Review: Lin Carter's Flashing Swords #6
Many very familiar characters and locales are featured in these stories, from Barsoom to Lemuria, from Ki-gor to Elak.
Read MoreFrazetta's Thongor Art
Frank Frazetta would have turned ninety-three today. February 7th marked the thirty-third anniversary of Lin Carter’s death. Frank turned sixty two days after Lin died. The careers of the two men intertwined in the late ‘60s, when Frazetta painted two covers for Carter’s Thongor novels. That would be interesting enough, but the saga continued on into the ‘80s and ‘90s.
Read MoreThe Lemurian Chronicler
In these latter days, a Lin Carter fandom has emerged from the shadows, largely, I gather, thanks to Social Media. For decades all scholars and fans of fantasy literature have gladly acknowledged Lin’s accomplishments as an anthologist and editor.
Read MoreA Shout-Out to Robert M. Price
Author and editor, Robert M. Price, turned sixty-five years old today. He’s done plenty to be proud of and he’s got more cool stuff on deck for the future.
Read MoreThe Sword and Sorcery Legacy of Donald A. Wollheim: Part Two
Don Wollheim died on November 2, 1990, leaving behind him a sword and sorcery legacy that has never been matched. He debuted more enduring and important characters in the S&S pantheon than any other editor/publisher. It is as simple as that.
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