Author E. C. Tubb? - by Brad on 08:37 03 Feb 2005
Has any of you ever read anything by SF author E. C. Tubb? I think I read some of his stories back in the 60's but I don't remember. Just wondering if they are any good. He's best known for the "Dumarest of Terra" series of novels.
It appears many of his titles are being brought back into print. What caught my eye is that many of the titles and descriptions sound very space opera-ish and like pulp SF - which might be great fun to read.
More info:
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/authors/E_C_Tubb.htm
Anyone familiar with E. C. Tubb?
Has any of you ever read anything by SF author E. C. Tubb? I think I read some of his stories back in the 60's but I don't remember. Just wondering if they are any good. He's best known for the "Dumarest of Terra" series of novels.
It appears many of his titles are being brought back into print. What caught my eye is that many of the titles and descriptions sound very space opera-ish and like pulp SF - which might be great fun to read.
More info:
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/authors/E_C_Tubb.htm
Anyone familiar with E. C. Tubb?
Author E. C. Tubb? - by Kainja on 21:23 03 Feb 2005
The first E. C. Tubb book I read was "Spectrum of a Forgotten Sun," which I thought was a great title. It was a Dumarest book. I liked that one a lot and ended up going and getting a few more of the Dumarest books. As I remember, they were quite space operish, and they weren't bad, although I can't say I remember any but the first with any great fondness. I know he also wrote some non-Dumarest books and I think I may have read one of those. Again, not anything extraoridinary but not a boring read.
The first E. C. Tubb book I read was "Spectrum of a Forgotten Sun," which I thought was a great title. It was a Dumarest book. I liked that one a lot and ended up going and getting a few more of the Dumarest books. As I remember, they were quite space operish, and they weren't bad, although I can't say I remember any but the first with any great fondness. I know he also wrote some non-Dumarest books and I think I may have read one of those. Again, not anything extraoridinary but not a boring read.
Author E. C. Tubb? - by Brad on 06:39 04 Feb 2005
Yeah that fits in with my recollection - nothing to write home about but I didn't put it aside either.
The thing is I value having some of these older authors coming back in print. Their type of space opera and science fiction is not being written any more and I would hate for it to be lost.
Yeah that fits in with my recollection - nothing to write home about but I didn't put it aside either.
The thing is I value having some of these older authors coming back in print. Their type of space opera and science fiction is not being written any more and I would hate for it to be lost.
Author E. C. Tubb? - by Kainja on 18:46 05 Feb 2005
I know some writers, including myself, who'd like to write this sort of stuff still, and I think there is a market out there of folks like ourselves who would enjoy it. but the big publishers definetely aren't looking for it. If I had the money I'd start my own publishing firm and specialize in newer/younger authors writing in the style of the space opera and the sword and planet fiction.
I know some writers, including myself, who'd like to write this sort of stuff still, and I think there is a market out there of folks like ourselves who would enjoy it. but the big publishers definetely aren't looking for it. If I had the money I'd start my own publishing firm and specialize in newer/younger authors writing in the style of the space opera and the sword and planet fiction.
Author E. C. Tubb? - by Brad on 21:06 05 Feb 2005
I think you are right about there being a market niche for this sort of writing. I've been buying some small press ebooks (some SF and mostly mysteries lately) and I notice that many of the small publishers are definitely specializing in carefully selected niches within the genres. I am finding that the quality of the books produced by most of these small ebook publishers is pretty good - there is some editorial judgement going on.
But you are right, starting your own publishing house would be a lot of work. However you might want to look over this list of publishers . There are some small and micro ebook publishers, and some of the big boys listed there. The main thing is they all list their books on Fictionwise, which means they are making sales. You never know, one of these publishers migh be interested in space opera's and sword and planet fiction.
I think you are right about there being a market niche for this sort of writing. I've been buying some small press ebooks (some SF and mostly mysteries lately) and I notice that many of the small publishers are definitely specializing in carefully selected niches within the genres. I am finding that the quality of the books produced by most of these small ebook publishers is pretty good - there is some editorial judgement going on.
But you are right, starting your own publishing house would be a lot of work. However you might want to look over this list of publishers . There are some small and micro ebook publishers, and some of the big boys listed there. The main thing is they all list their books on Fictionwise, which means they are making sales. You never know, one of these publishers migh be interested in space opera's and sword and planet fiction.
Author E. C. Tubb? - by Brad on 13:53 06 Feb 2005
This is just an example (one of many) of the small e-publishers that do a nice job: Renaissance E Books. They publish a combination of reprints and new fiction. I have bought a couple of their mystery novels (all by one author) and they were well written and edited. I have also bought a copy of their modern pulp magazine Nemisis which was quite good.
Factors which apply to this publisher that I like: good cover art, books are available through Fictionwise and other large ebooksellers, pricing is right - $4 is a good price for an ebook from a small publisher by an untried author - I will risk $4 to try something new, I am less willing to risk $7.50. Those are some of the reasons I have gone back to browse through their catalog - and I intend to buy more.
Their submissions page has more information. Again, this is just one example Kainja, but it shows that there are other outlets.
This is just an example (one of many) of the small e-publishers that do a nice job: Renaissance E Books. They publish a combination of reprints and new fiction. I have bought a couple of their mystery novels (all by one author) and they were well written and edited. I have also bought a copy of their modern pulp magazine Nemisis which was quite good.
Factors which apply to this publisher that I like: good cover art, books are available through Fictionwise and other large ebooksellers, pricing is right - $4 is a good price for an ebook from a small publisher by an untried author - I will risk $4 to try something new, I am less willing to risk $7.50. Those are some of the reasons I have gone back to browse through their catalog - and I intend to buy more.
Their submissions page has more information. Again, this is just one example Kainja, but it shows that there are other outlets.