Donald M. Grant
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Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. is a fantasy and science fiction
small press
publisher in New Hampshire
that was founded in 1964. It is notable for publishing fantasy and horror novels with lavish illustrations, most notably Stephen King
's The Dark Tower
series and the King/Peter Straub
novel The Talisman.
was one of the founders of Grant-Hadley Enterprises
and was associated with the two other publishing imprints, The Buffalo Book Company and The Hadley Publishing Co., that grew out of the original company. After Hadley folded in 1948, Grant decided to start a new imprint with a new partner, James J. Donahue. Grant and Donahue named their new imprint The Grandon Company. Their first book was The Port of Peril
by Otis Adelbert Kline
. Grandon put out four other books over the next nine years before ceasing operations. Six years later, in 1964, Grant re-entered publishing. This time he used his own name for the imprint, as Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. The first book published under the new imprint was A Golden Anniversary Bibliography of Edgar Rice Burroughs
, by Rev. Henry Hardy Heins. It was a success and sold out of its printing of 2,000 within two months of publication. Grant had developed a relationship with Glenn Lord
, the executor of the Robert E. Howard
estate. Lord suggested reprinting Howard's first book, A Gent from Bear Creek
. Grant went on to publish several additional works by Howard. Grant was approached by Stephen King
, in 1981, with an offer to publish a collection of King's Gunslinger
stories that had appeared in the magazine Fantasy and Science Fiction. King thought the stories wouldn't appeal to his mainstream readers. Grant and King signed an agreement giving Grant exclusive hardcover rights to all the stories, including future ones.
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
small press
Small press
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publisher in New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
that was founded in 1964. It is notable for publishing fantasy and horror novels with lavish illustrations, most notably Stephen King
Stephen King
Stephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been adapted into a number of feature films, television movies and comic books...
's The Dark Tower
The Dark Tower (series)
The Dark Tower is a series of books written by American author Stephen King, which incorporates themes from multiple genres, including fantasy, science fantasy, horror and western. It describes a "Gunslinger" and his quest toward a tower, the nature of which is both physical and metaphorical. King...
series and the King/Peter Straub
Peter Straub
Peter Francis Straub is an American author and poet, most famous for his work in the horror genre. His horror fiction has received numerous literary honors such as the Bram Stoker Award, World Fantasy Award, and International Horror Guild Award, placing him among the most-honored horror authors in...
novel The Talisman.
History
Donald M. GrantDonald M. Grant
Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. is a fantasy and science fiction small press publisher in New Hampshire that was founded in 1964. It is notable for publishing fantasy and horror novels with lavish illustrations, most notably Stephen King's The Dark Tower series and the King/Peter Straub novel The...
was one of the founders of Grant-Hadley Enterprises
Grant-Hadley Enterprises
Grant-Hadley Enterprises was the first of three names used by an American small press publishing house specializing in science fiction titles. The company was founded in 1945 by Donald M. Grant and Thomas G. Hadley and published one title as Grant-Hadley Enterprises. Kenneth J. Krueger joined the...
and was associated with the two other publishing imprints, The Buffalo Book Company and The Hadley Publishing Co., that grew out of the original company. After Hadley folded in 1948, Grant decided to start a new imprint with a new partner, James J. Donahue. Grant and Donahue named their new imprint The Grandon Company. Their first book was The Port of Peril
The Port of Peril
The Port of Peril is a science fiction novel by Otis Adelbert Kline. It was first published in book form in 1949 by The Grandon Company in an edition of 3,000 copies...
by Otis Adelbert Kline
Otis Adelbert Kline
Otis Adelbert Kline born in Chicago, Illinois, USA, was an adventure novelist and literary agent during the pulp era. Much of his work first appeared in the magazine Weird Tales. Kline was an amateur orientalist and a student of Arabic, like his friend and sometime collaborator, E...
. Grandon put out four other books over the next nine years before ceasing operations. Six years later, in 1964, Grant re-entered publishing. This time he used his own name for the imprint, as Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. The first book published under the new imprint was A Golden Anniversary Bibliography of Edgar Rice Burroughs
A Golden Anniversary Bibliography of Edgar Rice Burroughs
A Golden Anniversary Bibliography of Edgar Rice Burroughs is a bibliography of the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs by Henry Hardy Heins. It was first published by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,000 copies. The book was revised from a mimeograph edition that Heins had produced...
, by Rev. Henry Hardy Heins. It was a success and sold out of its printing of 2,000 within two months of publication. Grant had developed a relationship with Glenn Lord
Glenn Lord
Glenn Lord has been an agent, editor, and publisher of the prose and poetry of fellow Texan Robert E. Howard , and the first and most important researcher and scholar of Howard’s life and writings.- Biography :...
, the executor of the Robert E. Howard
Robert E. Howard
Robert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
estate. Lord suggested reprinting Howard's first book, A Gent from Bear Creek
A Gent from Bear Creek
A Gent from Bear Creek is a collection of Western short stories by Robert E. Howard. It was first published in the UK in 1937 by Herbert Jenkins. The first US edition was published by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc...
. Grant went on to publish several additional works by Howard. Grant was approached by Stephen King
Stephen King
Stephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been adapted into a number of feature films, television movies and comic books...
, in 1981, with an offer to publish a collection of King's Gunslinger
The Dark Tower (series)
The Dark Tower is a series of books written by American author Stephen King, which incorporates themes from multiple genres, including fantasy, science fantasy, horror and western. It describes a "Gunslinger" and his quest toward a tower, the nature of which is both physical and metaphorical. King...
stories that had appeared in the magazine Fantasy and Science Fiction. King thought the stories wouldn't appeal to his mainstream readers. Grant and King signed an agreement giving Grant exclusive hardcover rights to all the stories, including future ones.
Works published by The Grandon Company
- The Port of PerilThe Port of PerilThe Port of Peril is a science fiction novel by Otis Adelbert Kline. It was first published in book form in 1949 by The Grandon Company in an edition of 3,000 copies...
by Otis Adelbert KlineOtis Adelbert KlineOtis Adelbert Kline born in Chicago, Illinois, USA, was an adventure novelist and literary agent during the pulp era. Much of his work first appeared in the magazine Weird Tales. Kline was an amateur orientalist and a student of Arabic, like his friend and sometime collaborator, E...
(1949) - Dwellers in the MirageDwellers in the MirageDwellers in the Mirage is a fantasy novel by A. Merritt. It was first published in book form in 1932 by Horace Liveright. The novel was originally serialized in six parts in the magazine Argosy beginning with the January 23, 1932 issue....
by A. MerrittA. MerrittAbraham Grace Merritt — known by his byline, A. Merritt — was an American editor and author of works of fantastic fiction.-Life:...
(1950) - 333: A Bibliography of the Science-Fantasy Novel333: A Bibliography of the Science-Fantasy Novel333: A Bibliography of the Science-Fantasy Novel is a bibliography of English language science fiction and fantasy books compiled and edited by Joseph H. Crawford, Jr., James J. Donahue and Donald M. Grant. It was first published by The Grandon Company in an edition of 450 paperback and 50...
, by Joseph H. Crawford, Jr.Joseph H. Crawford, Jr.Joseph H. Crawford, Jr. is an American science fiction collector and bibliograper. He notably compiled 333: A Bibliography of the Science-Fantasy Novel with James J. Donahue and Donald M. Grant which was published by The Grandon Company in 1953. Crawford was born in Providence, Rhode Island in...
