Tag Archives: Brian Leno

Rediscovered: Postcards from Sauk/Arkham

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Don

Brian Leno has decided to throw his collection of postcards promoting August Derleth and his home in Sauk City, Wisconsin onto the market. Search eBay for “August Derleth Signed Postcards” — though I guess technically only one card is signed. … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: William Desmond Taylor

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Don

And in this case, as usual, rediscovered in Brian Leno’s storied trove. Autograph Hound Saturday once more — and here’s Brian: I’m really digging into my autograph folders, probably just procrastinating to avoid stacking and shelving books. I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: Young Scott’s Library Lives On!

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Don

Brian Leno let me know that a copy of The Dark Barbarian from 1984 is up on ABEbooks for $200. General price range on copies lately seems to hover around $50ish, but this one has added attractions. It comes from … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: Random John Hancocks

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Don

Autograph Hound Saturday again, and the maniacal Autograph Hound Brian Leno has been digging around in his trove, reminding himself of what he’s got. “The Intruder by Beaumont is interesting,” Brian says, “because the dust jacket is signed by William … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: Secrets of the Leno Library

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Don

In the shot yesterday of (at least a small part of) The Leno Library I noticed the top row of books by or about Robert E. Howard, this month’s birthday boy — and next row down, on left, the Gnome … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: The Leno Library

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Don

To entertain me, Brian Leno just sent along a shot of a cabinet he set up. Nice. But kind of sad, too — I was thinking Brian had enough books he wouldn’t have to fill in vital space with a … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: Another Maxwell Grant

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Don

Autograph Hound Saturday once more, and let’s keep the Maxwell Grant/John Hancock theme going. Brian Leno per norm supplies the signature, this time from the 1960s run of Belmont paperback originals of The Shadow ghosted by Dennis Lynds under the … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: Leno Comes Off the Ropes!

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Don

After I reported yesterday that neither Brian Leno nor I could dope out six of the signatures on the 1977 Bouchercon program booklet, Brian waded back in. Nothing he likes better than deciphering autographs and kicking ass — and he’s … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: The Shadow and His Signatories

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Don

Autograph Hound Super-Sunday once more! Haven’t done one of these in awhile — and for once it’s not coming from that maniacal Autograph Hound Brian Leno. At least not directly. Brian did tip me to a plethora of John Hancocks … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: Charles G. Finney

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Don

Autograph Hound Saturday, and again that distinguished Autograph Hound Brian Leno provides the John Hancock for the delectation of the discriminating connoisseur of the holographic arts. Here’s Brian: I got to thinking that more books inscribed to the late bookseller … Continue reading →

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