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Arachnid Press

The siege is over but the war goes on. ‘The Eye of Horus’ is an atmospheric World War Two thriller with settings that move from the Highlands of Scotland via Gibraltar to Malta.

The Rotunda of Mosta narrowly avoided destruction in 1942 when a bomb landed amongst the congregation during a service without exploding. It is visited by the book’s two central characters as they follow the trails of the men they seek.

Find out more on our website:
arachnid.scot/book-eoh/index.h

This modern wide-angle image shows the interior of the Rotunda of Mosta in Malta. The top half of the image shows the dome, with a square pattern on white below the oculus and a walkway around the base of the dome. The lower part of the image shows some of the side chapels and the seats can be seen at the very foot of the frame. The front cover of ‘The Eye of Horus’ is shown in the bottom right corner.
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Walt

Please BOOST!
Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (born OTD 1911) was an American science fiction author. The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy, described the Final Blackout (1940) as Hubbard's masterpiece

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SPECIAL COLLECTORS EDITION of Final Blackout by L. Ron Hubbard
US $290.00
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Stunning collector's edition of Final Blackout by L. Ron Hubbard (1993), part of the Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection by The Easton Press - The cover features 22kt gold-embossed original artwork from the L. Ron Hubbard Library. The intricate design depicts a determined soldier in action, with flowing details capturing the intensity of the story's dystopian setting. The artwork is framed by a simple yet elegant gold border, accentuating the dramatic imagery and adding a refined touch - Bound in rich red full leather, the book exudes a sense of luxury and durability. The hubbed spine is adorned with additional gold accents, including a bold title, Final Blackout, and the author's name, further emphasizing its collectible nature - This edition is printed on archival-quality acid-neutral paper with 22k gold gilded edges, lending a shimmering elegance while ensuring the preservation of its pages. The smyth-sewn binding and concealed muslin joints ensure exceptional structural integrity, allowing the book to lie flat when opened - Maintained in pristine condition, this volume comes from a single-owner private collection, carefully stored in dust-free bookcases in a dry climate. It includes a pristine bookplate on the inside front cover, adding to its exclusivity and appeal for collectors - A striking combination of design and storytelling, this collector's edition of Final Blackout is a must-have for enthusiasts of science fiction and fine bookmaking alike
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Happy Birthday to L. Ron Hubbard!

Final Blackout is a dystopic science fiction novel by American writer L. Ron Hubbard. The novel is set in the future and follows a man known as "the Lieutenant" as he restores order to England after a world war. First published in serialized format in 1940

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en.wikipedia.orgFinal Blackout - Wikipedia
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Elena Rossini ⁂

Thanks to the magic of the Streisand effect, I just heard about #CarelessPeople - a book by former Meta employee Sarah Wynn-Williams.

Apparently the company is FREAKING OUT and seeking legal ways to stop its promotion. I can see why. This article about it in the Times made my jaw drop: nytimes.com/2025/03/10/books/r

I will definitely order it at my local bookshop.

🔗: bookshop.org/p/books/careless-

Facebook’s C.E.O. Mark Zuckerberg rings the Nasdaq’s opening bell from Facebook’s headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif., on May 18, 2012, the day of the company’s initial public offering, while Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s C.O.O., looks on.
The New York Times · Book Review: ‘Careless People,’ by Sarah Wynn-WilliamsBy Jennifer Szalai
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lambdageek

Apparently a book about the toxic work environment at Facebook came out last week, but zuck and co sued to prevent the author from promoting it. Would be a damn shame if people bought it and read it anyway

Meta Seeks to Block Further Sales of Ex-Employee’s Scathing Memoir nytimes.com/2025/03/12/technol

Meta executives have called claims in a newly released book by Sarah Wynn-Williams false or wildly exaggerated.
The New York Times · Meta Seeks to Block Further Sales of Ex-Employee’s Scathing MemoirBy Mike Isaac
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Project Gutenberg

#OTD in 1891.

Henrik Ibsen's play Ghosts (published in 1881) achieves a single London performance, its English-language stage première (at the Royalty Theatre). To evade the Lord Chamberlain's Office's censorship, it has to be staged privately by the Independent Theatre Society, but still attracts strong criticism on moral grounds.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghosts_(

Ghosts at PG:
gutenberg.org/ebooks/2467
gutenberg.org/ebooks/8121

The first edition of Ghosts by Henric Ibsen. 1881 National Library of Norway - http://ibsen.nb.no/id/268.0 The cover is richly decorated in a Victorian-era style, featuring intricate black and gold embellishments on a deep maroon background. The title Gengangere and the author's name, Henrik Ibsen, are embossed in elaborate gold lettering at the center, framed within an elegant geometric and floral border. The overall design reflects the refined craftsmanship of 19th-century bookbinding, with detailed corner flourishes and patterned textures that give it a luxurious and classical appearance.
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British actress Lena Ashwell died #OTD in 1957.

She is known as the first to organise large-scale entertainment for troops at the front, which she did during World War I. After the war she created the Lena Ashwell Players.

Ashwell herself travelled to the front and became involved in fundraising and logistics of the concerts, as she believed in 'uplifting & therapeutic' power of music.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lena_Ash

A preface written by Lena Ashwell at PG
gutenberg.org/ebooks/18530

Rotary postcard featuring a photograph of actress Lena Ashwell. Lena Ashwell is captured in a half-length pose, looking directly at the camera with a composed and serene expression. She is wearing a delicate gown adorned with floral embellishments and a long beaded necklace. Her hair is styled in soft waves, framing her face gracefully.
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