I think forgetting such a writer like Simak is a bit a syndrom of our time. I experienced a lot about rediscovered, today almost unknown filmdirectors who were...
Dear Zeke, many thanks for such picture. It is depressing, but I have no reason to doubt it is true. I have not the slightest idea about the inside of ...
At least the University of Minnesota has not forgotten him.  Colleen  ************************************************************* My First Published Book...
Hi Roberto et al, I just finished Simaks late awarded story GROTTO OF THE DANCING DEER and I liked it a lot. I loved that the suspense, the whole mystery...
Howdy, Rudiger et al. In spite I know that Grotto of the Dancing Deer is one of the most famous Simak's short stories, and earned him some prizes, it is not...
Hugh, In spite that I did not comment on your post yet, it touched me particularly. Indeed, you expressed a feeling I too did feel, that is: although, by one...
Dear Roberto, at the moment I am just curious about all stories (and a few novels) I haven´t read yet. I don´t knw even if I would THE GROTTO put to my ...
Greetings: I just re-read The Big Front Yard (collected in The Hugo Winners, edited by Isaac Asimov). It's always been one of my favorite short Simaks. Earlier...
A lot of good discussion of late and I've enjoyed it. A while back I mentioned how disappointed I was in Heinlein's Friday. So I picked up one of his oldies,...
Hugh, I'd go ahead and contact Francis Lyall. He seems to have thought enough of Clifford Simak that he wrote about him, so he probably has some idea of what...
You have to consider the circumstances under which "Grotto of the Dancing Deer" was published. It was his last short work, and it was published after a long...
Hugh, it seems to me too recommendable to contact Mr. Lyall. Indeed, we have nothing to lose. Looking forward to know his reaction. Take care Roberto Da:...
... I was in touch with Frank (he prefers that to Francis) a couple of years ago when he had just retired and he was very friendly and approachable. Regards, ...
Paul, you are completely right when you observe that it's remarkable that after 50 years writing Simak still had the strength, imaginaton and courage to try...
Fred I've just re-read The Big Front Yard following your email, and will be reading Waystation in a few weeks' time (I'm trying to read the stories in order of...
And Hi Roberto Yes, I will be continuing to track down those I have not read, but slowly in the hope of spinning it out. Hopefully Darkside will be helpful in...
Speaking of tracking down hard to find things, the story below was listed in a fanzine only and appears that there were PDF copy of the fanzine available for...
... FWIW, if the series ever gets back on track this is scheduled to appear in Volume 5 of THE COLLECTED SHORT STORIES from DarkSide Press. It isn't a...
Hi All How wonderful: Frank Lyall replied to my email: see below. That's really nice isn't it?! I will reply to him shortly, thanking him and hoping that he...
Tell him that the deposit of Simak material is at the University of Minnesota.  Colleen  ************************************************************* My...
I finished yesterday Project Pope a book from which I didn´t expect much and like so often it was a very positive surprise. In its enormous imagination it...
Hugh, This is most excellent. I can't tell you how delighted I am about this contact. A book and pictures! How do we get the dear professor to share them? ...
For those of you interested in scifi and fantasy art, I just got a nice book I can recommend. The title is The Chesley Awards by John Grant and Elizabeth...
I wonder if Mr. Lyall would consider publishing his books in electronic format? There are ways of self-publishing e-books for niche works to get them out there...
Hugh, your introduction of our group is excellent. You couldn't do better. Indeed, it's great that Mr. Lyall answered and passed on to us interesting info upon...
There are also print-on-demand publishers like, Lulu Publishing <http://www.lulu.com/en/?gclid=CKLx4unUzJUCFRg6awodjC65iw> . They have a reputation in some...
