Grant-Hadley Enterprises was the first of three names used by an Americansmall press publishing house specializing in science fiction titles. The company was founded in 1945 by Donald M. Grant and Thomas G. Hadley and published one title as Grant-Hadley Enterprises. Kenneth J. Krueger joined the company in 1946 and the name was changed to The Buffalo Book Company. Later in 1946, Hadley continued the company on his own as The Hadley Publishing Co.
Donald M. Grant first met Thomas G. Hadley at Dana's Old Corner Bookstore in Providence, Rhode Island in 1945.[1] The bookstore had recently acquired the library of fellow Providence native, H. P. Lovecraft, from his estate. Grant and Hadley wanted to see if there was anything of interest. In the course of the chance meeting, they struck up a conversation about Lovecraft and decided that there should be a volume of memoirs by Providence natives who had known Lovecraft. They ended up publishing Rhode Island on Lovecraft which was successful enough to warrant a second edition.[2]
Works published by Grant-Hadley Enterprisesedit
Rhode Island on Lovecraft, edited by Donald M. Grant and Thomas G. Hadley (1945) (Two printings).
The Buffalo Book Companyedit
Kenneth J. Krueger, a science fiction fan and book seller from Buffalo, New York, was drafted in 1945 and eventually stationed near Providence.[3] Krueger joined the venture bringing with him a mailing list from his book selling business. At this point, Donald Grant had also entered the military[1] and was stationed in Texas.[3] Krueger talked Tom Hadley into changing the name of the publisher to The Buffalo Book Company.[1] The first book published by The Buffalo Book Company was The Time Stream, by John Taine. According to Jack Chalker, the book did not sell well[3] which delayed their second publication of The Skylark of Space by E. E. Smith. On the other hand, Robert Weinberg states that: "While neither book was particularly well put together or packaged, they sold well, especially the Smith title. [4]
Works published by The Buffalo Book Companyedit
The Time Stream, by John Taine (1946)
The Skylark of Space by E. E. Smith (1946). This title had originally been proposed as a book by William F. Crawford back in 1935.
The Hadley Publishing Co.edit
Lloyd Arthur Eshbach ordered a copy of Skylark of Space from The Buffalo Book Company, in 1945 or 1946.[5] Frustrated by the publishing delays, Eshbach wrote to the Buffalo Book Company offering suggestions as to how they could better market their books. Thus started a correspondence between Eshbach and Tom Hadley with Eshbach continuing to offer advice. At this point Ken Krueger had moved back to Buffalo and Don Grant was attending college, though he continued to offer recommendations on what to publish.[6] Hadley decided to continue the company on his own, renaming it The Hadley Publishing Co. According to Robert Weinberg, "making things even more complicated, Hadley and Grant later published a third edition of The Skylark of Space under the banner of FFF: Publishers. All of the Hadley volumes used ugly typefaces and were illustrated by barely competent fan artists. They reflected an enthusiasm for publishing but a lack of knowledge about the basics of the publishing business."[7]
^ abcEshbach, Lloyd Arthur (1983). Over My Shoulder: Reflections on a Science Fiction Era. Philadelphia: Oswald Train. pp. 163–179. OCLC 10489084.
^Chalker, Jack L.; Mark Owings (1998). The Science-Fantasy Publishers: A Bibliographic History, 1923-1998. Westminster, MD and Baltimore: Mirage Press, Ltd. p. 822.
^ abcChalker, Jack L.; Mark Owings (1998). The Science-Fantasy Publishers: A Bibliographic History, 1923-1998. Westminster, MD and Baltimore: Mirage Press, Ltd. pp. 123–125.
^ "Science Fiction Specialty Publishers" in Hall, Hal W. (ed). Science Fiction Collections: Fantasy, Supernatural and Weird Tales. Haworth., 1983, p. 121
^Eshbach, Lloyd Arthur (1983). Over My Shoulder: Reflections on a Science Fiction Era. Philadelphia: Oswald Train. pp. 109–138. OCLC 10489084.
^ abChalker, Jack L.; Mark Owings (1998). The Science-Fantasy Publishers: A Bibliographic History, 1923-1998. Westminster, MD and Baltimore: Mirage Press, Ltd. pp. 342–343.
^ Robert Weinberg, "Specialty Science Fiction Publishers" in Hall, Hal W. (ed) Science Fiction Collections: Fantasy, Supernatural and Weird Tales, Haworth, 1983. p. 122.
