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I thought I would bump up this thread to inquire if anyone has heard anything from Ex Occidente about when Oliver's novel Virtue in Danger is going to be published? I know that some TLO members have a news line to the publisher and its proprietor that gives a little more info than what's said on their website.

Also, it would be interesting to know whether or not Oliver has an online presence other than the Black Cathedral site designed by Haunted River? The look of the site is appropriate enough, but it hasn't been updated with news or additional resources on Oliver and his fiction for some time. You would think he might have a Myspace or Facebook page or something along those lines, but I haven't been able to find one.

It would be great to see someone as unique as Oliver with a better online presence. But, I suppose that's ultimately up to his readers, as is the case with the rise of Thomas Ligotti Online. Still, I felt like casting a line out there in case other people know of some website or resource I've missed...the more I re-read of Oliver lately, the more I realize this is a severely underrated talent.

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He posts fairly regularly on the All-Hallows Yahoo discussion group, so you could join that if you'd like to interact with him.

Mark S.

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I just received the following announcement from Centipede Press!


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This 900 page collection of Reggie Oliver’s ghost stories and supernatural fiction contains the entire contents of his first three books, including two that are now scarce and hard to find.

This edition also sports a number of Reggie Oliver’s drawings, many of which are presented for the first time. This is going to be the standard for all of Oliver¹s books: gorgeous design, stunning type work, all of the fiction, a handful of critical essays, oversize format. Each copy is signed by Reggie Oliver. Available in late March or early April.


Cloth, now available for pre-order, $125

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Wow! I Just placed my order. Since I never received my copy of Madder Mysteries, this will be my first encounter with Reggie Oliver. I tremble with anticipation.

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This is fantastic news, especialy because the massive volume costs $125 and not $500 as reported previously.

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I'll need to make a bank robbery for this book...
http://www.centipedepress.com/horror/dramasdepths.html

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Great news! I was fortunate in picking up a copy of Madder Mysteries last year and really enjoyed the book so I'll be looking forward to this.

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I just ordered my copy of Dramas from the Depths. How exciting! I cannot wait to receive this. I don't have any books from Centipede Press, but they look exquisite!

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One of the gents on the All_Hallows group posted a note he received from Jerad Walters from Centipede Press mentioning that "Dramas from the Depths" will be shipping next Tuesday, April 6th. But it also went on to say that the price of the book will be increasing to $150 on Monday, April 5th.

Just a heads up. Hopefully someone can confirm.

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I can confirm. I received the same email.

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Confirmed. I also got an email.

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I ordered one. Even though I have all of his stuff, I can't turn down a Reggie Oliver book, I know better by now.

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YES... I could not pass this up either. I'm especially looking forward to the new art purported to be in this new edition - I understand there will be upward of 72 pictures, many of which will be brand new!!!

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I got an email tonight saying that the book is shipping this Wednesday. That was quick. I literally put the order in yesterday. Something to look forward to, for sure.

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I was on the fence with this one too, as I have all Oliver's previous books. However, the added artwork and fine presentation won me over. I'm a sucker for Centipede Press books.

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Just came home from a lousy day at school/work and found a big box from Centipede Press in the lobby. My copy of Dramas from the Depths has arrived.

What a way to start the week:D

This is my first time reading Reggie Oliver.

I feel like I should sacrifice some Easter Peeps in gratitude.

Hope everyone else gets their copies as quickly.

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Oh, I am so envious! I hope my copy does not take too long to reach me, but one can never tell with Canadian customs.

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I desperately ordered a copy on Sunday (April 4th). Saving $25 means everything these days. Other than a story published in Zencore!, this will be my introduction to Mr. Oliver's work, too. :cool:

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Yea I ordered a copy Saturday, though I have never read Reggie's work. Is he kinda a modern day M.R. James? Seems like. I'm an artist also so the drawings will be cool also. It will be something to pass the time till Conspiracy gets here :) Anyone know when Conspiracy is shipping btw? I know April but early or late?

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M.R. James is definitely in there, but I see a lot of Robert Aickman too. You're in for a treat.

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good I love Robert Aickmann...one of my favs.

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I received the new RO collection put out by Centipede Press yesterday and man, it is one incredible book. It's A LOT of book for the price, and content-wise, well, nothing really needs to be said about it. I had reservations about getting this because I own all of RO's early works, but I am glad I got it. It is a stunner, and is one of those types of books that's almost too beautiful to actually handle and read. It's a very large, very finely crafted book, as are all CP books, and as heavy as a boat anchor. Anyway, if you've been on the fence, I feel comfortable highly recommending this tome.

