Arm of the Sphinx, the PERFECT Novel ??? Grammaticus Books 2024-06-01 | [SPOILERS] An in-depth review of Arm of the Sphinx. The second book in the Books of Babel series by author Josiah Bancroft. Arm of the Sphinx is Bancroft's second novel in the Tower of Babel tetralogy which includes; The Arm of the Sphynx, The Hod King, and the Fall of Babel. Is it his best novel in the series?Senlin Ascends Review Video:youtube.com/watch?v=n9cKx06tN9M00:00 Intro01:25 Recap of Book 102:43 Overview of Arm of the Sphinx06:51 Book Critique09:51 Conclusion
Signing Off...for a bit. Grammaticus Books 2024-10-06 | A short update on some recent events and their impact on the channel.
HELL in a very SMALL PLACE ... Grammaticus Books 2024-10-02 | An indepth review of the military history account of the unmitigated modern military disaster of the siege of Dien Bien Phu. The battle that changed the face of Southeast Asia. And a review of Dava Sobel's book Longitude. A nautical and chronological recounting the solving of the Longitude problem by inventor John Harrison.00:00 Intro02:40 The Battle of Dien Bien Phu04:50 Bio of Bernard Fall07:10 Review of Hell in a Very Small Place10:11 Review of Longitude
Titan Comics, CONAN The FROST GIANTS DAUGHTER !!! Grammaticus Books 2024-09-29 | A review of Titan Comics', Conan the Barbarian issue #15. An adaptation of Robert E. Howard's classic tale of adventure and heroism in the icy reaches of Nordheim. Written by Grim Jim Zub with art by Doug Braithwaite.
RANKING ALL the CONAN PASTICHE !!! Grammaticus Books 2024-09-27 | A Grammaticus Books' ranking of all the Robert E. Howard, Conan the Barbarian, pastiche stories written by L. Sprague de Camp, Lin Carter, and Bjorn Nyberg in the Ace and Lancer paperback editions.I mention:Michael K. Vaughan:youtube.com/@michaelk.vaughan8617Steve Donoghue:youtube.com/@saintdonoghue00:00 Intro02:00 No. 1503:25 No. 1405:21 No. 1306:31 No. 1207:27 No. 1109:29 No. 1010:17 No. 0911:23 No. 0812:27 No. 0714:45 No. 0616:56 No. 0518:37 No. 0420:11 No. 0323:10 No. 0225:02 No. 01
CASCA the LEGIONNAIRE !!! Grammaticus Books 2024-09-25 | An indepth review of Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler's Casca series. With an emphasis on Casca the Legionnaire. Focusing on his hero's adventurers with the French Foreign Legion at the battle of Dien Bien Phu. Casca the Legionnaire is the eleventh in the series coming, chronologically in the life of Casca, directly after the fourth novel, Casca the Panzer Soldier. Casca Rufio Longinus cursed by Jesus Christ to wander the earth until the second coming.
Marvels ELRIC and the DREAMING CITY !!! Grammaticus Books 2024-09-22 | An indepth review of Marvel's, hidden comic book gem, Elric and the Dreaming City. In Marvel Graphics Novel #2. With an adaptation by Roy Thomas and art by P. Craig Russell.
My BIG BOOK Haul...and some mail !!! Grammaticus Books 2024-09-21 | A book haul of twenty-five vintage science fiction and fantasy paperbacks. Including Alan Dean Foster, Casca, Conan and more...Stygian Dogs Channel:youtube.com/@UCBbmv60eOXerUgVouhvSFgQ Gabriel Library's Facebook Page:facebook.com/profile.php?id=10009140518587200:00 Intro00:50 Mail02:33 Gabriel Library rundown06:05 Book Haul17:43 Gabriel Library Tour
Conan, RACE and the HYBORIAN AGE Grammaticus Books 2024-09-19 | A discerning look at Robert E. Howard's use of race and nationality in his tales of Conan and the Hyborian Age. Where we attempt to answer the question, does his focus on race add to or detract from his stories?
