Some great new projects in the works from the Book Palace team
Books
In Review: Horror – The First Time America’s Paranoia infected the World
Peter Duncan reviews a new book on the 1950s campaign against American horror comics and is left sadly unimpressed
Alan Austin, Britain’s first comics retailer, remembered in his own words in two new books
British comic retailing memories from the much-respected, and missed, Alan Austin brought to book
The sad tale of Boardman Science Fiction, a victim of its own publisher revealed, in latest “1950s British Science Fiction” videocast
Back in the 1950s, the Boardman Science Fiction series attempted to introduce quality science fiction into Britain in both hardcover and paperback. Why did it fail? That’s the question posed – and answered – by author and SF expert Philip… Read More ›
Rian Hughes new novel, “The Black Locomotive”, out in August
Reasons to pick up Rian Hughes’ upcoming novel, “The Black Locomotive”? It’s shorter than “XX.” Steam trains…
Illustrator and Comic Artist Spotlight: Eko
Dive into some fantastic “wood-cut” illustrations and comic art by this Mexican artist
“Horror: The First Time America’s Paranoia Infected The World”, sheds light on a dark time for the US comic industry
This new book offers a fresh take on American censorship of comics in the 1950s, and its impact worldwide
Nebula Awards Winners 2020 Announced
All the winners revealed
Illustrator Spotlight: Pete Wallbank’s Superman movie poster homage, new book covers revealed
Some stunning book covers by Doctor Who artist Pete Wallbank featuring Star Trek stars and The Six Million Dollar Man, published by Estrada de Papel, recently caught our eye…
In Review: The Fun Factory of Farringdon Street by Alan Clark
What?! Another indispensable guide to early British comics from Alan Clark? Oh yes…
Murky Depths: Latest 1950s British Science Fiction videocast reveals the real history of “Creature from the Black Lagoon” in print
Think you know everything there is to know about Creature from the Black Lagoon? Think again!
Society of Authors gears up to announce 2021 winner of “Queen’s Knickers Award” for illustrated children’s books, and more
Some great books and creators are in the running…
Star Trek: The Original Series – A Celebration marks 55 years of a TV icon, out in September
Look out for this special anniversary book, on sale in September
Neil Humphreys and Cheng Puay Koon’s “Abbie Rose” books adapted for new Ring Ring Story app designed to bring storybook characters to life
Eco-adventures starring Abbie Rose are the first books to bring story characters to life on a new app
Be More Batman – Boost your confidence and become a hero!
Check out this unusual new self help book by writer and cartoonist Glenn Dakin
Coming Soon: The Art of Luis Garcia, focusing on the work of the top Vampirella artist
David Roach’s new art book spotlights an incredible Spanish talent
New videocast digs deep into the SF work of Denis Hughes… but his comics work remains a mystery
Another fascinating trip into the 1950s courtesy of the Philip Harbottle
Who Remembers “Bancroft Tiddlers”? Here’s a checklist…
These tiny books sparked some old memories – do you have copies?
Jupiter’s Legacy Netflix Specials out soon from Panini
Mark Miller and Frank Quitely’s super beings set to storm your local WHSmiith… and other outlets!
1950s British Science Fiction videocast celebrates John Russell Fearn’s best SF work
Another splendid foray into vintage SF from Philip Harbottle