Every once in a while I will bring attention to something that I want for my collection—in hopes of finding a few others out there with common interest as well as highlighting a book I think deserves it.
The Subterranean Press edition of Drood, written by Dan Simmons, is one such book.
Dan was just in town, talking about Drood and the last five years in the life of Charles Dickens. It was utterly fascinating. Tomorrow I will post seven videos of Dan talking about Drood as well as reading from Drood, but I just couldn’t resist posting the Subterranean Press edition simply because it is gorgeous! The man on the cover is obviously Dickens, but if you look closely at his hat you see it is constructed of a collapsing train bridge, the event that altered the life of arguably the most famous writer in the 19th century. As that bridge collapsed, so did Dickens’ life, and the character of Drood rises up out of the smoke behind the train. That literary cover is just too beautiful and poignant not to love.
If you are a fan of beautifully wrought books or a fan of Dan Simmons, Subterranean Press is taking orders for that book now. Check it out HERE!
Ever since The Summer of Night, I've been a fan of Dan Simmons. He writes such deeply textured novels and I love a book that you can sink your teeth into. I am ashamed of myself for not knowing that Dan has a new novel out, though. Man, I really must do a better job of keeping up with my old standbyes...
That's why I exist, Kyle. To let you know the cool stuff is out!