Boxes Upon Boxes Of Vintage Science Fiction & Fantasy Novels [Auctioning Books At $1]

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[@jmhthe3rd]

>be me >binge bookpilled's book hauls >hmm, thrift stores seem like a good place for vintage paperbacks, rare finds, etc >go to local goodwill >make bee-line for the book section >find a single four-foot high, three-foot wide bookcase >nothing but danielle steeles, james pattersons, and medical thrillers Maybe I just had bad luck. I'll try the others later

[@Bookpilled]

It's usually feast or famine

[@foetaltreborus2017]

Wow , that LoTR is te one I bought in - must be 1970 in Georges book shop in Bristol UK...I hard bound it myself & it's still on my book shelf !

[@grene1955]

I have been an avid reader for over 50 years. I have hundreds of book, mostly scifi. Watching your vids, I'm always amazed at how many books and authors I have never heard of!

[@brettrobson5739]

I know I'm late to the party but you make an old man's heart ache. I wish I could "discover" Powers & Bayley again (not to mention Waldrop).

[@walterjohnson1873]

Franz Werfel was an Austrian writer and married to Alma Mahler. Great biographical tie in to turn of century Vienna and early Hollywood

[@thekeywitness]

If you like Roadside Picnic, check out the Strugatsky Bros' "Hard to be a God" and "Monday Starts on Saturday".

[@bookfantastic]

The original LOTR paperback in the US of Fellowship of the Ring was the Ace A-4 edition (1964) which was pirated and I think Ace was sued big time for it. So the first official was I think the Ballantine edition which had an excellent and very colorful cover. I haven't been able to identify an earlier English paperback edition, but one probably exists. The edition you are thinking of had excellent covers, but not the first.

[@bookfantastic]

But I love your presentations, so who cares?

[@Toniodomino95]

So this is when you got Star of the Unborn initially. Nice!

[@bookfantastic]

I recently purchased The Second War of the Worlds. This book is queued up for my almost next read. It is the second book of the Dylan McBride Trilogy. The first George H. Smith volume of this series was part of a 1969 Ace Double entitled Kar Kaballa ("science fights magic on earth's twin"). It was twinned with "The Tower of the Medusa" by Lin Carter, which was okay. Kar Kaballa was a book I loved and I read it at least twice. I recently found another copy in a used bookstore when I was with a friend who reads way more Science Fiction than me. He loved it. The reason 2nd War is an "almost" next read for me is I must re-read KK first. I also have the final book of the trilogy - The Island Snatchers. Do not overlook these books, but I suggest you read Kar Kaballa first.

[@bookfantastic]

I just finished reading The Second War of the Worlds two nights ago and re-read Kar Kaballa just before that. I first read Kar Kaballa when I was maybe 13 years old, so it had a big effect on me. Not so sure now how I would have reacted if I had first read it as an adult. I enjoyed both books and will definitely continue with the trilogy. It is fantasy laced with humor. Holmes and Watson appear. And a man who seems to be Teddy Roosevelt. The female character reminds me of Maureen O'Hara in The Quiet Man with her Irish brogue multiplied ten times. The writer knows how to create battles and fast paced action scenes laced with humor. I recommend it, but but might not be to everyone's taste.

[@ellenlandowski1659]

So wonderful!!!!!

[@bretgrandrath2935]

Years ago Krull was on cable all the time. Whenever I had trouble sleeping I would turn it on. I don't think I ever watched more than 20 minutes before falling asleep. "Someone will probably want Circus World" I would but I already have a copy (and the sequel) that I bought when it was new. Downbelow Station is one of my most reread books. See you Sunday

[@hanami_fernweh8097]

This is one of the best hauls I’ve seen, so many interesting and beautiful books. I just recently got into collecting and reading sci fi, and I love watching this channel.

[@Doctor_Rockter]

Quick note to say that Michel Houellebecq is on record as saying the R. A. Lafferty is the only US science fiction author that struck him as doing something particularly unique - namely what Houellebecq called 'ontology fiction' (I agree). I've only seen you briefly mention Lafferty's name and assume you haven't read him yet (?) - but note that you've mentioned you want to obtain Lafferty's Past Master in the Ace two-picture cover art edition. No idea why you want that, but seems cool to me. (LOVE your channel!) :)

[@Bookpilled]

I lucked into a different printing of Past Master. Picked it up a couple days ago, read one page and it was like smelling salts. I may read it next.