, James J. Donahue and Donald M. GrantDonald M. GrantDonald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. is a fantasy and science fiction small press publisher in New Hampshire that was founded in 1964. It is notable for publishing fantasy and horror novels with lavish illustrations, most notably Stephen King's The Dark Tower series and the King/Peter Straub novel The...
(1953) - The Return of TharnThe Return of TharnThe Return of Tharn is a fantasy novel by Howard Browne. It was first published in book form in 1956 by The Grandon Company in an edition of 500 copies, of which 350 were bound. The novel was originally serialized in three parts in the magazine Amazing Stories beginning in October, 1948. The...
by Howard BrowneHoward BrowneHoward Browne was a science fiction editor and mystery writer. He also wrote for several television series and films...
(1957) - The Werewolf of PonkertThe Werewolf of PonkertThe Werewolf of Ponkert is a collection of two horror short stories by H. Warner Munn. It was published in book form with its sequel in 1958 by The Grandon Company in an edition of 500 copies...
by H. Warner MunnH. Warner MunnHarold Warner Munn was an American writer of fantasy, horror and poetry. He was an early friend and associate of authors H. P. Lovecraft and Seabury Quinn...
(1958)
Works published by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc.
- A Golden Anniversary Bibliography of Edgar Rice BurroughsA Golden Anniversary Bibliography of Edgar Rice BurroughsA Golden Anniversary Bibliography of Edgar Rice Burroughs is a bibliography of the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs by Henry Hardy Heins. It was first published by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,000 copies. The book was revised from a mimeograph edition that Heins had produced...
, by Rev. Henry Hardy Heins (1964) - A Gent from Bear CreekA Gent from Bear CreekA Gent from Bear Creek is a collection of Western short stories by Robert E. Howard. It was first published in the UK in 1937 by Herbert Jenkins. The first US edition was published by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1966) - The Pride of Bear CreekThe Pride of Bear CreekThe Pride of Bear Creek is a collection of Western short stories by Robert E. Howard. It was first published in 1966 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1966) - The Goddess of GanymedeThe Goddess of GanymedeThe Goddess of Ganymede is a science fiction novel by Michael Resnick. It was first published in book form in 1967 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 750 copies.-Plot introduction:...
, by Michael Resnick (1967) - Red ShadowsRed Shadows (collection)Red Shadows is a collection of Fantasy short stories and poems by Robert E. Howard. It was first published in 1968 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 896 copies. The stories and poems feature Howard's character, Solomon Kane...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1968) - Singers in the ShadowsSingers in the ShadowsSingers in the Shadows is a collection of poems by Robert E. Howard. It was published in 1970 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 549 copies. The collection was reprinted by Science Fiction Graphics, Inc...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1970) - Red Blades of Black CathayRed Blades of Black CathayRed Blades of Black Cathay is a collection of Fantasy short stories by Robert E. Howard and Tevis Clyde Smith. It was first published in 1971 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,091 copies...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
and Tevis Clyde SmithTevis Clyde SmithTevis Clyde Smith, Jr. was an American historian, fantasy writer, poet and amateur publisher, best known for his association with Robert E. Howard. Most of his writing appeared as by Tevis Clyde Smith; he also wrote as T. C. Smith, Jr., and under his full name, Tevis Clyde Smith, Jr...
(1971) - Virgil FinlayVirgil Finlay (book)Virgil Finlay is a memorial collection of drawings by and appreciations of Virgil Finlay. It was complied and edited by Donald M. Grant and published in 1971 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,202 copies.-Contents:...
, compiled and edited by Donald M. GrantDonald M. GrantDonald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. is a fantasy and science fiction small press publisher in New Hampshire that was founded in 1964. It is notable for publishing fantasy and horror novels with lavish illustrations, most notably Stephen King's The Dark Tower series and the King/Peter Straub novel The...
(1971) - Marchers of ValhallaMarchers of ValhallaMarchers of Valhalla is a collection of two Fantasy novelettes by Robert E. Howard. It was first published in 1972 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,654 copies. Grant published another collection of this title in 1977...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1972) - Echoes from an Iron HarpEchoes from an Iron HarpEchoes from an Iron Harp is a collection of poems by Robert E. Howard. It was published in 1972 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,079 copies...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1972) - The Sowers of the ThunderThe Sowers of the Thunder (collection)The Sowers of the Thunder is a collection of historical short stories by Robert E. Howard. It was first published in 1973 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 2,509 copies. Grant reprinted the book in 1976 in an edition of 1,250 copies....
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1973) - The Temple of the TenThe Temple of the TenThe Temple of the Ten is a fantasy novel by H. Bedford-Jones and W. C. Robertson. It was first published in book form in 1973 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,000 copies. The novel originally appeared in the magazine Adventure in 1921....
, by H. Bedford-JonesH. Bedford-JonesHenry James O'Brien Bedford-Jones was a Canadian historical, adventure fantasy, science fiction, crime and Western writer who became a naturalized United States citizen in 1908. After being encouraged to try writing by his friend, writer William Wallace Cook, Bedford-Jones began writing dime...
and W. C. Robertson (1973) - Tigers of the SeaTigers of the SeaTigers of the Sea is a collection of fantasy short stories by Robert E. Howard about the pirate Cormac Mac Art, a Gael who leads a band of Vikings during the reign of the mythical King Arthur. It was first published in 1973 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 3,400 copies. The...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1973) - The People of the Black CircleThe People of the Black Circle"The People of the Black Circle" is one of the original novellas about Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard and first published in Weird Tales magazine in three parts over the September, October and November 1934 issues...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1973) - Worms of the EarthWorms of the Earth (collection)Worms of the Earth is a collection of fantasy short stories by Robert E. Howard. It was first published in 1974 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 2,500 copies...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1974) - AlmuricAlmuricAlmuric is a science fiction novel by Robert E. Howard. It was originally serialized in three parts in the magazine Weird Tales beginning in May 1939...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1975) - A Witch Shall be BornA Witch Shall be Born"A Witch Shall Be Born" is one of the original stories by Robert E. Howard about Conan the Cimmerian. It was written in only a few days in spring of 1934 and first published in Weird Tales in 1934. The story concerns a witch replacing her twin sister as queen of a city state, which brings her...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1975) - The Tower of the ElephantThe Tower of the Elephant (collection)The Tower of the Elephant is a 1975 collection of two fantasy short stories written by Robert E. Howard featuring his sword and sorcery hero Conan the Barbarian. The book was published in 1975 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. as the third volume of their deluxe Conan set. The title story...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1975) - Virgil Finlay: An Astrology SketchbookVirgil Finlay: An Astrology SketchbookVirgil Finlay: An Astrology Sketchbook is a collection of drawings by Virgil Finlay. It was published in 1975 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 2,000 copies. The book contains astrological art by Finlay with...
, by Virgil FinlayVirgil FinlayVirgil Finlay was an American pulp fantasy, science fiction and horror illustrator. While he worked in a range of media, from gouache to oils, Finlay specialized in, and became famous for, detailed pen-and-ink drawings accomplished with abundant stippling, cross-hatching, and scratchboard techniques...
(1975) - Out of the StormOut of the StormOut of the Storm is a collection of fantasy short stories by William Hope Hodgson. It was first published in 1975 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc...
, by William Hope HodgsonWilliam Hope HodgsonWilliam Hope Hodgson was an English author. He produced a large body of work, consisting of essays, short fiction, and novels, spanning several overlapping genres including horror, fantastic fiction and science fiction. Early in his writing career he dedicated effort to poetry, although few of his...