The Lost MARVEL ARTWORK GEM ~ Part 3 Grammaticus Books 2024-09-15 | The conclusion to the Marvel Super Special editions of the Weirdworld Epic saga, Warrior's of the Shadow Realm. With pencils by John Buscema, inks by Rudy Nebres, and Marvel's first airbrushed colors by Peter Ledger. With an original Weirdworld script by Doug Moench. Can the story cast off the shadow of JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings?Warrior's of the Shadow Realm Part I:youtube.com/watch?v=HSTfCW0wrP0Warriors of the Shadow Realm Part II:youtube.com/watch?v=hc2Qmr4iY-c
WARRIORS APPRENTICE by LOIS McMaster BUJOLD Grammaticus Books 2024-09-14 | An indepth review of the second novel by the award winning author, Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan saga, The Warrior's Apprentice.Shards of Honor Review:youtube.com/watch?v=7BDZx7vNZX800:00 Intro00:40 Shards of Honor01:17 Warrior's Apprentice05:20 Conclusion
A Mini MAIL HAUL and overdue Channel UPDATE Grammaticus Books 2024-09-13 | A mini mail haul featuring a vintage science fiction, Dell 10 cent copy of Universe by Robert A. Heinlein. Part one of Heinlein's short story masterpiece, Orphans of the Sky. Along with an overdue channel update on past issues and future videos.I mention:Liminal Spaces:youtube.com/@LiminalSpaces03Michael K. Vaughan:youtube.com/@michaelk.vaughan8617Review of Orphans of the Sky:youtube.com/watch?v=mT9yHPB5PhI
The BLACK COMPANY...my FIRST READ !!! Grammaticus Books 2024-09-11 | An indepth review of Glen Cook's Black Company. A grimdark novel of sorcerous combat in a fantasy world. Much in the vein of Robert Jordan and Gene Wolfe.I Mention:Joseph Reads Books;youtube.com/watch?v=S4s9V04myCM&t=37s
CONAN and the THING in the CRYPT !!! Grammaticus Books 2024-09-06 | CIMMERIAN SEPTEMBER: An indepth review of the 1967, Conan the Barbarian short story, The Thing in the Crypt. Written by L. Sprague de Camp and Lin Carter from the immortal character created by Robert E. Howard. A tale with a deep primal resonance of ancient draugr warrior kings, tombs, and hard won swords.00:00 Intro02:30 Story Recap07:44 Adaptations10:51 Conclusion
The 3 LAWS for writing CONAN !!! Grammaticus Books 2024-09-03 | A discussion of three laws for following when writing pastiche Conan stories. Laws that ensure the integrity of the legendary character created by Robert E. Howard, and popularized by L. Sprague de Camp and Lin Carter.00:00 Intro01:33 Law #3 03:05 Law #2 04:14 Law #1 06:21 Canon07:09 Modern writers and mistakes09:10 Tacitus
MARVELS SECRET Coloring SAUCE (1979) Grammaticus Books 2024-09-01 | Continuing with the review of Part-2 of Marvel's Warriors of the Shadow Realm. A 100 page, three part epic Weirdworld graphic novel written by Doug Moench, drawn by John Buscema and colored by Peter Ledger. Using a revolutionary new color reproduction process...for 1979.00:00 Intro02:53 Overview Part-II07:52 Marvel's Secret Sauce
CONAN the MOVIE Novelization !!! Grammaticus Books 2024-08-31 | An indepth review of the novelization of the 1982, John Milius movie Conan the Barbarian, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, written by L. Sprague de Camp and Lin Carter. Along with a quick review of the movie itself. And the 1982, Marvel Comics adaptation of the movie in Marvel Super Special #21 with art by John Buscema.Michael K. Vaughan's Channel:youtube.com/@michaelk.vaughan861700:00 Intro01:47 Movie05:47 Novelization10:06 Graphic Novel
NIVENs DRACO TAVERN...should you BUY a DRINK??? Grammaticus Books 2024-08-26 | An indepth review of Larry Niven's science fiction novel, the Draco Tavern. By the author of Ringworld, Ringworld Engineers, Ringworld Throne and Ringworld's Children. A collection of 27 short stories written between 1977 and 2006.Late One Night at Draco Tavern (WorldCon 1984):youtube.com/watch?v=nLRsCdAbqRYSong: Late Night at the Draco Tavern:youtube.com/watch?v=HhDah9LT91c00:00 Intro02:32 Book Review07:09 Rant08:51 Conclusion
MARVELs Forgotten MASTERPIECE Grammaticus Books 2024-08-25 | An indepth review of Marvel's forgotten, graphic novel masterpiece, Warriors of the Shadow Realm, 1979. With stunning artwork by John Buscema and Peter Ledger with an original Weirdworld tale by creator Doug Moench.
