L. Ron Hubbard Stories from the Golden Age Pass One Million Sold Milestone

Sales of L. Ron Hubbard's pulp fiction "Stories from The Golden Age" have now passed the one million unit mark, according to publisher Galaxy Press.

Hollywood CA, March 21, 2011 (Straight Line PR) -- Stories from the Golden Age just surpassed its one million sales mark, it was announced by John Goodwin, President of Galaxy Press. Galaxy Press publishes the line of books written by L. Ron Hubbard during pulp fiction's Golden Age.

Announced just days before Hubbard's centennial celebration is about to begin on March 13 (1911-2011), the news is significant in demonstrating the resurgence in popularity for these kinds of stories. While sales do quite well in non-traditional outlets in the US, they are also doing well in several other countries around the world. People in these countries, who have a desire to learn English as a second language, have found these books - with their accompanying unabridged audio books - to be a great resource.

"We are almost to the halfway point in the release of the line," stated Goodwin. "As awareness of this type of storytelling increases, we expect to rapidly see that two-millionth sale achieved." For a complete listing of available titles and the schedule for release of the remaining books, go to http://GoldenAgeStories.com/release-schedule

Hubbard isn't the only author finding a resurgence in interest in his stories. Adventure House, Vintage Library ( http://www.vintagelibrary.com ) and Black Dog Books are three other publishers who have engaged an expanding audience through their reprints of such notable authors as H. Bedford-Jones, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett. Sales continue to increase as readers discover that many of their favorite characters, such as Luke Skywalker, Indiana Jones, Superman and Spiderman, have their roots in such perennially popular characters as Doc Savage, The Spider and The Shadow. "Hollywood has long known the treasure trove these Golden Age stories contained," Goodwin stated. "Now we are seeing the reader becoming more and more cognizant of this fact."

Stories from the Golden Age is a series of 153 stories, which are being published in 80 volumes. The tales span a wide spectrum of genres, including adventure, western, mystery, detective, fantasy, science fiction and even some romance, written by Hubbard using his own and 15 pen names.

To assist readers to experience thrilling stories for themselves, Galaxy Press is making available a free sample of one of their Golden Age Stories books and audiobooks by visiting http://GoldenAgeStories.com/awesome-free-stuff . The action adventure "Pearl Pirate" can be downloaded for free as an unabridged multicast audiobook, complete with cinema quality sound effects.

For more information about the Stories from the Golden Age, go to http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com

About Stories From the Golden Age:

Stories From the Golden Age is a line of 80 books and multi-cast, unabridged audio books, featuring 153 stories written by L. Ron Hubbard in the 1930s and 1940s in any of the several popular genres of the day - mystery, thriller, adventure, science fiction, fantasy and western - with tales appropriate for all ages from middle school and up. The cover art for the complete available library is displayed in the iBookstore and purchasing is a breeze on the new iPad. The eBooks are also available at Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com and on the Stories from the Golden Age website at http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com

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Pulp Fiction Western "Cattle King For a Day" AudioBook Classic on CD Back by Popular Demand

Book publisher Galaxy Press has released a new edition of the classic pulp-era western "Cattle King For a Day" by New York Times best selling author L. Ron Hubbard. Part of the "Stories from the Golden Age" series, these reissues feature original pulp artwork and illustrations.

Hollywood CA, January 08, 2010 (Straight Line PR) -- Cattle King for a Day is the fifth western released in the famed Stories from the Golden Age classic pulp reprints, and the 31st title overall in the series. The Stories from the Golden Age series is reprinting 153 of L. Ron Hubbard's stories in 80 volumes using original pulp artwork and illustrations. The series is being simultaneously released as unabridged, multi-cast audio books with original music and sound effects. The audio books are state-of-the-art productions that capture the feel of classic radio dramas from the '30s and '40s.

Originally published in 1937, Cattle King for a Day ( http://bit.ly/cattlekingforaday ) tells the story of Chinook Shannon, who is seeking the true identity of the man who killed his grandfather, and is now after his ranch. L. Ron Hubbard's prolific career as a writer spanned fifty years and included stories in every popular genre. In addition to his westerns, he published air adventure, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, sea adventure and crime thrillers. During his lifetime, Hubbard was immensely popular. His action-packed stories were noted for their fast pace, sharp dialogue, and memorable characters.

Previously released westerns - Branded Outlaw, Under the Diehard Brand, Six-Gun Caballero, and The Baron of Coyote River - have proven equally popular with modern readers. Cattle King for a Day includes the bonus story Come and Get It. Of the 80 volumes in the Stories from the Golden Age series, 15 will be westerns. With bonus stories included in several volumes, 34 of L. Ron Hubbard's Golden Age westerns will be reprinted for the first time since their original appearance over sixty years ago.

The western was a mainstay of pulp magazines during the '30s and '40s. ( http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com/westernpulps ) During this period, it is estimated that over 30 million people read pulp magazines every month. Finding the stories memorable, pulp fans often collected the magazines, which helped preserve this vital part of American culture. Today, the Library of Congress houses an L. Ron Hubbard pulp collection. The Head of the Rare Books Collection has noted: "You look at the L. Ron Hubbard collection, an author who spoke with a very popular imagination, in terms of science fiction in particular, really shaping that field, and you see this pristine collection where you can see the enormity of his literature."

Considered by many to be the quintessential American genre, westerns remain as popular as ever. A revival of interest in L. Ron Hubbard's Stories From the Golden Age has helped rekindle interest not only in the western, but in the pulp era itself. These vital stories represent an age of swashbuckling excitement that remains unsurpassed in literary history. L. Ron Hubbard's swift tales of derring-do and unbound thrills are at the forefront of a pulp revival that shows no sign of ending.