(1975) - The Bowl of BaalThe Bowl of BaalThe Bowl of Baal is a science fiction novel by Robert Ames Bennet. It was first published in book form in 1975 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,600 copies. The novel was originally serialized in All Around Magazine beginning in 1916.-Plot introduction:The novel adventures in...
, by Robert Ames BennetRobert Ames BennetRobert Ames Bennet was an American western and science fiction writer. Several of his novels were made into films.-Works:partial list* Thyra: A Romance of the Polar Pit * For The White Christ...
(1975) - Red NailsRed Nails"Red Nails" is the last of the stories about Conan the Cimmerian written by American author Robert E. Howard. A novella, it was originally serialized in Weird Tales magazine from July to October 1936. It is set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age and concerns Conan encountering a lost city in...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1975) - The Banner of JoanThe Banner of JoanThe Banner of Joan is an epic poem by H. Warner Munn. It was first published in 1975 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 975 copies in honor of Munn's appearance as Guest of Honor at the first World Fantasy Convention. The poem concerns Joan of Arc and may be seen as an epilogue...
, by H. Warner MunnH. Warner MunnHarold Warner Munn was an American writer of fantasy, horror and poetry. He was an early friend and associate of authors H. P. Lovecraft and Seabury Quinn...
(1975) - To Quebec and the StarsTo Quebec and the StarsTo Quebec and the Stars is a collection of seventeen essays by H. P. Lovecraft, assembled and edited by L. Sprague de Camp, who came across them in the course of his research for his biography of Lovecraft. The collection was first published in hardcover by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc...
, by H. P. LovecraftH. P. LovecraftHoward Phillips Lovecraft --often credited as H.P. Lovecraft — was an American author of horror, fantasy and science fiction, especially the subgenre known as weird fiction....
(1976) - The Iron Man & Other Tales of the RingThe Iron Man & Other Tales of the RingThe Iron Man & Other Tales of the Ring is a collection of short stories about boxing by Robert E. Howard. It was first published in 1976 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,600 copies.-Contents:* Introduction, by Donald M. Grant...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1976) - Rogues in the HouseRogues in the House (collection)Rogues in the House is a 1976 collection of two fantasy short stories written by Robert E. Howard featuring his sword and sorcery hero Conan the Barbarian. The book was published in 1976 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. as volume VI of their deluxe Conan set. The title story originally...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1976) - The Last Celt: A Bio–Bibliography of Robert Ervin HowardThe Last Celt: A Bio–Bibliography of Robert Ervin HowardThe Last Celt: A Bio–Bibliography of Robert Ervin Howard is a biography and bibliography of Robert E. Howard by Glenn Lord. It was first published by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in 1976 in an edition of 2,600 copies.-Contents:...
, by Glenn LordGlenn LordGlenn Lord has been an agent, editor, and publisher of the prose and poetry of fellow Texan Robert E. Howard , and the first and most important researcher and scholar of Howard’s life and writings.- Biography :...
(1976) - Black Vulmea's VengeanceBlack Vulmea's VengeanceBlack Vulmea's vengeance & Other Tales of Pirates is a collection of Adventure short stories about pirates by Robert E. Howard. It was first published in 1976 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 2,750 copies...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1976) - Upon the Winds of Yesterday and Other ExplorationsUpon the Winds of Yesterday and Other ExplorationsUpon the Winds of Yesterday and Other Explorations is a collection of paintings by George Barr. It was published in 1976 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 2,500 copies...
by George BarrGeorge Barr (artist)George Barr is a US science fiction and fantasy artist.-Career:Barr's work shows influences from Arthur Rackham, Hannes Bok and Virgil Finlay. The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction describes him as one of the least appreciated SF/fantasy artists. His work is often romantic and whimsical...
(1976) - The Devil in IronThe Devil in Iron (collection)The Devil in Iron is a 1976 collection of two fantasy short stories written by Robert E. Howard featuring his sword and sorcery hero Conan the Barbarian. The book was published in 1976 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. as volume V of their deluxe Conan set. The stories both originally appeared...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1976) - The Chronicles of Lucius LeffingThe Chronicles of Lucius LeffingThe Chronicles of Lucius Leffing is a collection of supernatural, detective short stories by Joseph Payne Brennan. It was first published in 1977 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,540 copies. The stories feature Brennan's supernatural detective, Lucius Leffing...
, by Joseph Payne BrennanJoseph Payne BrennanJoseph Payne Brennan was an American writer of fantasy and horror fiction, and also a poet. He lived most of his life in New Haven, Connecticut, and worked at the Yale Library for over 40 years....
(1977) - The Dream of XThe Dream of XThe Dream of X is an abridged version of the 1912 science fiction novel by William Hope Hodgson, The Night Land. The abridgment was originally published as part of the chapbook collection Poems and the Dream of X in 1912 by R. Harold Paget. It was first published as a stand-alone book in 1977 by...
, by William Hope HodgsonWilliam Hope HodgsonWilliam Hope Hodgson was an English author. He produced a large body of work, consisting of essays, short fiction, and novels, spanning several overlapping genres including horror, fantastic fiction and science fiction. Early in his writing career he dedicated effort to poetry, although few of his...
(1977) - Marchers of ValhallaMarchers of ValhallaMarchers of Valhalla is a collection of two Fantasy novelettes by Robert E. Howard. It was first published in 1972 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,654 copies. Grant published another collection of this title in 1977...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1977) - Black God's ShadowBlack God's ShadowBlack God's Shadow is a collection of fantasy short stories by C. L. Moore. It was first published in 1977 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 2,550 copies, of which 150 were bound in buckram, boxed, and signed by the author and artist. The stories feature Moore's character Jirel...
, by C. L. MooreC. L. MooreCatherine Lucille Moore was an American science fiction and fantasy writer, as C. L. Moore. She was one of the first women to write in the genre, and paved the way for many other female writers in speculative fiction....
(1977) - The Three PalladinsThe Three PalladinsThe Three Palladins is a novel of historical fiction by Harold Lamb. It was first published in book form in 1977 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,350 copies. The novel originally appeared in the magazine Adventure in 1923....
, by Harold LambHarold LambHarold Albert Lamb was an American historian, screenwriter, short story writer, and novelist.Lamb was born in Alpine, New Jersey. He attended Columbia University, where his interest in the peoples and history of Asia began. Lamb's tutors at Columbia included Carl Van Doren andJohn Erskine. ...
(1977) - King—of the Khyber RiflesKing of the Khyber RiflesKing of the Khyber Rifles is a novel by British writer Talbot Mundy. Captain Athelstan King is a secret agent for the British Raj at the beginning of the First World War...
, by Talbot MundyTalbot MundyTalbot Mundy was an English writer. He also wrote under the pseudonym Walter Galt.-Life and work:...
(1978) - Emperor of Dreams: A Clark Ashton Smith BibliographyEmperor of Dreams: A Clark Ashton Smith BibliographyEmperor of Dreams: A Clark Ashton Smith Bibliography is a bibliography of Clark Ashton Smith by Donald Sidney-Fryer. It was first published by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in 1978 in an edition of 1,375 copies....
, by Donald Sidney-FryerDonald Sidney-FryerDonald Sidney-Fryer is a poet and entertainer born September 8, 1934, in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and moved to California, where he attended university, and met Clark Ashton Smith several times...
(1978) - The Magic Pen of Joseph Clement CollThe Magic Pen of Joseph Clement CollThe Magic Pen of Joseph Clement Coll is a study of American illustrator Joseph Clement Coll by Walt Reed. It was first published by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in 1978 in an edition of 750 copies, all of which were numbered and signed by the author....
