Howard, clark ashton smith, and many others, is still going strong today and introducing new writers of weird horror and fantasy fiction. Manta has 925 companies under book stores in new jersey. Save batman arkham city art book to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Sep 20, 2004 this reference work covers the supernatural and speculative fiction published by arkham house publishers, inc. After two years of failed attempts, derleth and another lovecraft fan, donald wandrei, published the. Since im sculpting a lot more new pieces these days, i thought id create a page to promote new work. We buy and sell rare, fine and collectible first edition books in all fields of popular fiction, with an emphasis on science fiction and fantasy literature from the earliest times to end of the twentieth century.
Murania press rare, highgrade arkham house titles and. Now in its 78th year 2017, ah has outlived derleth. Arkham house is an american publishing house specializing in weird fiction. Lovecrafts horror fiction became iconic to the publishing house, the name arkham house deriving from the authors widelyused fictional new england city. Rest assured, we are still available to handle repairs or answer any accounting questions. Rare, outofprint, used, secondhand, and other hardtofind books. Neville spearman, 1974 originally published by arkham house. Derleth noted because of, the enthusiasm shown by buyers, that there might. Specializing in railroad, transportation, illustrated childrens books, science fiction, fantasy, supernatural, horror, arkham house. Thats right, its time to revisit point horror in case youre unfamiliar, point horror is a anthology series that was published by scholastic. We will work towards a resolution for the repair in a timely manner.
After examining the volume, one of the leading collectors and dealers of weird tales and arkham house books stated that it was among the top ten percent of the book s remaining copies. In 1937, promising wisconsin writer august derleth decided to publish a collection of the stories of. Catalogue 14 mysteries, fantasy, humor, science fiction, signed first editions, limited editions, arkham house and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Although i realise now that its pretty much standard fare, the book does exactly what it says on the cover and leads in to the video game batman. Arkham house editions are noted for the quality of their printing and. This is a legacy that derleth could not have dreamed for this publishing house that started from thoughts of a lost friend while walking through the marshes of sauk city, wisconsin. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Arkham house, mycroft and moran, and fedogan and bremer books. Lovecrafts writing has influenced countless modern writers from stephen king to neil gaiman, and arkham played an important role in promoting the authors work.
Please visit them and tell them you saw their ad on. Aug 28, 2010 request our forthcoming schedule through the end of 2011 by email. We also purchase from public and private libraries, and will evaluate or purchase house clearances in the area. Catalogue 14 mysteries, fantasy, humor, science fiction, signed first editions, limited editions, arkham house and a great selection of related books. Publisher information used books and rare books from. More than sixty years and 200 books later, lovecraft remains on the center.
The core of the archive is correspondence, often extensive, from several hundred authors whose work derleth published under his own imprints or in his highly important nonarkham house anthologies published in the 1940s and 1950s, as well as manuscripts, mostly typewritten including fair copies and carbons, submitted by arkham house authors. Lovecrafts the outsider and others arkham house, 1939. Foreword by barry abrahams and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Find book dealers used and rare in ocean county, nj on yellowbook. Board and roleplaying game videos selected and sometimes produced by arkham house games. The outsider and others was the first book published by arkham.
This reference work covers the supernatural and speculative fiction published by arkham house publishers, inc. A clever and financially at times, much needed boost to keep arkham house afloat. Browse and buy a vast selection of arkham house books and collectibles on. In 1937, promising wisconsin writer august derleth decided to publish a collection of the stories of his recently deceased friend, h. It is a dark city and an integral part of the lovecraft country setting created by h. If you have arkham house books that you would like to sell, but have little idea of the market, this book should serve as a loose guide. Arkham house is a publishing house specializing in weird fiction founded in. Being the editorpublisher of arkham house afforded derleth the opportunity to reprint his own works at certain intervals, enabling him to raise some cash to put back into publishing other authors work. Book publishers in wisconsin book publishing directory.
Find first editions from online booksellers and bookstores specializing in first editions at. Or, use the form below to search the inventory of all booksellers who specialize in. Perhaps the oddest book ever published by arkham house was the 100 copy. The arkham house name comes of a fictional city in new england widely used. Refimprove arkham house is a publishing house specializing in fantasy and weird fiction. The brooklyn antiquarian book fair, which makes its sixth annual return to the. A collector s guide by leon nielsen online at alibris. As the leader and elder statesman in the world of genre publishing, ah will surely outlive us all.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Details will follow, but start planning your travel itineraries now. The arkham staff will be working remotely, but the physical office itself will be only open on a limited basis andor by appointment only. The companys name is derived from lovecrafts fictional new england city, arkham. It discusses the titles, outlines print runs and gives unique information about various of the books that might affect its resale value. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. A collectors guide leon nielsen, foreword by barry abrahams on. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This is a legacy that derleth could not have dreamed for this publishing house that started from thoughts of a lost. Perhaps the oddest book ever published by arkham house was the 100 copy hardcover edition of the shunned house. The inspiration for the story was another house, one located in elizabeth, new jersey not far from where bob grew up, which may explain many things. Dedicated subreddit to the publishing company, arkham house, founded by august derleth and donald wandrei. Arkham house books have been some of the most highly sought after books by collectors for decades. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
A representative arkham house book collection 180 reference. Fryer 1971 excellent shape, i dont think its ever been read. Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know when we have new books and. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The companys name is derived from lovecrafts fictional new england city. Arkham house was founded by writers august derleth and donald wandrei in 1939 with the publication of its first book, howard phillips lovecrafts the outsider and others. Science fiction, fantasy, arkham, and many other books. Small piece out of lower left rear of dj see photo. This reference work covers the supernatural and speculative fiction published by arkham house. Arkham house fantasy first editions history horror. Bob weinberg and i are now working hard to put the finishing touches on the arkham house mission statement and forthcoming list 20102014.
