Tom’s Altus Press Hardbacks
It’s time to advertise my hardback books from Altus
Press this week. I have two short story collections, and five research books
available. I only have a few of the hardback editions, so check with Altus
Press on the availability of these, and confirm the prices. What I have listed
may be incorrect.
The Pulp Detectives:
For the first time, nine all-new stories starring the classic pulp heroes of
the 1930s, featuring characters such as The Phantom Detective, The Black Bat,
The Lone Eagle, The Masked Detective, Secret Agent X and Nightwind. Paperback
$22.46. Written by pulp scholar Tom Johnson, it's nearly 400 pages of
excitement! Hardback is $34.95 from Altus Press www.altuspress.com
The Phantom Detective
Companion: The longest-running hero of the pulp era! For the first time, the
history of the Phantom Detective is bought under one volume, completely
updated! Includes an index to nearly 175 stories, 100s of pages of articles, two
unused Phantom story plots from the mid-1930s and nearly all of the Phantom's
comic book appearances. Paperback is $26.96. It's 400 pages of must-own
information for any pulp fan to enjoy. The hardback is $39.95 from Altus Press www.altuspress.com
The Secret Agent X
Companion: The classic investigation of SECRET AGENT "X," revised and
updated by the original writers, Tom Johnson and Will Murray, including new
chapters, images and information! It's the last word on this classic character!
Paperback edition is $13.46. I’m not sure if this one is in hardback yet, check
with Altus Press www.altuspress.com
G-Man Companion: For
nearly 20 years, Dan Fowler and his G-men battled crimedom in the pages of
G-Men Detective. Now, author Tom Johnson has indexed each issue, listing
everything you need to know about the series. Also included are complete
reprints of the two best Dan Fowler stories as chosen by Johnson and pulp historian
Will Murray: "Give 'Em Hell" by Norvell W. Page and "Bullet
Justice" by Charles Greenberg. And reprinted in its entirety for the first
time: "I Cover the Murder Front," the lost, rejected Dan Fowler
story. Paperback is 31.46. Featuring additional articles by Johnson and Murray,
this is the ultimate history of the series. The hardback is $44.95 from Altus
Press www.altuspress.com
Exciting Pulp Tales:
The exciting sequel to Tom Johnson's 2010 anthology, PULP DETECTIVES, EXCITING
PULP TALES brings you ten more all-new stories featuring classic pulp heroes
such as The Angel, The Green Ghost, The Cobra, The Crimson Mask, Gentle Jones,
The Purple Scar, Funny Face, Mr. Death, The Jungle Queen, and Ki-Gor. Paperback
is $22.46. The hardback is $34.95 from Altus Press www.altuspress.com
Operator #5: The entire history of the The Purple
Invasion, the War and Peace of
the pulps which ran for over a year in the pages of Operator #5! Loaded with illustrations from the original pulps. Paperback
edition is $13.46. The hardback is $24.95. I think the hardback is still
available. Check with Altus Press www.altuspress.com
The Black Bat
Companion: This one is not in hardback yet, but I wanted to list it anyway. One
of the most beloved pulp characters, The Black Bat, is finally celebrated with
this 340 page deluxe retrospective. Author Tom Johnson has indexed each issue,
listing everything you need to know about the series, along with the following
highlights: - A complete reprint of the rejected Black Bat adventure, "The
Lady's Out for Blood" - A breakdown of the newly-discovered final Black
Bat story, "The Celebrity Murders" - All 800 German Black Bat stories
newly identified for the English audience - Nine complete reprints of the Black
Bat's golden Age comic book stories - An interview with series creator Norman
Daniels as well as his complete payment records... available here for the first
time Featuring additional articles by Will Murray, this is the ultimate history
of the series. Paperback edition $26.96 from Altus Press www.altuspress.com
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