Richard’s Comments (group member since Sep 09, 2016)

Richard’s comments from the Sword & Sorcery: "An earthier sort of fantasy" group.

I thought as much. It’s not an option on my phone. Wonder why?

@Jason

Are you using a computer, phone or tablet?

I have yet to find a way with my phone or tablet. I actually use GR in the browser instead of the app. The app censors out bits a pieces of comments making the whole thing unintelligible. Anyone else have this issue?

@ C.A.
The only way I know to put the cover in the comments is from the desktop.

Good morning C.A. I’ve got it my sights, and I will certainly put my thoughts together for a review. Thank you for the opportunity to read it.

I was satisfied with this collection. My review:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Sounds like an awesome read.

@Jason

By John Carter’s memory I’ll happily read and review The Lost Empire of Sol.

My first S&S was the Jirel of Joiry collection published by Ace books from the SFBC.

My favorite S&S has few swords in it. I label it as S&S, but others may not. Heavy on the darkness/horror and sorcery. My favorite S&S is Mask of the Sorcerer by Darrell Schweitzer.

Lin Carter's Flashing Swords! #6: A Sword & Sorcery Anthology Edited by Robert M. Price

@Clint

I like it.

That’s a sound idea. Howard and Wagner could be used as a draw to the anthology.

You might pitch that to Dave Ritzlin.

I think the one of the hardest parts of curating old stories would be determining the holder of the rights. Estates can be murky.

If not a full blown collection perhaps a story or two in an upcoming anthology, just to generate an interest and awareness?

@ David C

I think Salmonson retains the rights because Bebergal especially thanks her for allowing the use of the Madison story. I would be eagerly read more of his short fiction if it were collected.

Ty Joseph

Does anyone know if David Madison wrote anything else? Or where to find it? I’m really enjoying his story Tower of Darkness.

@Jason

That article reads almost like he didn’t read the introduction to the book.

His points are valid, but Bebergal states why he made the choices he made for inclusion.

Maybe the exclusions leave room for a sequel?

Labels and disclaimers are fine but who sets the standard?

I’m fearful of censorship. Too many ways it can go awry. If a label or disclaimer keeps items from being censored then I can abide by it.

Although in this decisive time we live in will this placate those who are offended?

I think I own Tower of the Elephant in a several other books. I know I’ve read it several times. Luckily it’s been quite awhile ago, so this re-read isn’t redundant.

The city of Yethlyreom, in the Clark Ashton Smith story, sounds like the ideal place for some rogues to ransack. After the conclusion of the story of course.

It’s been 20+ years since I’ve read Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser...almost like reading it for the first time...again.