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Post by ropardoe on Mar 13, 2017 10:03:19 GMT
I don't know where to look at subscription rates for that lovely magazine. I also don't know if it costs the equivalent of $30 to ship an issue from dear Old Blighty over here to snowy (in mid-March!) Boston, Mass. It cost around that to mail a rather large book over here from the UK a few months ago. I suppose one could inquire! I'm afraid I don't know Mr. Ward's oeuvre. I am rather behind the times. cheers, H. Here is a link for the G&S archive, although I don't think any of Clive Ward's fiction appears in it, some fiction, reviews etc , might give you a taste www.pardoes.info/roanddarroll/GSArchive.html#anchor43108There is one story by Clive Ward in the archive: "The Doorway of St Stephen's" from G&S 28. A good one (which goes without saying).
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Post by Michael Connolly on Mar 13, 2017 11:02:30 GMT
I've just received and skimmed over my copy of Ghosts & Scholars M.R. James Newsletter 31. The cover is almost in 3-D. Thank you for that - a real compliment. As I've said on another thread, Harry Morris was a big influence on my collages. I have moods where I do several of them in a row, and then none for years. There are a few more, centred around other Dictionnaire Infernale demons, which I've got lined up for future G&S covers. Here's a funny thing. The film version of The Maze was made in 3-D.
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Post by Michael Connolly on Mar 13, 2017 11:03:39 GMT
To the editor of The Ghosts and Scholars M.R. James Newsletter
Dear Sir or Madam,
I see that you have solicited contributions to consider for the Michaelmas Newsletter.
I should be able to provide some observations on the alternative graphic version of M.R. James's "The Ash-Tree", as adapted by one Kelley Jones (an American artist of so-called "comic books").
I can provide either a 600-word letter or a 10,000-word impenetrable screed.
I expect the usual emolument of a contributor copy of your inestimable periodical.
In the first instance, please advise on terms and conditions.
Yr obt servant,
Michael Connolly. The impenetrable screed, of course. But seriously (for a change), if you'd like to write a short item on it for next issue (given that I didn't manage to find room to mention it in the latest issue), that would be lovely. I've started it already.
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Post by helrunar on Mar 13, 2017 15:37:59 GMT
Many thanks, Elric, for posting that link (and to Ro for further clarification). I will be sure to have a look at Mr. Ward's tale. I have read very little of the current crop of occult horror writers simply because it is hard to find the time and, in some cases, gain access to their work without ordering books from the UK that, again, may involve really large shipping fees. I did find a volume of Mark Valentine's tales here in the Library (my employer) and I have to confess I was disappointed. The stories were erudite, artful, and from what I read, largely lacking in point. It's probably simply a difference in temperament. I did really like this one tale by Reggie Oliver which I read in a beautiful volume entitled Soliloquy for Pan. I've been meaning to recommend that the Library purchase some of his collections which would avoid my paying really high shipping fees. They usually buy what I request. I found this article in the archive which is right up my street and I have printed it out to read. Excitement! www.pardoes.info/roanddarroll/ArchiveDark.htmlcheers, H.
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Post by mrhappy on Mar 13, 2017 17:34:33 GMT
Many thanks, Elric, for posting that link (and to Ro for further clarification). I will be sure to have a look at Mr. Ward's tale. I have read very little of the current crop of occult horror writers simply because it is hard to find the time and, in some cases, gain access to their work without ordering books from the UK that, again, may involve really large shipping fees. I did find a volume of Mark Valentine's tales here in the Library (my employer) and I have to confess I was disappointed. The stories were erudite, artful, and from what I read, largely lacking in point. It's probably simply a difference in temperament. I did really like this one tale by Reggie Oliver which I read in a beautiful volume entitled Soliloquy for Pan. I've been meaning to recommend that the Library purchase some of his collections which would avoid my paying really high shipping fees. They usually buy what I request. I found this article in the archive which is right up my street and I have printed it out to read. Excitement! www.pardoes.info/roanddarroll/ArchiveDark.htmlcheers, H. If you are wanting to sample more of Reggie Oliver's work without going all in on an expensive release then let me recommend his 2015 retrospective A Sea of Blood. This title pulls stories from his first 6 or 7 collections and used paperback copies can be found on Amazon for less than $20 including shipping. A new copy on Amazon starts just over $20. Mr Happy
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Post by helrunar on Mar 13, 2017 18:55:48 GMT
Thanks, Mr Happy. The last time I checked I didn't see any Kindle editions of Mr. Oliver's work but now I see there are some, so I will most likely start with one of those.