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Grant Hadley Enterprises was the first of three names used by an American small press publishing house specializing in science fiction titles The company was founded in 1945 by Donald M Grant and Thomas G Hadley and published one title as Grant Hadley Enterprises Kenneth J Krueger joined the company in 1946 and the name was changed to The Buffalo Book Company Later in 1946 Hadley continued the company on his own as The Hadley Publishing Co Contents 1 Grant Hadley Enterprises 1 1 Works published by Grant Hadley Enterprises 2 The Buffalo Book Company 2 1 Works published by The Buffalo Book Company 3 The Hadley Publishing Co 3 1 Works published by The Hadley Publishing Co 4 NotesGrant Hadley Enterprises editDonald M Grant first met Thomas G Hadley at Dana s Old Corner Bookstore in Providence Rhode Island in 1945 1 The bookstore had recently acquired the library of fellow Providence native H P Lovecraft from his estate Grant and Hadley wanted to see if there was anything of interest In the course of the chance meeting they struck up a conversation about Lovecraft and decided that there should be a volume of memoirs by Providence natives who had known Lovecraft They ended up publishing Rhode Island on Lovecraft which was successful enough to warrant a second edition 2 Works published by Grant Hadley Enterprises edit Rhode Island on Lovecraft edited by Donald M Grant and Thomas G Hadley 1945 Two printings The Buffalo Book Company editKenneth J Krueger a science fiction fan and book seller from Buffalo New York was drafted in 1945 and eventually stationed near Providence 3 Krueger joined the venture bringing with him a mailing list from his book selling business At this point Donald Grant had also entered the military 1 and was stationed in Texas 3 Krueger talked Tom Hadley into changing the name of the publisher to The Buffalo Book Company 1 The first book published by The Buffalo Book Company was The Time Stream by John Taine According to Jack Chalker the book did not sell well 3 which delayed their second publication of The Skylark of Space by E E Smith On the other hand Robert Weinberg states that While neither book was particularly well put together or packaged they sold well especially the Smith title 4 Works published by The Buffalo Book Company edit The Time Stream by John Taine 1946 The Skylark of Space by E E Smith 1946 This title had originally been proposed as a book by William F Crawford back in 1935 The Hadley Publishing Co editLloyd Arthur Eshbach ordered a copy of Skylark of Space from The Buffalo Book Company in 1945 or 1946 5 Frustrated by the publishing delays Eshbach wrote to the Buffalo Book Company offering suggestions as to how they could better market their books Thus started a correspondence between Eshbach and Tom Hadley with Eshbach continuing to offer advice At this point Ken Krueger had moved back to Buffalo and Don Grant was attending college though he continued to offer recommendations on what to publish 6 Hadley decided to continue the company on his own renaming it The Hadley Publishing Co According to Robert Weinberg making things even more complicated Hadley and Grant later published a third edition of The Skylark of Space under the banner of FFF Publishers All of the Hadley volumes used ugly typefaces and were illustrated by barely competent fan artists They reflected an enthusiasm for publishing but a lack of knowledge about the basics of the publishing business 7 Works published by The Hadley Publishing Co edit The Weapon Makers by A E van Vogt 1946 The Mightiest Machine by John W Campbell Jr 1947 The Skylark of Space by E E Smith 1947 reset from The Buffalo Book Company edition 6 Final Blackout by L Ron Hubbard 1948 Notes edit a b c Eshbach Lloyd Arthur 1983 Over My Shoulder Reflections on a Science Fiction Era Philadelphia Oswald Train pp 163 179 OCLC 10489084 Chalker Jack L Mark Owings 1998 The Science Fantasy Publishers A Bibliographic History 1923 1998 Westminster MD and Baltimore Mirage Press Ltd p 822 a b c Chalker Jack L Mark Owings 1998 The Science Fantasy Publishers A Bibliographic History 1923 1998 Westminster MD and Baltimore Mirage Press Ltd pp 123 125 Science Fiction Specialty Publishers in Hall Hal W ed Science Fiction Collections Fantasy Supernatural and Weird Tales Haworth 1983 p 121 Eshbach Lloyd Arthur 1983 Over My Shoulder Reflections on a Science Fiction Era Philadelphia Oswald Train pp 109 138 OCLC 10489084 a b Chalker Jack L Mark Owings 1998 The Science Fantasy Publishers A Bibliographic History 1923 1998 Westminster MD and Baltimore Mirage Press Ltd pp 342 343 Robert Weinberg Specialty Science Fiction Publishers in Hall Hal W ed Science Fiction Collections Fantasy Supernatural and Weird Tales Haworth 1983 p 122 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Grant Hadley Enterprises amp oldid 1026762057, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
