Publisher Warren Lapine writes that Fantastic Books has agreements with several authors to bring back into print a number of books, including:
Damien Broderick:
The Judas Mandala
The Dreaming
Uncle Bones
Linda E. Bushyager:
The Spellstone of Shaltus
Master of Hawks
Paul Di Filippo:
Fuzzy Dice
Gregory Frost:
Lyrec
James Gunn:
Human Voices
The Joy Makers
The Magicians
This Fortress World
Shariann Lewitt:
First and Final Rites
Angel at Apogee
Cyberstealth
Dancing Vac
Blind Justice
Cybernetic Jungle
Songs of Chaos
Memento Mori
Interface Masque
Rebel Sutra
Judith Moffett:
Pennterra
Kristine Kathryn Rusch:
The Devil’s Churn
Sins of the Blood
Traitors
The Fey: Revival
The Fey: Changeling
The Fey: Victory
The Fey: Resistance
The Fey: Sacrifice
Traitors
Facade
Alien Influences
Heart Readers
The White Mists of Power
Dean Wesley Smith:
Laying the Music to Rest
Outstanding!! Where’s Stanley G. Weinbaum in the mix? (Hint Hint).
Still waiting for Fantastic. (What the Hell is a baited breath, anyway?)
You need smilies.
What will the formats be? Trade PB, mass market, or a mix?
I really should consolidate my thoughts before posting.
Is Fantastic Books an imprint from Tir Na Nog Press?
Gill,
I’ll see if I can answer all of your questions:
1. Fantastic Books is an imprint of Warren Lapine’s Wilder Publications.
2. I believe some titles are being published in hardcover, but the majority of the reprints will be in trade paperback.
3. I assume when you say you are “still waiting for Fantastic,” you are referring to Fantastic Stories of the Imagination, yes? Assuming so: Warren has purchased Realms of Fantasy magazine as it was set to cease publication this month; I believe the first issue under Warren’s management will be out in July. Because of the purchase of Realms, Fantastic Stories has been placed on temporary hold, with tentative publication set for next year.
4. As far as Stanley G. Weinbaum goes, that’s one for Warren himself!
Cheers,
Marty Halpern
Acquisitions Editor, Fantastic Books
Hurrah for the Bushyager books being brought back into print! I have my old 1980s paperbacks at home still. Those were great early fantasy favorites of mine.
Are they looking for more suggestions?
Hey Marty! Good to hear from you. I sure miss the old gang from Future Fantasy!
Hey, Gill,
Yes, those were some great days at Future Fantasy, both the original and the newer store. Lots of gatherings and readings and signings. Hope you’re doing well.
Best,
– marty