Thanks for sharing these. I enjoyed *some* of the Penguin Weird Tales anthology but it did feel half-hearted. Now to see how long I can resist delving into the British Library range...
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I read ‘Claimed!’, which was the intriguing one. Started well, but too action-based later.
The rest do, as you say, seem half-hearted choices. The lack of introduction to give ‘weird’ context to lay readers and also the copyright page doesn’t say when first published. Just look like 2024 releases.
I'm a sucker for a pulpy cover, which is what drew me to the series! But you're right that in terms of presentation it was bare bones (at least the text had been re-set). Paper quality is comparable to one of the green £2 classics too.
Thanks. Will take a look during the inevitable Christmas shopping trip into town.
A protracted house move has left a lot of my books suffering from various cardboard-based maladies, so I'm due a clearout and want to ensure I'm buying books that won't warp/fox too easily.
Too early to say about foxing, but had no warping issues. And I do get some corkers when I leave a book lying around. And I leave lots of books lying around.
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The rest do, as you say, seem half-hearted choices. The lack of introduction to give ‘weird’ context to lay readers and also the copyright page doesn’t say when first published. Just look like 2024 releases.
Paperbacks are just like the Crime Classics. Sturdy cardboard, and thickish paper.
Hardbacks. Strong board covers and a decent quality paper.
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Penguin is often great, but with some ranges they do just phone it in a bit.
A protracted house move has left a lot of my books suffering from various cardboard-based maladies, so I'm due a clearout and want to ensure I'm buying books that won't warp/fox too easily.