Book News
UK edition of THE SERVANTS published...
31/03/08 23:20
The first of April is the official publication date of the HarperCollins edition of THE SERVANTS.
To order it from Amazon UK - where it seems to be falling foul of a weird search engine issue preventing it from appearing as a result of searches - click here.
To order it from Amazon UK - where it seems to be falling foul of a weird search engine issue preventing it from appearing as a result of searches - click here.
Full bibliography updated
19/03/08 11:00
The full bibliography has been updated with the ISBN for the upcoming UK edition of THE SERVANTS, and scant information for a Russian publication of THE LONELY DEAD.
[By the way, we're aware that links from the RSS feed don't work as expected, and are trying to find a fix. EDIT: seems to be fixed now...]
[By the way, we're aware that links from the RSS feed don't work as expected, and are trying to find a fix. EDIT: seems to be fixed now...]
Crime Squad puts INTRUDERS in their Top 10 for 2007
15/02/08 16:23
Influential crime website Crime Squad has just rated THE INTRUDERS in their Top 10 novels for 2007...
Sneak preview of THE INTRUDERS paperback cover...
29/01/08 17:47
Due for publication on February 4th in the UK, we're pleased to present a sneak preview of the cover... here.
THE INTRUDERS nominated on the the ALA Reading List 2008
29/01/08 17:43
Established in 2007, the American Library Association's Reading List is put together by a Council of ten experts in readers' advisory and collection development, who select books in eight categories that they feel merit special attention by adult readers and the librarians who work with them.
We're delighted to report that THE INTRUDERS is one of only eighteen books published in 2007 to be nominated for the 'Adrenaline' list for suspense, thrillers and action adventure...
We're delighted to report that THE INTRUDERS is one of only eighteen books published in 2007 to be nominated for the 'Adrenaline' list for suspense, thrillers and action adventure...
The Straw Men Are Coming Back... to Comics!
17/01/08 15:28
This just in from Zenescope Entertainment:
"Michael has teamed up with Zenescope Entertainment, the company behind the critically acclaimed graphic novel SE7EN (based off the film of the same name) to adapt Marshall’s best-seller, The Straw Men, into a comic book and graphic novel format.
"We are extremely excited to be working with Michael on this project, his book was one of the best and most thrilling reads I've had in a very long time and I always thought it would make for an incredible comic.” said Zenescope president Joe Brusha, “There are so many things we can do visually with this adaptation, I think fans of the novel are going to love what we have in store.” Zenescope is working very closely with Marshall on this adaptation in order to deliver a series that will stay true to his chilling story while also adding an incredible visual element to it.
Eisner award nominee Brett Weldele (Southland Tales: Prequel Saga; Silent Ghost) is providing artwork for the series with cover art by David Seidman (SE7EN)."
Look for The Straw Men to return this June - and keep an eye on the website in the meantime, as we hope to have some graphics tasters of the series very soon!
"Michael has teamed up with Zenescope Entertainment, the company behind the critically acclaimed graphic novel SE7EN (based off the film of the same name) to adapt Marshall’s best-seller, The Straw Men, into a comic book and graphic novel format.
"We are extremely excited to be working with Michael on this project, his book was one of the best and most thrilling reads I've had in a very long time and I always thought it would make for an incredible comic.” said Zenescope president Joe Brusha, “There are so many things we can do visually with this adaptation, I think fans of the novel are going to love what we have in store.” Zenescope is working very closely with Marshall on this adaptation in order to deliver a series that will stay true to his chilling story while also adding an incredible visual element to it.
Eisner award nominee Brett Weldele (Southland Tales: Prequel Saga; Silent Ghost) is providing artwork for the series with cover art by David Seidman (SE7EN)."
Look for The Straw Men to return this June - and keep an eye on the website in the meantime, as we hope to have some graphics tasters of the series very soon!
THE SERVANTS now available...
21/08/07 15:01
Earthling Publications have announced that THE SERVANTS is now available and ready for immediate despatch...
PUBLISHERS' WEEKLY gave it a Starred Review and called it a 'superb, offbeat contemporary fantasy'; ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY said 'This moving parable delivers strong psychological insights into a child's powerlessness and anger', and Charles de Lint in FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION MAGAZINE said 'The Servants is an absolute delight of a book... the delight is in how beautifully Smith handles every aspect of this poignant and mysterious story. Highly recommended'.
The Lettered and Numbered states are already sold out, but the very handsome trade hardcover with illustrations is still available...
To order direct, go here...
PUBLISHERS' WEEKLY gave it a Starred Review and called it a 'superb, offbeat contemporary fantasy'; ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY said 'This moving parable delivers strong psychological insights into a child's powerlessness and anger', and Charles de Lint in FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION MAGAZINE said 'The Servants is an absolute delight of a book... the delight is in how beautifully Smith handles every aspect of this poignant and mysterious story. Highly recommended'.
The Lettered and Numbered states are already sold out, but the very handsome trade hardcover with illustrations is still available...
To order direct, go here...
Completist News...
06/06/07 11:21
Two more foreign editions...
DER ZWEITE SCHOPFER, published by Weltbild (Germany) ISBN 978-3-8289-8668-8 - THE STRAW MEN.
[UNREPRODUCIBLE TITLE] published by Village Books (Japan), ISBN 9784789730402 - THE LONELY DEAD
DER ZWEITE SCHOPFER, published by Weltbild (Germany) ISBN 978-3-8289-8668-8 - THE STRAW MEN.