[@Doctor_Rockter]

@@Bookpilled wonderful! :)

[@Doctor_Rockter]

It's a weird beast btw. Has to be taken on its own terms. For me it really kicks in halfway through or thereabouts (though I enjoy aspects of the first half). Also I rate other Lafferty novels higher. Still, PM is special. Ok I'll stop nerding on RAL. (Currently halfway through Aldiss's Hothouse on your recommendation - been on my shelf for something like fifteen years!🙈😂 Enjoying it.)

[@templemanning6180]

Wow such a great haul. I don't know much about the genre, but I want to get some just for the amazing cover art. And then read them of course.

[@terminalman1795]

Excited to see where Starcraft: Liberty's Crusade winds up on the all time list. We know your ""reaction"" at the end of last video was an attempt at trickery but us long time subs know better.

[@Bookpilled]

Straight to the top babayyy

[@tectorgorch8698]

Scott Bradfield absolutely loves Clark Ashton Smith, FWIW.

[@jameshitt3263]

Swanwick is such an under-appreciated author.

[@johnriley4320]

I started reading Silverberg thanks to your Top 15 list last year. Thanks! Yes, Downward to the Earth is great.

[@murph_archer1129]

These covers are all so cool. Feels like browsing a super old thrift store. Love it

[@klipkultur2951]

So many unknown titles. I'm jealous. Nice video again. Thanks.

[@donaldb1]

_Islands in the Sky_ is one of the first SF books I ever read. It's a very appealing juvenile adventure story about a kid who wins a prize to be an apprentice on a space station. Hard SF, attempts to be as scientifically accurate as possible (for the time it was written). One for the budding young astronaut in your life.

[@steverobbins4872]

Against the Fall of Night is one of my favorite Clarke novels. There is also a sequel, Beyond the Fall of Night written by Gregory Benford with Clarke's permission.

[@DriesduPreez]

Same here, I came across it at a time where my brain was just receptive in a way it never was before, and to this day Against the Fall of Night (not the rewrite, The City and The Stars) remains my favorite science fiction novel.

[@JackMyersPhotography]

The book sale was great fun, looking forward to your next one. I picked up a few cool books too, thanks!

[@Bookpilled]

Hell yeah, thanks for your purchases and for holding down the chat

[@JackMyersPhotography]

@@Bookpilled My pleasure. If you ever come up with another book related channel it should be called “books, babes and beefcake.”

[@MemphiStig]

Just makes me wish I could afford to run around raiding for books.

[@goodbookfolk6277]

Thanks for "The Stand". Awesome auction 👍🏾

[@matthewbeaty4344]

Another great haul! Look forward to the auction!

[@mukthadirali6672]

A Lord of the Rings type of novel? maybe another middle earth adventure very interesting I will check it out and good list enjoy you're day!

[@sethball2475]

Yes, your feeling is correct. Engine Summer, by John Crowley - keep and read. That’s a great score. If you’re not going to tackle his big deal Fantasy novel Little, Big, then Engine Summer is perfect to check out his SF. Very jealous of the Kuttner and Ashton Smith books. Never seen them before. I’m glad you are planning to read Downbelow Station, Rendezvous with Rama - but I do recommend The Highway of Eternity by Simak, which I kind of preferred over Shakespeare’s Planet. Both worth reading. Tim Powers wrote my favourite book, The Anubis Gates, and for me Dinner at Deviant’s Palace doesn’t come close…but they’re not really that similar. I just recall being kind of bored, headachy, with it. Maybe different for you. I suspect it will be a lively, successful auction.

[@mrwizardalien]

I recently read the whole Native Tongue trilogy. VERY interesting

[@ryguyful]

Please please check out "Engine Summer" by Crowley. One of the most odd-ball, haunting, original sci-fi's you will encounter. If you already have, forgive me..I'm just starting on your awesome Chanel.

[@civoreb]

Roadside Picnic is the first sci-fi book I ever read. Classic!!

[@bookfantastic]

The Donald Barr sells right now for $125 to $400.

[@MediaDeathCult]

PAXWAX! Amazing selection, love that Mastodonia

[@Bookpilled]

Have one (not that one) set aside for you that I think you'll appreciate.

