Egaeus Press

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I thought it might be an idea to start a thread dedicated to Egaeus Press.

Egaeus Press is a publisher of fine, limited edition books of morbid and fantastical fiction.

Our latest book is In Delirium's Circle by the excellently talented Stephen J. Clark.

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Set amongst the fogbound and beleaguered streets of post-war Newcastle Upon Tyne, In Delirium's Circle documents the obscure fate of William Fetch, artist and seer, in his pursuit of the truth behind a secret society of sinister game-players and the nebulous masters to whom they are enthralled. Fetch sees in these shadowy individuals perhaps his final chance to know the hidden worlds he has devoted his life to discovering. But are the choices he is making really his own?

In Delirium's Circle is Stephen J. Clark's first novel, an unsettling tale of secrecy and obsession, of haunting memories and spiralling madness. It contains 21 original illustrations as well as full colour endpapers by the author. The book is a lithographically printed, 256 page sewn hardback. It is limited to 300 copies. ISBN 978-0-957160613.

It can be purchased now for £30.00 through the website: http://www.egaeuspress.com/In_Deliriums_Circle.html

All books will be packed in new, robust cardboard containers.

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Thank you.​
 
Ordered In Delirium's Circle a few days ago. Was VERY happy with Shadow Plays so have high hopes for this one.
 
Egaeus looks to be an exciting publisher. Decent authors and I love the aesthetics of the books so far and the website. Good luck Egaeus!
 
Stephen J. Clark's book arrived today. Looks very promising. The book itself is quite extraordinary. Very fine productions values from the publisher. Looking forward to actually reading the book. I'm in the process of moving, and have a lot of books and records to pack, so not much reading time for me.
 
Dear all,

I have also seen a copy of the book via a friend (mine is currently in the post).

It really is a very handsome beast indeed, the cover is stunning, the whole book has nice proportions and is very square and tidy. Stephen told me that is very happy with the way the artwork was reproduced.

My pal, whose judgement I trust in such matters, also says the story is excellent (though I was already pretty sure that would be the case).

If it doesnt sell out sharpish then something is very wrong in the world. Egaeus are really setting a high standard from the get-go.

REGARDS!

J
 
I received In Delirium's Circle at the beginning of the week. I've got several books on the go, but something about this made me want to start reading to check it out. Maybe just the first chapter, to see what it's like.

I ended up not putting it down and have been immersing myself in it's fog bound pages at every chance until finished. Totally enthralling and atmospheric, an exceptional book I'd say.
 
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Just got my copy in. Looks absolutely beautiful. Egaeus has done a terrific job with this book. Would go so far as to say it looks even better than Shadow Plays and Shadow Plays was immaculate.

(Also, quick note, was VERY happy with the shipping. Thanks for going the extra mile!)
 
Been reading In Delirium's Circle this weekend (not done yet, but getting there) and am even more impressed with this book. Already posted (and you can see from the images) that it is a breathtakingly beautiful display of what the small publishing press is capable of at its best. But haven't commented on the story. I hadn't really read anything by Clark before this so I was trusting Egaeus's literary aesthetic and have been VERY happy with it. A truly weird gem of fiction just from what I've read already; members of the Network will be very happy with this book.
 
Thank you to all of you for your comments regarding In Delirium's Circle.

If anyone needs further convincing of Stephen J. Clark's talent and the exquisite weirdness of his novel, I've posted a sample chapter of the book on the Egaeus Press website. Just click http://egaeuspress.com/News_-_Egaeus_Press/In%20Delirium's%20Circle%20chapter%201.pdf. And enjoy.
 
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Egaeus Press has been afforded a 3 part guest spot on Jason E. Rolfe's very good Bibliomancy blog. Here's a chance to read a little on the history and philosophies of the press. Click HERE for the first part if you will. Parts 2 and 3 will follow in the next few days.

Thanks.
 
The next Egaeus Press publication, as I'm sure some of you know, will be The Tainted Earth, a new collection from George Berguño. I'm biased of course, but it is SUCH a good collection. It will be published in late November or early December (in plenty of time for Christmas!). Please keep an eye on the webite.

George has posted many more details of the book on his Goodreads blog (SEE HERE). And to give you a taster, he writes:

The Tainted Earth features eight stories written in the tradition of European Fantastique, blending history with the uncanny, and the beautiful with the hideous and strange. The collection also includes a novella in three cantos, a bizarre story about one man’s search for a secret society dedicated to the preservation of useless tales.

The contents of The Tainted Earth are as follows:

The Tainted Earth
The Sick Mannes Salve
The Ballad of El Pichón
Fugue for Black Thursday
Mouse and the Falconer
The Rune Stone at Odenslunda
The Good Samaritan of Prague
Three Drops of Death
A Spell of Subtle Hunting
Canto I – Historian of the Strange
Canto II – Bibliotheca Abscondita
Canto III – Kniébolo’s Lament
Notes to the Stories

Thank you.
 
The next Egaeus Press publication The Tainted Earth by George Berguño will be published during the first week of December, 2012 (so all international orders placed during the first week or so after publication should be delivered comfortably in time for Christmas).

The Tainted Earth features eight stories written in the tradition of European Fantastique, blending history with the uncanny, and the beautiful with the hideous and strange. The collection also includes a novella in three cantos, a bizarre story about one man’s search for a secret society dedicated to the preservation of useless tales.

Two of the eight short stories appeared earlier this year. The Sick Mannes Salve, a satirical horror story, was published in the magazine Shadows and Tall Trees; while Fugue for Black Thursday was included in This Hermetic Legislature, the Ex Occidente tribute to Bruno Schulz.

The remaining six stories are rooted in ancient European, Latin American and Far Eastern folk motifs; a characteristic which sets it apart from George's first two collections of stories. As for the novella, A Spell of Subtle Hunting, this represents a very intimate tribute to Surrealism. It is an exceedingly strange story that celebrates the incomplete, the fragmentary, and the useless things of life.

There will be a further announcement on or very shortly before publication. Please watch this space. And keep one eye on the website (www.egaeuspress.com)

Thank you.

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Ladies & Gentlemen

We're very happy to announce the publication of George Berguño's remarkable new collection, The Tainted Earth: Eight stories written in the tradition of European Fantastique, blending history with the uncanny, and the beautiful with the hideous and strange. The collection also includes a novella in three cantos, a bizarre story about one man’s search for a secret society dedicated to the preservation of useless tales.

The book is a lithographically printed, 224 page sewn hardback with colour endpapers. It is limited to 300 copies. ISBN 978-0-957160620.


For more information, and to order copies for £30 anywhere in the world, please visit the Egaeus Press website (www.egaeuspress.com) or click HERE.

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In the lead up to Christmas I will endeavour to despatch all copies within 48 hours of ordering, and with regards to overseas customers, books ordered in the next week should (from experience) reach you before Christmas.


Thank you very much.
 
Immeditately put in my order. VERY excited for this book. Oliver and Clark's books were both beautifully done (and it never hurts that the content is also of the highest caliber). I have the highest expectations for the Berguno book (one of my favorite writers) and have no doubt those expectations will be met and then some. Egaeus has done some outstanding work in the short time it's been up and running. Many, many compliments.
 
Had "The Tainted Earth" waiting for me when I got back from out of town. Egaeus is 3 for 3. This book is just as immaculate as Shadow Plays and In Delirium's Circle. Just started reading it but want to say that Oliver and Clark's books have held up well to regular reading use. Egaeus is closing out the year well with Berguno's book and I am, and will remain, a devoted fan to this wonderful small press. Absolutely outstanding job!
 
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