New Dr. Fixit book by Greg Hatcher released
Nov 13, 2022 10:41:52 GMT -5
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Post by EdoBosnar on Nov 13, 2022 10:41:52 GMT -5
Initially I thought I'd post this in the book notes thread, but then realized it probably deserves one of its own.
Anyway, today would have been the birthday of Greg Hatcher, a former CBR columnist who was known to many members here (and some of us also had the privilege of being his friend) and quite appropriately, today publisher Airship 27 announced that his collected Dr. Fixit stories, including the unfinished fourth story completed by another writer, has been released. Greg's wife Julie shared the announcement on Facebook - here it is below in its entirety:
AIRSHIP 27 PRODUCTIONS
Proudly Presents
GREG HATCHER’S DR. FIXIT
Greg Hatcher (1960-2021) of Burien, Washington, was a dedicated teacher and one of the finest New Pulp writers of the past decade. Of all his magnificent short stories and novels, one of his most unique creations was that of Ernie Voskovec, a genius engineering mechanic who created the tools and weapons for super villains. He was known as Dr. Fixit.
Dr. Fixit debut in Airship 27’s Mystery Men (& Women) Vol 6 in the story, “Henching It With Dr. Fixit.” The story was so well received, Hatcher followed it with two other tales; “Pimpin’ Your Supercar” Mystery Men (& Women) Vol 7 and “Dr. Fixit’s Getaway” in Mystery Men (& Women) Vol 8. Greg passed away in Oct of 2021 before completing a fourth story.
When Greg’s wife, Julie Hatcher, informed Airship 27 Productions Managing Editor Ron Fortier of that unfinished story, he and Art Director Rob Davis made the decision to do a special tribute collection in Greg’s memory. While Davis collected the three published tales along with the illustrations he had done for them, Fortier recruited veteran pulp scribe Fred Adams Jr. to take on the task of completing the last Dr. Fixit Greg had begun before his passing. After reading and studying the first three adventures, Adams picked the manuscript entitled “Looking For Dr. Fixit” and brought the tale to a truly wonderful and fitting conclusion.
Now Airship 27 Productions is thrilled to announce the release of “Greg Hatcher’s Dr. Fixit” containing all for the Dr. Fixit stories. The book not only contains all of Davis’ illustrations but also sports a great cover by artist Chris Kohler and a special introduction by Julie Hatcher. It is our hope this book honors the memory of a truly gifted writer and one of New Pulp’s most cherished creators.
AIRSHIP 27 PRODUCTION – PULP FICTION FOR A NEW GENERATION!
Available now at Amazon in paperback and soon on Kindle.
Proudly Presents
GREG HATCHER’S DR. FIXIT
Greg Hatcher (1960-2021) of Burien, Washington, was a dedicated teacher and one of the finest New Pulp writers of the past decade. Of all his magnificent short stories and novels, one of his most unique creations was that of Ernie Voskovec, a genius engineering mechanic who created the tools and weapons for super villains. He was known as Dr. Fixit.
Dr. Fixit debut in Airship 27’s Mystery Men (& Women) Vol 6 in the story, “Henching It With Dr. Fixit.” The story was so well received, Hatcher followed it with two other tales; “Pimpin’ Your Supercar” Mystery Men (& Women) Vol 7 and “Dr. Fixit’s Getaway” in Mystery Men (& Women) Vol 8. Greg passed away in Oct of 2021 before completing a fourth story.
When Greg’s wife, Julie Hatcher, informed Airship 27 Productions Managing Editor Ron Fortier of that unfinished story, he and Art Director Rob Davis made the decision to do a special tribute collection in Greg’s memory. While Davis collected the three published tales along with the illustrations he had done for them, Fortier recruited veteran pulp scribe Fred Adams Jr. to take on the task of completing the last Dr. Fixit Greg had begun before his passing. After reading and studying the first three adventures, Adams picked the manuscript entitled “Looking For Dr. Fixit” and brought the tale to a truly wonderful and fitting conclusion.
Now Airship 27 Productions is thrilled to announce the release of “Greg Hatcher’s Dr. Fixit” containing all for the Dr. Fixit stories. The book not only contains all of Davis’ illustrations but also sports a great cover by artist Chris Kohler and a special introduction by Julie Hatcher. It is our hope this book honors the memory of a truly gifted writer and one of New Pulp’s most cherished creators.
AIRSHIP 27 PRODUCTION – PULP FICTION FOR A NEW GENERATION!
Available now at Amazon in paperback and soon on Kindle.