70's Monster Memories

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70's Monster Memories Nov 30, 2015 16:18:03 GMT

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Post by dem bones on Nov 30, 2015 16:18:03 GMT

Must admit, there are days when I wish publishers would only release absolute crap for about ten years, give us a chance to catch up. Like we've all got unlimited reserves of cash, infinite book space, multiple eyes and a photographic memory! I mean, look at this, all-conquering, limited edition (spit!), 400-pager coming Dec 20 from We Belong Dead (join the fucking club, mate).

Give me a break.

And that's just the start of it. Anyone would think it's bloody Christmas, the sheer volume of enticing new releases about to hit the fan over next three weeks or so. Watch this space.

From the first, I set myself against "literature"; the story was the thing, and no amount of style could persuade me to select a story that lacked genuine, unadulterated horror. For those who wanted something high-brow there was plenty. - Christine Campbell Thomson

Jojo Lapin X Slime Beast What happens if I type something here Posts: 2,211	70's Monster Memories Nov 30, 2015 16:34:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jojo Lapin X on Nov 30, 2015 16:34:44 GMT Nov 30, 2015 16:18:03 GMT dem bones said: multiple eyes I have two.

dem bones
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70's Monster Memories Nov 30, 2015 18:06:34 GMT

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Post by dem bones on Nov 30, 2015 18:06:34 GMT

Never said I could write.

70's Monster Memories looks devilishly attractive from the sample pages, like a horror equivalent of Derek Hammond & Gary Silke's Got, Not Got: The A-Z of Lost Football Culture, Treasures and Pleasures which has since spawned a cottage industry, latest off the conveyor belt being Fully Programmed: The Lost World Of Football Programmes (Got, Not Got).

From the first, I set myself against "literature"; the story was the thing, and no amount of style could persuade me to select a story that lacked genuine, unadulterated horror. For those who wanted something high-brow there was plenty. - Christine Campbell Thomson

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70's Monster Memories Dec 22, 2015 11:56:21 GMT

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Post by The Lurker In The Shadows on Dec 22, 2015 11:56:21 GMT

I've just received my pre-order copy of this stunning book. Even just flicking through it has produced gasps and smiles of surprise and delight and has rekindled so many memories. I'm looking forward to actually reading it, but purely on the illustrations alone it's a gorgeous piece of work, pleasingly thick and glossy, and nicely designed throughout. It's made my 45 year old self feel just like my 8 year old self did the Christmas my folks got me Gifford's 'Pictorial History of Horror Movies'.

There is the touch on the shoulder that comes when you are walking quickly homewards in the dark hours, full of anticipation of the warm room and bright fire, and when you pull up, startled, what face or no-face do you see?

mattofthespurs Slime Beast Posts: 535	70's Monster Memories Dec 22, 2015 17:09:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mattofthespurs on Dec 22, 2015 17:09:38 GMT I've bought one of these. Pricey but looks right up my street.

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Post by Jojo Lapin X on Nov 30, 2015 16:34:44 GMT

Post by dem bones on Nov 30, 2015 18:06:34 GMT

Post by The Lurker In The Shadows on Dec 22, 2015 11:56:21 GMT

Post by mattofthespurs on Dec 22, 2015 17:09:38 GMT