The Black Lizard Big Book of Pulps Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Black Lizard Big Book of Pulps
Book Review: A very comfortable friend
Summary: 5 Stars
As a baby boomer, sometimes I look for things that make me feel good on cold, wet nights. This book certainly did that! I grew up as a child who viewed books as friends. This book is in that category. It is wonderful!Book Review: Pulp goodness as you like it
Summary: 4 Stars
Nearly 1200 pages of pulp fun, this enormous anthology contains some of the most notable authors of the era, as well as a great many that are now largely forgotten. I appreciate the chance to discover lost classics, curiosities, and other rarities. The great breadth of pulp fiction contained herein will, of course, contain plenty of hits and misses for each reader depending on his tastes, but taken as a whole you're bound to have a good time with this book. Also sspecially noteworthy is Harlan Ellison's sharply humorous introduction to the section of the book entitled VILLAINS. Book Review: Overkill
Summary: 4 Stars
More nostalgic than relevant, still, this is a big and readable collection of stories that have shaped, and are stilling influencing our movie and TV entertainments.Book Review: Burning Bright!
Summary: 5 Stars
Few years back I had been introduced to the works of Raymond Chandler through an anthology. Since then, I have tried to read the 'pulp fiction' as much as possible, in every possible place. The last couple of years have seen the emergence of pulp-style fiction (whose characteristics may be broadly summarised as: taut narratives, witty & sharp dialogues/wisecracks, grim but determined attitude among the protagonists, etc.), as well as retro-pulp. This mammoth work, containing many stories representing that bygone era, only substantiates the obvious, that those penny-wise and often ridiculed authors knew how to tell a tale. Although, it might be a tad difficult for the reader to handle this mighty tome, satisfaction is guaranteed. Enjoy!Book Review: Essential, even for the casual fan
Summary: 5 Stars
Let's say you're somewhat interested in the crime pulps of the golden age. This is basically where you should start. Due to it's massive size, you also might just end here too. Which isn't a bad thing because there isn't a throwaway in the bunch. You have your classic authors and forgotten gems.
Probably the best anthology I've ever had the joy of reading. Required reading for any mystery fan.