Chad Oliver, he was a local SF writer. I would say he's kind of the "Grand Old Man" of Austin, TX SF writers. I was working an Armadillocon registration table when he came in to pick up his badge. Well, I had, literally, the previous week read a short story in some publication that I really hadn't expected would have such a good story in. Since I lived just a few blocks away, after I got relieved from registration, I ran home and grabbed the magazine. Dr. Oliver was surprised then said he didn't even know where the story had been sold, it was an older one, and happily signed it for me. I still have it, somewhere I'm sure. As for Harry Harrison, I think he's better known for his Stainless Steel Rat stories. I tried to read them, maybe I just wasn't ready to read them, something I've noticed happens. However, I did get far enough into it to recognize why some people really like them. I just didn't care for it.
@TauZeroSF
35 минут бұрын
What a fantastic overview! I’m definitely going to keep my eye out for some of these now. Can’t wait to see what’s next!
@vintagesf
Сағат бұрын
What an attractive publisher series with interesting authors. And most of them look to be in amazing condition. Great to see the entire collection. Way to go Ira!
@sfwordsofwonder
26 минут бұрын
Glad you liked it, inspired by VintageSF.
@MsKitty123
50 минут бұрын
Collector's Corner, I love it. I collect the Ballantine Adult Fantasy series.
@sfwordsofwonder
21 минут бұрын
Wow, looks like there are quite a few in that series. It looks like I have a few of them, I didn't know they were a formal series.
@Tetsujin-28
Сағат бұрын
Star of the Unborn, Black Easter, Shadow of the Torturer and now Aniara. You have great luck in finding these very rare paperbacks.
@sfwordsofwonder
26 минут бұрын
Haha, patience usually pays off. I have got a bit antsy and paid ebay asking price for some things though.
@Jmustang1968
Сағат бұрын
Oh man I am collecting these as well. Still need about half of them. That Aniara...
@sfwordsofwonder
28 минут бұрын
Yeah, Aniara, had no idea that one was so hard to find. I think I'm going to read and review that one soon.
@Atop77
Сағат бұрын
I was always in love with the design and art of this series. Thanks for highlighting it.
@sfwordsofwonder
29 минут бұрын
I really like vintage Avon paperbacks, I think they did a great job with this series as well.
Пікірлер: 13