WHO is LIN CARTER ??? Grammaticus Books 2024-08-22 | A review of the works and life of fantasy author Lin Carter. Lin Carter whose works included pastiche Conan stories, editorial contributions and posthumous collaborations with Robert E. Howard, Clark Ashton Smith, and H.P. Lovecraft. As well as his anthologies via the Flashing Swords fantasy collections.
FLASH GORDON - The COMIC Adaptation Grammaticus Books 2024-08-19 | A review of the 1980, Golden Productions, graphic novel adaptation of the Movie Flash Gordon. Staring Sam Jones, Max Von Sydow, and Timothy Dalton. Produced by Dino De Laurentiis.
STARTING....The VORKOSIGAN SAGA Grammaticus Books 2024-08-17 | [SPOILERS] An indepth review of the opening novels of Lois McMaster Bujold's, award winning Science Fiction series, The Vorkosigan Saga. Including Shards of Honor and Falling Free, the 1988 Nebula award winning SF novel.00:00 Intro02:45 Shards of Honor07:57 Falling Free
Carters THONGOR...Worth the READ ??? Grammaticus Books 2024-08-14 | An indepth review of Lin Carter's, Thongor and the Dragon City for GarbAugust. Thongor, written in style of Conan and Edgard Rice Burroughs's Barsoom. But does it live up to those standards?
CONAN the BUCCANEER...Trash or Treasure??? [SPOILERS] Grammaticus Books 2024-08-11 | [SPOILERS] An indepth review of the Robert E. Howard, Conan novel, Conan the Buccaneer.00:00 Intro02:28 Book Review05:26 De Camp and Carter Collaboration06:40 Trash or Treasure?07:50 Pool of the Black One09:00 Comic Adaptations
Bored of the Rings...BORING or a BLAST??? Grammaticus Books 2024-08-08 | A quick review of the 1969, Harvard Lampoon publication Bored of the Rings. A biting satire and parody of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy Lord of the Rings.
A Surprise BOOK HAUL Grammaticus Books 2024-08-04 | A surprise book haul including a mint condition Ace Conan, numerous Talislanta role playing books, the complete The Skyrealms of Jorune box set, and a Marvel Team-Up graphic novel with Doctor Doom and Doctor Strange.00:00 Intro00:55 Conan the Buccaneer03:30 Talislanta14:53 The Skyrealms of Jorune18:28 Warhammer 40K Novels20:08 Doctor Doom and Doctor Strange
Heinleins MOST CONTROVERSIAL Novel - Time Enough for Love Grammaticus Books 2024-08-02 | An indepth review of Robert A. Heinlein's most controversial novel, his opus magnus of the Future History stories, Time Enough for Love. The tale of Lazarus Long. The universe's oldest human being.
HEAVY METAL the Magazine and the Movie Grammaticus Books 2024-07-30 | A review of the graphic novel, alternative magazine Heavy Metal. Along with it's animated Movie spin off. Heavy Metal Magazine, the spiritual successor to France's Metal Hurlant. Filled with adult and avant-garde material from the likes of Moebius and Richard Corben to name a few.00:00 Intro00:25 Heavy Metal Magazine05:29 Heavy Metal the Movie Part-106:51 Drive in Movie Vignette11:30 Heavy Metal the Movie Part-2
The FALL of BABEL, the final Babel Review. Grammaticus Books 2024-07-26 | A review of the The Fall of Babel, book four in Josiah Bancroft's outstanding debut tetralogy of the Books of Babel.Books of Babel Playlist:studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLm4fg7OS6APzEKPw4eZ7bqoq9evhbW230/videos
PLANET of the APES ... A Response Video !!! Grammaticus Books 2024-07-24 | A response video and review of Pierre Boulle's, 1963 classic science fiction novel, Planet of the Apes. The book that spawned an entire movie franchise. Steve Donoghue's highly entertaining video on Planet of the Apes:youtube.com/watch?v=RiZcKT5xAFY
Reviewing TUNNEL in the SKY - by HEINLEIN Grammaticus Books 2024-07-20 | A review of Robert A. Heinlein's, Young Adult Science Fiction classic, Tunnel in the Sky.
