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     Huw (Huw) Username: Huw Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 61.216.38.252 |
I just picked up a couple of magazines at my local bookshop, SFX and Sci-Fi Now, and they both have enthusiastic four-star reviews of The Grin of the Dark, which has just been published in paperback format by Virgin. There's also a half-page ad in one of them proclaiming the 'return of the master of horror'. Hooray! | ||
| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 213.219.8.243 |
Huzzah! I've been saying since I read it that this is one of Ramsey's greatest novels, and I also think it's a good introduction to his longer work for new readers. Let's hope it sells like crazy, if only so Virgin will reprint every book Ramsey has ever written. :-) | ||
| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 213.219.8.243 |
'return of the master of horror' It's a pity the fools don't realise he never went away. | ||
| Griff (Griff) Username: Griff Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 195.93.21.100 |
I went to Borders and Waterstones in Cardiff yesterday, but no Ramsey! There was however a 'psychic' author signing books downstairs in Borders. I only heard his voice as I was leaving, but it sounded like it was from a character The League of Gentlemen would come up with. It really gave me the shivers, all treacly and faux concern as they fleece your nan of her gas money. I wouldn't look over to see him at his table. It made my flesh crawl. Modern psychics have to be one of the creepiest professions about. There's a horror story to be written about the whole genre. | ||
| Huw (Huw) Username: Huw Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 61.216.38.252 |
"It's a pity the fools don't realise he never went away" Yep - but it's heartening to think that this new Virgin edition might bring new readers to the good stuff, readers who may otehrwise have been unaware of it. I hope that (as you suggested) they will reissue some of the older novels and collections in paperback. Apologies in advance for any typos or clumsy wordage today - my chronic pain problem hads flared up badly and I am zonked on muscle relaxants.  | ||
| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 213.219.8.243 |
Sounds rough, Huw. I hope things get better for you soon, mate. :-( | ||
| Huw (Huw) Username: Huw Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 61.216.38.252 |
Thanks Gary! Fortunately I don't have anything urgent that needs doing this weekend (work-wise, that is) so I'm going to try to take it easy while watching or reading some good fiction. | ||
| Griff (Griff) Username: Griff Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 195.93.21.100 |
Did you feel the affects of the 'quake in China, Huw? | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.70.47.141 |
I think Virgin will publish much more of Ramsey's work. Griff - I have written a story called, The Poison Tree, to be in my collection. It's about a modern psychic. It might give you a laugh. Zed - yes blatant and relevant :>) Huw - I hope you feel better soon, too. | ||
| Huw (Huw) Username: Huw Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 61.216.38.252 |
Thank you, Ally! Griff, no, we didn't feel it here - it was a long way off, in Szechuan province (home of the pandas). I really feel for them, though. We were hit by an earthquake of similar magnitude here nearly ten years ago and some areas still haven't recovered. In some ways it was the most frightening experience of my life. What's happening in Myanmar is equally worrying, and so frustrating because the suffering there, at least to some extent, could have been avoided. | ||
| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 86.24.122.40 |
We've all lived for these days in our small ways. Big up to the guvnor! | ||
| Jonathan (Jonathan) Username: Jonathan Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.69.34.89 |
Adam Neville is in charge at Virgin Books on their horror line and he is certainly a man who knows his onions and a splendid chap to boot. We chatted at the London Book Fair and Virgin's new range sounds very exciting indeed. It's wonderful that someone with the passion is bringing these titles to a wider audience. And yes, Grin of the Dark is a truly extraordinary book. Very unsettling and a fiction that makes you doubt your own sanity at times. | ||
| Griff (Griff) Username: Griff Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 195.93.21.100 |
How's your big toe, Huw? | ||
| Mick Curtis (Mick) Username: Mick Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 86.163.48.60 |
...all treacly and faux concern as they fleece your nan of her gas money. That's one of the best descriptions of such folk ever, Griff! | ||
| Griff (Griff) Username: Griff Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 195.93.21.100 |
Also excellent points, Jonathan. | ||
| Griff (Griff) Username: Griff Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 195.93.21.100 |
"That's one of the best descriptions of such folk ever, Griff!" *Chuffed* | ||
| Huw (Huw) Username: Huw Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 61.216.38.252 |
Eh? My big toe is fine, Griff. It's my upper body that's a-hurtin'. How's your pancreas? :-) | ||
| Griff (Griff) Username: Griff Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 92.1.34.194 |
Ooh, get you!  | ||
| Griff (Griff) Username: Griff Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 92.1.34.194 |
When are you heading home to Wales, H? | ||
| Karim Ghahwagi (Karim) Username: Karim Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 83.93.30.31 |
Excellent news! A hearty congrats! Yes hope the launch of the new series takes off. This was already reviewed really well on the PS edition. I enjoyed this book very much. And the Williams as well. Wish you all the best Huw! | ||
| Richard_gavin (Richard_gavin) Username: Richard_gavin Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 65.92.54.2 |
Congratulations to both Ramsey and Virgin Books. Canadian bookstores will have The Grin of the Dark starting June 1st. I can't wait... Best, Richard | ||
| Huw (Huw) Username: Huw Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 218.168.195.243 |
Griff, I'm not sure when I'll be coming back to Wales next, but I'll let you guys know when I do. It would be good to finally meet some of the folk here face to face as opposed to across the yawning chasms of cyberspace. We could get together with Tony and explore some spooky places. Hand-holding is out though, I'm afraid...  Kharim, thanks for the well-wishes. I can actually walk to the PC without using my stick today, so the good will coming from this board must be having some effect (that and the meds). |