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The French Fantasy Treasury 3: Far Realms ed. J.-M. & Randy Lofficier (Black Coat Press, October 1, 2016, 978-1-61227-546-8, $32.95, 430pp, tp, an, cover by Michel Borderie)
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· Introduction · Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier · in

· Lost Continents · Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier · si

· The War of the Gods · Hippolyte Mettais; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ex from Paris Before the Deluge, Black Coat Press, September 2014
translated from the French (Paris Avant le Déluge, 1866).

· Soroé · Charles Lomon & P.-B. Gheusi; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ex from The Last Days of Atlantis, Black Coat Press, November 2015
translated from the French (Les Atlantes, aventures des temps légendaires, 1905).

· The Centaurs · André Lichtenberger; translated by Brian M. Stableford · na Centaurs by André Lichtenberger, tr. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2013
translated from the French (“Les Centaures”, 1904).

· Ages of Wonders · Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier · si

· One of Cleopatra’s Nights · Théophile Gautier; translated by Lafcadio Hearn · nv One of Cleopatra’s Nights by Théophile Gautier, tr. Lafcadio Hearn, R. Worthington, 1882
translated from the French (“Une Nuit de Cléopâtre”, La Presse, November 29 to December 6, 1838).

· The Mysteries of Eleusis · Han Ryner · ss (r)
translated from the French.

· Moloch · Gustave Flaubert; translated by J. W. Matthews · ex from Salammbo, 1901
translated from the French (Salammbô, 1863).

· Far-Away Lands · Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier · si

· The Dream of Gold · Charles Nodier; translated by Ruth Berman · ss Tales of the Unanticipated #4, Fall/Winter 1988
translated from the French (“Le songe d’or”, 1832).

· The Boatwoman of the Blue River · Judith Gautier; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ss Isoline and the Serpent-Flower by Judith Gautier, tr. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2013
translated from the French (Le Paravent de soie et d’or, Charpentier & Fasquelle, 1904).

· The Secret of the Anaide Grotto · André Arnyvelde · ss (r)
translated from the French.

· Other Worlds · Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier · si

· The Subterranean World · Jacques Collin de Plancy; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ex from Voyage to the Center of the Earth, Black Coat Press, March 2016
translated from the French (Voyage au centre de la terre, 1821).

· Star · C. I. Defontenay; translated by P. J. Sokolowski · ex DAW, October 1975
translated from the French (Star ou Psi de Cassiopée, Ledoyen, 1854).

· A Martian Adventure · H. Gayar; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ex from The Marvelous Adventures of Serge Myrandhal on Mars, Black Coat Press, March 2014
translated from the French (Les Aventures Merveilleuses de Serge Myrandhal sur la Planete Mars, 1908).

· Dying Earths · Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier · si

· The Green Gods · Nathalie Henneberg; translated by C. J. Cherryh · n. DAW, 1980
translated from the French (Les Dieux verts, Hachette/Gallimard, Rayon Fantastique, 1961).

· Ortog and the Darkness · Kurt Steiner; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ex from Ortog, Black Coat Press, January 2010
translated from the French (Ortog, 1975).

French Tales of Alien Encounters ed. Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier (Black Coat Press, February 1, 2022, 978-1-64932-109-1, $29.95, 400pp, tp, an, cover by Mike Hoffman)
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· The Aerial Journey · Edmé Rousseau; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ss The New Moon ed. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2015
translated from the French (“Le Songe, ou voyage aérien”, 1859).

· An Interastral Drama · Charles Cros; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ss The New York Review of Science Fiction #257, January 2010
translated from the French (“Un drame interastral”, La Renaissance Littéraire et Artistique, July 6th, 1872 & August 24th, 1872).

· Martian Mankind · Guy de Maupassant; translated by Brian M. Stableford · vi The New York Review of Science Fiction #190, June 2004
translated from the French (“L’Homme de Mars”, 1887).

· Another World · J.-H. Rosny, Aîné; translated by Brian M. Stableford · nv The Navigators of Space and Other Alien Encounters by J.-H. Rosny & Aîné, tr. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2010
translated from the French (“Un autre monde”, Revue Parisienne, 1895).

· A Message from Mars · John Munro; translated by C. Paulon & Brian Stableford · ss Nemoville ed. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2011
translated by Stableford from the French (“Un message de la planète mars”, La Science Illustrée, 1897), itself translated by Paulon from “A Message from Mars” (Cassell’s Family Magazine, March 1895).