FANTASY & Science Fiction Pulp 1958 Grammaticus Books 2024-07-17 | Rocket Summer Week 3, a review of the pulp magazine, 'Fantasy and Science Fiction, August 1958', the First Publication of 'Have Spacesuit Will Travel' by Robert A. Heinlein. Along with a short story by Richard Matheson and others.
ROCKET FIGHTER by Mano Ziegler Grammaticus Books 2024-07-14 | A review of Mano Ziegler's historical account of his time as a test pilot for the world's first rocket powered aircraft, the ME-163 Komet.Joseph Reads Books Channel:youtube.com/@JosephReadsBooksMe-163 Video:youtube.com/watch?v=jG2eJdbkehw&t=331s
1942s AMAZING STORIES and....SEX ADS??? Grammaticus Books 2024-07-08 | Week two of Rocket Summer focusing on the October 1942, edition of Amazing Stories, produced by the legendary editor Hugo Gernsback. The pulp is a time capsule of pre-war angst and intrigue. Which included seven full length science fiction stories and....advertising for Modern Sex Secrets!?1?!?Michael K. Vaughan's awesome channel:youtube.com/@michaelk.vaughan8617
Adaptations of H.G. WELLS the TIME MACHINE Grammaticus Books 2024-07-06 | A review of the Academic Industries classic C-9 comic book adaptation of the Time Machine by H.G. Wells. Along with a review of the 1960 movie starring Rod Taylor.
Robert E. Howards (non-Conan) MASTERPIECE Grammaticus Books 2024-07-03 | A review of Robert E. Howards, James Allison story, Marchers of Valhalla. A masterpiece of epic grim fatalistic fantasy. A story to rival the best of Howard's Conan works such as Tower of the Elephant, The Frost Giant's Daughter or Beyond the Black River.00:00 Intro02:47 The James Allison stories04:30 Review of Marchers of Valhalla09:39 Conclusion
1939s AMAZING STORIES...and WAR ANGST Grammaticus Books 2024-07-01 | Week one of Rocket Summer focusing on the April 1939, edition of Amazing Stories, produced by the legendary editor Hugo Gernsback. The pulp is a time capsule of pre-war angst and intrigue. As World War 2 loomed on the horizon, the original SF pulp magazine, Amazing Stories, cranked out SF stories for diversion. But couldn't escape pervasive war fears as Hitler put the gears of conflagration in motion.Michael K. Vaughan's awesome channel:youtube.com/@michaelk.vaughan8617
A Vacation Book Haul Grammaticus Books 2024-06-30 | A vacation, hurricane book haul from Sanibel. And a quick update on the progress being made on Sanibel in the wake of Hurricane Ian.
Tim Powers and The DRAWING of the DARK Grammaticus Books 2024-06-28 | [Spoilers] An indepth review of author Tim Powers' historical fantasy novel, 'The Drawing of the Dark'.My review of The Anubis Gates:youtube.com/watch?v=Ijqw-DDpdMY&t=12s
Military SciFis GRIM DARK FUTURE !!! Grammaticus Books 2024-06-24 | We look at the vintage military science fiction works of Robert A. Heinlein, Joe Haldeman, John Steakley, Frank Herbert and others in order to determine which author was able to accurately predict the future of warfare.
