12 thoughts on “FORGOTTEN BOOKS #155: THE MISCELLANEOUS WRITINGS OF CLARK ASHTON SMITH Edited By Scott Connors and Ron Hilger”

1. John February 10, 2012 at 10:50 am

   If I rubbed a bottle hoping for a genie and that thing in Barbara Eden drag came out I would flee in terror instead of freezing in apparent pensive contemplation like that puzzled Bedouin. Now that I look again he looks like he suffering from acid reflux.

   Only read a few of this guy’s stories that turn up in some of the Derleth anthologies. He’s like Achmed Abdullah but less dreamy more creepy when writing in his Oriental mode.

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   1. george Post authorFebruary 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

      These Clark Ashton Smith stories are edgy and occasionally creepy, John. But well worth reading.

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2. Walker Martin February 10, 2012 at 11:17 am

   I’ve been an admirer of Clark Ashton Smith for many years, especially his tales of Zothique. He is one of the reasons I started to collect the magazine, WEIRD TALES. This six volume series is available on amazon.com which gives a great discount.

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   1. george Post authorFebruary 10, 2012 at 3:07 pm

      The Zothique stories may be Clark Ashton Smith’s best work, Walker. But the entire Night Shade collection has a prized place in my book collection.

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3. Richard R. February 10, 2012 at 12:50 pm

   I tried the first volume, but these aren’t my cuppa. By the way, George, I’m not seeing the jpg, only a ? mark.

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   1. george Post authorFebruary 10, 2012 at 3:08 pm

      Drat! Those damn internet graphics annoy me to no end, Rick. I’ll try another graphic. Thanks for the heads up.

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4. Drongo February 10, 2012 at 3:59 pm

   Achmed Abdullah is a name that doesn’t come up in conversation all that often. Read WINGS in the 90’s, and I agree with John that Smith’s stuff was more creepy. Much creepier, really.

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   1. george Post authorFebruary 10, 2012 at 4:39 pm

      Clark Ashton Smith’s work is basically amoral at its center, Drongo. That’s why many of his stories conclude on a creepy note.

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5. Drongo February 10, 2012 at 4:09 pm

   George, one is always glad when you recommend the very talented CAS. On the other hand, any piece called “The Dead Will Cuckold You” sounds rather alarming.

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   1. george Post authorFebruary 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

      There’s that CAS “creepy” aspect in full bloom, Drongo. “The Dead Will Cuckold You” says it all.

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6. Richard R. February 10, 2012 at 4:58 pm

   It’s showing up now, thanks, George.

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   1. george Post authorFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:23 pm

      Thanks again, Rick. It’s maddening that the graphics show up in FireFox and then disappear in other browsers.

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