Biblio-Curiosa #5: This time round, Chris tackles children’s books – but being Biblio-Curiosa you just know they’re gonna be oddball. I’m familiar with the iconic Cole’s Funny Picture Book (it scared the hell out of me as a kid), but it’s the obscure stuff that particularly caught my attention. Like the UFO-themed Susie Saucer And Ronnie Rocketand the horrific The Black Dwarf Of Mongolia. Also, Helen and I both agree that GE Farrow’s turn-of-the-20th-century homages to Lewis Carroll about the Wallypug and the Dodo should be re-released. Another fabulous look at the wondrously weird by an expert in the field. Chris Mikul, PO Box K546, Haymarket, NSW, 1240, AUSTRALIA, cathob@zip.com.au [AUD$5/email for overseas prices, 56S, :60]
Sprak! Vol. 2 #10 (Dec. 2014): It’s a best-of special with schmick colour covers to boot. Kami reviews some classic clunkers (and a few B-grade gems) in his inimitable style, some old and some new. The Sinful Dwarf, Jamie Gillis and Serena’s weird porno Hot Love (which I remember seeing as a young man), Octaman, Deranged and not one but TWO Anna Nicole Smith epics. Plus a review of The Vee Bees’ latest album. It’s a steal at twice the price. Kami, PO Box 278, Edwardstown, SA, 5039. AUSTRALIA, cammy@arcom.com.au [email for price, 24S, :30] – Dann Lennard