Top 10 Western Movies of....ALL TIME !!! Grammaticus Books 2024-06-21 | A review of the Top-10 Western Movies of all time. As part of the June on the Range, Booktube movie challenge. Including Western movie classics starring John Wayne, Charles Bronson, Clint Eastwood, Sergio Leonne, James Stewart, Shelly Winters, Grace Kelly, Mel Brooks, Gene Wilder, Gary Cooper and many others.Steve Donoghue's Channel:youtube.com/@UC1B9FfvVLRt8s6scUa79oag Michael K. Vaughan's Channel:youtube.com/@michaelk.vaughan861700:00 Intro02:35 No 1003:32 No 0905:44 No 0807:38 No 0708:38 No 0609:48 No 0511:34 No 0413:00 No 0314:41 No 0216:02 No 01
The HOD KING...Another HOME RUN ??? Grammaticus Books 2024-06-19 | [Spoilers] An indepth review of Josiah Bancroft's third novel in the Books of Babel series, The Hod King.Review of Senlin Ascends:youtube.com/watch?v=n9cKx06tN9MReview of Arm of the Sphinx:youtube.com/watch?v=PuLIaFTY-6A00:00 Intro01:21 Senlin Ascends Recap02:20 Arm of the Sphinx Recap03:41 The Hod King08:44 Conclusion
SAMURAI CAT parodies...EVERYONE !!! Grammaticus Books 2024-06-16 | A review of Mark E. Rogers lavishly illustrated graphic novels, Samurai Cat. In which Rogers mercilessly parodies Conan the Barbarian, John Carter and Barsoom, H.P. Lovecraft, Star Wars, Hitler, Stalin and More.
Dies the Fire, the GOOD and the BAD Grammaticus Books 2024-06-14 | An in-depth review of author S.M. Stirling's debut novel in the Ember series, 'Dies the Fire'. A post apocalyptical novel set in 1990's America. Complete with gangs, witches, cannibals, sword fights, and special forces operators.Steve Donoghue's review:youtube.com/watch?v=SFjpVKlzF70&t=851s00:00 Intro01:30 The book 02:00 Plot Overview05:17 The Good06:56 The Bad14:05 Conclusion
Top Five POWER-ARMOR Novels Ranked !!! Grammaticus Books 2024-06-11 | A review and ranking of the top five Military Science-Fiction, Power Armor centric novels of all time. Looking at classic authors' works such as Robert A. Heinlein, Joe Haldeman, John Steakley, David Weber and John Ringo.Power Armor Novel Videos:Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinleinyoutube.com/watch?v=LeGUfBb_yYA&t=133sArmor by John Steakley;youtube.com/watch?v=eEr6NjHf6IoThe Forever War by Joe Haldeman;youtube.com/watch?v=J20fmktvWz4The Horus Heresy;youtube.com/watch?v=UGYZShd4Pfs00:00 Intro01:25 The Five Contenders03:53 Methodology05:24 Scoring the Novels13:29 Ranking the Novels16:59 Conclusion
A McKays Used Books - BOOK HAUL Grammaticus Books 2024-06-09 | A trip to the McKay's Used Book store in Chattanooga for a vintage science fiction and vintage fantasy BOOK HAUL.
ARMOR - Mil Scifi - by John Steakley Grammaticus Books 2024-05-29 | A review of the Military Science Fiction classic, ARMOR by John Steakley. Influenced by Robert A. Heinlein's classic novel Starship Troopers and Joe Haldeman's Forever War. 00:00 Intro01:48 Book Outline07:46 Review and Conclusion
SENLIN ASCENDS a Hidden GEM ??? Grammaticus Books 2024-05-26 | [SPOILERS] An in-depth review of Senlin Ascends. The first book in the Books of Babel series by author Josiah Bancroft. Senlin Ascends is Bancroft's debut novel in the Tower of Babel tetralogy which includes; The Arm of the Sphynx, The Hod King, and the Fall of Babel.00:00 Intro02:21 Plot Review06:26 Book Critique10:17 Conclusion
A Mini Book Haul and Hidden TREASURE. Grammaticus Books 2024-05-22 | A channel update. Including a mini book haul, complete with a late arrival from the Brattle Bookshop in Boston and two Robert A. Heinlein collections. Along with a surprise find of a vintage pulp magazine treasure!00:00 Intro01:19 Book Haul07:14 Why I collect Vintage SF and Fantasy Books09:53 A Hidden Treasure Discovered
