FULL REVIEW: A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice BurroughsGrammaticus Books2024-10-19 | FULL REVIEW: A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice BurroughsSigning Off...for a bit.Grammaticus Books2024-10-06 | A short update on some recent events and their impact on the channel.HELL in a very SMALL PLACE ...Grammaticus Books2024-10-02 | 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 Intro 02:40 The Battle of Dien Bien Phu 04:50 Bio of Bernard Fall 07:10 Review of Hell in a Very Small Place 10:11 Review of LongitudeTitan Comics, CONAN The FROST GIANTS DAUGHTER !!!Grammaticus Books2024-09-29 | 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 Books2024-09-27 | 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.
00:00 Intro 02:00 No. 15 03:25 No. 14 05:21 No. 13 06:31 No. 12 07:27 No. 11 09:29 No. 10 10:17 No. 09 11:23 No. 08 12:27 No. 07 14:45 No. 06 16:56 No. 05 18:37 No. 04 20:11 No. 03 23:10 No. 02 25:02 No. 01CASCA the LEGIONNAIRE !!!Grammaticus Books2024-09-25 | 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 Books2024-09-22 | 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 Books2024-09-21 | A book haul of twenty-five vintage science fiction and fantasy paperbacks. Including Alan Dean Foster, Casca, Conan and more...
00:00 Intro 00:50 Mail 02:33 Gabriel Library rundown 06:05 Book Haul 17:43 Gabriel Library TourConan, RACE and the HYBORIAN AGEGrammaticus Books2024-09-19 | 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 3Grammaticus Books2024-09-15 | 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?
Warriors of the Shadow Realm Part II: youtube.com/watch?v=hc2Qmr4iY-cWARRIORS APPRENTICE by LOIS McMaster BUJOLDGrammaticus Books2024-09-14 | An indepth review of the second novel by the award winning author, Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan saga, The Warrior's Apprentice.
00:00 Intro 00:40 Shards of Honor 01:17 Warrior's Apprentice 05:20 ConclusionA Mini MAIL HAUL and overdue Channel UPDATEGrammaticus Books2024-09-13 | 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.
Review of Orphans of the Sky: youtube.com/watch?v=mT9yHPB5PhIThe BLACK COMPANY...my FIRST READ !!!Grammaticus Books2024-09-11 | 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=37sCONAN and the THING in the CRYPT !!!Grammaticus Books2024-09-06 | 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 Intro 02:30 Story Recap 07:44 Adaptations 10:51 ConclusionThe 3 LAWS for writing CONAN !!!Grammaticus Books2024-09-03 | 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 Intro 01:33 Law #3 03:05 Law #2 04:14 Law #1 06:21 Canon 07:09 Modern writers and mistakes 09:10 TacitusMARVELS SECRET Coloring SAUCE (1979)Grammaticus Books2024-09-01 | 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 Intro 02:53 Overview Part-II 07:52 Marvel's Secret SauceCONAN the MOVIE Novelization !!!Grammaticus Books2024-08-31 | 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.
00:00 Intro 01:47 Movie 05:47 Novelization 10:06 Graphic NovelNIVENs DRACO TAVERN...should you BUY a DRINK???Grammaticus Books2024-08-26 | 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.
00:00 Intro 02:32 Book Review 07:09 Rant 08:51 ConclusionMARVELs Forgotten MASTERPIECEGrammaticus Books2024-08-25 | 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 Books2024-08-22 | 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 AdaptationGrammaticus Books2024-08-19 | 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 SAGAGrammaticus Books2024-08-17 | [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 Intro 02:45 Shards of Honor 07:57 Falling FreeCarters THONGOR...Worth the READ ???Grammaticus Books2024-08-14 | 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 Books2024-08-11 | [SPOILERS] An indepth review of the Robert E. Howard, Conan novel, Conan the Buccaneer.