On a side-note, The Other, by Thomas Tryon, was also re-issued by CP a year or two ago with artwork by Harry O Morris. It's another book, aside from being a great story, is another CP book worth owning. It's stunning.

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I agree. Mine arrived a few days ago. The book is exquisite. Unfortunately, mine arrived damaged. This was of no fault of Jerad at Centipede Press. It was packed/padded extremely well; however, the box looked like it had been through a war zone or dropped from a 4 story building -- the box was completely torn through in places. With the weight of the book and the condition of the box, I suspect no amount of padding could have saved it. Some mail handlers are absolute savages.

Much to Jerad's credit, he was very understanding and polite about it, saying a replacement was on its way.

As Ascroboius said, this book is HUGE. It might even qualify as being a potentially deadly weapon.

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I got my copy today. I just wanted to chime in and echo how wonderfully made this book is. It's like an exquisitely constructed Nightmare Factory for Reggie Oliver. And that's probably an understatement. Can't wait to read out of it in the next few days.

Centipede also sent some cool extras in the box. Besides the giant book, I received a few sample pages of their Dracula, some sketches, and a card signed by Harry O. Morris and a few others. It's a nice surprise. They certainly know how to treat their customers. Like others in this thread, I am lucky enough to have all four of RO's books. I still broke down and ordered this one before the price hike, and I am definitely satisfied. It's one hell of a presentation for a great writer.

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I noticed the extra goodies in the box as well. A very pleasant surprise, indeed. It's not often that you get more than you paid for.

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I just made the sixteen mile round trip to the post office to pick up my copy of Dramas from the Depths. It is a truly stunning volume. The box itself was large enough to ship newborn quadruplets.

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Someday I will own one of these, but not in the near future.

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My copy of DRAMAS FROM THE DEPTHS just arrived in today's post, along with some wee extras of drawings by Lee Brown Coye!! Great Yuggoth, this book is BEAUTIFUL!! I have yet to read one word of this gentleman's fiction, and so I am full of wondrous anticipation from the great things I have read of him here at TLO. It is because of your praise that I order'd ye book -- so thank ye!

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Ach, I am so disappointed! I went to the post office today sure that Dramas for the Depths would be waiting for me, but I had to leave empty handed. Grrrr. Now I have to wait another week before I can check again. Oh, the agony!

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Same here. But I'm used to it. I only hope the book arrives in good condition.

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My copy of Dramas from the Depths finally arrived today, and is it ever a beauty! It was well worth the wait, and I'm so impressed with it that I'm only slightly irritated that the border banged me up with customs on it. I didn't realize it contained all of his stories. For some reason, I thought it only included the contents of his first three books. Anyhow, it is nice to have them all his currently available works in one place. I can see myself going back to this volume again and again for years to come.

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I was surprised to see content from Madder Mysteries, too. Those who pass on buying this massive omnibus now will be sorry later.

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Fourth week's starting since the package was sent and still no sign of my copy. :o

Fantastic to hear about the content extra, even though I already have Madder Mysteries. This omnibus has to look amazing.

It's been a long time since I've been looking forward to a book with such enthusiasm, so I really hope to see it soon.

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Mine is yet to arrive too. I reckon it's the ash cloud. I hope it's the ash cloud. A lot of mail have been severely delayed from that.

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Absolutely. After discovering the book's existence and reading the comments in this thread, I ordered a copy of Dramas from the Depths, even though I'd only read a few of his stories and couldn't exactly afford to spend so much. I received the book this morning. It hardly needs to be said again, but: this is a gorgeous volume, well worth the cost even though it's the most expensive book I've ever purchased. (Given the subject of this website, I suppose I might mention that the second most expensive book I've ever purchased was Ligotti's Death Poems, and coincidentally I ordered it through the same bookseller, Camelot Books and Gifts, which I can heartily recommend if you're looking for rare supernatural fiction and prompt, high-quality service.)

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Mine arrived I few weeks ago, by the way. Just finished reading the stories I hadn't already read. A marvellous volume.

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My copy arrived about two weeks ago. It's a huge gorgeous volume. It's actually so big that I still haven't managed to transport it from my gf's place, so still no opportunity to read any of its contents. The book arrived in perfect condition with some awesome treats.

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Could you (or another) post a picture of it here, in due course... ? Fortunately I still have the pleasure of reading 'Dreams Of Cardinal Vittorini' before me!

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I think someone else might be quicker than me. The next time I will have access to this book will be in 2 weeks time. Anybody?

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This was taken with a cell phone, so the quality's not great and it fails to capture the elegance of the actual book, but it gives an idea of its size as compared to an ordinary hardcover, and may be of interest until someone who owns the book and a better camera can bring the two together:
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I can take another shot from a different angle if anyone wants.