The Year of Cemetery Dance 2018

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Dana Jean

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Gazman said:
Really? Why do they take so long? Very limited prints?
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They used to be a small company which I think needs to rethink its business practices.

But yes, for a number of reasons, they can take years to get a book to you because of special editions, limited printings, quality artwork to be included. The details in the productions and the number of people involved who cooperate in a timely manner and then there are ones who don't all contribute to the black hole of book ordering.

Things are always getting held up because of the unreliable involvement of one of the parties.
 
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Dana Jean said:
They used to be a small company which I think needs to rethink its business practices.

But yes, for a number of reasons, they can take years to get a book to you because of special editions, limited printings, quality artwork to be included. The details in the productions and the number of people involved who cooperate in a timely manner and then there are ones who don't all contribute to the black hole of book ordering.

Things are always getting held up because of the unreliable involvement of one of the parties.
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I'll subscribe to their Newsletter anyway and until then I'll keep reading your progress!
 
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73. SCREAMPLAYS

Edited by Richard Chizmar

About the Book:

"SCREAMPLAYS. . . SCENE BY SCENE . . . SCREAM BY SCREAM...

You don't need a movie theater or a DVD player to savor the best in cinematic terror and suspense. All you need is your own imagination and this collection of spine-tingling scripts by the titans of shock storytelling. Whether you're a movie buff or a thriller freak, you'll savor these seven full-length film and TV scenarios, including Stephen King's "General," Richard Matheson's "The Legend of Hell House," and Richard Laymon's "The Hunted," plus chilling works by Harlan Ellison, Joe R. Lansdale, and Ed Gorman. With a fascinating introduction on fright films by #1 bestselling author Dean Koontz."

Table of Contents:
"Introduction" by Dean Koontz
"General" by Stephen King
"The Legend of Hell House" by Richard Matheson
"Moonlighting" by Harlan Ellison
"Killing Bernstein" by Harlan Ellison
"Dead in the West" by Joe R. Lansdale
"Track Down" by Ed Gorman
"The Hunted" by Richard Laymon

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My Thoughts:

This beautiful 9x12 sized book is filled with brilliant art. Cover work by Les Edwards and interior artwork by Glenn Chadbourne. Gorgeous detailed work. I would pause for some time just studying the art. Amazing how people can be so talented.

The contents are all screenplays. My favorite was The Legend of Hell House. As I read along, the movie was playing in my head. It is fascinating to see the changes that are made. The suggestions the screenwriter makes regarding the scenes. I could visualize his shots, and I remember those shots in the film. Being familiar with the movie just added to my reading enjoyment.

Every single screenplay was worth my time. And I was pleasantly pleased with Richard Laymon's entry. After an earlier piece of work of his that I read for my year of Cemetery Dance where my enthusiasm was dulled somewhat by the quality of the book itself and the choices he made in storytelling, this was just a good story with efficient writing.

Good job by everyone.
 
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Dana Jean said:
73. SCREAMPLAYS

Edited by Richard Chizmar

About the Book:

"SCREAMPLAYS. . . SCENE BY SCENE . . . SCREAM BY SCREAM...

You don't need a movie theater or a DVD player to savor the best in cinematic terror and suspense. All you need is your own imagination and this collection of spine-tingling scripts by the titans of shock storytelling. Whether you're a movie buff or a thriller freak, you'll savor these seven full-length film and TV scenarios, including Stephen King's "General," Richard Matheson's "The Legend of Hell House," and Richard Laymon's "The Hunted," plus chilling works by Harlan Ellison, Joe R. Lansdale, and Ed Gorman. With a fascinating introduction on fright films by #1 bestselling author Dean Koontz."

Table of Contents:
"Introduction" by Dean Koontz
"General" by Stephen King
"The Legend of Hell House" by Richard Matheson
"Moonlighting" by Harlan Ellison
"Killing Bernstein" by Harlan Ellison
"Dead in the West" by Joe R. Lansdale
"Track Down" by Ed Gorman
"The Hunted" by Richard Laymon

chizmar12large_405x540.jpg


My Thoughts:

This beautiful 9x12 sized book is filled with brilliant art. Cover work by Les Edwards and interior artwork by Glenn Chadbourne. Gorgeous detailed work. I would pause for some time just studying the art. Amazing how people can be so talented.

