Tag Archives: Brian Leno

Rediscovered: Chicken-Fried Cthulhu

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Don

This morning Brian Leno hit me with a curiosity that could appeal to Lovecraft fans everywhere, an inimitable rendering of a pivotal moment in “The Call of Cthulhu” (at least, I’m fairly confident that’s the mise–en–scène for this tableau). “Went through … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: The Avenger

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Don

Autograph Hound Super-Sunday again. It’s always Autograph Hound Super-Sunday in The House of Leno. Today Brian is keeping it light, showing off a couple of items related to the pulp hero The Avenger — The Avenger, not as big as … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: More Starrett and a Williamson — Plus a Margo

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Don

Awhile back I was chatting with Brian Leno about the great Chicago bookman Vincent Starrett, and mentioned that my preferred state for his Books About Books would be to have a copy (in jacket, nice condition, and so on) inscribed … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: Yet Another Tidbit of Starrett and Sherlock

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Don

Autograph Hound Super-Sunday once more, and Brian Leno drags out yet another recent purchase for you to eyeball — with the backstory of how he got put on the scent. John Hancock fans, the game’s afoot: I picked up another … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: Doodlebug

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Don

The collection of Lovecraft’s letters to Robert H. Barlow, O Fortunate Floridian, has so many irritating flaws and omissions I honestly think it would be better to toss it on the scrapheap and do a new edition under less fannish … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: Barlow and the Becks

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Don

Autograph Hound Super-Sunday continues Brian Leno’s recent fascination with the tragic literary figure Robert H. Barlow, spotlighting some of the most recent autograph items he’s picked up as satellites to that interest. And just as one thing connects to another … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: Barlow and Burroughs

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Don

Another Autograph Hound Weekend looms before us, this one — like many before — anchored by John Hancocks that have drifted into the mitts of Brian Leno, and will never drift out. Not in this lifetime. Take it, Brian: I’ve … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: Endless Autographs

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Don

The steady flow of autograph materials over the last few days has plunged Autograph Hound Brian Leno even deeper into John Hancockian reveries, but then he’s never quite free of such musings. . . . “Of course I’ve been reading … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: de Lint via Swann

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Don

Aha! A Sudden Autograph Hound Super-Sunday is upon us! A week or so back Brian Leno — the most maniacal Autograph Hound of my acquaintance — mentioned he was digging around in his holdings and came across a couple of … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: Splat Like a Cat on the Wall, a Review by Brian Leno

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Don

The Shadow. Gangdom’s toughest foe.   Wearing a black slouch hat, and a cloak with upturned collar, he carries twin automatics and depopulates the world of criminals faster than a poor relation diving for a seat at your dining table. … Continue reading →

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