Derleth noted because of, the enthusiasm shown by buyers, that there might be a. This tiny publishing house that made its name by collecting the works of writers such as h. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This publishers books are highly soughtafter by collectors who adore horror. First printing ff illustrated by potter, jeffrey k. The arkham house name comes of a fictional city in new england widely used by lovecraft, who is famous for creating the cthulhu mythos. As ive now read through every single animorphs and classic goosebumps book, i think its time to now turn my attention to some classic horror stories for older teens. Large collection of arkham house ephemera 19461969. Pages in category arkham house books the following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading arkham house books. New listing batman arkham city and batman arkham asylum. Specializing in as a lifelong collector and dealer in rare books, manuscripts, and. Just saw the new book the investigators of arkham horror on the ffg website. Theyve been dogged by tragedy ever since first arriving in the new world. Nightmares and daydreams nelson bond arkham house hc book 1st ed 1968 signed. The investigators of arkham horror book arkham horror. Were expanding our mobile library outreach program.
While the basic facts regarding the book are common knowledge, the actual inspiration for its hardcover publication have never been known. Arkham city as its the first graphic novel i ever read, which would ultimately lead to me becoming a comic fan. Arkham house publishers specializes in weird fiction pulp horror hard cover titles. World distributors consul books hs1036 1961 first consul paperback printing. Arkham house is a publishing house specializing in weird fiction founded in sauk city, wisconsin in 1939 by august derleth and donald wandrei to preserve in hardcover the best fiction of h. Sep 20, 2004 arkham house books have been some of the most highly sought after books by collectors for decades. Arkham house first edition identification and publisher. Great deals from the village bookshelf in arkhamhouse.
If you have any old, secondhand or rare books, then get in touch. We are always looking for first 1st edition books in hardback, we buy single books or large collections. Get the best deals on arkham house when you shop the largest online selection at. Note, the previously featured books will contain broken links if the item has sold out or we got a new one or more in and changed its id. The arkhams are a longstanding and once rich and influential gotham city family who were involved in the founding of the village that would go on to become the city. New location all indoors, air conditioned, and ample parking. Printed in an edition of 1268 copies, it has never been reprinted. Our interest lies in publishing macabre fiction and fantasy fiction in the form of novels, collections of short stories, and volumes of verse, as did august derleth and donald wandrei, the founders of arkham house in 1939. Books by series coming soon new releases this months biggest new books. It is featured in many of his stories and those of other cthulhu mythos writers arkham house, a publishing company started by two of lovecrafts correspondents, august derleth and donald wandrei, takes its. Our business has been family owned for 3 generations grandpa, mom. New listing 1965 books from arkham house trifold brochure derleth lovecraft hpl cas. Friends of the library alachua county library district book house 430 north. Visit us at 1609 madison road, cincinnati, ohio just a few minutes drive from the university of cincinnati.
Signed and inscribed by the author on the front free end paper. A collectors guide kindle edition by nielsen, leon. Its not rocket science, one new book each year, one old book per year, and we can annouce we are scheduling seventyfive years of arkham house in 2014. We buy and sell rare, fine and collectible first edition books in all fields of popular fiction, with an emphasis on science fiction and fantasy literature from the. A diverse lot of catalogs, bulletins, and order blanks, available at 2008 february grand format. Memories of the space age on the short list at arkham wi arkham house 1988 first edition hardcover. Nebraska nevada new hampshire new jersey new mexico new york north. Arkham house pennys poetry pages wiki fandom powered. Its not rocket science, one new book each year, one old book per year, and we can annouce we. Featuring 110 dealers and a slate of engaging events, it should not be missed. It was founded in sauk city, wisconsin in 1939 by august derleth and donald wandrei to preserve in hardcover the best fiction of h. New books top pictures of new unused books are stock photos courtesy of arkham house publishers. Finally, each hardbound novella comes with an exclusive set of five cards for arkham horror.
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