervasive novel, which turns literature on its head, and makes the reader work to be part of the evolving plot. www.fantasticliterature.com/new-arrivals.html |
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Post by captainfantastic on Nov 12, 2010 7:53:58 GMT
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Post by captainfantastic on Nov 17, 2010 7:51:06 GMT
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Post by captainfantastic on Nov 26, 2010 8:36:40 GMT
Dear friends, customers and colleagues: We are pleased to announce our latest “Bumper Christmas List” is on-line today. What a corker, over 770 new items, including 170 new hardcover 1st editions, the majority signed. Over 600 paperbacks including some wondrous sets, together with a selection of fanzines and proofs. If you are looking for a Christmas present for someone or a treat for yourself then you owe it to yourself to take a look. We will be taking orders all over the weekend and shipping on Monday to ensure you get your books before the holiday season. www.fantasticliterature.com/newstock.html |
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Post by captainfantastic on Jan 27, 2011 10:49:38 GMT
Dear friends, customers and colleagues: Our first booklist of 2011 is on-line today and we’ve been working extra hard to bring you an absolute cracker. First off we’ve a selection of limited edition Terry Pratchett proof copies, secondly we’ve a selection of scarce UK vintage paperbacks including John Brunner as Gill Hunt with “Galactic Storm” . In addition to that we’ve some saucy “Star Trek” fanzines – for adults only, a host of early UK pulps, our usual goodly selection of scarce hardcover 1st editions, many signed, and loads of quality proof copies, stunning paperbacks and other fanzines. You really need to visit us today to get in early to grab those books you want. www.fantasticliterature.com/newstock.html |
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Post by captainfantastic on Feb 15, 2011 8:51:46 GMT
Fantastic Literature Ltd.
Simon & Laraine GosdenOur February Newsletter “Out of the Woodwork 173” is on line today. www.fantasticliterature.com/newsletter.htmDear friends, customers and colleagues: Happy St Valentine’s Day to one and all and welcome to our February Newsletter, Out of the Woodwork 173. As usual it’s packed with news and features, there’s a competition and the sad news of the death of Brian Jacques. Contents:- Goodreads - our ongoing feature so you can see what's being read here at Fantastic HQ, and add to it if you wish by sending us your reviews. Or join us on Facebook Competition Time - we've got copies of K S Turners big fantasy epic "The Chronicles of Fate and Choice" to give away - enter now A big thank you to everyone who responded to our story about Royal Mail postage rates. Alfred Spera's letter was typical and you can also see the response we got from our MP. Guess which UK genre author is going to appear on "The Simpsons" - bet you can't Looking forward to the new James Bond - well who's writing it and what's it called? The British Science Fiction Association has announced the finalists for the 2010 awards and we've got the nominees Which genre author is penning the very latest Sherlock Holmes novel? - we know! The 2010 Philip K. Dick Award nominees have been announced Jack Ketchum named Grand Master by the World Horror Convention The 2010 Edgar Award nominees were announced by the Mystery Writers of America. We've got the list! BBC to finish Charles Dickens's Edwin Drood for screening later in the year. A tiny distant cousin of Tyrannosaurus rex has been discovered in China with only a single claw on each forelimb. Lindsey Davis wins CWA Cartier Diamond Dagger and Peter James to be next CWA chair. Karen Lord Wins Crawford Award, we've all the details The 2010 Stoker Preliminary Ballot has been released: we've got all the details Astronomers have identified some 54 new planets where conditions may be suitable for life - someone should 'phone home Earth's last great virgin habitat invaded - A borehole through Lake Vostok's polar ice could reveal hidden lifeforms. At last some good news about Hobbit movie - Director Peter Jackson sets start date for Hobbit filming. Christopher Lee to receive BAFTA Fellowship Troubled Spideman musical gets panned by the critics - oh dear, how unkind.... Obituaries: Ariana Franklin (Diana Norman) crime writer, died on 27 January 2011. Author Brian Jacques, 71, died February 5, 2011 of a heart attack in Liverpool. Department of Smug Self Satisfaction - what our kind customers have to say about the Fantastic experience. Silly Stuff: and any contributions welcomed. What's the link between Julian Assange and Harry Harrison? Latest new arrivals - "Zombies in New York" by Sam Stone, signed copies available and Paperback Fanatic 17!
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Post by captainfantastic on Mar 10, 2011 16:00:11 GMT
Dear friends, Apologies for the slight delay but the March booklist is finally on line today. It’s called “Ghosts & King” mainly because in this list are the bulk of two collections we recently purchased. Firstly, a collection of Ghost & Scholars, and secondly a delightful selection of Stephen King 1st editions and b...ooks about Step...hen King all in collectible condition. www.fantasticliterature |
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Hi I'm new and only found out about you guys because of the large number of visitors to our site from this URL - so I joined! It's a great site and I hope your members get to know our site well.
