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First published in the U.K. by Jonathan Cape (hardback) in 1956. First paperback edition published by Great Pan (G101) in 1958, though this ninth printing is dated 1962. Cover art is not credited, though there is a signature to the left of the dresser (According to Steve Holland, the art is by Rex Archer, though tikitnet, from the Pan website says it is Pat Owen). There is also the top of a man's head above the yellow bar - in earlier printings there was a picture of Bond where the red writing is, and it hasn't been totally erased!

First published in the U.K. by Faber & Faber hardback in 1962, the U.S. getting an abridged version called "The Long Afternoon of Earth" from Signet. This paperback edition from Panther Granada (ISBN: 0586049909) first published in 1979, though this reprinting is dated 1984. Cover art by Tim White.

First published as "Venus Makes Three" by Roberts & Vinter in 1961. This re-titled (and re-written) edition published by Gold Star ( IL7-17) in 1964. Stephen D. Frances had stopped writing the Hank Janson novels by late 1959, and the author of this novel was Harold Kelly. Cover art by Harry Barton.

First published as "Late Night Revel" by Roberts & Vinter in 1961. This re-titled (and re-written) edition published by Gold Star ( IL7-16) in 1964. Stephen D. Frances had stopped writing the Hank Janson novels by late 1959, and the author of this novel is not known, even by Steve Holland in his 'Trials of Hank Janson' biography. The cover art is not credited, but has been identified as Robert Maguire.

Published by New English Library (ISBN: 0450041816) in April 1979. In his bio it is stated that Mr. Shackleford, and his wife, are practising traditional witches.

Published by Gold Medal (270) in November 1952. Cover art by Barye Phillips.

Published by Gold Medal (343) in October 1953. Cover art by Barye Phillips.

Published by Gold Medal (502) in July 1955. Cover art by James Meese.

Published by Gold Medal (448) in December 1954. Cover art by James Meese.

Published by Monarch Books (242) in March 1962. Cover art by Harry Barton.

Collection of Smith's tales of Hyperborea - the fabled polar continent of the Ancient Greeks - edited and an introduction by Lin Carter. Published by Ballantine (ISBN: 0345022068) in April 1971. Cover art by Bill Martin.

Not many artists have created pieces of work as iconic as Frank Frazetta's Death Dealer. This paperback spin-off series was written by James Silke, more usually known as Jim Silke, writer and artist of several Betty Page books, and was published by Tor Books in February 1988. Frank Frazetta died today, aged 82 - I could have gone with one of many Conan images as a tribute, but Death Dealer is THE Frazetta piece.

Originally published in the U.S. as "The Earth Gods are Coming" as part of an Ace Double with Margaret St. Clair's "The Games of Neith" in 1960. This second U.K. edition from Digit Books (R681) is undated but is circa 1963, and includes an extra novelette "The Aztec Plan". Cover art is not credited.

Originally published in the U.S. as "The Earth Gods are Coming" as part of an Ace Double with Margaret St. Clair's "The Games of Neith" in 1960. This first U.K. edition from Digit Books (R539) is undated but is circa 1961, and includes an extra novelette "The Aztec Plan". Cover art is not credited.

Originally published in the U.K. as "Not Safe to Be Free" by Robert Hale (hardback) in 1958. This re-titled U.S. paperback edition published by Signet (1586) in September 1958. Cover art by Robert E. Schulz.

First published as "She Wolf" by Roberts & Vinter in 1962. This re-titled (and re-written) edition published by Gold Star ( IL7-12) in 1963. Stephen D. Frances had stopped writing the Hank Janson novels by late 1959, and the author of this novel is not known, even by Steve Holland in his 'Trials of Hank Janson' biography. The cover art is not credited, possibly Robert Maguire?

First published as "Ripe for Rapture" by Roberts & Vinter in 1960. This re-titled (and re-written) edition published by Gold Star ( IL7-13) in 1963. Stephen D. Frances had stopped writing the Hank Janson novels by late 1959, and the author of this novel is not known, even by Steve Holland in his 'Trials of Hank Janson' biography. The cover art is not credited, possibly Robert Maguire?

Published by Gold Medal (822) in November 1958. Cover art is not credited.