, by Walt ReedWalt ReedWalt Reed is an art historian and author of books on illustration. He is the author of several works on illustration and illustrators including Harold von Schmidt, John Clymer, and Joseph Clement Coll. In 1974, he founded the gallery Illustration House in Westport, Connecticut. His book on Coll,...
(1978) - Alicia Austin's Age of DreamsAlicia Austin's Age of DreamsAlicia Austin's Age of Dreams is a collection of drawings by Alicia Austin. It was published in 1978 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 2,000 copies, of which 200 were bound in buckram and signed by Austin. The book contains an introduction by George Barr and an afterword by...
, by Alicia AustinAlicia AustinAlicia Austin is a US fantasy and science fiction artist and illustrator. She works in print-making, Prismacolor, pastels and watercolors. B...
(1978) - Queen of the Black CoastQueen of the Black Coast (collection)Queen of the Black Coast is a 1978 collection of two fantasy short stories written by Robert E. Howard featuring his sword and sorcery hero Conan the Barbarian. The book was published in 1978 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. as volume VII of their deluxe Conan set. The title story originally...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1978) - Bazaar of the BizarreBazaar of the Bizarre (collection)Bazaar of the Bizarre is a collection of fantasy short stories by Fritz Leiber. It was first published in 1978 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,350 copies...
, by Fritz LeiberFritz LeiberFritz Reuter Leiber, Jr. was an American writer of fantasy, horror and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theatre and films, playwright, expert chess player and a champion fencer. Possibly his greatest chess accomplishment was winning clear first in the 1958 Santa Monica Open.. With...
(1978) - The Revenge of DraculaThe Revenge of DraculaThe Revenge of Dracula is a horror novel by Peter Tremayne . It was first published in the United Kingdom in 1978 by Bailey Brothers & Swinfen. The first US edition was published by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in 1978 in an edition of 1,250 copies which were signed by the author and the...
, by Peter Tremayne (1978) - Act of ProvidenceAct of ProvidenceAct of Providence is a supernatural detective novella by Joseph Payne Brennan and Donald M. Grant. It was first published in 1979 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc...
, by Joseph Payne BrennanJoseph Payne BrennanJoseph Payne Brennan was an American writer of fantasy and horror fiction, and also a poet. He lived most of his life in New Haven, Connecticut, and worked at the Yale Library for over 40 years....
and Donald M. GrantDonald M. GrantDonald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. is a fantasy and science fiction small press publisher in New Hampshire that was founded in 1964. It is notable for publishing fantasy and horror novels with lavish illustrations, most notably Stephen King's The Dark Tower series and the King/Peter Straub novel The...
(1979) - The Road of AzraelThe Road of AzraelThe Road of Azrael is a collection of historical short stories by Robert E. Howard. It was first published in 1979 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1979) - Black ColossusBlack Colossus (collection)Black Colossus is a 1979 collection of two fantasy short stories written by Robert E. Howard featuring his sword and sorcery hero Conan the Barbarian. The book was published in 1979 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. as volume IX of their deluxe Conan set. The stories originally appeared in the...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1979) - The Black WolfThe Black WolfThe Black Wolf is a horror novel by Galad Elflandsson. It was first published in 1979 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,020 copies. The novel was reprinted in paperback by Centaur Books in 1980....
, by Galad ElflandssonGalad ElflandssonGalad Elflandsson is an Canadian fantasy writer. In the 1980s, Elflandsson was a member of a group of fantasy writers who met at the House of Speculative Fiction bookstore in Ottawa, Canada, which he also managed. Other members of the group included Gordon Derevanchuk, Charles de Lint, Charles...
(1979) - Tales of the Werewolf Clan: Volume One, by H. Warner MunnH. Warner MunnHarold Warner Munn was an American writer of fantasy, horror and poetry. He was an early friend and associate of authors H. P. Lovecraft and Seabury Quinn...
(1979) - Jewels of GwahlurJewels of Gwahlur (collection)Jewels of Gwahlur is a 1979 collection of two fantasy short stories written by Robert E. Howard featuring his sword and sorcery hero Conan the Barbarian. The book was published in 1979 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. as volume VIII of their deluxe Conan set. The title story originally...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1979) - Lovecraft's Providence and Adjacent PartsLovecraft's Providence and Adjacent PartsLovecraft's Providence and Adjacent Parts is a book by Henry L. P. Beckwith, Jr. detailing sites in Providence, Rhode Island related to H. P. Lovecraft. It was first published by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in 1979 in an edition of 1,000 copies. The book grew out of a bus tour of Providence...
, by Henry L. P. Beckwith, Jr.Henry L. P. Beckwith, Jr.Henry Lyman Parsons Beckwith is an author of books and articles on heraldry and H. P. Lovecraft. He is a member of the Society of the Cincinnati and other historical organizations. His book on Lovecraft, Lovecraft's Providence and Adjacent Parts, was published by Donald M. Grant, Publisher,...
(1979) - Mayhem on Bear CreekMayhem on Bear CreekMayhem on Bear Creek is a collection of Western short stories by Robert E. Howard. It was first published in 1979 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,900 copies...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1979) - Hawks of OutremerHawks of Outremer (collection)Hawks of Outremer is a collection of historical short stories by Robert E. Howard. It was first published in 1979 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,625 copies. The stories feature Howard's character Cormac Fitzgeoffrey and was edited by Richard L...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1979) - Fields of SleepFields of SleepFields of Sleep is a fantasy novel by E. C. Vivian. It was first published in the United Kingdom in 1923 by Hutchinson. In the US, the novel first appeared in the magazine...
, by E. C. VivianE. C. VivianEvelyn Charles Henry Vivian was the pseudonym of Charles Henry Cannell, a British editor and writer of fantasy and supernatural, detective novels and stories.-Biography:...
(1980) - Science Fiction in Old San Francisco: Volume One, History of the Movement From 1854 to 1890History of the Movement From 1854 to 1890Science Fiction in Old San Francisco: Volume One, History of the Movement From 1854 to 1890 is a history of science fiction writers in San Francisco in the period following the American Civil War by Sam Moskowitz. It was first published by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in 1980 in an edition of...
, by Sam MoskowitzSam MoskowitzSam Moskowitz was an early fan and organizer of interest in science fiction and, later, a writer, critic, and historian of the field.-Biography:...
(1980) - Science Fiction in Old San Francisco: Volume Two, Into the Sun & Other StoriesInto the Sun & Other StoriesScience Fiction in Old San Francisco: Volume Two, Into the Sun & Other Stories is a collection of science fiction short stories by Robert Duncan Milne and edited by Sam Moskowitz. It was first published in 1980 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,500 copies. All but one of the...
, by Robert Duncan MilneRobert Duncan MilneRobert Duncan Milne was a late-19th century San Francisco science fiction writer whose work was published primarily in newspapers of the time, and the magazine The Argonaut. Milne was rediscovered by Sam Moskowitz, who helped collected his work in Into the Sun & Other Stories.-External links:...
(1980) - A Vision of Doom: Poems by Ambrose BierceA Vision of DoomA Vision of Doom: Poems by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of poems by Ambrose Bierce and edited by Donald Sidney-Fryer. It was published in 1980 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc...
, by Ambrose BierceAmbrose BierceAmbrose Gwinnett Bierce was an American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist and satirist...
