Greetings, all. I am new to this forum and thought I would introduce myself and maybe get a question in.
I am a long-time fan of E.R. Eddison (among others) who only a few years ago really started to read American writers such as ERB, HPL, and REH (aside from the Lin Carter _King Kull_ collection I had as a kid), and I am now really getting into CAS. A friend gave me copies of three of the four Ballantine collections, and I am greatly enjoying this author and have been prowling this site for more info.
Now, I am a great lover of books. I love to buy them and read them and lovingly place them on my shelf and take them down and re-read them. Having stories on the web to read on my screen or print out--that's a great service, but it's just not the same. I heartily agree with the webmaster's policy here of not making available stories that are currently in-print.
Anyway, my question is: Is there any possibility of hardcovers of "The Book of Hyperborea" and "Tales of Zothique" coming out any time soon? Naturally, my interest in what kind of collection I would like to see is colored by the Lin Carter collections that introduced CAS to me. But, also, it seems to me that CAS clearly expressed a desire to see these particular collections in hard covers. Not to mention that it seems like general audiences, at least initially, might more easily take an interest in a cycle united by setting, theme, and affect than in a general collection sampling the varied writings of an author. Hyperborea, in particular, would seem to be an obvious entry point, due to the Lovecraft connections. Mythos Tales of Ancient Times, or of Prehistoric Greenland (blah), or of the Eldrich North, or what have you, would more easily draw an audience than the author's name alone.
Also, with "The Averoigne Chronicles," if Grant is going to delay this project indefinitely, couldn't another suitable publisher be found? Quite a few publishers seem to be doing CAS hardcovers these days. And I understand the editor holds the rights.
Just a newbie's perspective. No intention to step on anyone's toes. Regards.
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