Today marked the anniversary of the passing of Donald A. Wollheim. Today also marks—perhaps exactly, perhaps within a few weeks at most—the founding of DAW Books by Wollheim in 1971. Throughout the 1970s and well into the 1980s, DAW Books kept the pulp aesthetic alive, publishing far more sword-and-sorcery and sword-and-planet than its competitors.
Read MoreAfter dying alone and unknown in May of this past year, his death unreported until September, author Charles Saunders of Imaro fame has, through the actions of fans, received recognition worthy of his contributions to sword-and-sorcery.
Read MoreAs many of you know Charles R. Saunders passed away earlier this year. His passing went unnoticed by the world until recently. When it became public knowledge social media lit up with an outpouring of sentiment for the loss of such a well liked and underrated author. If you have never read his Imaro series, you are in for a treat.
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