(1980) - Tales of the Werewolf Clan: Volume Two, by H. Warner MunnH. Warner MunnHarold Warner Munn was an American writer of fantasy, horror and poetry. He was an early friend and associate of authors H. P. Lovecraft and Seabury Quinn...
(1980) - EaldwoodEaldwoodEaldwood is a fantasy novella by C. J. Cherryh. It is one of Cherryh's Ealdwood Stories and was first published in 1981 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in a limited edition of 1,050 copies...
, by C. J. CherryhC. J. CherryhCarolyn Janice Cherry , better known by the pen name C. J. Cherryh, is a United States science fiction and fantasy author...
(1981) - Lord of the DeadLord of the DeadLord of the Dead is a collection of crime short stories by Robert E. Howard. It was first published in 1981 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,250 copies. The stories are pastiches of Sax Rohmer.-Contents:...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1981) - DurandalDurandal (novel)Durandal is a novel of historical fiction by Harold Lamb. The complete novel was first published in book form in 1981 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,875 copies of which 400 were boxed and signed by the artists. The novel originally appeared in Adventure in 1926...
, by Harold LambHarold LambHarold Albert Lamb was an American historian, screenwriter, short story writer, and novelist.Lamb was born in Alpine, New Jersey. He attended Columbia University, where his interest in the peoples and history of Asia began. Lamb's tutors at Columbia included Carl Van Doren andJohn Erskine. ...
(1981) - Creep to DeathCreep to DeathCreep to Death is a collection of poems by Joseph Payne Brennan. It was published in 1981 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 750 copies, all of which were signed by the author and the artist.-Contents:* "I Envy the Deer"...
, by Joseph Payne BrennanJoseph Payne BrennanJoseph Payne Brennan was an American writer of fantasy and horror fiction, and also a poet. He lived most of his life in New Haven, Connecticut, and worked at the Yale Library for over 40 years....
(1981) - Scarlet DreamScarlet DreamScarlet Dream is a collection of science fiction short stories by C. L. Moore. It was first published in 1981 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,820 copies, of which 220 were bound in buckram, boxed, and signed by the author and artist. The stories feature Moore's character...
, by C. L. MooreC. L. MooreCatherine Lucille Moore was an American science fiction and fantasy writer, as C. L. Moore. She was one of the first women to write in the genre, and paved the way for many other female writers in speculative fiction....
(1981) - Heroes and HobgoblinsHeroes and HobgoblinsHeroes and Hobgoblins is a 1981 collection of poetry by science fiction and fantasy author L. Sprague de Camp, illustrated by Tim Kirk. It was published by Donald M...
, by L. Sprague de CampL. Sprague de CampLyon Sprague de Camp was an American author of science fiction and fantasy books, non-fiction and biography. In a writing career spanning 60 years, he wrote over 100 books, including novels and notable works of non-fiction, including biographies of other important fantasy authors...
(1981) - The Wonderful Lips of Thibong LinhThe Wonderful Lips of Thibong LinhThe Wonderful Lips of Thibong Linh is a collection of adventure and fantasy short stories by Theodore Roscoe. It was first published in 1981 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,200 copies...
, by Theodore RoscoeTheodore RoscoeTheodore Roscoe was an American biographer and writer of adventure, fantasy novels and stories. Roscoe's stories appeared in pulp magazines including Argosy, Wings, Flying Stories, Far East Adventure Stories, Fight Stories, Action Stories and Adventure. A collection of his stories, The Wonderful...
(1981) - The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, by Stephen KingStephen KingStephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been adapted into a number of feature films, television movies and comic books...
(1982) - As it is WrittenAs it is WrittenAs it is Written is a fantasy novel by De Lysle Ferrée Cass inadvertently published under the pseudonym "Clark Ashton Smith". It was first published in 1982 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,200 copies, all of which were signed by the illustrator. The book includes an...
, by "Clark Ashton Smith"De Lysle Ferree CassDe Lysle Ferrée Cass was a writer of fantasy short stories. His stories appeared in pulp magazines including The All-Story, The Smart Set and College Life. His novel, As it is Written, was published by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in 1982 under the inadvertent pseudonym "Clark Ashton Smith"...
(1982) - Evil Always EndsEvil Always EndsEvil Always Ends is a supernatural detective novella by Joseph Payne Brennan. It was first published in 1982 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 750 copies, all of which were signed by the author and the artist...
, by Joseph Payne BrennanJoseph Payne BrennanJoseph Payne Brennan was an American writer of fantasy and horror fiction, and also a poet. He lived most of his life in New Haven, Connecticut, and worked at the Yale Library for over 40 years....
(1982) - The Soft Whisper of the DeadThe Soft Whisper of the DeadThe Soft Whisper of the Dead is a horror novel by Charles L. Grant. It was first published in 1982 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 2,800 copies, of which 300 were signed by the author and the artist...
, by Charles L. GrantCharles L. GrantCharles Lewis Grant was a novelist and short story writer specializing in what he called "dark fantasy" and "quiet horror." He also wrote under the pseudonyms of Geoffrey Marsh, Lionel Fenn, Simon Lake, Felicia Andrews, and Deborah Lewis.Grant won a World Fantasy Award for his novella collection...
(1982) - The General's WifeThe General's WifeThe General's Wife is a horror short story by Peter Straub. It was first published in 1982 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,200 copies and was issued without a jacket. The story is from a previously unpublished extract from the manuscript of Straub's novel, Floating Dragon....
, by Peter StraubPeter StraubPeter Francis Straub is an American author and poet, most famous for his work in the horror genre. His horror fiction has received numerous literary honors such as the Bram Stoker Award, World Fantasy Award, and International Horror Guild Award, placing him among the most-honored horror authors in...
(1982) - Talbot Mundy: Messenger of DestinyTalbot Mundy: Messenger of DestinyTalbot Mundy: Messenger of Destiny is a collection of memoirs about Talbot Mundy compiled by Donald M. Grant. The book includes a bibliography of Mundy's works. It was released in 1983 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,475 copies....
, compiled by Donald M. GrantDonald M. GrantDonald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. is a fantasy and science fiction small press publisher in New Hampshire that was founded in 1964. It is notable for publishing fantasy and horror novels with lavish illustrations, most notably Stephen King's The Dark Tower series and the King/Peter Straub novel The...
(1983) - The Sea of the RavensThe Sea of the RavensThe Sea of the Ravens is a novel of historical fiction by Harold Lamb. It was first published in stand-alone book form in 1983 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,925 copies of which 200 were specially bound and signed by the artists. The novel originally appeared in Adventure...
, by Harold LambHarold LambHarold Albert Lamb was an American historian, screenwriter, short story writer, and novelist.Lamb was born in Alpine, New Jersey. He attended Columbia University, where his interest in the peoples and history of Asia began. Lamb's tutors at Columbia included Carl Van Doren andJohn Erskine. ...
(1983) - Yellow Men SleepYellow Men SleepYellow Men Sleep is a lost world novel by Jeremy Lane. It was first published in book form in 1919 by The Century Company. The novel was originally serialized in the magazine All-Story Weekly beginning May 3, 1919.-Plot introduction:...
, by Jeremy LaneJeremy LaneJeremy Lane was a writer of mystery and lost world short stories and novels. His stories appeared in pulp magazines including The All-Story, The Smart Set and People's Favorite Magazine. His books included Murder Menageries, The Left Hand of God and Murder Has Bright Eyes...
(1983) - Christine, by Stephen KingStephen KingStephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been adapted into a number of feature films, television movies and comic books...
