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Compilation of RJ short stories? Y knot? - Biggles - 05-09-2004
This is mainly a question for FPW and the collectors among us.
We know that Paul has released two previous collections of short stories ("Soft and Others" and "The Barrens and Others") and is in process of releasing another ("Aftershock and Others"). We also know that he has previously compiled related stories together in "The Lanague Chronicles", "Dydeetown World", "The Tery", and "Midnight Mass". So why not compile all of the Repairman Jack stories which are not part of the novels, in chronological order with appropriate introductory notes, into a compilation? I would like to see a Gauntlet Press limited signed edition, followed by a hard cover and paperback editions.
This would seem to be the perfect time to release such a book, in advance of the movie.
Feedback?
Compilation of RJ short stories? Y knot? - topol_sheap - 05-09-2004
I think that's a great idea
I for one would buy it.
Compilation of RJ short stories? Y knot? - fpw - 05-09-2004
I can think of only two that aren't in print: "The Long Way Home" and "The Wringer" (and the latter will be included in AFTERSHOCK & OTHERS).
Pretty slim book.
Compilation of RJ short stories? Y knot? - Biggles - 05-09-2004
fpw Wrote:I can think of only two that aren't in print: "The Long Way Home" and "The Wringer" (and the latter will be included in AFTERSHOCK & OTHERS).
Pretty slim book.
I have both of those, but I would still pony up the cash to buy a limited edition containing all of the RJ short stories, whether they are already in other collections or not. Any idea how many pages they all would add up to?
Compilation of RJ short stories? Y knot? - Bluesman Mike Lindner - 05-09-2004
Biggles Wrote:I have both of those, but I would still pony up the cash to buy a limited edition containing all of the RJ short stories, whether they are already in other collections or not. Any idea how many pages they all would add up to?
I'd buy it too. Nice little collector's item.
Compilation of RJ short stories? Y knot? - fpw - 05-10-2004
I made a quick count: 5 stories, 55,000 words. A slim volume, but not ridiculously so. The only problem is "The Long Way Home" which I'd like somewhere along the way to incorporate into a portion of a novel.
Compilation of RJ short stories? Y knot? - craigsbookclub - 05-10-2004
fpw Wrote:The only problem is "The Long Way Home" which I'd like somewhere along the way to incorporate into a portion of a novel.
Well, it's not like we wouldn't buy the novel, too, when it came out...
Compilation of RJ short stories? Y knot? - Tim Hatch - 05-10-2004
Bluesman Mike Lindner Wrote:I'd buy it too. Nice little collector's item.
Me too. I think it's a great idea.
Compilation of RJ short stories? Y knot? - jpwynn - 05-10-2004
I've read both the short story compilations and don't remember "The Long Way Home". Where can I find it?
Compilation of RJ short stories? Y knot? - Tim Hatch - 05-10-2004
jpwynn Wrote:I've read both the short story compilations and don't remember "The Long Way Home". Where can I find it?
That one is in _Dark at Heart_ published by Dark Harvest in 1992 (edited by Karen and Joe Lansdale).