Flex Mentallo Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Pat, did you see all the UK sf paperbacks that Lloyd Curry just listed?! http://www.lwcurrey.com/searchResults.php?action=catalog&category_id=20264&orderBy=author&recordsLength=100&browseLetter=A&utm_source=constantcontact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter Pick of the litter maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Mentallo Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 ..and this one perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Mentallo Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 ..in fact a number by Tubb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Calhoun Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 have picked up a few from Lloyd & TONS of inspiration after 2 newbies come in - updated group shot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theagenes Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Powell's City of Books is a book lover's paradise, the largest used and new bookstore in the world. Located in downtown Portland, Oregon, and occupying an entire city block, the City stocks more than a million new and used books. Nine color coded rooms house over 3,500 different sections, offering something for every interest, including an incredible selection of out-of-print and hard-to-find titles. Each month, the Basil Hallward Gallery (located upstairs in the Pearl Room) hosts a new art exhibit, as well as dozens of author events featuring acclaimed writers, artists, and thinkers such as Roddy Doyle, Joyce Carol Oates, Michael Chabon, Annie Leibovitz, and President Jimmy Carter. The City's Rare Book Room gathers autographed first editions and other collectible volumes for readers in search of a one-of-a-kind treasure. Thanks for the info. I'm definitely going to try to get to all those places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 have picked up a few from Lloyd & TONS of inspiration after 2 newbies come in - updated group shot... Spectacular collection, Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Powell's City of Books is a book lover's paradise, the largest used and new bookstore in the world. Located in downtown Portland, Oregon, and occupying an entire city block, the City stocks more than a million new and used books. Nine color coded rooms house over 3,500 different sections, offering something for every interest, including an incredible selection of out-of-print and hard-to-find titles. Each month, the Basil Hallward Gallery (located upstairs in the Pearl Room) hosts a new art exhibit, as well as dozens of author events featuring acclaimed writers, artists, and thinkers such as Roddy Doyle, Joyce Carol Oates, Michael Chabon, Annie Leibovitz, and President Jimmy Carter. The City's Rare Book Room gathers autographed first editions and other collectible volumes for readers in search of a one-of-a-kind treasure. Thanks for the info. I'm definitely going to try to get to all those places. A friend of mine worked at the university in Portland and she took me to Powell's book store. I also visited some of the waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge. I ate lots of grilled salmon while on the trip but I think it was mostly while in Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 have picked up a few from Lloyd & TONS of inspiration after 2 newbies come in - updated group shot... Spectacular collection, Pat. Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 have picked up a few from Lloyd & TONS of inspiration after 2 newbies come in - updated group shot... Spectacular collection, Pat. Love that the "Thing From Another World" is in the mix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Calhoun Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 yes- tough key movie tie-in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedFury Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 have picked up a few from Lloyd & TONS of inspiration after 2 newbies come in - updated group shot... Very cool group shot, Pat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Calhoun Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 In from my UK pal, 2 SVG’s (Solid VG)- almost my fave grade as one can afford and one can read with some impunity. Across the Ages by JR Fearn, Scion 1952, cover Norman Light “Jeffrey Collins…gains an ancient secret which destroyed Atlantis…which enables him to become dictator of the solar system. Was ‘Glimpse’ in Feb 21 1952 Star Weekly. A superb piece of storytelling…one of the best Stattens.” (H&H) The Renegade Star by JR Fearn, Scion 1951, cover Ron Turner "When the Solar System is doomed to…destruction by the close passage of a renegade star, super scientist Evelyn Stokes is Earth's only chance... An audacious novel that sends Earth on a titanic voyage through the universe…expanded and rewritten version of 'The Blue Infinity,' from September 1935 ASTOUNDING.” (H&H) + updated group shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Mentallo Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 In from my UK pal, 2 SVG’s (Solid VG)- almost my fave grade as one can afford and one can read with some impunity. Across the Ages by JR Fearn, Scion 1952, cover Norman Light “Jeffrey Collins…gains an ancient secret which destroyed Atlantis…which enables him to become dictator of the solar system. Was ‘Glimpse’ in Feb 21 1952 Star Weekly. A superb piece of storytelling…one of the best Stattens.” (H&H) The Renegade Star by JR Fearn, Scion 1951, cover Ron Turner "When the Solar System is doomed to…destruction by the close passage of a renegade star, super scientist Evelyn Stokes is Earth's only chance... An audacious novel that sends Earth on a titanic voyage through the universe…expanded and rewritten version of 'The Blue Infinity,' from September 1935 ASTOUNDING.” (H&H) + updated group shot I hereby declare these publications to be National Treasures and demand their immediate return to the motherland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Calhoun Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 When ‘Across the Ages’ showed up yesterday weighing in at a cool 96 pages it looked like an easy read. And old JR, with workmanlike prose and wondrous plotting, weaves quite a yarn. The Star Weekly was THE entertainment source in rural Canada those days, and was such a big hit with the womenfolk that editorial choice and packaging catered to them. Fearn, with his Golden Amazon tales and others like Glimpse, brought SF to a new audience that responded with great enthusiasm… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Hmmmm.rural Canada eh?Guess who wants do do some antiquing in small town Ontario this summer! Any more info,pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Calhoun Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) Most of the 'mainstream' novels (just about all but JRF) look lackluster, but the Amazons (at least half a dozen) and others by him worthwhile all through 1950s. (ps- don't own the Stars) Edited July 27, 2014 by pcalhoun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Calhoun Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 do own these 3 great 1950s Harlequins published in Winnipeg... Cover of first is by 'Star' artist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 do own these 3 great 1950s Harlequins published in Winnipeg... Cover of first is by 'Star' artist... From Planet 1, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) Nice!Something new to look for at the thrift,though I would have picked up any book with covers like that regardless. Just recently found a box of the ACE double series in trash actually.Best find in a while. Beautiful stuff though pc.....this thread now on my top three!! Mind my manners,almost forgot to say thank you! Edited July 28, 2014 by porcupine48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...