The contents is all screenplays. My favorite was The Legend of Hell House. As I read along, the movie was playing in my head. It is fascinating to see the changes that are made. The suggestions the screenwriter makes regarding the scenes. I could visualize his shots, and I remember those shots in the film. Being familiar with the movie just added to my reading enjoyment.

Every single screenplay was worth my time. And I was pleasantly pleased with Richard Laymon's entry. After an earlier piece of work of his that I read for my year of Cemetery Dance where my enthusiasm was dulled somewhat by the quality of the book itself and the choices he made in storytelling, this was just a good story with efficient writing.

Good job by everyone.
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Those are some cute rats
 
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Dana Jean said:
I think you can find them on the secondary market. I see one on ebay for 29 dollars.
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Many of the Jack Ketchum novels that you can buy on there are listed as out of print. I wanted to buy one of his, and that one you posted 'Smoke and Mirrors'. I'm going to get a couple of the novels on there by Bentley LIttle. I don't understand how they can publish King's books on there and also publish them through mainstream publishers. I like the covers on many of the Cemetery Dance books.
 
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Dana Jean said:
73. SCREAMPLAYS

Edited by Richard Chizmar

About the Book:

"SCREAMPLAYS. . . SCENE BY SCENE . . . SCREAM BY SCREAM...

You don't need a movie theater or a DVD player to savor the best in cinematic terror and suspense. All you need is your own imagination and this collection of spine-tingling scripts by the titans of shock storytelling. Whether you're a movie buff or a thriller freak, you'll savor these seven full-length film and TV scenarios, including Stephen King's "General," Richard Matheson's "The Legend of Hell House," and Richard Laymon's "The Hunted," plus chilling works by Harlan Ellison, Joe R. Lansdale, and Ed Gorman. With a fascinating introduction on fright films by #1 bestselling author Dean Koontz."

Table of Contents:
"Introduction" by Dean Koontz
"General" by Stephen King
"The Legend of Hell House" by Richard Matheson
"Moonlighting" by Harlan Ellison
"Killing Bernstein" by Harlan Ellison
"Dead in the West" by Joe R. Lansdale
"Track Down" by Ed Gorman
"The Hunted" by Richard Laymon

chizmar12large_405x540.jpg


My Thoughts:

This beautiful 9x12 sized book is filled with brilliant art. Cover work by Les Edwards and interior artwork by Glenn Chadbourne. Gorgeous detailed work. I would pause for some time just studying the art. Amazing how people can be so talented.

The contents are all screenplays. My favorite was The Legend of Hell House. As I read along, the movie was playing in my head. It is fascinating to see the changes that are made. The suggestions the screenwriter makes regarding the scenes. I could visualize his shots, and I remember those shots in the film. Being familiar with the movie just added to my reading enjoyment.

Every single screenplay was worth my time. And I was pleasantly pleased with Richard Laymon's entry. After an earlier piece of work of his that I read for my year of Cemetery Dance where my enthusiasm was dulled somewhat by the quality of the book itself and the choices he made in storytelling, this was just a good story with efficient writing.

Good job by everyone.
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IMG_0083.JPG...Glenn is the goateed one, taking money by the handful from my bearded viking son......
 
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Blake said:
Many of the Jack Ketchum novels that you can buy on there are listed as out of print. I wanted to buy one of his, and that one you posted 'Smoke and Mirrors'. I'm going to get a couple of the novels on there by Bentley LIttle. I don't understand how they can publish King's books on there and also publish them through mainstream publishers. I like the covers on many of the Cemetery Dance books.
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King has in his publishing contracts with his main publisher that he has permission to publish limited editions in small publishing runs with small publishers. It's one of his many ways of giving back to the folks and/or companies that helped him get books published in the early days of his career. A lot of writers do the same thing- Michael Crichton (when he was still alive), John Grisham, Anne Rice, etc.
 
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