H.P. Lovecraft in Britain: A Monograph

H.P Lovecraft in Britain

by Stephen Jones

Signed by Stephen Jones and Les Edwards

A Smith & Jones Book for The British Fantasy Society

Price: £12.99 / $25.99

The British Fantasy Society is proud to announce the publication of H.P. LOVECRAFT IN BRITAIN: A MONOGRAPH, a new limited edition chapbook written by World Fantasy Award winner STEPHEN JONES.

Based on unique access to correspondence and business papers dating back more than fifty years, the author charts H.P. Lovecraft’s convoluted publishing history in the United Kingdom – from the distinctive Gollancz hardcovers, through the various licensed paperback reprints, up to the present day.

H.P. LOVECRAFT IN BRITAIN reveals the often complicated and never-before-told story of how the renowned horror author’s work came to be published in the UK, and along the way reveals new insights into how certain volumes were compiled. It is a fascinating tale, told in the words of the people involved.

Featuring an original full colour cover and interior illustrations by acclaimed British artist LES EDWARDS, the chapbook also includes reproductions of many obscure book covers and rare documents.

Limited to just 750 copies, SIGNED by both Stephen Jones and Les Edwards, H.P. LOVECRAFT IN BRITAIN will be sent to all BFS members as part of their annual subscription. The remaining copies are available at the price of £12.99 / $25.99 each. Dealers please enquire about quantity discounts.

Contact: Paul Kane. E-mail: specialpublications@britishfantasysociety.org

£12.99 / $25.99
  


The British Fantasy Society - A Celebration

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A Major New Anthology from the World Fantasy Award-Winning British Fantasy Society!

Here in this very special publication you will find stories from some of the top award-winning and bestselling horror, fantasy and science fiction authors on the planet MOSTLY ORIGINAL AND RARELY SEEN MATERIAL. In addition, we present some of their remembrances and ponderings about the unique organisation that is the BFS, from tales about FantasyCons gone by to how they first became members. This is one book you simply do not want to miss. Expect the unexpected!

Featuring the very best in HORROR, FANTASY & SF from:
Clive Barker, Neil Gaiman, Ramsey Campbell, Peter Straub, Brian Aldiss, Robert Silverberg, Christopher Fowler, Michael Marshall Smith, Mark Chadbourn, Juliet E. McKenna, Robert Holdstock, Kim Newman, Mark Morris, Chaz Brenchley, Simon Clark, Peter Crowther, Richard Christian Matheson, Stephen Gallagher, John Connolly & Graham Joyce

With a heartfelt introduction from multi-award winning editor and writer, and BFS stalwart Stephen Jones

Edited by Paul Kane & Marie O’Regan

Original colour cover wraparound artwork by Dominic Harman (War of the Worlds, The Time Machine and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre)

ALL PROFITS from the sale of this book will be split between supporting the BFS and The ‘Black Dust’ Noabakazulu Charity Project, one of the charities supported by 2006’s FantasyCon

Trade paperback to be launched at FantasyCon 2006, where four of the contributors are Guests of Honour

Order now to avoid disappointment!!

Please Note: All members of the BFS will be receiving a copy of the book automatically.

£11.99  
  


F20 - Issue Two

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The second instalment of the F20 series is themed on the seven deadly sins, with stories from some of the most spellbinding sirens the genre has to offer.

Authors:Freda Warrington,Juliet E McKenna, Storm Constantine, Louise Cooper, Jane Welch, Justina Robson & Susanne J Barbieri, all combine with the glorious artwork of Bob Covington, David Bezzina, Carolyn Edwards, Alf Klosterman & Lara Bandilla to present a truly sumptuous collection.











Signed, Numbered, Limited Paperback Edition - £7.99
   




F20 - Issue One

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The first issue of a proposed annual series of quality, limited edition, signed & numbered paperbacks, presenting evocative fiction from some of the best of today’s writers.

Authors: Derek M Fox, Steve Savile, Paul Finch, Steve Lockley, Paul Lewis, Tim Lebbon.

With artwork from Bob Covington & David Bezzina











Signed, Numbered, Limited Paperback Edition - £6.99




The Spiral Garden - by Louise Cooper

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Illustrated Paperback Edition

Louise Cooper has delighted fantasy readers of all ages since 1973 with over 50 novels to her credit. The Spiral Garden collects five of her finer short stories, including a brand new tale: ‘St Gumper’s Feast.

With an introduction by Diana Wynne Jones, and stunning artwork by Cas Sandell.

This title is available in standard paperback, and a special luxury leatherbound hardback edition.

“The author handles her issues with style” SFX Magazine


Signed, Numbered, Limited Paperback Edition - £5.99

Signed, Numbered, Limited Hardback Edition - £25.00

Long Memories - by Peter Cannon

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With out-roduction from Ramsey Campbell.

Frank Belknap Long's first professional story appeared in Weird Tales in 1924. He knew H. P. Lovecraft, who termed Long his best friend. Despite his legendary status, Long was known to only a few, among them the writer Peter Cannon.

In this original publication, Cannon presents a picture of Long's final years with his devoted wife Lyda; it is a frank and honest account, not to be missed by those who want to learn about the personalities behind the genre.

“Long is my favourite ‘adopted grandson’…..A great boy - & he’ll never grow up!” - HP Lovecraft, 1929


A5 Chapbook - £5.00




Shocks - By Ronald Chetwynd Hayes

From the Grandfather of Horror comes a new collection of four spine-chilling tales.

A lonely young man is asked to assist in a most unusual operation one Christmas Eve.

A company director is determined to hang onto life - whatever the outcome.

A young girl befriends a strange bat-like creature....... with terrifying consequences.

A loser turns the tables on his oppressors....... or so he thinks.


A5 Chapbook - £6.00