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Hard Case Crime has released the cover image to an upcoming release by John Lange, aka Michael Crichton. She's a beauty, isn't she? Yet another gorgeous cover for this amazing line of books.
My friend Jason Bovberg turned me on to these books about 8 months ago. He's been into them since the beginning, but I'm a knucklehead sometimes and didn't listen until most of the first edition copies were gone for the earlier releases. But I'm totally into these now, and let me tell you, I'm glad I finally jumped on board. These books kick so much ass, it's impossible to describe.
They're dark, gritty crime novels filled with pulpy goodness. Quick, easy stories, to be sure, but stories that grab you by the balls and don't let go. I haven't had this much fun with words for years.
And those covers. Gorgeous, each and every one. I sometimes find myself looking at the ones I own, soaking in the art, loving the way they not only look, but the way they remind me of a time gone by. Just as the stories themselves are throwbacks to the old pulp novels of yesteryear (some are actual reprints), the covers also recapture that feeling of books gone by.
I'm not saying anything new here. But in case someone out there reading this blog hasn't tried this line of novels, give one of 'em a chance (I highly recommend any of these Lawrence Block books). You won't be disappointed.
2 qershor 2007
Hard Case Crime
Hard Case Crime has released the cover image to an upcoming release by John Lange, aka Michael Crichton. She's a beauty, isn't she? Yet another gorgeous cover for this amazing line of books.
My friend Jason Bovberg turned me on to these books about 8 months ago. He's been into them since the beginning, but I'm a knucklehead sometimes and didn't listen until most of the first edition copies were gone for the earlier releases. But I'm totally into these now, and let me tell you, I'm glad I finally jumped on board. These books kick so much ass, it's impossible to describe.
They're dark, gritty crime novels filled with pulpy goodness. Quick, easy stories, to be sure, but stories that grab you by the balls and don't let go. I haven't had this much fun with words for years.
And those covers. Gorgeous, each and every one. I sometimes find myself looking at the ones I own, soaking in the art, loving the way they not only look, but the way they remind me of a time gone by. Just as the stories themselves are throwbacks to the old pulp novels of yesteryear (some are actual reprints), the covers also recapture that feeling of books gone by.
I'm not saying anything new here. But in case someone out there reading this blog hasn't tried this line of novels, give one of 'em a chance (I highly recommend any of these Lawrence Block books). You won't be disappointed.
Another Cool Postcards Review
Ain't it Cool News has a review of Postcards: True Stories That Never Happened. Ambush Bug has taken a liking to the book, which is fantastic. I love to see positive buzz about the book.
And if you'll allow me to toot my own horn, Ambush Bug made a special call out for my story. He says, "There are quite a few heartbreakers in this book, but none compare to the story of a little tomboy who is dead set against wearing her dress despite how much her mother wants to see her in it. The story sounds innocent and downright bland, but the last few panels were a gut punch to me and I challenge anyone not to be affected by how this story by James W. Powell ends."
Be sure to check out the review, and pre-order your copy of the book.
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