We are thrilled at BEAT to a PULP to announce that James O'Barr has put the finishing touches on the cover art to our forthcoming ROUND ONE print anthology. Mr. O'Barr is known world wide for creating, writing and illustrating many comic series and graphic novels, the most famous being THE CROW which was made into the 1994 film starring Brandon Lee (pictured). Links to his artwork showcasing his unique style can be found here.BEAT to a PULP: Round One edited by Elaine Ash and yours truly is coming in late August. This collection of 27 hard-hitting tales will feature the writing talents of Ed Gorman, Robert J. Randisi, Charles Ardai, James Reasoner, Sophie Littlefield, Frank Bill, Patricia Abbott and many others.
How did you get him? How can you *afford* him? :)
ReplyDeleteScary cool.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! O'Barr, wow.
ReplyDeleteBrian, Ha. I'm not sure how to answer that.
ReplyDeleteEvan, I thought so.
Deka,I knew you would appreciate that news.
I'm thinking the cover is going to be awesome! Well done, David. I'm now working towards perfection to get in one of your future anthologies. :-)
ReplyDelete"anthologies" ... Plural? Whew, I'm glad for your confidence :) Need to sell enough of this first one.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking at the art now and it's awesome. Mr. O'Barr really went the extra mile for us and I can't thank him enough.
Eerily apropos.
ReplyDeleteGood for BTAP! O'Barr is a genius. I am a big fan and have numerous Crow novels. When is the cover reveal coming?
ReplyDeleteVery cool.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait too to see it!
ReplyDeleteRich, Mr. O'Barr has brought a fresh, vitality to the land of pulp art.
ReplyDeletesertech, Within two weeks, I hope. We're doing some additional graphic design at the moment.
Leah, Agreed. Elaine, dMix, and I couldn't be happier that James came on board.
Laurie, My Kindle experienced a snafu and I'm getting a new one delivered this week and then I'll snag Paul's stories yu have for sale.
WOW! The Crow is a milestone in graphic novels and the first film a dark masterpiece. Congratulations to you and your crew for getting James O'Barr to do the cover.
ReplyDeleteGracias, RR!
ReplyDeleteMe gusta mucho.
ReplyDeleteMost striking addition to your already impressive anthology.
ReplyDeleteHoly Cow. What a coup! I am sure proud to be in there.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad everyone is as excited as we are over this announcement.
ReplyDeleteMan, I cannot wait to see it.
ReplyDeletei am so excited for this to come out - i'm giving it to everyone for xmas!!!! LOVE the cover
ReplyDeleteDang, Beat To A Pulp is pulling out all the stops. O'Barr! Way to go.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You must be thrilled with such a coup!
ReplyDeleteHoly Smokes-- that's fantastic! Can't wait to see what his brilliant mind and hands dream up for you. I think it's great you're putting out an antho. BTAP has quality work.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant news!
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