· Proving That the Planet Mars Is Inhabited · Paul Vibert; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ss Mysterious Fluid by Paul Vibert, tr. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2011
translated from the French.

· The Three Eyes · Maurice Leblanc · n. (r)
translated from the French (“Les trois yeux”, 1919).

· The Planetary Messenger · José Moselli; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ss Nemoville ed. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2011
translated from the French (“Le messager de la planète”, Almanach Scientifique, 1924).

· Wireless Communication with the Stars · Paul Gsell; translated by Brian M. Stableford · na The Incredible Adventure and Other Interstellar Excursions ed. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2019
translated from the French (“T.S.F. avec les étoiles”, 1930).

· On the Planet Mars · Maurice Renard; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ss The Doctored Man by Maurice Renard, tr. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2010
translated from the French (“Sur la planète Mars”, Le Matin, August 5, 1939).

French Tales of Mad Scientists 1 ed. Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier (Black Coat Press, October 1, 2023, 978-1-64932-257-9, $29.95, 416pp, tp, an, cover by Stephan Martiniere)
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· Introduction · Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier · in

· Dr. Ox’s Experiment · Jules Verne; translated by Jean-Marc Lofficier & Randy Lofficier · na
translated from the French (“Une Fantaisie du Docteur Ox”, Musée des Familles March to May 1872).

· The Man with the Blue Face · Arnould Galopin; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ss The Man with the Blue Face ed. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2015
translated from the French (“L’Homme Ã la figure bleue”, 1907).

· The Sculptor of Human Flesh · Gustave Le Rouge; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ss The Sculptor of Human Flesh by Gustave Le Rouge, tr. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2014
translated from the French (“Le sculpteur de chair humaine”, 1912).

· The Master of the Three States · Henri Falk; translated by Brian M. Stableford · na The Age of Lead and Other Fantastic Romances by Henri Falk, tr. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2010
translated from the French (“Le maître des Trois États”, 1917).

· The Sinister Mme Atomos [Madame Atomos] · André Caroff; translated by Brian Stableford · n. The Terror of Madame Atomos by André Caroff, tr. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2010
translated from the French (“La sinistre Madame Atomos”, 1964).

French Tales of Mad Scientists 2 ed. Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier (Black Coat Press, April 1, 2024, 978-1-64932-268-5, $29.95, 400pp, tp, an, cover by Stephan Martiniere)
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· Introduction · Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier · in

· The Magnetized Corpse · Jules Janin; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ss The Magnetized Corpse and Other Paradoxical Tales by Jules Janin, tr. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2013
translated from the French (“Le Mort magnetisé”, Revue pittoresque, July 1845).

· Dr. Z***’s Autopsy · Edouard Rod; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ss The Revolt of the Machines ed. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2014
translated from the French (“L’Autopsie du Dr. Z***”, 1884).

· The Mysterious Dajan-Phinn · Michel Corday; translated by Brian M. Stableford · nv The World Above the World ed. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2011
translated from the French (“Le Mystérieux Dajan-Phinn”, 1908).

· Doctor Lerne, Subgod · Maurice Renard; translated by Brian M. Stableford · n. Doctor Lerne by Maurice Renard, tr. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2010
translated from the French (Le Docteur Lerne, sous-dieu, Mercure de France 1908).

· An Invasion of Macrobes · André Couvreur; translated by Brian M. Stableford · na The Exploits of Professor Tornada Volume 1 by André Couvreur, tr. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2014
translated from the French (“Une invasion de macrobes”, l’Illustration, November 6 to 27, 1909).

· Dr. Mops’ Experiment · Jacques Spitz; translated by Brian M. Stableford · n. The Eye of Purgatory by Jacques Spitz, tr. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2010, as “The Experiment of Dr. Mops”
translated from the French (L’Expérience du Dr. Mops, Gallimard/NRF, 1939).

French Tales of Mad Scientists 3 ed. Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier (Black Coat Press, June 1, 2024, 978-1-64932-311-8, $29.95, 400pp, tp, an, cover by Yoz)
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· Introduction · Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier · in

· Tony Wandel’s Heart · Georges Eekhoud; translated by Brian M. Stableford · na News from the Moon ed. Brian M. Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2007
translated from the French (“Le Coeur de Tony Wandel”, Kermesses, 1884).

· The Elixir of Life · Jules Lermina; translated by Brian M. Stableford · na Panic in Paris by Jules Lermina, tr. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2009
translated from the French (“L’Élixir de vie”, 1905).