(1983) - The Hundred-Year ChristmasThe Hundred-Year ChristmasThe Hundred-Year Christmas is a fantasy novel by David Morrell who is best known for being the creator of John Rambo in his earlier novel First Blood. The Hundred-Year Christmas was first published in 1983 by Donald M...
, by David MorrellDavid MorrellDavid Morrell is a Canadian-American novelist, best known for his debut 1972 novel First Blood, which would later become the successful Rambo film franchise starring Sylvester Stallone. He has written 28 novels, and his work has been translated into 26 languages...
(1983) - The Last Adventurer: The Life of Talbot MundyThe Last Adventurer: The Life of Talbot MundyThe Last Adventurer: The Life of Talbot Mundy is a biography and bibliography of Talbot Mundy by Peter Berresford Ellis. It was released in 1984 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,075 copies....
by Peter Berresford EllisPeter Berresford EllisPeter Berresford Ellis is an English historian, literary biographer, and novelist who has published over 90 books to date either under his own name or his pseudonyms Peter Tremayne and Peter MacAlan. He has also published 95 short stories...
(1984) - Daughter of RegalsDaughter of RegalsDaughter of Regals is a fantasy novella by Stephen R. Donaldson. It tells of a young woman called Chrysalis, the nominal ruler of three kingdoms who is about to come of age...
, by Stephen R. DonaldsonStephen R. DonaldsonStephen Reeder Donaldson is an American fantasy, science fiction and mystery novelist, most famous for his Thomas Covenant series...
(1984) - The Adventures of Samurai CatThe Adventures of Samurai CatThe Adventures of Samurai Cat is a collection of linked humorous fantasy short stories by Mark E. Rogers. Rogers had done a series of paintings and drawings featuring his character Samurai Cat and spoofing martial arts films and fantasy stories. He went on to write stories to fit the paintings. ...
, by Mark RogersMark E. RogersMark E. Rogers is an American author-illustrator.-Biography:Rogers, while a student at Pt. Pleasant Beach High School, wrote a short novel, The Runestone, which has since been adapted into a 1990 film starring Peter Riegert and Joan Severance...
(1984) - The Talisman, by Stephen KingStephen KingStephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been adapted into a number of feature films, television movies and comic books...
and Peter StraubPeter StraubPeter Francis Straub is an American author and poet, most famous for his work in the horror genre. His horror fiction has received numerous literary honors such as the Bram Stoker Award, World Fantasy Award, and International Horror Guild Award, placing him among the most-honored horror authors in...
(1984) - The Far Islands and Other Tales of FantasyThe Far Islands and Other Tales of FantasyThe Far Islands and Other Tales of Fantasy is a collection of fantasy short stories by John Buchan and edited by John Bell. It was first published in 1984 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,100 copies...
, by John Buchan (1984) - KullKull (collection)Kull is a collection of Fantasy short stories by Robert E. Howard. It was first published in 1967 by Lancer Books under the title King Kull. This edition included three stories completed by Lin Carter from unfinished fragments and drafts by Howard. Later editions, retitled as Kull, replaced the...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1985) - The Book of KaneThe Book of KaneThe Book of Kane is a collection of fantasy short stories by Karl Edward Wagner featuring his character Kane. It was first published in 1985 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 2,125 copies, of which 425 copies were signed and slipcased. The first story first appeared in Wagner's...
, by Karl Edward WagnerKarl Edward WagnerKarl Edward Wagner was an American writer, editor and publisher of horror, science fiction, and heroic fantasy, who was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and originally trained as a psychiatrist. His disillusionment with the medical profession can be seen in the stories "The Fourth Seal" and "Into...
(1985) - A Monster at ChristmasA Monster at ChristmasA Monster at Christmas is a fantasy horror poem by Thomas Canty. The poem, a stranger Christmas fantasy was first published in 1985 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc.. Though a well known artist, Canty chose Phil Hale to illustrate his book. While the book's colophon states that 1,050 copies...
, by Thomas CantyThomas CantyThomas Canty is an illustrator and book designer in the field of fantasy literature.-Career:Canty is credited with pioneering a "New Romantic" style of painting, influenced by such 19th century artists as Alphonse Mucha, Gustav Klimt, and the Pre-Raphaelites...
(1985) - The Dark Cry of the MoonThe Dark Cry of the MoonThe Dark Cry of the Moon is a horror novel by Charles L. Grant. It was first published in 1986 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,450 copies, of which 300 were signed, numbered and boxed as a deluxe edition...
, by Charles L. GrantCharles L. GrantCharles Lewis Grant was a novelist and short story writer specializing in what he called "dark fantasy" and "quiet horror." He also wrote under the pseudonyms of Geoffrey Marsh, Lionel Fenn, Simon Lake, Felicia Andrews, and Deborah Lewis.Grant won a World Fantasy Award for his novella collection...
(1985) - The Undying LandThe Undying LandThe Undying Land is a Lost race novel by William Gilmour. It was first published in 1985 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,300 copies.-Plot introduction:...
, by William GilmourWilliam Gilmour (writer)William Gilmour is a writer of lost race fantasy short stories and novels. A key figure in the Edgar Rice Burroughs pastiche community, he published Tarzan pastiches in the magazine Burroughs Bulletin. His lost race novel, The Undying Land was published by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in...
(1985) - The Borders Just BeyondThe Borders Just BeyondThe Borders Just Beyond is a collection of fantasy and horror short stories by Joseph Payne Brennan. It was first published in 1986 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 750 copies, all of which were signed by the author...
, by Joseph Payne BrennanJoseph Payne BrennanJoseph Payne Brennan was an American writer of fantasy and horror fiction, and also a poet. He lived most of his life in New Haven, Connecticut, and worked at the Yale Library for over 40 years....
(1986) - One Who Walked Alone: Robert E. Howard, The Final YearsOne Who Walked AloneOne Who Walked Alone: Robert E. Howard, The Final Years is a memoir of Robert E. Howard by Novalyne Price Ellis. Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. published the book in 1986 with an edition of 800 copies. The book was adapted into the film The Whole Wide World in 1996. Grant has reprinted the book...
, by Novalyne Price EllisNovalyne Price EllisNovalyne Price Ellis was a Texas-born schoolteacher and writer who became close friends with and occasionally dated famed pulp fiction writer Robert E. Howard....
(1986) - The Pool of the Black OneThe Pool of the Black One (collection)The Pool of the Black One is a 1986 collection of two fantasy short stories written by Robert E. Howard featuring his sword and sorcery hero Conan the Barbarian. The book was published in 1986 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. as volume X of their deluxe Conan set. The title story originally...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1986) - Winter ReckoningWinter ReckoningWinter Reckoning is the first science fantasy novel by Noel-Anne Brennan. It was first published in 1986 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 650 copies which were signed by the author.-Plot introduction:...
, by Noel-Anne Brennan (1986) - Lovecraft's Providence and Adjacent Parts: Second Edition Revised and EnlargedLovecraft's Providence and Adjacent PartsLovecraft's Providence and Adjacent Parts is a book by Henry L. P. Beckwith, Jr. detailing sites in Providence, Rhode Island related to H. P. Lovecraft. It was first published by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in 1979 in an edition of 1,000 copies. The book grew out of a bus tour of Providence...
, by Henry L. P. Beckwith, Jr.Henry L. P. Beckwith, Jr.Henry Lyman Parsons Beckwith is an author of books and articles on heraldry and H. P. Lovecraft. He is a member of the Society of the Cincinnati and other historical organizations. His book on Lovecraft, Lovecraft's Providence and Adjacent Parts, was published by Donald M. Grant, Publisher,...
