The Reliquarians
Our New Year’s Guest Bloggerama kicks off with Robert M. Price reminiscing about a group of pulp enthusiasts known as The Reliquarians.
Read MoreFrank Kelly Freas: He Could've Been a Contender
On January 2, 2005, SFF lost one of its greats: Frank Kelly Freas. Freas possesses far greater stature in the field of SF art than he does in that of fantasy. This post will look at what fantasy art FKF left us and what a loss it was that he didn't pursue fantasy art commissions more vigorously.
Read MoreA Look Back: Deuce's Books of 2018
Dave, our Most Fearsome and Dread Editor here at DMR, had posted his own 2018 book list and I resolved to post one of my own. I had been very remiss in getting several book reviews up in 2018 and I felt that, at least, I should mention those worthy tomes in a post here at the DMR blog.
Read MorePainting Metal: Jim Fitzpatrick
Jim Fitzpatrick was right there during the formative years of heavy metal, creating classic album covers for Thin Lizzy. His work still appears on metal CDs to this day. Let's take a look at Jim's heavy metal legacy (thus far).
Read MoreThe DMRtian Chronicles, 12/30/2018
This week: Ki-Gor, Fritz Leiber, Berni Wrightson, and lots of Conan.
Read MoreQuick Reviews: Grey Maiden by Arthur D. Howden Smith
Howden Smith is a rare name to mention this era and it's a damn shame because he was one of the stars of Adventure and chances are his work influenced Robert E. Howard himself.
Read MoreLemmy: Death of a Legend
By 1980, Lemmy and his band, Motorhead, stood atop the British charts. By 1984, the other two members of the "classic" lineup had left the band. A decade of work, shot to hell. Lemmy didn't care. He had a fearsome reputation and prowess to burn. That would have to be enough.
Read MoreA Look to the Future
We’ve had a remarkable year at DMR Books. But as nice as it is to reminisce for a bit on 2018, I’m more interested in looking to the future.
Read MoreKeith Taylor: Still Going Strong
Keith Taylor's birthday has rolled around once again. I thought I'd apprise the Gentle Readers of the DMR Blog of what Mr. Taylor is working on now and what his fans can look forward to in 2019.
Read MoreThe SF and Horror Fiction of Fritz Leiber
Fritz Leiber was born on the twenty-fourth of December. As it so happens, I first read his fiction on the twenty-fifth of December, albeit many decades later.
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