The book is signed by robert by way of a book plate which has been laid into the book. Robert r mccammon, signed abebooks passion for books. Updated april 29, 2015 the following list details the planned signings and appearances for robert mccammon. Robert mccammon cardinal black premiere event 20190420. The top video was shot at the store on june 2, 2016 as an episode of the pbs author interview show hosted by emmy award winning don noble. Gone south book by robert mccammon official publisher.
There are more than four million copies of his books in print. Mccammon, including swan song, and boys life, and more on. Not all of them will actually get produced, but below you find links to pages with more information about some of the projects. This was my first time reading a robert mccammon book.
Robert mccammon, author of the popular matthew corbett historical thrillers speaks the nightbird, mister slaughter, now gives us something new and completely unexpected. The book launch for robert mccammons newest novel, cardinal black, was held on saturday, april 20, 2019, at the alabama booksmith in birmingham, al. Swan song book by robert mccammon official publisher page. Mccammon was a major name in horror fiction during its boom period, but went into a depression following the novel gone south and would not come out with another novel until speaks the nightbird in 2002.
Signed books by robert mccammon, autographed books, a book list, biography, and awards. The story of a rock band on the road,being targeted by a damaged iraqi war veteran,makes for a change of direction for robert mccammon. Three all new, original tales by one of the true masters of the genre. But throughout his career, he has written three other new york times bestsellers, received a multitude of accoladesincluding several bram stoker and world fantasy awardsand drawn countless. The second video was shot in our stockroom and is a short synopsis of the book given by mr. The book launch for robert mccammon s newest novel, cardinal black, was held on saturday, april 20, 2019, at the alabama booksmith in birmingham, al. In no way am i knocking the author because hes one of my top three favorites and i will always be a huge fan. Written at the age of 25 and published as a paperback original in 1978, it has been out of print for years. Robert mccammon at the cardinal black book launch at the alabama booksmith on april 20, 2019.
Baal was robert mccammons first novel, a debut that would lead to some of the finest popular fiction of our time. Swan song thirtieth anniversary edition the alabama booksmith. Gone south is a glorious, countrified character study. Signed copies of the book can be preordered from the booksmith at the regular publishers list price. The bottom video was shot at the store on december 5, 2017 and features robert mccammon taking questions about his writing life from folks who braved a cold. We never share your information and you can unsubscribe at any time. Best of robert mccammon 28 books goodreads share book. The second video was shot in our stockroom and is a short synopsis of. It is a new, unread limited edition opened only for signing. Author robert mccammon bio and signed books vj books. Robert mccammon is the new york times bestselling author of boys life and gone south, among many critically acclaimed works of fiction, with millions of copies of his novels in print. The sixth book in his matthew corbett historical fiction series, freedom of the mask, was published in.
Mar 12, 2018 if i were recommending mccammon books to you, id say that blue world, stinger, and the wolfs hour would be good ones to consider. Swan song won the 1987 bram stoker award tied with misery. This is an early novel by robert mccammon and it shows. Matthew corbetts world page 2 the historical fiction.
Mccammon born july 11, 1952 is the author of several. They are led by a vampire prince the master who is about as scary and predictable as a comic book villain. The marriage failed, and mccammon was raised by his grandparents in birmingham. Creepy robert mccammon books that will keep you awake at night. Robert mccammon will be speaking and signing at the alabama booksmith in birmingham, al, on thursday, february, 2020, at 5 pm. It received the world fantasy award for best novel in 1992. This book is a remarkable tale of pulsepounding excitement with a uniquely sympathetic, fascinating portrait of the werewolf as noble warriorand conflicted being. The top video was shot in our stockroom and is a short synopsis of the book given by mr. A novel of motherhood and madness, it centers around two very different women. Various film adaptations of robert mccammon s work a number of robert mccammon s works are currently under option for feature film and tv adaptations. One of the influential names in the late 1970searly 1990s american horror literature boom, by 1991 mccammon had three new york times bestsellers the wolfs hour, stinger, and swan song and around 5 million books in print.
