Masters of SciFi and Horror / Rocket Ride Books

Masters of SciFi and Horror #3, Sci-Fi Talk Interview

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:49:55 +0000

We had the opportunity to talk with Tony Tellado of SCI-FI TALK about all things “THE THING”:

The half-hour Scifi Talk special edition explores our new release, “Who Goes There?”: (The Story that Formed the Basis of The Thing). We speak about John W. Campbell, William F. Nolan’s Screen Treatment, the films the story inspired, plans for this podcast, and more. Tony even cut in some excerpts of the audio book! Very special THANKS to Tony for allowing us to republish it here.

Press Release: First-Ever Audio Edition of “Who Goes There?”

admin — Thu, 21 May 2009 18:59:36 +0000

SOURCE:
http://tinyurl.com/plrkk7

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Press Release Content:

The Story That Became “The Thing” in First-Ever Audio Edition!

John W. Campbell’s Science Fiction Masterpiece, “Who Goes There?”, Basis of Two Major Motion Pictures, Comes Alive in Audio for the First Time, from Rocket Ride Books.

(I-Newswire) - Somerset, PA, Thursday, May 20, 2009 — Rocket Ride Books has released the first-ever audio version of John W. Campbell’s classic science fiction story, “Who Goes There?”, also known by movie-goers as “The Thing”. Available in MP3 audio as a direct download from the publisher’s website, http://rocketridebooks.com, the program features a dramatic reading of Campbell’s acclaimed tale about antarctic researchers who discover the ancient, frozen body of a crash-landed alien. The researchers thaw the creature with terrifying consequences as it revives and shape-shifts to assume the form of animal and man, alike. Paranoia ensues as the band of frightened men struggle to discern friend from foe and destroy the creature before it challenges all of humanity!

The new edition features an all-new Introduction by William F. Nolan, legendary science fiction author of “Logan’s Run.” The print edition, also from Rocket Ride Books, includes Mr. Nolan’s never-before-published screen treatment, written for Universal Studios in 1978. Nolan’s version ( written prior to John Carpenter’s famous involvement with “The Thing” ) provides readers a scary, suspenseful, alternate take on Campbell’s story.

John W. Campbell, hailed by Isaac Asimov as “the most powerful force in science fiction ever,” made an indellible mark on the field, first as a writer, later as editor of Astounding magazine, grooming the genre’s leading talents — writers Isaac Asimov, Theodore Sturgeon, and Robert A. Heinlein, among others. “Who Goes There?” remains his most famous story — first published in 1938, it was later adapted into the Howard Hawks’ 1951 film, “The Thing From Another World”, and in 1982, “John Carpenter’s The Thing”.

“Who Goes There?, the novella that formed the basis of The Thing”, is Rocket Ride Books’ flagship offering. It is available for purchase in print and MP3 audio. A CD version of the audio program is also planned.

About Rocket Ride Books:

Rocket Ride Books is committed to bringing you the best in sci-fi/horror. The launch of our flagship title, Who Goes There?, sets the standard for quality escapist entertainment. With forthcoming titles planned in print and audio, your flights of fancy are sure to land you somewhere extraordinary. Rocket Ride Books, fiction that takes you there.

View the Book Trailer for “Who Goes There?”…

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:51:27 +0000

Get Chapters 1, 2 free, Save $5…

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:28:44 +0000

Get Chapters 1 and 2 free, Save $5…

1. FREE EXCERPTS of the PRINT and AUDIO Editions of “Who Goes There?” are now available as PDF and MP3 samples! See and hear for yourself why this story is called “one of the finest science fiction novellas ever written” by the SF Writers of America.

2. Get $5 off the print or audio edition of “Who Goes There?, the novella that formed the basis of THE THING”, when you join our spam-free email list (Discount code sent upon opt-in verification).

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“Who Goes There?” The Story that became THE THING

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:29:58 +0000

“Who Goes There?”
The Novella That Formed The Basis of THE THING
is now available in print, mp3, and (coming soon) CD!

Buried for years, the legendary classic, still regarded as one of the best science fiction stories ever penned, is fresh as ever, ready to come alive for a new generation! Many fans, reared on the John Carpenter and Howard Hawks film versions, are unaware of the novella that started it all. And as usual, the book is better than the movie…

We are proud to announce that the print edition features legendary sci-fi author, William F. Nolan’s (Logan’s Run, Burnt Offerings), previously unpublished Screen Treatment for Who Goes There?, written for Universal Studios in 1978. While cinema buffs know that John Carpenter’s version was ultimately made into the 1982 film, fans of Campbell, William F. Nolan, and all-things-THE THING will appreciate Nolan’s intriguing, scary take on the story. Both the print and audio edition feature an all-new Introduction by William F. Nolan.

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Sample Free Excerpts!

Masters of SciFi and Horror #2, John W. Campbell, Pt. 2

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:17:54 +0000

LISTEN TO EPISODE 2

Announcing, the new podcast, Masters of SciFi and Horror…

Fiction speaks deeply to the human condition, even if the issues into which it delves wear the mask of the martian or monster. Science fiction and horror challenge the imagination while causing us to confront our deepest fears. We discuss the acclaimed stories of these genres and the creators behind them.

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Episode 2 Show Notes:

We continue our exploration of the writing career of John W. Campbell.

What it was like when SciFi was a young field.

Who Goes There? (THE THING) by John W. Campbell, the basis of the John Carpenter and Howard Hawks movies, is coming soon in print and audio from Rocket Ride Books.com. Introduction and Screen Treatment by William F. Nolan!

Masters of SciFi and Horror #1, John W. Campbell, Pt. 1

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:23:35 +0000

Listen to Episode 1

Announcing, the new podcast, Masters of SciFi and Horror…

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Episode 1 Show Notes:

Introductions

Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell

Some background about the story and the storied films.

What to expect next on Masters of SciFi and Horror.

Who Goes There? (THE THING), by John W. Campbell. (Pre-release Announcement)

admin — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:55:18 +0000

Commence countdown… Rocket Ride Books readies to launch its flagship offering, Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell, the novella that formed the basis of THE THING, available soon in print and spine-tingling audio…

We are proud to announce that the print edition will feature legendary sci-fi author, William F. Nolan’s (Logan’s Run, Burnt Offerings), previously unpublished Screen Treatment for Who Goes There?, written for Universal Studios in 1978. While cinema buffs know that John Carpenter’s version was ultimately made into the 1982 film, fans of Campbell, William F. Nolan, and all-things-THE THING will appreciate Nolan’s intriguing, scary take on the story. Both the print and audio edition feature an all-new Introduction by William F. Nolan.

We’ll be talking about Who Goes There? in a coming series of articles. So, grab your ice axe and stay alert!…

Meanwhile, email us to receive first notification of the release of Who Goes There?/The Thing in print and audio. Put the words “Who Goes There?” in the subject line and send to:
inquiries@rocketridebooks.com