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Sword & Sorcery: "An earthier sort of fantasy"
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A group for fans of the great Pulp Magazines of the 20's through the 50's. Included but not restricted to Weird Tales, Black Mask, Astounding, Adventu ...more
Beyond Jack Vance
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Lack of a Jack Vance group was a startling, and profoundly disappointing discovery. So I'm starting one here. I've read most Vance, and remain on an e ...more
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