[UNREPRODUCIBLE TITLE] published by Village Books (Japan), ISBN 9784789730402 - THE LONELY DEAD
Completist News...
17/05/07 12:58
THE LONELY DEAD
German readers and completists may like to know that THE LONELY DEAD has just been published in German. To keep collectors on their toes, and following a tradition started when they published THE STRAW MEN in the UK's THE LONELY DEAD'S cover, THE LONELY DEAD has come with in a variation on THE STRAW MEN's cover, but in the colour that BLOOD OF ANGELS appeared in.
ENGEL DES TODES (German), published by Droemer 2007 hardcover, ISBN 978-3-426-19637-3, translated by Reinhard Tiffert.
ONE OF US
There's a new French paperback edition:
LA PROIE DES REVES, paperback, published by La Livre du Poche 2007 in France, under Michael Marshall name, ISBN: 978-2-253-11896
German readers and completists may like to know that THE LONELY DEAD has just been published in German. To keep collectors on their toes, and following a tradition started when they published THE STRAW MEN in the UK's THE LONELY DEAD'S cover, THE LONELY DEAD has come with in a variation on THE STRAW MEN's cover, but in the colour that BLOOD OF ANGELS appeared in.
ENGEL DES TODES (German), published by Droemer 2007 hardcover, ISBN 978-3-426-19637-3, translated by Reinhard Tiffert.
ONE OF US
There's a new French paperback edition:
LA PROIE DES REVES, paperback, published by La Livre du Poche 2007 in France, under Michael Marshall name, ISBN: 978-2-253-11896
PostScripts WHC 07 and Michael Marshall Smith edition...
09/04/07 15:30
With a cover by John Picacio and featuring over thirty thousand words of fiction from Michael (including new, rare and variant material) and a stellar list of other contributors including Joe Hill, Tim Lebbon, Peter Atkins, Graham Joyce, Chris Fowler, T. M. Wright and Stephen King.
The Deluxe and Hardover editions are already sold out. The very handsome semi-hardover is still available, however...
Ramsey Campbell's THE GRIN OF THE DARK
09/04/07 15:20
Sampler and information for THE INTRUDERS
05/03/07 19:48
In advance of the publication next month, we're please to present a little information about THE INTRUDERS, together with a tiny preview...
THE SERVANTS available for pre-order
05/03/07 10:29
A 50,000 word modern fantasy short novel, the book is illustrated by Alex McVey, with an afterword still to be confirmed. It is available in three states: a trade hardcover, 175 numbered and signed hardcovers, and a deluxe tray-cased lettered edition signed by all contributors.
You might want to hurry, as Earthling's Paul Miller reports that the last two states are selling out fast...
UPDATE on 08-03-07: Paul now reports that the Numbered state has sold out, and only a handful of Lettereds are left...
For more information, and to order, visit Earthling's site here.
New Foreign Language Editions, and Full Bibliography Updated
16/10/06 17:52
Readers of languages other than English - and completists - may wish to know about three new foreign-language editions of Michael's novels.
The Dutch translation of BLOOD OF ANGELS.
• ENGELEN BLOOD [Dutch] published by Luitingh 2006. Translated by Monique Eggermont. ISBN 90-245-5043-2.
The French paperback edition of BLOOD OF ANGELS.
• LE SANG DES ANGES [French pb] published by Parenthese (Michel Lafon), 2006. Translated by Jean-Pascal Bernard. ISBN 9 782749 904924.
The Hebrew translation of THE UPRIGHT MAN/THE LONELY DEAD.
• [UNREPRODUCIBLE TITLE] [Hebrew], published by Yanshuf 2006. ISBN unknown.
The full bibliography has been updated to reflect these and other minor changes.
The Dutch translation of BLOOD OF ANGELS.
• ENGELEN BLOOD [Dutch] published by Luitingh 2006. Translated by Monique Eggermont. ISBN 90-245-5043-2.
The French paperback edition of BLOOD OF ANGELS.
• LE SANG DES ANGES [French pb] published by Parenthese (Michel Lafon), 2006. Translated by Jean-Pascal Bernard. ISBN 9 782749 904924.
The Hebrew translation of THE UPRIGHT MAN/THE LONELY DEAD.
• [UNREPRODUCIBLE TITLE] [Hebrew], published by Yanshuf 2006. ISBN unknown.
The full bibliography has been updated to reflect these and other minor changes.
New German edition of SPARES
27/06/06 17:38
The Germans have now also re-issued SPARES under the Michael Marshall name, but to add to the confusion this time it's been given a new title, too...
• DER SECHSTE KLON, Rowohlt [published as Michael Marshall] 2005, ISBN 978-3-499-24249-6, translated by Ulrike Becker and Claus Varrelmann
Full Bibliography Updated
16/06/06 13:08
The Full Bibliography in the books section has been updated, primarily with the new Calmann-Lévy editions of the Michael Marshall Smith novels, and information on the Japanese ONLY FORWARD, which an eagle-eyed correspondent noticed was missing...
New French Edition of SPARES
02/06/06 19:10
The usual heads-up for French speakers and completists... Calmann-Lévy have reissued SPARES with a new cover and under the Michael Marshall brand...
• France: FRERES DE CHAIR, Calmann-Lévy [published as Michael Marshall] 2006, ISBN 2-7021-3695-8, translated by Hélene Collon.