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Literature & Fiction

Bedford-Jones, H.

Genre Fiction

Independently published

Henry James O'Brien Bedford-Jones (1887-1949) was a Canadian historical, adventure fantasy, and science fiction writer who wrote over 100 novels and thousands of short stories in the pulp magazines of the early 20th century, earning himself the nickname the King of the Pulps. His works have appeared in a number of magazines, including Weird Tales, and continue to delight readers today with their smooth prose, exciting storylines, and believable characters.

Rodomont

Contemporary

Wildside Press

From the pages of the December, 1920 issue of "Adventure" magazine comes this thrilling tale of pirate adventure on the high seas -- a rousing action-adventure from H. Bedford-Jones, King of the Pulps!

Pirates Gold

Pirates' Gold

The horseman reined in as his jaded steed scrambled up the shelving bank, and for a space sat there motionless, for which the horse gave mute thanks. The moon was struggling to heave through fleecy clouds, as it was hard on midnight; in the half obscurity the rider gazed around suspiciously. There was nothing in sight to cause any man fear. Behind him rippled the Dee, and all around was desolation. Ardee itself lay a good two miles in the rear, burned and laid waste six weeks before, and ten miles to the south lay Drogheda. Indeed, as the horseman gazed about, he caught sight of a faint glare on the horizon that drew a bitter word from his lips. Dismounting with some difficulty, owing to his cloak and Spanish hat, he examined a long, raking gash in his horse's flank; then flung off hat and cloak and calmly proceeded to bind up his own naked shoulder beneath. His was a strange figure, indeed, now that he stood revealed. He wore no clothing save breeches and high riding-boots; an enormous sword without a sheath was girt about his waist, and the caked blood on his shoulder and cheek made his fair skin stand out with startling contrast.

Nuala O'Malley

Classics

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

BLOOD 'N' THUNDER returns from a long hiatus with a special edition combining three normal-sized issues. Nearly 300 pages long, it contains more than 120,000 words and well over a hundred illustrations. The big "article" is H. Bedford-Jones' 1929 treatise on pulp writing, THIS FICTION BUSINESS. Covering everything from plot ideas to the selling of foreign publication rights, this 27,000-word document is one of the most historically valuable pieces ever written about the pulps. Pulp historian Kurt Shoemaker offers an incredibly detailed chapter-by-chapter analysis of Edgar Rice Burroughs' TARZAN THE UNTAMED. It's a fascinating stream-of-consciousness article that's practically the same as reading the book over Kurt's shoulder. Former Fawcett pulp editor (and occasional story writer) Jack Smalley reminisces about the halcyon days of rough-paper magazines in a 1966 memoir, "Confessions of a Pulpateer." Long-time pulp fan Link Hullar also looks backward, this time from the vantage point of a baby boomer discovering Doc Savage in the Bantam paperback reprints of the 1960s. Tom Krabacher returns to BnT's pages with a profusely illustrated "pulp places" article about actual Southern California locations mentioned in the hard-boiled detective fiction of Raymond Chandler, who gave us the immortal phrase: "Down these mean streets . . ." Part Two of look at actual court documents from a 1936 lawsuit between Standard Magazines and Popular Publications includes a deposition from publisher Ned Pines, followed by the text of the judge's decision. BnT editor Ed Hulse introduces "80 Years of Terror," a pictorial survey of the great weird-menace pulp TERROR TALES. Ed also supplies "Her Majesty's India," which explores such classic Hollywood movies as LIVES OF A BENGAL LANCER, CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE, and KING OF THE KHYBER RIFLES. Veteran pulp and comic-book dealer Dave Smith discusses his passion for collecting pulps and presents a look at the hobby from a dealer's perspective. Having uncovered long-buried original scripts, Old-Time Radio scholar Martin Grams describes a number of "lost" episodes from THE LONE RANGER's first year on radio. A neat bit of scholarship. In this massive issue you'll also find the usual array of departments and a reprinted pulp novelette, along with another portfolio of pulp cover art, scanned from the original paintings.

Blood 'n' Thunder: 2014-15 Special Edition

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

The Mardi Gras Mystery

The horseman reined in as his jaded steed scrambled up the shelving bank, and for a space sat there motionless, for which the horse gave mute thanks. The moon was struggling to heave through fleecy clouds, as it was hard on midnight; in the half obscurity the rider gazed around suspiciously.

"Sheridan Rides Again," a Civil War/Reconstruction Days story by Sam Merwin, Jr. Confederate soldiers seek asylum in Mexico, and General Phil Sheridan suspects a new attempt at conquering the Union; Also, "Polaris" by H.P. Lovecraft, and Lovecraft-inspired stories by Frank Schindler, John E. Petty; "The Crimson Wizard and the Jewels of Lemuria" by Richard A. Lupoff, featuring a pulp-inspired hero battling a Lovecraftian menace; "Borrowed Time," a hardboiled thriller by Jack Bludis; and "Daemon Mask" by Stuart Hopen and Russ Martin, a complete 46-page graphic novel featuring a weird vigilante who could give nightmares to The Shadow!

Pulp Adventures #24

Schildiner, Frank

Lupoff, Richard A.

Harvey, Rich

Merwin Jr, Sam

Bludis, Jack

Petty, John E.

Lovecraft., H.P

Action & Adventure

<ul><li>This new collection from the pen of H. Bedford-Jones presents five of his most exciting works from the pulp magazines of the early 20th Century, four novelets and one short story. Included are "The House of Skulls," "Written in Red," "Yellow Intrigue," "Down the Coast of Barbary" and "Skulls." Sure to please not only afficianados of pulp fiction but readers looking for some of the best adventure writing around, The House of Skulls and Other Tales from the Pulps is the latest addition to the Wildside Pulp Classics line!</li></ul>

The House of Skulls and Other Tales from the Pulps

Comics & Graphic Novels

Graphic Novels

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