DOUBLE IN TROUBLEBy Richard S. Prather & Stephen MarloweGold Medal GiantCopyrighted 1959 Fawcett Publications, Inc.Second Printing 1960286 pages In 1960, we were a thirteen-year-old freshman in high school. We are also voracious readers, having been weaned on comic books at an early age. We loved reading and by that year
THE SPIDER: Robot Titans of GothamBy Norvell PageBaen Books358 pgs The Spider – Master of Men was one of the most popular pulp heroes of the late 1930s. All his adventures were over-the-top thrillers written by Norvell Page, himself a remarkable character. Born in Richmond, Virginia, on July 6, 1904,
On this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew sits down with playwright and production designer Dean Taucher for an engaging conversation about storytelling across stage and screen. Dean shares insights from his career in theater and film, discussing the creative process behind playwriting, the visual art of production design,
The crew of Earth Station Who dive into the time-twisting world of Big Finish as they review The Diary of River Song Season 10: Two Rivers and a Firewall. Join the team as they explore this exciting chapter in River Song’s ongoing adventures, packed with mystery, danger, and plenty of
THE FIRE CONCERTOBy Sarah LandenwichUnion Square & Co.334 pgs Rare are the stories that take hold of one’s imagination and don’t let go until the final page. This is one of them. The year is 1997 and thirty-year old Clara Bishop is a bartender in Austin, Texas living a quiet,
MEN’S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY Issue # 12The UFO IssueEdited by Robert Deis & Bill CunninghamSubtropic Productions, LLC.143 pgs We were 13-year-old freshmen in high school when we discovered private-eye paperbacks. Our fond memories include the white-haired, affable Shell Scott by Richard S. Prather and Chester Drum by Stephen Marlowe. Not to
In this episode of the Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, we sit down with author Diane Kiesel to discuss her book When Charlie Met Joan, an in-depth exploration of the controversial and widely publicized relationship between Hollywood legend Charlie Chaplin and actress Joan Berry. Set during the Golden Age of Hollywood,
LINCOLN’S AVENGERBy Jonathan SweetLittle Rapids Press173 pgs History records that the assassin, John Wilkes Booth, was shot and killed on a farm in Virginia. The shooter was an army sergeant named Thomas “Boston” Corbett. Corbett’s later life was anything but peaceful. First made famous then later notorious, the man’s days
1812 – A NovelBy David NivenA Forge Paperback442 pg First published in 1996, David Niven’s historical novel set against the tumultuous years of the War of 1812 is absolutely magnificent in capturing a crucial era in American history. This reviewer truly believes most students are naturally enraptured by the story
In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, we sit down with author and podcaster Mark Malkoff to discuss his book Love, Johnny Carson, a fascinating and heartfelt look at the life, influence, and enduring legacy of late-night television icon Johnny Carson. As the longtime host of The Tonight Show Starring
Celebrate a major milestone with Earth Station Who Episode 400! The crew is joined by author and podcaster R. Alan Siler to explore one of the most beloved eras in Doctor Who history—what makes the Fourth Doctor so special? Portrayed by the legendary Tom Baker, the Fourth Doctor defined a
In this episode of the Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed author David Margolick to discuss his book When Caesar Was King, a compelling look at the life and career of legendary comedian Sid Caesar. A true pioneer of television comedy, Sid Caesar rose to fame during