The five, a contemporary novel as vivid, timely, and compelling as anything he has written to date. This copy is in my possession and will normally ship next day cardinal black is the latest installment in robert mccammon s unique series of historical thrillers featuring matthew corbett, professional problem solver, who has been called the early american. Most of his early years were spent in birminghams east lake community. Mine was the fourth book of his that ive read, the night boat wasnt anything special, they thirst was a great vampire story, swan song was cheesy as hell but still epic and mine was just a great thriller with two very good lead characters. This outing includes new and rare stories by subpress favorites including caitlin r.
This book starts off strong but soon enough it is all over the place. A decent book,it covers the tensions within the band,which is on the verge of breaking up. Come get your copy of cardinal black in person, and feel free to bring your old unsigned copies. Before you drive long distances to attend a signing, you may want to check with the listed store the day of the appearance to be sure everything is still on track. I did not enjoy the five as much as i have enjoyed the authors. Swan song book by robert mccammon official publisher. The following list details the planned signings and appearances. Mccammon refused to sign a contract and entered into a long phase of.
Mccammon was a major name in horror fiction during its boom period, but went into a depression following the novel gone south and would not come out with another novel until speaks the nightbird in 2002 robert mccammon would have his first novel, baal, published in 1978, although his first four novels. The book launch for cardinal black will take place at the alabama booksmith in birmingham, al, on saturday, april 20, 2019, at 2 pm. The five tells the story of an eponymous rock band struggling to survive on the. Borderlands press is now taking preorders for robert mccammons a little amber book of wicked shots, set for publication on may 15, 2020. If youre interested in a signed copy of any of robert mccammon s inprint books, the alabama booksmith is taking orders for signed copies or personalized copies. Among more recent novels, i can vouch for the border. When mine came out, i had the pleasure in meeting robert mccammon at a book signing and was fortunate to have this southern class act sign my first edition of mine. Swan song by mccammon, robert r arlington, illinois, u.
He was joint winner of the first bram stoker award of the horror writers of america in the novel category, sharing the honours with stephen king. Robert mccammon is a gifted storyteller who can turn a simple drive in the country into a life or death journey. Matthew corbetts world the historical fiction series by. To purchase a signed or personalized copy of the books below. Among his many popular novels were the classics boys life and swan song. Baal by robert mccammon signed limited edition book see all titles by robert mccammon baal was robert mccammon s first novel, a debut that would lead to some of the finest popular fiction of our time. The story is set in the early 1960s and makes observations about changes in america at that time, with particular emphasis on the civil rights movement. Robert mccammon is the new york times bestselling author of fifteen novels, including the awardwinning and critically acclaimed boys life. If i were recommending mccammon books to you, id say that blue world, stinger, and the wolfs hour would be good ones to consider. After taking a hiatus for his family, he returned to writing with an interest in historical fiction.
He began the art of writing when he was only ten years old. From their website the 10th book in series iii of our little books is a great one. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Baal by robert mccammon signed limited edition book. Updated click here for photos from some of the robert mccammon signing appearances.
All signed robert mccammon books available from alabama booksmith posted by goathunter at 12. Stories featuring michael gallatin from the wolfs hour. It is considered by readers and critics as his best novel. Swan song is a 1987 horror novel by american novelist robert r. It wove a tale about the terrors of the dark society, featuring the gothic sensibilities of old new orleans, and the unforgiving violence. Robert rick mccammon born july 17, 1952 is an american novelist from birmingham, alabama.
Thats a perfect description of mccammon s fictional autobiography as well, an exuberant celebration of childhood mystery and. If i may humble brag for a moment, i am going to a mccammon reading signing on tuesday and will certainly take my first edition of this book for him to autograph. Ive heard such good things that i was already starting to collect his books and boys life is on this years tbr. Creepy robert mccammon books that will keep you awake at. An excerpt from ushers passing to introduce the reader the robert mccammon in hopes of selling a copy of the book. Robert mccammon is arguably the most accomplished writer of historical fiction and modern horror.