[@annoyingmorlock]

Engine Summer from John Crowley is a beautiful story.

[@rhahnabunaid]

American Psycho is an incredibly vile and disturbing book. Way, way more disturbing than the film. So much so, in fact, that I had to skip certain passages because I was so disgusted by it (which was a first for me). At the same time, the non-violent parts are highly entertaining, so it's a very strange read.

[@senojor]

Sweet! A lot of good stuff. I love Zelazny and Clarke. I have to check out Jack Vance.

[@MikeGraceJediDad]

'Ello Moid sent me. A little late, but here nonetheless.

[@Bookpilled]

Welcome

[@therobinmasterstheory1636]

That biker werewolf sure had a cool cover. :)

[@robertmalinowski6804]

Krull was a fun movie growing up. Take a traditional medevil fairy tale, and sprinkle a bit of Star Wars in there, and you have Krull. Btw, there is a whole set of Callisto books with that style cover.

[@Tuxedomilo6368]

Remember Jimmy Neutron? I always wondered why his friend Carl was so obsessed with lamas....and now I think that's a shout-out to Arthur C Clarke 's Lama series 😊

[@mikes4865]

Great haul. Blish's Midsummer Century is one of my favorites of his! Wish I wasn't working on Sundsy. ☹

[@stephenzeoli8117]

I read Dying of the Light 40 years ago (or close to it). In my memory, it is one of my favorite science fiction novels... not sure if it would hold up or not if I were to read it today. But I think it would.

[@JackMyersPhotography]

Jones’n for that Conan novel. I once met Swanwick and he wrote his name backwards as an autograph. He’s a cool guy.

[@paznewis107]

John Crowley's Little Big is my favourite book. Please do try Banks Excession, use of Weapons, Matter... So much better than Player of Games... All the best from Scotland

[@tectorgorch8698]

Yours and Harold Bloom's. Good company.

[@bazoo513]

5:43 - Who's that, Iain Banks' lost twin brother? I hope he writes nerla as well (yes, i know you are not the greatest of Banks' fans).

[@JackMyersPhotography]

Signed up, ready to do battle.

[@bookmeridian]

I just bought Special Deliverance and City in those exact copies lol

[@senojor]

And Blish is great too!

[@waltera13]

James Morrow is great!

[@waltera13]

Wine of Violence is particularly cool. He's probably more famous for shocking religion critique pieces ( for their day) like "Only Begotten Daughter" ( what happens when the second coming of Christ is female?) or "Towing Jehovah" (God is dead, now what do we do with the body?) Worth looking up his bibliography.

[@chrisw6164]

Krull is worth watching, good stuff. Not related to Conan whatsoever.

[@jsck9683]

Howard Waldrop is great!

[@chuck3379]

You need to do a Daw only auction so I can buy them all.

[@bfitzger2]

I have never read a bad book by Jack Vance, and I've read most of what he's written (my book catalog says I own 42 of them).

[@Bookpilled]

What's your top 3?

[@jamesgossweiler1349]

How many ancient pulp paperback science fiction and fantasy books can someone have stacked at their house before the neighbors discretely notify the authorities? LOL

[@Bookpilled]

We'll find out soon

[@paznewis107]

Also, Tim Powers is a god, Drawing of the Dark, The Stress of her Regard, Last Call (not the sequel) all Masterpieces.

[@senojor]

Clark Ashton Smith sounds interesting.

[@CasinoClams]

I'll be buying some books from you, but can't we save you some money by just turning off the auto-focus? Forgive me if there's something weird about your camera that doesn't allow you to turn it off, but cameras like that are always less frustrating if you just disable anything "auto." See you Sunday!

[@deadcowaroma5787]

Shipping to US only I assume?

[@Bookpilled]

International shipping is offered but I hear it's steep, unfortunately.

[@randolphdinby2974]

Superfluous

[@VMSelvaggio]

Did anyone else see Tom Hanks in that Swanwick self-portrait? No? - Just me... Okay.

[@jamesadkisson7510]

Do you really want your channel to be called Bookpilled? Like taking a pill. Or did you mean “ piled” like a pile of logs, a pile of stones. A pile of books seems to be appropriate. Bookpilled doesn’t make any sense.

[@jameshitt3263]

You know, like the phrase "red-pilled" or "black-pilled", or "white-pilled"