00:00 Intro 02:28 Book Review 05:26 De Camp and Carter Collaboration 06:40 Trash or Treasure? 07:50 Pool of the Black One 09:00 Comic AdaptationsBored of the Rings...BORING or a BLAST???Grammaticus Books2024-08-08 | 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 HAULGrammaticus Books2024-08-04 | 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 Intro 00:55 Conan the Buccaneer 03:30 Talislanta 14:53 The Skyrealms of Jorune 18:28 Warhammer 40K Novels 20:08 Doctor Doom and Doctor StrangeHeinleins MOST CONTROVERSIAL Novel - Time Enough for LoveGrammaticus Books2024-08-02 | 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 MovieGrammaticus Books2024-07-30 | 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 Intro 00:25 Heavy Metal Magazine 05:29 Heavy Metal the Movie Part-1 06:51 Drive in Movie Vignette 11:30 Heavy Metal the Movie Part-2The FALL of BABEL, the final Babel Review.Grammaticus Books2024-07-26 | A review of the The Fall of Babel, book four in Josiah Bancroft's outstanding debut tetralogy of the Books of Babel.
Steve Donoghue's highly entertaining video on Planet of the Apes: youtube.com/watch?v=RiZcKT5xAFYReviewing TUNNEL in the SKY - by HEINLEINGrammaticus Books2024-07-20 | A review of Robert A. Heinlein's, Young Adult Science Fiction classic, Tunnel in the Sky.FANTASY & Science Fiction Pulp 1958Grammaticus Books2024-07-17 | 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 ZieglerGrammaticus Books2024-07-14 | 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.
Me-163 Video: youtube.com/watch?v=jG2eJdbkehw&t=331s1942s AMAZING STORIES and....SEX ADS???Grammaticus Books2024-07-08 | 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.vaughan8617Adaptations of H.G. WELLS the TIME MACHINEGrammaticus Books2024-07-06 | 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) MASTERPIECEGrammaticus Books2024-07-03 | 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 Intro 02:47 The James Allison stories 04:30 Review of Marchers of Valhalla 09:39 Conclusion1939s AMAZING STORIES...and WAR ANGSTGrammaticus Books2024-07-01 | 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.vaughan8617A Morning VisitGrammaticus Books2024-07-01 | A pair of late morning fawns pay a visit. #shortsA Vacation Book HaulGrammaticus Books2024-06-30 | 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 DARKGrammaticus Books2024-06-28 | [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=12sMilitary SciFis GRIM DARK FUTURE !!!Grammaticus Books2024-06-24 | 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 Books2024-06-21 | 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.
00:00 Intro 02:35 No 10 03:32 No 09 05:44 No 08 07:38 No 07 08:38 No 06 09:48 No 05 11:34 No 04 13:00 No 03 14:41 No 02 16:02 No 01The HOD KING...Another HOME RUN ???Grammaticus Books2024-06-19 | [Spoilers] An indepth review of Josiah Bancroft's third novel in the Books of Babel series, The Hod King.
00:00 Intro 01:21 Senlin Ascends Recap 02:20 Arm of the Sphinx Recap 03:41 The Hod King 08:44 ConclusionSAMURAI CAT parodies...EVERYONE !!!Grammaticus Books2024-06-16 | 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 BADGrammaticus Books2024-06-14 | 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.
00:00 Intro 01:30 The book 02:00 Plot Overview 05:17 The Good 06:56 The Bad 14:05 ConclusionTop Five POWER-ARMOR Novels Ranked !!!Grammaticus Books2024-06-11 | 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.
00:00 Intro 01:25 The Five Contenders 03:53 Methodology 05:24 Scoring the Novels 13:29 Ranking the Novels 16:59 ConclusionA McKays Used Books - BOOK HAULGrammaticus Books2024-06-09 | A trip to the McKay's Used Book store in Chattanooga for a vintage science fiction and vintage fantasy BOOK HAUL.Arm of the Sphinx, the PERFECT Novel ???Grammaticus Books2024-06-01 | [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?
00:00 Intro 01:25 Recap of Book 1 02:43 Overview of Arm of the Sphinx 06:51 Book Critique 09:51 ConclusionARMOR - Mil Scifi - by John SteakleyGrammaticus Books2024-05-29 | 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 Intro 01:48 Book Outline 07:46 Review and ConclusionSENLIN ASCENDS a Hidden GEM ???Grammaticus Books2024-05-26 | [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 Intro 02:21 Plot Review 06:26 Book Critique 10:17 ConclusionA Mini Book Haul and Hidden TREASURE.Grammaticus Books2024-05-22 | 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 Intro 01:19 Book Haul 07:14 Why I collect Vintage SF and Fantasy Books 09:53 A Hidden Treasure Discovered