His childhood stories focused on aliens, cowboys and fantastic monsters. It was published in march, 2017, and sold out on publication date. The sixth book in his matthew corbett historical fiction series, freedom of the mask, was. We follow the events as they are experienced by numerous flat and disjointed characters. I just finished mine by robert mccammon and loved it, and was wondering if anyone else had read any of his books. Robert mccammon was born on the 17th of july, 1952, in birmingham, jefferson county, to jack and barbara bundy mccammon. Mar 22, 2019 the book launch for cardinal black will take place at the alabama booksmith in birmingham, al, on saturday, april 20, 2019, at 2 pm. The bottom video was shot at the store on december 5, 2017 and features robert mccammon taking questions about his writing from folks who braved a cold, windy, and rainy night for this. The novel begins with nuclear war breaking out between the submarine fleets of the u. Mccammon is the author of ten acclaimed horror novels including baal, they thirst and stinger. He quickly sets the stage and sucks you in with his deep character development and the artistic portrayal of their surroundings, pulling you into the story and strapping you in for a very bumpy ride.
He is a recipient of the bram stoker lifetime achievement award, the grand master award from the world horror convention, and is a world fantasy award winner. Robert rick mccammon was born in birmingham, alabama, on july 17, 1952, the son of jack a musician and barbara bundy mccammon. Dont forget that in between panels is great time to stop in and grab a quick bite and a cold drink. See the complete matthew corbett series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Baal by robert mccammon signed limited edition book see all titles by robert mccammon. He will, of course, sign copies of the hunter from the woods. It is a work of postapocalyptic fiction describing the aftermath of a nuclear war that provokes an evolution in humankind. First published in 1989, the wolfs hour remains one of robert mccammon s most indelible creations. I always feel a little conflicted about things like that.
This copy shown below was signed and lettered pc by robert mccammon on the limited page. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. It is a time when ghostly spirits are at their strongest, when the veil between our world and theirs is at its thinnest. Boys life book by robert mccammon official publisher. Dec 10, 2017 meant to post this earlier in the week but forgot. Mccammon may be best known for his novel boys life. The marriage failed, and mccammon was raised by his grandparents in birmin. Kiernan, robert mccammon, and kat howard, and a number of newtous voices.
Signed copies are available immediately, and personalized copies will be. Hell be speaking about the hunter from the woods, which has just been reprinted by subterranean press. Also included is a typed letter from mccammon thanking the recipient for writing, and apologizing for not being able to receive books in the mail to sign, but including signed labels for the recipients books. Mccammon spoke for a few minutes about his career, then read the first chapter of cardinal black. Robert mccammon the hunter from the woods in the shadowed corners behind enemy lines, michael. Mary terror terrell, a psychopathic radical wanted by the fbi, and new mother laura clayborne. Speaks the nightbird book by robert mccammon official. Inscribed by mccammon on the first page, to mark happy horrors. The 10th book in series iii of our little books is a great one. But throughout his career, he has written three other new york times bestsellers, received a multitude of accoladesincluding several bram stoker and world fantasy awardsand drawn countless comparisons. Collectors will want to take special note of the 250 copy signed limited edition, which includes a 14,000 word signed bonus hardcover by tim powers. Borderlands press is now taking preorders for robert mccammon s a little amber book of wicked shots, set for publication on may 15, 2020.
Click here for more information, and tell them hunter sent you. Robert mccammon talks cardinal black and beyond at the. This copy has just a hint of soil to the edges of the text block else fine. Here in the graveyard, midnight is a very special time. Robert mccammon purchase books signed by robert mccammon. Swan song thirtieth anniversary edition the alabama. Robert rick mccammon was a fulltime horror writer for many years. Boys life is a 1991 novel by american writer robert r. In i travel by night, master of horror robert mccammon introduced the tortured and instantly unforgettable vampire adventurer trevor lawsonall matters handledas he searched for his maker, larouge, in hope of becoming human once more. Author robert mccammon did a reading and signing at alabama booksmith in birmingham, al. Mccammon includes books speaks the nightbird, the queen of bedlam, mister slaughter, and several more. Mister mccammon is incredibly nice and took the time to sign everyones books even books attendees brought from home. By signing up you enjoy subscriberonly access to the latest news, personalized book picks and special offers, delivered right to your inbox. Cardinal black is published by cemetery dance publications.
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