Best, Helrunar
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Post by Swampirella on Mar 13, 2017 20:10:50 GMT
Thanks, Mr Happy. The last time I checked I didn't see any Kindle editions of Mr. Oliver's work but now I see there are some, so I will most likely start with one of those. Best, Helrunar I bought and enjoyed a few of his collections on Kindle about 2 years ago; "The Dreams of Cardinal Vittorini", "Mrs. Midnight" "Flowers of the Sea" and "The Complete Symphonies of Adolf Hitler". There are a few others as well, including one I see just published in January. I think some stories are repeated in some of these, so just keep an eye out for that. Hope you enjoy whatever you get.
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Post by helrunar on Mar 13, 2017 21:09:15 GMT
Also, I did print out Mr Clive Ward's tale and read quite a bit of it on my lunch break. I'm hugely impressed by it!
Thanks again,
H.
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Post by Swampirella on Mar 13, 2017 21:21:39 GMT
Also, I did print out Mr Clive Ward's tale and read quite a bit of it on my lunch break. I'm hugely impressed by it! Thanks again, H. Now I'm doing the same, except reading it on my pc rather than printing it out. There's a horror story waiting to be written, a malevolent printer (well, they're all malevolent)
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Post by helrunar on Mar 14, 2017 2:24:46 GMT
I hope you enjoyed the story! These Victorian churchmen will never learn to leave sleeping THINGS interred in "marbling" lie!
I'm now reading Ro's fascinating account of the real Count Magnus. A true feat of scholarly research!
Best, H.
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Post by Swampirella on Mar 14, 2017 2:33:27 GMT
I hope you enjoyed the story! These Victorian churchmen will never learn to leave sleeping THINGS interred in "marbling" lie! I'm now reading Ro's fascinating account of the real Count Magnus. A true feat of scholarly research! Best, H. I did, even though I realized I'd read it already. No, those churchmen never do learn I think there's another one in A. L. Munby's title story "The Alabaster Hand". But without them we'd have far fewer enjoyable James(ian) tales to enjoy....
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Post by helrunar on Mar 14, 2017 3:10:15 GMT
Miss S, you might also enjoy this one-- The Lady of the Flowers, by one Steve Duffy. It could perhaps be described as a Jamesian meditation upon themes of Alan Garner's novel The Owl Service. It has an atmosphere that builds slowly, with that Jamesian trait of little offhand observations and remarks that seem to knotch up the horror in a very subtle way... www.pardoes.info/roanddarroll/StoryThree.htmlcheers, H.
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Post by elricc on Mar 14, 2017 7:44:02 GMT
Also, I did print out Mr Clive Ward's tale and read quite a bit of it on my lunch break. I'm hugely impressed by it! Thanks again, H. Which one are you reading ?
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Post by ropardoe on Mar 14, 2017 9:18:33 GMT
I hope you enjoyed the story! These Victorian churchmen will never learn to leave sleeping THINGS interred in "marbling" lie! I'm now reading Ro's fascinating account of the real Count Magnus. A true feat of scholarly research! Best, H. Thank you. I love research - it's a lot more fun than actually writing!
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Post by ropardoe on Mar 14, 2017 9:33:52 GMT
Speaking of this newsletter, I just mailed out $13 to you today. Mr. Happy That's good. I'll let you know when it arrives. Thanks. Dollars safely received this morning. Many thanks. I should get the copy in the post to you either today or tomorrow. Hope you enjoy it - Clive's story has been getting rave comments.
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