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Post by smguariento on Sept 30, 2019 20:20:53 GMT
...And wouldn't you know it, less than a fortnight after the proofs are approved and the book published, two glaring errors present themselves to the author's eyes. Gah! I throw myself on the mercy of the court... 1. NEL's Hawk the Slayer art is in fact the work of Les Edwards, not Renato Casaro as credited. (Suffice to say I was Wrongly Advised on this one, and leave it at that.) 2. The art for Monte Carlo or Bust is, of course, by Ronald Searle (as indeed I record in the text for that chapter). Quite why my fingers decided to credit Ralph Steadman in the captions is a matter for them, and them alone. The remainder of the picture captions, however, are flawless. (Probably.)  |
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Post by ramseycampbell on Oct 5, 2019 7:04:43 GMT
For the record, Carl Dreadstone worked from the original script of The Wolfman when writing the novel.
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Post by Jojo Lapin X on Oct 5, 2019 18:38:17 GMT
For the record, Carl Dreadstone worked from the original script of The Wolfman when writing the novel. Oh, so now you know Carl Dreadstone? Will the bragging never stop? Carl was just over to use the phone and we just laughed and laughed. |
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Post by ramseycampbell on Oct 8, 2019 9:59:49 GMT
One thing I've noticed is that you never see Dreadstone in the same room as E. K. Leyton at conventions, which seems suspicious.
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Post by smguariento on Oct 8, 2019 15:36:27 GMT
For the record, Carl Dreadstone worked from the original script of The Wolfman when writing the novel. Mr. Dreadstone's Bride of Frankenstein is a fine piece of work. Should you bump into him, please convey my regards to the author. |
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Post by ramseycampbell on Oct 11, 2019 10:15:52 GMT
I believe Jay Ramsay knows him - I'll pass on your praise!
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Post by smguariento on Oct 31, 2019 12:38:54 GMT
A nice review from Starburst Magazine was posted a couple of days ago: LIGHT INTO INK Review - StarburstVery poor form to quote from one's own reviews, I know, but for those who don't want to click on the link... "If you’re a movie tie-in aficionado who’s looking for a nostalgia overload, this is it. "Over 480 tightly-packed and richly illustrated pages, Guariento explores the complete scope of the movie and TV tie-in genre (yes, he touches on the early Doctor Who, Star Trek, and Space: 1999 novelisations as well.) He analyses fifty examples of the form in fascinating detail (even if you’re not familiar with the movies, the genesis of these novelisations makes for a compelling read) and also includes extensive extracts from the novels themselves, several of which have been translated into English for the first time (fans of Argento’s Suspiria have got a delightful surprise in store.) There’s something here for everyone, with chapters covering everything from Forbidden Planet, The Omen, and Dawn of the Dead to forgotten gems like The Last Wave and A Quiet Place in the Country, to Taxi Driver, Mad Max, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Guariento also includes an eye-opening analysis of novels based on the films of David Cronenberg and John Carpenter. His deconstructions of The Thing, Halloween III, and Eyes of Laura Mars are especially interesting. "Guariento’s passion for the genre shines through and, although it’s an exhaustive, scholarly study, it’s written for everybody to enjoy. If you’ve ever been captivated by the movie tie-in format, or if you’ve ever wondered why its appeal continues to be so enduring, Light into Ink will answer all your questions and more." I've said it before: trumpets don't toot themselves... |
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Post by smguariento on Nov 20, 2019 16:15:06 GMT
FYI, an interview Q&A with yours truly has just appeared in the latest issue of The Paperback Fanatic (#42), now available from Amazon:
Paperback Fanatic #42
Oh, and there’s lots of other good stuff in there, too. 
(Huge thanks again to Justin for inviting me into the House of Fanatic.)
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Post by smguariento on May 11, 2020 13:20:17 GMT
...And Deborah Allison, writing in the April edition of Senses of Cinema (#94), has some very complimentary things to say about the book: “Packed with information and critical insight, and attractively priced, Light into Ink will undoubtedly appeal to a wide range of readers. While fans and collectors of novelisations would seem to be the core readership Guariento sets his sights on, his study also contains a great deal to interest enthusiasts of pulp and genre fiction more broadly. On top of that, there is plenty of material to hold the attention of readers interested in learning more about the films themselves and, despite his assertion that ‘this study is not an academic treatise’ (p. 5), the book also contains much of value to scholars of adaptation studies, paratexts, and media consumption. Enjoyable and informative in equal measure, this is a book I can recommend without hesitation.” Which I feel is a very fair assessment. |
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Post by andydecker on May 11, 2020 20:52:11 GMT
...And Deborah Allison, writing in the April edition of Senses of Cinema (#94), has some very complimentary things to say about the book: “Packed with information and critical insight, and attractively priced, Light into Ink will undoubtedly appeal to a wide range of readers. While fans and collectors of novelisations would seem to be the core readership Guariento sets his sights on, his study also contains a great deal to interest enthusiasts of pulp and genre fiction more broadly. On top of that, there is plenty of material to hold the attention of readers interested in learning more about the films themselves and, despite his assertion that ‘this study is not an academic treatise’ (p. 5), the book also contains much of value to scholars of adaptation studies, paratexts, and media consumption. Enjoyable and informative in equal measure, this is a book I can recommend without hesitation.” Which I feel is a very fair assessment. She is right. There is so much material in this , so much more than the novelizations. |
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Post by smguariento on May 13, 2020 9:43:09 GMT
...And since a chunk of that material came from you, vielen Dank.  |
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Post by andydecker on May 13, 2020 15:42:14 GMT
Glad I could be of help!
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