Uh oh

[ellen_datlow]

Games Workshop has apparently put the Solaris imprint, founded by Marc Gascoigne and currently headed by George Mann, up for sale. I hope its bought by someone who cares that they're publishing some fine books (The Solaris Book of Science Fiction series, Nick Gevers' steampunk anthology Extraordinary Engines, lots of non-game related novels --and yes, Poe).

Via Cheryl Morgan who got it from Jenny Rae Rappaport who originally got it from Mark Chadbourn

Comments

[mastadge.livejournal.com]

It's a shame. I really liked their model of publishing original anthologies for mass-market and occasional trade prices rather than jumping on the expensive limited edition bandwagon.

[ellen-datlow.livejournal.com]

I just hope they aren't closed down if there are no takers.

[charlesatan.livejournal.com]

Uh oh indeed.

And I was really impressed with the Solaris imprint in general (which is a stark contrast to its Black Library imprint which is its more mainstream moneymaker).

[jenwrites.livejournal.com]

Oh dear. Well, I'm glad the antho I'm in was released before this happened.

[bluetyson.livejournal.com]

Those Angry Robots could have waited a bit and been Sunny Angry Robots?

[apexdigest.livejournal.com]

They do produce some nice books. Be a shame if nobody bought the business.

[foresthouse.livejournal.com]

What's the steampunk anthology, exactly? It sounds like something my friend would really like.

[ellen-datlow.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately, I was never sent a copy. A few darker stories came my way to consider for the Horror Best of the year.

[foresthouse.livejournal.com]

Hmm - I'll poke around and see if I can find a description. My curiosity is now wide awake. :)