L. Ron Hubbard's Stories from the Golden Age are being released monthly by Galaxy Press. Titles are available in eBook, paperback, and audio book formats and can be ordered from the Stories from the Golden Age website, http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com from retail book outlets, and on Amazon.com.

About Stories From the Golden Age:
Stories From the Golden Age is a line of 80 books and multi-cast, unabridged audio books, featuring 153 stories written by L. Ron Hubbard in the 1930s and 1940s in any of the several popular genres of the day - mystery, thriller, adventure, science fiction, fantasy and western - with tales appropriate for all ages from middle school and up. The cover art for the complete available library is displayed in the iBookstore and purchasing is a breeze on the new iPad. The eBooks are also available at Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com and on the Stories from the Golden Age website at http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com

Press Contact: John Goodwin, President, Galaxy Press, 7051 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 200, Hollywood, CA, 90028, (323) 466-7815, jgoodwin@galaxypress.com

Contact:
John Goodwin
President
Galaxy Press
7051 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 200
Hollywood, CA, 90028
(323) 466-7815
jgoodwin@galaxypress.com
http://www.galaxypress.com/

Fantasy Art by Frank Frazetta Now Available as Limited Edition Prints From Galaxy Press

Galaxy Press announces a limited edition series of fine art prints by Frank Frazetta. These striking prints, originally commissioned as cover art for books published by Galaxy Press, are available now for 50% off.

Hollywood, CA, January 08, 2010 (Straight Line PR) -- Science fiction and fantasy publisher Galaxy Press has announced a new series of fine art prints by the master of fantasy illustration, Frank Frazetta. These prints are reproduced from paintings originally commissioned for L. Ron Hubbard's Battlefield Earth and Mission Earth series, as well as several editions of L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future. Hubbard referred to Frazetta as the "King of Illustration" and indeed, his stellar career bears this out. With the launch of the Illustrators of the Future Contest, companion to the very successful Writers of the Future Contest, Frazetta became one of the contest's most accomplished judges.

Frazetta remained a judge for the Illustrators of the Future Contest from its initial days until his passing earlier this year. In an essay he wrote on the subject of illustration, entitled "The Difference", he began with a short description of his own beginnings in art where he wrote, "I was born with a pencil in my hand. Most artists reach a certain age, and then their eyes open and they start doing art. I was drawing as far back as I can remember. I had unusual talent right then and there, in that I saw things differently. I saw them more accurately. Some people to this day criticize me by saying I exaggerate; that people don't look like that. But they look like that to me. The truth is from the very beginning, instinctively, I drew what I thought I saw."

"I try to give people what I think should be. I've had many, many people look at one of my paintings, and say 'Yeah! That's the way it should be!' Basically, that's my whole approach."

Prints have been made available at a 50% discount and are now only $19.95. Each print is approximately 19" X 13" and include:

* "Dreamflight" by Frank Frazetta from L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume III

* "Moonrider" ( http://bit.ly/FrazettaPrintMoonrider ) by Frank Frazetta from L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume IV

* "Encounter" by Frank Frazetta from L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume V

* "Leaping Lizards" ( http://bit.ly/FrazettaPrintLeapingLizards ) by Frank Frazetta from L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume VI

* "Dawn Attack" by Frank Frazetta from L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume VII

* "The Countess" by Frank Frazetta from L. Ron Hubbard's Magnum Opus, Mission Earth

* "Man the Endangered Species" by Frank Frazetta from L. Ron Hubbard's Science Fiction Epic, Battlefield Earth

For more information about the limited edition Frank Frazetta art posters from Galaxy Press, visit http://www.GalaxyPress.com/artwork-posters

The Writers of the Future contest was created by L. Ron Hubbard in 1983 as a means of allowing newcomers a chance to have their work seen. Based on its success, a companion Illustrators of the Future contest was also created. This program has provided a starting point for many careers. Over 600 writers and illustrators have seen their name in print over the 25 years of the contests' history. And hundreds of contestants have gone on to successful careers in writing or illustration. At last count, there have been over 700 novels, including New York Times bestsellers, and over 3,000 short stories that have been published by contest winners. In addition to continuing on in the field of speculative fiction, several writers have gone on to publish in genres such as mystery and romance, to write for TV and motion pictures, or become editors and critics.

For more information on the Writers of the Future and Illustrators of the Future contests, visit http://www.WritersOfTheFuture.com/

About Illustrators of the Future and Writers of the Future:
Writers of the Future (WOTF) is a science fiction and fantasy story contest originated by L. Ron Hubbard in 1983. Hubbard characterized the contest as a way of "giving back" to the field that had defined his professional writing life. The contest has no entry fee and is the highest-paying contest for amateur science-fiction and fantasy writers. Notable past winners of WOTF include Stephen Baxter, Karen Joy Fowler, James Alan Gardner, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, and Dean Wesley Smith. The winning stories are published in the yearly anthology L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of Future. For complete information, please visit the contest web site at http://www.WritersOfTheFuture.com

Press Contact: John Goodwin, President, Galaxy Press, 7051 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 200, Hollywood, CA 90028, (323) 466-7815, jgoodwin@galaxypress.com

Contact:
John Goodwin
President
Galaxy Press
7051 Hollywood Blvd.
Suite 200
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-7815
jgoodwin@galaxypress.com
http://www.GalaxyPress.com