PAPERBACK FANATIC 11

Back when I cited Justin Marriott's negative reviews of a number of New English Library paperbacks, by way of explaining my own disappointment and disenchantment with "groovy horror" paperbacks in general, he responded in an e-mail, "I feel a bit like someone named in divorce papers as the 'third party.'" Well, this latest issue of Paperback Fanatic goes a long way toward effecting a reconciliation between me and my to-read stacks. When cover images and writeups send me drooling to abebooks and ebay to see whether certain items are available and at what prices, maybe it's time to give these paperbacks a chance again. I'll have more to say about that later, but for now suffice it to say, Justin has once again delivered another top-notch issue jam-packed with entertaining and informative articles and interviews. If you love vintage genre fiction and cover art, this magazine is an absolute must-read. The first nine issues are sold out, so don't wait any longer to jump on this bandwagon!