· Doctor Auguérand’s Discovery · Edmond Haraucourt; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ss Illusions of Immortality by Edmond Haraucourt, tr. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2012
translated from the French (“La découverte du docteur Auguérand”, 1910).

· The Murderer of the World · Gaston de Wailly; translated by Brian M. Stableford · n. Black Coat Press, June 2015
translated from the French (Le Meurtrier du Globe, 1925).

· Radio-Terror · Eugene Thebault; translated by Fletcher Pratt · n. Wonder Stories June 1933 (+2)
translated from the French (1929).

· Dad · Jean-Marc Lofficier · ss La Vie en Noir ed. J.-M. & Randy Lofficier, Black Coat Press, 2012

French Tales of the Red Planet 1 ed. Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier (Black Coat Press, May 2025, 978-1-64932-393-4, $29.95, 396pp, tp, an, cover by David Lecossu)
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· Introduction · Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier · in

· The Voyages of Lord Seaton to the Seven Planets · Marie-Anne de Roumier-Robert; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ex The Voyages of Lord Seaton to the Seven Planets by Marie-Anne de Roumier-Robert, tr. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2015
translated from the French (Voyage de Milord Céton dans les Sept Planètes, 1766).

· Posthumous Correspondence · Nicolas-Edmé Restif de la Bretonne; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ex The Germans on Venus ed. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2009
translated from the French (Les Posthumes, 1802).

· Astronomical Journeys · X. B. Saintine; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ss The Germans on Venus ed. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2009
translated from the French (“Une autre visite! Une autre planète!”, La Seconde vie, 1864).

· Martian Mankind · Guy de Maupassant; translated by Brian M. Stableford · vi The New York Review of Science Fiction #190, June 2004
translated from the French (“L’Homme de Mars”, 1887).

· The Extraordinary Adventures of a Russian Scientist Across the Solar System · Georges Le Faure & Henri de Graffigny; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ex Black Coat Press, September 2009
translated from the French (Aventures extraordinaires d’un savant russe, 1889).

· The Marvelous Adventures of Serge Myrandhal on Mars · H. Gayar; translated by Brian M. Stableford · n. Black Coat Press, March 2014
translated from the French (Les Aventures Merveilleuses de Serge Myrandhal sur la Planete Mars, 1908).

French Tales of Vampires 1 ed. Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier (Black Coat Press, August 1, 2024, 978-1-64932-312-5, $29.95, 400pp, tp, an, cover by Mike Hoffman)
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· Introduction · Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier · in

· The Isle of Blood · Louis-Sébastien Mercier; translated by Brian M. Stableford ,[?] · ss (r)
translated from the French (Songes Philosophiques, 1768).

· Smarra, or The Demons of the Night · Charles Nodier; translated by Ruth Berman · nv Trilby & The Crumb Fairy by Charles Nodier, tr. Ruth Berman, Black Coat Press, 2015
translated from the French (“Smarra, ou Les Démons de la Nuit”, 1821).

· The Vampire Lord Ruthwen · Cyprien Bérard; translated by Brian M. Stableford · n. Black Coat Press, March 2011
translated from the French (Lord Ruthwen ou Les Vampires, 1820).

· Vampire City · Paul Féval; translated by Brian M. Stableford · n. Sarob Press, December 1999
translated from the French (La ville-vampire, 1867).

· Captain Vampire · Marie Nizet; translated by Brian M. Stableford · n. Black Coat Press, September 2007
translated from the French (Le Capitaine Vampire, 1879).

· The Young Vampire · J.-H. Rosny, Aîné; translated by Brian M. Stableford · nv The Young Vampire by J.-H. Rosny & Aîné, tr. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2010
translated from the French (“La Jeune vampire”, Une heure d’oubli, Ernest Flammarion, 1920).

· The Heir of Dracula · Jean Ray; translated by Jean-Marc Lofficier & Randy Lofficier · ss
translated from the French (“Le vampire aux yeux rouges”, 1933).

French Tales of Vampires 2 ed. Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier (Black Coat Press, November 1, 2024, 978-1-64932-332-3, $29.95, 384pp, tp, an, cover by Mike Hoffman)
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· Introduction · Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier · in

· The Virgin Vampire · Etienne-Léon de Lamothe-Langon; translated by Brian M. Stableford · n. Black Coat Press, August 2011
translated from the French (La vampire, 1825).

· The Vampire Brothers · Paul Féval; translated by Brian M. Stableford · na Knightshade by Paul Féval, tr. Brian Stableford, Sarob Press, 2001, as “Knightshade”
translated from the French (“Le Chevalier Ténèbre”, Le Musée des Familles, April-May 1860).

