We interview Huge Detective writer Adam Rose about his noir fantasy world where a human and a giant solve crimes, its TTRPG potential, and film adaptation.
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Can an ‘Organic Literature’ stamp save human authors from the AI flood?
UK start-up Books By People introduces an ‘Organic Literature’ stamp with indie publishers to verify human authorship against AI-generated books.
Iconic sci-fi publisher Humanoids to liquidate US operations
The US arm of Humanoids, the French publisher behind Métal Hurlant and The Incal, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and will be liquidated.
Explore the birth of D&D with a free download from the new Designers & Dragons
TTRPG historian Shannon Appelcline and Evil Hat Productions have released a free preview of a new four-volume history of every product from early TSR.
SelfMadeHero announces “kitchen gothic” debut from Alex Taylor
Award-winning artist Alex Taylor’s debut graphic novel, Bone Broth, is a queer thriller set in a London ramen restaurant. Read about the “kitchen gothic” tale from SelfMadeHero.
Paper + Word to open dedicated fantasy bookshop after community backing
Following a successful £25,000 Kickstarter campaign, the specialist fantasy bookshop Paper + Word is set to open a physical store in the Wirral.
Creators of Legion of the Necromancer Talk Lovecraft, art & heavy metal
What do you get when you mix Tolkien, Lovecraft, and classic gamebooks? Discover Legion of the Necromancer in our deep-dive interview with its creators
Digital comic signatures that pay royalties? Neon Ichiban unveils Remarques
A new feature from Neon Ichiban called Remarques is set to change the digital comic economy, offering artists a new revenue stream.
Oni Press signals new era with third-ever company logo
Publisher Oni Press has revealed a new company logo, its third in nearly 30 years, designed by Scott Pilgrim’s anniversary set designer Patrick Crotty.
More than a game: Battlefield Press discusses heart, resilience, and their new Whitechapel anthology
Battlefield Press discusses their “No AI” stance, company legacy, and the new Tales from Whitechapel Kickstarter in our in-depth interview.
