| Author | Message | ||
     Des (Des) Username: Des Registered: 06-2008 Posted From: 86.159.145.163 |
One of the proudest sections on my bookshelf is made up by the books of Joel Lane, viz: The Lost District The Witnesses Are Gone The Terrible Changes From Blue To Black The Earth Wire Private Cities Are there any I'm missing? | ||
| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 86.26.90.161 |
There's his book of forum puns: JOKES LANE TO REST. | ||
| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 213.219.8.243 |
Joel also has two collections of poetry: The Edge of the Screen Trouble in the Heartland I'm not a big poetry man, but these are brilliant. | ||
| Simon Bestwick (Simon_b) Username: Simon_b Registered: 10-2008 Posted From: 86.24.165.182 |
There's his second novel, The Blue Mask, Des, and two poetry collections, The Edge Of The Screen and Trouble In The Heartland. Not read Edge Of The Screen but the other two are both excellent. | ||
| Joel (Joel) Username: Joel Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 217.37.199.45 |
Two books of poems, Des. Available from Arc Publications, Amazon or me, should you wish to acquire them. | ||
| Simon Bestwick (Simon_b) Username: Simon_b Registered: 10-2008 Posted From: 86.24.165.182 |
Sorry, Zed- crossed posts! | ||
| Alansjf (Alansjf) Username: Alansjf Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 94.194.134.45 |
You're missing a novel, Des: The Blue Mask. | ||
| Joel (Joel) Username: Joel Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 217.37.199.45 |
We all posted at once there. | ||
| Des (Des) Username: Des Registered: 06-2008 Posted From: 86.159.145.163 |
Thanks. In some ways I'm displeased my collection isn't yet complete when I thought it was, but equally pleased that I've some I've yet to get and read. For completists, there is also a (print-unpublished?) poem by Joel here: http://www.nightshadebooks.com/discus/messages/201/1804.html?1078520886 | ||
| Mick Curtis (Mick) Username: Mick Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 194.106.220.83 |
Blimey - I'm missing loads - I only have the first three that Des has listed. | ||
| Joel (Joel) Username: Joel Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 217.37.199.45 |
Des, that poem was printed in an excellent magazine called RAIN DOG. | ||
| Des (Des) Username: Des Registered: 06-2008 Posted From: 86.159.145.163 |
Really? I thought that was a novel by Zed! Seriously, how can I buy it? | ||
| Huw (Huw) Username: Huw Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 218.168.195.68 |
I have the same ones Des listed. It's a shame that The Earth Wire is so hard to find. In over a dozen years I've only seen one copy available on ABE (which I bought, naturally). There are some great stories in it. | ||
| Joel (Joel) Username: Joel Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 217.37.199.45 |
Some day I hope another publisher will reprint it, Huw. Still working towards that... Des, if I can find may spare copy of that issue I'll send it you for free. | ||
| Des (Des) Username: Des Registered: 06-2008 Posted From: 86.159.145.163 |
Thanks. I'll send you 'ANONthology' by return.  | ||
| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 213.219.8.243 |
Joel - what is "Private Cities"? I've never heard of it until now. A Lane book I don't own? Unacceptable! | ||
| Des (Des) Username: Des Registered: 06-2008 Posted From: 86.159.145.163 |
'Private Cities' is not *strictly" a Joel Lane solo book. His name's on the spine with two others. It's a poetry book published by 'Stride' in 1993 featuring three poets, including Joel. | ||
| Joel (Joel) Username: Joel Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 217.37.199.45 |
Zed, I'll happily flog you a copy – send me an e-mail if you'd like one. | ||
| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 86.26.90.161 |
Joel, you missed out a full stop. After the fourth word. Oh for an edit button, eh? | ||
| Weber_gregston (Weber_gregston) Username: Weber_gregston Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 212.121.214.11 |
There's also "The Lust District" - his porn version of the more well known work. | ||
| Des (Des) Username: Des Registered: 06-2008 Posted From: 86.159.145.163 |
And 'Private Titties' | ||
| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 213.219.8.243 |
:-) tee-hee. I love it when a respected elder of the tribe makes titty jokes. | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 80.47.8.60 |
I took Joel on holiday to a remote bay in Scotland. We had a fine time. | ||
| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 86.26.90.161 |
Good job it didn't have any city rollers or you wouldn't have seen him all week. | ||
| Joel (Joel) Username: Joel Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 91.110.193.25 |
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