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Rewards for Tap and Die + Harry Rides Preorders
Seconds Left for Preorder Rewards! It’s launch month for BOTH Tap and Die and Harry Rides the Danger. Both come out on Halloween and they’re both excellent presents for fall birthdays, Halloween fanatics, fall festival presents (such as Jewish High Holidays), and early Christmas presents. We have exactly ONE MONTH to get in 100 preorders. The fabulous Daniel Dorse,…
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For Heart of Gold
For a Heart of Gold comes from The Greenwood Poet, a book that came out last week as part of my ongoing romance with doubling my years on odd years and then writing that many poems. I spent a couple of years, off and on, writing about the gothic fantastic and the environment and death,…
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Awful Vintage Ads from the 20th Century: Distasteful Ads From the Past
In today’s advertising landscape, there is no denying that certain contemporary advertisements have been criticized for objectifying women. However, … Awful Vintage Ads from the 20th Century: Distasteful Ads From the Past
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Project 941 Akula: Typhoon Submarines in Rare Photos
The Typhoon-class ballistic missile submarines stand as emblematic symbols of Cold War military might, leaving an indelible mark that few submarines … Project 941 Akula: Typhoon Submarines in Rare Photos
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Frugal Wizard’s Guide — *ahem* HANDBOOK — to Surviving Medieval England by Sanderson
I was one of the many who nearly pulled the trigger on Sanderson’s $42 Million kickstarter and got all the goodies and one of the reasons was The Frugal Wizard’s Guide to Surviving Medieval England. I ended up checking out the Frugal Wizard’s Guide at the NYPL when I saw it on the shelf. It…
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Alfred Bester and The Light Fantastic
In working through Robert Silverberg’s Science Fiction 101 (a compilation of essential Silver-era speculative fiction and analysis of how to write it), I came across The Light Fantastic by Alfred Bester in the bibliography. When I talk about silver era, I mean the post-Baron Edward John Moreton Draw Plunkett Lord Dunsany, post-H.G. Wells, pre-Nebula Award…
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Baron Edward John Moreton Draw Plunkett Lord Dunsany
There are sometimes where I wonder if my titles are good enoughand then I come across yet again the title The Book of Wonder by Baron Edward John Moreton Draw Plunkett Lord Dunsany. Then I realize no, nothe problem is not my titles, the problem is my byline. I don’t have a name like Winthrop…
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Presence
Presence comes from The Greenwood Poet, a book that came out last week as part of my ongoing romance with doubling my years on odd years and then writing that many poems. I spent a couple of years, off and on, writing about the gothic fantastic and the environment and death, before and after COVID…
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Dialing Back in Time: The 1951 Bell’s Guide on How to Use a Rotary Dial Telephone
Back in 1951, the Bell Telephone System released a handy booklet called “The Telephone and How We Use It.” Designed with elementary school students … Dialing Back in Time: The 1951 Bell’s Guide on How to Use a Rotary Dial Telephone
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Dining at the ‘Motormat’ Drive-In: Where Rails Delivered Food Trays to Your Car, 1950s
In the post-war years, Los Angeles experienced a flourishing car culture, accompanied by a surge in innovations tailored to an automobile-centered … Dining at the ‘Motormat’ Drive-In: Where Rails Delivered Food Trays to Your Car, 1950s
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Whipping Post: A Brutal Chapter in Punitive History
In American history, the term “whipping” brings to mind a harsh and haunting punishment from the past. It was a brutal practice that left physical … Whipping Post: A Brutal Chapter in Punitive History
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Stunning Colorful Photos of the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus in the Late 1940s
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, affectionately known as “The Greatest Show on Earth,” holds a remarkable place in American entertainment … Stunning Colorful Photos of the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus in the Late 1940s