(1986) - The Curious Quests of Brigadier FfellowesThe Curious Quests of Brigadier FfellowesThe Curious Quests of Brigadier Ffellowes is a collection of fantasy short stories by Sterling E. Lanier. The stories take the form of tall tales told in a bar or club, similar to the Jorkens stories of Lord Dunsany. It was first published in 1986 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition...
, by Sterling E. LanierSterling E. LanierSterling Edmund Lanier was an American editor, science fiction author and sculptor who published as both Sterling Lanier and Sterling E. Lanier. He is perhaps known best as the editor who championed the publication of Frank Herbert’s bestselling novel Dune.-Life:Lanier was born in New York City...
(1986) - The Long Night of the GraveThe Long Night of the GraveThe Long Night of the Grave is a horror novel by Charles L. Grant. It was first published in 1986 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,775 copies, of which 300 were signed and slipcased as a deluxe edition. The book is the third volume of an internal trilogy which is part of...
, by Charles L. GrantCharles L. GrantCharles Lewis Grant was a novelist and short story writer specializing in what he called "dark fantasy" and "quiet horror." He also wrote under the pseudonyms of Geoffrey Marsh, Lionel Fenn, Simon Lake, Felicia Andrews, and Deborah Lewis.Grant won a World Fantasy Award for his novella collection...
(1986) - Yellow FogYellow FogYellow Fog is a horror novel by Les Daniels. It was first published in 1986 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 800 copies which were signed by the author and slipcased. The novel is part of the author's Don Sebastian series. An expanded edition was published by Tor Books in...
, by Les DanielsLes DanielsLeslie Noel Daniels III, known as Les Daniels was an American writer.-Background:He attended Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, where he wrote his master's thesis on Frankenstein, and he worked as a musician and as a journalist.-Career:He was the author of five novels featuring the...
(1986) - My Lady of Hy-Brasil and Other StoriesMy Lady of Hy-Brasil and Other StoriesMy Lady of Hy-Brasil and Other Stories is a collection of horror short stories by Peter Tremayne. It was first published in 1987 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 800 copies, all of which were numbered and signed by the author and the artist...
, by Peter Tremayne (1987) - The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three, by Stephen KingStephen KingStephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been adapted into a number of feature films, television movies and comic books...
(1987) - Madame Two SwordsMadame Two SwordsMadame Two Swords is a fantasy novelette by Tanith Lee. It was first published in 1988 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 600 copies and was issued without a jacket. All copies were signed by the author and the artist. The story is a fantasy set during the French Revolution....
, by Tanith LeeTanith LeeTanith Lee is a British writer of science fiction, horror and fantasy. She is the author of over 70 novels and 250 short stories, a children's picture book and many poems. She also wrote two episodes of BBC science fiction series Blake's 7...
(1988) - Prime EvilPrime Evil (anthology)Prime Evil is an anthology of horror short stories edited by Douglas E. Winter. It was first published in 1988 by New American Library. With the exception of the Dennis Etchison story, "The Blood Kiss", the stories are original to this anthology....
, edited by Douglas E. Winter (1988) - The Hour of the DragonThe Hour of the DragonThe Hour of the Dragon, also known as Conan the Conqueror, is a fantasy novel written by Robert E. Howard featuring his seminal sword and sorcery hero Conan the Cimmerian. It was first published in serial form in the pulp magazine Weird Tales in 1935 through 1936; and in book form in 1950 by Gnome...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1989) - Shadows of DreamsShadows of Dreams (collection)Shadows of Dreams is a collection of poems by Robert E. Howard. It was published in 1989 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 850 copies. Most of the poems are original to this collection...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1989) - The Magician Out of ManchuriaThe Magician Out of ManchuriaThe Magician Out of Manchuria is a fantasy novel by Charles G. Finney. It was first published by itself in 1976 by Panther Books and later in a limited edition of 600 copies from Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. which were signed and numbered...
, by Charles G. FinneyCharles G. FinneyCharles G. Finney was an American fantasy novelist and newspaperman. His full name was Charles Grandison Finney, evidently in honor of his great-grandfather, famous evangelist Charles Grandison Finney.-Biography:...
(1989) - Post Oaks & Sand RoughsPost Oaks & Sand RoughsPost Oaks & Sand Roughs is a semi-autobiographical adventure novel by Robert E. Howard. It was first published in 1990 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 850 copies. The book contains an introduction and appendix by Glenn Lord where Lord identifies the real people who appear as...
, by Robert E. HowardRobert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
(1990) - The Adventures of Lucius LeffingThe Adventures of Lucius LeffingThe Adventures of Lucius Leffing is a collection of supernatural, detective short stories by Joseph Payne Brennan. It was first published in 1990 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,000 copies, all of which were signed by the author and the artist. The stories feature Brennan's...
, by Joseph Payne BrennanJoseph Payne BrennanJoseph Payne Brennan was an American writer of fantasy and horror fiction, and also a poet. He lived most of his life in New Haven, Connecticut, and worked at the Yale Library for over 40 years....
(1990) - At the Mountains of MadnessAt the Mountains of MadnessAt the Mountains of Madness is a novella by horror writer H. P. Lovecraft, written in February/March 1931 and rejected that year by Weird Tales editor Farnsworth Wright on the grounds of its length. It was originally serialized in the February, March and April 1936 issues of Astounding Stories...
, by H. P. LovecraftH. P. LovecraftHoward Phillips Lovecraft --often credited as H.P. Lovecraft — was an American author of horror, fantasy and science fiction, especially the subgenre known as weird fiction....
(1990) - Mrs. GodMrs. God (novel)Mrs. God is a fantasy novel by Peter Straub. It was first published in 1990 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,350 copies, of which 600 copies were signed by the author and the artist, bound in quarter leather and slipcased as a deluxe edition...
, by Peter StraubPeter StraubPeter Francis Straub is an American author and poet, most famous for his work in the horror genre. His horror fiction has received numerous literary honors such as the Bram Stoker Award, World Fantasy Award, and International Horror Guild Award, placing him among the most-honored horror authors in...
(1991) - The Face in the AbyssThe Face in the AbyssThe Face in the Abyss is a fantasy novel by A. Merritt. The novel is composed of a novelette with the same title and its sequel, "The Snake Mother". It was first published in its complete form in 1931 by Horace Liveright. The novelette "The Face in the Abyss" originally appeared in the magazine...
, by A. MerrittA. MerrittAbraham Grace Merritt — known by his byline, A. Merritt — was an American editor and author of works of fantastic fiction.-Life:...
(1991) - The Aenid of Virgil, translated by Edward McCrorieEdward McCrorieEdward McCrorie is a professor of English at Providence College and is the author of collections of poetry and translator of Latin and Greek poetry.-Works:* After a Cremation , Thorp Springs Press, 1974...
(1991) - The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands, by Stephen KingStephen KingStephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been adapted into a number of feature films, television movies and comic books...
(1991) - The Dark Tower Portfolio, by Ned DameronNed Dameron-Works:Ned Dameron produced cover artwork for many genre novels including The Dark Tower series by Stephen King, and The Second Generation by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman...
(1991) - The Haunted PamperoThe Haunted PamperoThe Haunted Pampero is a collection of fantasy and other short stories by William Hope Hodgson. It was first published in 1992 by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 500 copies, all of which were signed by the editor, Sam Moskowitz...
