Compilation of RJ short stories? Y knot?

[Biggles]

This is mainly a question for FPW and the collectors among us.

We know that Paul has released two previous collections of short stories ("Soft and Others" and "The Barrens and Others") and is in process of releasing another ("Aftershock and Others"). We also know that he has previously compiled related stories together in "The Lanague Chronicles", "Dydeetown World", "The Tery", and "Midnight Mass". So why not compile all of the Repairman Jack stories which are not part of the novels, in chronological order with appropriate introductory notes, into a compilation? I would like to see a Gauntlet Press limited signed edition, followed by a hard cover and paperback editions.

This would seem to be the perfect time to release such a book, in advance of the movie.

Feedback?

[topol_sheap]

I think that's a great idea :) I for one would buy it.

[fpw]

I can think of only two that aren't in print: "The Long Way Home" and "The Wringer" (and the latter will be included in AFTERSHOCK & OTHERS).

Pretty slim book.

[Biggles]

I can think of only two that aren't in print: "The Long Way Home" and "The Wringer" (and the latter will be included in AFTERSHOCK & OTHERS).

Pretty slim book.

I have both of those, but I would still pony up the cash to buy a limited edition containing all of the RJ short stories, whether they are already in other collections or not. Any idea how many pages they all would add up to?

[Bluesman Mike Lindner]

I have both of those, but I would still pony up the cash to buy a limited edition containing all of the RJ short stories, whether they are already in other collections or not. Any idea how many pages they all would add up to?

I'd buy it too. Nice little collector's item.

[fpw]

I made a quick count: 5 stories, 55,000 words. A slim volume, but not ridiculously so. The only problem is "The Long Way Home" which I'd like somewhere along the way to incorporate into a portion of a novel.

[craigsbookclub]

The only problem is "The Long Way Home" which I'd like somewhere along the way to incorporate into a portion of a novel.

Well, it's not like we wouldn't buy the novel, too, when it came out... :D

[Tim Hatch]

I'd buy it too. Nice little collector's item.

Me too. I think it's a great idea.

[jpwynn]

I've read both the short story compilations and don't remember "The Long Way Home". Where can I find it?

[Tim Hatch]

I've read both the short story compilations and don't remember "The Long Way Home". Where can I find it?

That one is in _Dark at Heart_ published by Dark Harvest in 1992 (edited by Karen and Joe Lansdale).

[IanSF]

I've read both the short story compilations and don't remember "The Long Way Home". Where can I find it?
Not forgetting that it is available for download as an Amazon Short (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A0F6RC/sr=8-4/qid=1148852014/ref=pd_bbs_4/104-7002643-1503116?%5Fencoding=UTF8).
I, too, would be prepared to shell out for a collection, even though I've managed to track down and buy the various anthologies. As for those that are now incorporated into full length novels, although I already have 'All The Rage', I still got myself a copy of 'The Last Rakosh' and a lovely little book it is too.
Am I coming across as somewhat obsessive?

[Summer]

Please include me in those who would love to see the RJ shorts in a single edition.

[Maggers]

I heartily endorse the short story compilation. We'd all buy it, even if we have versions of all of them already, which I have.

[Shocklines.com]

Paul, where are most of the stories from SOFT and Others still in print? I always recommend "Soft" to people as one of my favorite short stories of all time but didn't know the story was in print somewhere.

[fpw]

Paul, where are most of the stories from SOFT and Others still in print? I always recommend "Soft" to people as one of my favorite short stories of all time but didn't know the story was in print somewhere.

"Lipidleggin' " was available online at a libertarian site, but I think that's shut down; the LaNague short stories are in the Infrapress editions of the novels, but the rest remain in Soft & Others.

Someday I'll do The Complete Short Fiction of..."

With the rights to "The Long Way Home" and "The Last Rakosh" tied up, a complete RJ short collection is impossible at the moment.

[Bluesman Mike Lindner]

"Lipidleggin' " was available online at a libertarian site, but I think that's shut down; the LaNague short stories are in the Infrapress editions of the novels, but the rest remain in Soft & Others.

Someday I'll do The Complete Short Fiction of..."

With the rights to "The Long Way Home" and "The Last Rakosh" tied up, a complete RJ short collection is impossible at the moment.

Is AFTERSHOCK AND OTHERS coming along OK? Cain't wait fer that one!

[fpw]

Is AFTERSHOCK AND OTHERS coming along OK? Cain't wait fer that one!

It's in the production line. ETA sometime in 2007.

[Bluesman Mike Lindner]

It's in the production line. ETA sometime in 2007.

Good to hear, Paul.

[Shocklines.com]

Paul, Soft and others is out of print -- I think people would love to be able to get those stories again.

[t4terrific]

I'd buy it too. Nice little collector's item.

I have all of the RJ shorts, except for Interlude. I would gladly buy a complete compilation too though.