· The Vampire of the Val-de-Grâce · Leon Gozlan; translated by Brian M. Stableford · n. Black Coat Press, November 2012
translated from the French (Le Vampire du Val-de-Grâce, 1861).

French Tales of Vampires 3 ed. Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier (Black Coat Press, March 1, 2025, 978-1-64932-369-9, $29.95, 400pp, tp, an, cover by Mike Hoffman)
Details taken from publisher website.

· Introduction · Brian Stableford · in (r)

· The Vampire Countess · Paul Féval; translated by Brian M. Stableford · n. Black Coat Press, October 2003
translated from the French (La vampire, 1865).

· The Alibi · Théodore de Banville; translated by Brian M. Stableford · ss Magical Tales by Theodore de Banville, tr. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2021
translated from the French (1880).

· The Vampire Soul (Claire Lenoir) · Villiers de l’Isle-Adam; translated by Brian M. Stableford · na The Vampire Soul and Other Sardonic Tales by Villiers de l'Isle-Adam, tr. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2004
translated from the French (“Claire Lenoir”, Revue des lettres et des arts, October 13 to December 1, 1867).

· Graour the Monster · Camille Debans; translated by Brian M. Stableford · na The Misfortunes of John Bull by Camille Debans, tr. Brian Stableford, Black Coat Press, 2015
translated from the French (“Graour le monstre”, Le Journal des Voyages, July - September 1903).

· Doc Ardan and the Vampires · Guy d’Armen; translated by Michael Shreve · ss
translated from the French.

· The Vampire (A vaudeville) · Eugène Scribe & Mélesville; translated by Frank J. Morlock · pl
translated from the French (“Le Vampire”, 1820).

· To Die For… · Dola Rosselet; translated by Randy Lofficier · ss The Vampire Almanac: Volume 1 ed. Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier, Black Coat Press, 2015
translated from the French (“À en mourir”, L’almanach des vampires 2 ed. Jean-Marc Lofficier, Black Coat Press, 2015).

Gentlemen of the Night ed. Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier (Black Coat Press, January 2006, 1-932983-60-0, $22.95, 298pp, tp, oa, cover by Fernando Calvi)
Anthology of 23 pastiche stories featuring characters from French pulps and other fantastic fiction. Authors include Kim Newman, Jess Nevins, and Brian Stableford. Volume two in the “Tales of the Shadowmen” series.

7 · Wishing Upon All Stars… · Jean-Marc Lofficier · in

11 · Ex Calce Liberatus · Matthew Baugh · ss

24 · Trauma · Bill Cunningham · vi

26 · The Eye of Oran · Win Eckert · ss

42 · The Werewolf of Rutherford Grange [Part 2 of 2] · G. L. Gick; translated by Jean-Marc Lofficier & Randy Lofficier · sl

90 · Dr. Cerral’s Patient · Rick Lai · ss

107 · A Suite of Shadowmen

107 · The Mystery of the Yellow Renault [Joseph Rouletabille] · Serge Lehman & Fernando Calvi · vi

109 · The Melons of Trafalmadore [Doctor Omega] · Serge Lehman & Fernando Calvi · vi

111 · A Suite of Shadowmen

111 · Arsène Lupin’s Christmas [Arsène Lupin] · Jean-Marc Lofficier & Fernando Calvi · vi

113 · Figaro’s Children · Jean-Marc Lofficier & Fernando Calvi · vi

115 · The Tarot of Fantômas [Fantômas] · Jean-Marc Lofficier & Fernando Calvi · vi

117 · The Star Prince [Doc Ardan] · Jean-Marc Lofficier & Fernando Calvi · vi

119 · Marguerite [Léo Saint-Clair (The Nyctalope)] · Jean-Marc Lofficier & Fernando Calvi · vi

121 · Lost and Found · Jean-Marc Lofficier · vi

122 · Be Seeing You! [Sherlock Holmes] · Xavier Mauméjean · ss

126 · The Vanishing Diamonds · Sylvie Miller & Philippe Ward · ss

137 · A Jest, to Pass the Time · Jess Nevins · ss

151 · Angels of Music [Angels of Music] · Kim Newman · nv

182 · The Incomplete Assassin · John Peel · ss

192 · Annus Mirabilis · Chris Roberson · ss

202 · Legacies · Jean-Louis Trudel · ss

218 · The Grey Men · Brian Stableford · na

287 · Credits · [uncredited] · bg

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