, by William Hope HodgsonWilliam Hope HodgsonWilliam Hope Hodgson was an English author. He produced a large body of work, consisting of essays, short fiction, and novels, spanning several overlapping genres including horror, fantastic fiction and science fiction. Early in his writing career he dedicated effort to poetry, although few of his...
(1992) - Dragons Teeth: The Art of Patricia Lucas-Morris, by Patricia Lucas-Morris with Poems by Ross Whitney (1992)
- Here There Be Dragons, by Roger ZelaznyRoger ZelaznyRoger Joseph Zelazny was an American writer of fantasy and science fiction short stories and novels, best known for his The Chronicles of Amber series...
(1992) - Way Up High, by Roger ZelaznyRoger ZelaznyRoger Joseph Zelazny was an American writer of fantasy and science fiction short stories and novels, best known for his The Chronicles of Amber series...
(1992) - Metahorror, edited by Dennis EtchisonDennis EtchisonDennis William Etchison , is an American writer and editor of fantasy and horror fiction. Etchison refers to his own work as “rather dark, depressing, almost pathologically inward fiction about the individual in relation to the world.”Stephen King has called Dennis Etchison “one hell of a fiction...
(1992) - Double Memory: Art & Collaborations, by Rick BerryRick BerryRick Berry is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played in the NHL with the Colorado Avalanche, Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals...
& Phil HalePhil HalePhilip Oliver Hale, born in 1963, is an American figurative painter who currently resides in London, England.Prior to turning to fine arts he worked as an illustrator, doing mostly figurative work...
(1993) - Gummitch and Friends, by Fritz LeiberFritz LeiberFritz Reuter Leiber, Jr. was an American writer of fantasy, horror and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theatre and films, playwright, expert chess player and a champion fencer. Possibly his greatest chess accomplishment was winning clear first in the 1958 Santa Monica Open.. With...
(1993) - Fur Magic, by Andre NortonAndre NortonAndre Alice Norton, née Alice Mary Norton was an American science fiction and fantasy author under the noms de plume Andre Norton, Andrew North and Allen Weston...
(1993) - The Totem, by David MorrellDavid MorrellDavid Morrell is a Canadian-American novelist, best known for his debut 1972 novel First Blood, which would later become the successful Rambo film franchise starring Sylvester Stallone. He has written 28 novels, and his work has been translated into 26 languages...
(1994) - Stonecutter by Jon J. MuthJon J. MuthJon J. Muth is an American comic book artist and children's book illustrator, known for his painted artwork....
and John Kuramoto (1994) - It's Garbage Coming!, by Jeff JonesJeff Jones (artist)Jeffrey Catherine Jones was an American artist whose work is best known from the late 1960s through 2000s. Jones provided over 150 covers for many different types of books through 1976, as well as venturing into fine art during and after this time...
(1994) - Terror of the Sea, by William Hope HodgsonWilliam Hope HodgsonWilliam Hope Hodgson was an English author. He produced a large body of work, consisting of essays, short fiction, and novels, spanning several overlapping genres including horror, fantastic fiction and science fiction. Early in his writing career he dedicated effort to poetry, although few of his...
(1996) - Time and ChanceTime and Chance: an AutobiographyTime and Chance: an Autobiography is the autobiography of science fiction and fantasy writer L. Sprague de Camp, first published by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc.. An E-book edition was published by Gollancz's SF Gateway imprint on September 29, 2011 as part of a general release of de Camp's...
, by L. Sprague de CampL. Sprague de CampLyon Sprague de Camp was an American author of science fiction and fantasy books, non-fiction and biography. In a writing career spanning 60 years, he wrote over 100 books, including novels and notable works of non-fiction, including biographies of other important fantasy authors...
(1996) - Desperation, by Stephen KingStephen KingStephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been adapted into a number of feature films, television movies and comic books...
(1996) - Wastelands Portfolio, by Ned DameronNed Dameron-Works:Ned Dameron produced cover artwork for many genre novels including The Dark Tower series by Stephen King, and The Second Generation by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman...
(1997) - The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass, by Stephen KingStephen KingStephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been adapted into a number of feature films, television movies and comic books...
(1997) - Dark Tower Boxed Set, by Stephen KingStephen KingStephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been adapted into a number of feature films, television movies and comic books...
(1998) - Marcia on the Doorstep, by Edgar Rice BurroughsEdgar Rice BurroughsEdgar Rice Burroughs was an American author, best known for his creation of the jungle hero Tarzan and the heroic Mars adventurer John Carter, although he produced works in many genres.-Biography:...
(1999) - You Lucky Girl!, by Edgar Rice BurroughsEdgar Rice BurroughsEdgar Rice Burroughs was an American author, best known for his creation of the jungle hero Tarzan and the heroic Mars adventurer John Carter, although he produced works in many genres.-Biography:...
(1999) - The Crow: Shattered Lives and Broken Dreams, edited by J. O’Barr and Ed Kramer (2001)
- Goad: The Many Moods of Phil Hale, by Phil HalePhil HalePhilip Oliver Hale, born in 1963, is an American figurative painter who currently resides in London, England.Prior to turning to fine arts he worked as an illustrator, doing mostly figurative work...
(2002) - A Golden Anniversary Bibliography of Edgar Rice BurroughsA Golden Anniversary Bibliography of Edgar Rice BurroughsA Golden Anniversary Bibliography of Edgar Rice Burroughs is a bibliography of the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs by Henry Hardy Heins. It was first published by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,000 copies. The book was revised from a mimeograph edition that Heins had produced...
, by Rev. Henry Hardy Heins (2002) - Black House, by Stephen KingStephen KingStephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been adapted into a number of feature films, television movies and comic books...
and Peter StraubPeter StraubPeter Francis Straub is an American author and poet, most famous for his work in the horror genre. His horror fiction has received numerous literary honors such as the Bram Stoker Award, World Fantasy Award, and International Horror Guild Award, placing him among the most-honored horror authors in...
(2002) - The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla, by Stephen KingStephen KingStephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been adapted into a number of feature films, television movies and comic books...
(2003) - The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah, by Stephen KingStephen KingStephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been adapted into a number of feature films, television movies and comic books...
(2004) - The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower, by Stephen KingStephen KingStephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been adapted into a number of feature films, television movies and comic books...
(2004) - The Talisman/Black House, by Stephen KingStephen KingStephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been adapted into a number of feature films, television movies and comic books...
and Peter StraubPeter StraubPeter Francis Straub is an American author and poet, most famous for his work in the horror genre. His horror fiction has received numerous literary honors such as the Bram Stoker Award, World Fantasy Award, and International Horror Guild Award, placing him among the most-honored horror authors in...
(2005) - Mockingbirds/Relaxeder, by Phil HalePhil HalePhilip Oliver Hale, born in 1963, is an American figurative painter who currently resides in London, England.Prior to turning to fine arts he worked as an illustrator, doing mostly figurative work...
(2005) - The Paperback Art of James Avati, by James AvatiJames AvatiJames Avati was an American illustrator and paperback cover artist. His father was a professional photographer in New York City. His mother died shortly after Jim's birth. He was raised by his aunt and eventually, his father married her...
, Piet Schreuders & Kenneth FultonKenneth FultonKenneth Fulton,MME - Ph.D is the Sanders Alumni Professor of Choral Studies and Chair of the Division of Ensembles and Conducting at Louisiana State University 's College of Music and Dramatic Arts. He is conductor of the LSU A Cappella Choir and teaches choral music. Internationally recognized as...
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