Tales From The Magician's Skull, New Issues & Subscriptions! by Goodman Games

Tales From The Magician's Skull, New Issues & Subscriptions!

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A magazine of all-new swords & sorcery fiction in the classic pulp style! Now with issue #3 and subscriptions!

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Backers: 675
Average Pledge Per Backer: $67

Funded: $45,026 of $7,500
Dates: Jul 4th -> Jul 25th (22 days)
Project By: Goodman Games

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Stretch goal cleared: ANOTHER bonus story, by John C. Hocking!

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com

We previously told you about several stretch goals, including bookmarks, Cubicles of the Magician's Skull, a booklet of essays for Legion backers, and even a previously-unpublished bonus story by James Enge. Well, here's one more. While the Skull was... (Read More)

Skull Scrolls #30: The Skull's Security Measures

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com

You can read installment #29 of Skull Scrolls here. (Read More)

The Art of the Magician's Skull

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com

Hi everyone, It's possible some new backers have not seen the fabulous art printed inside Tales From The Magician's Skull. For those of you who are in this category, here is a random selection of interior illustrations from the first three issues. ... (Read More)

New Stretch Goal Cleared! Bookmarks for all!

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com

Hi everyone, we're clocking in at more than 550 backers now. Thanks to all the new backers over the last few days - and welcome to our little band of adventurers. To celebrate the occasion, the one known as Lester (as the Skull would refer to him)... (Read More)

What Sword & Sorcery Taught Me About Game Design

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com

Next in our series of essays on swords-and-sorcery, here is an article by Joseph A. McCullough! You can read the previous essay by Setsu Uzumé here. What Sword & Sorcery Taught Me About Game Design By Joseph A. McCullough These days, I make my... (Read More)

Skull Scrolls #29: Share This Post!

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com

You can read installment #28 of Skull Scrolls here. Publisher's note: Everyone, please share this post using hash snag #magiciansskull (2 S's) as I previously mentioned! Thanks for your help - and some of you will be rewarded with autographed... (Read More)

Skull Scrolls #28: Hash Snag #magiciansskull (2 S's)

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com

You can read installment #27 of Skull Scrolls here. A brief preface from the publisher: Dire shall be the Skull's wrath if he discovers I have felt the need to clarify his diatribes - er, I mean, words of wisdom - yet I feel the need to offer some... (Read More)

The Promise I Was Kingdomed

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com

Next in our series of essays on swords-and-sorcery, here is an article by Setsu Uzumé! You can read the previous essay by Violette Malan here. The Promise I Was Kingdomed By Setsu Uzumé Skull-crushing battles, wild magic, terrifying... (Read More)

Skull Scrolls #27: The Skull Discovers eBay

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com

You can read installment #26 of Skull Scrolls here. (Read More)

The Legion of the Skull Returns! With Bonus Stretch Goal!

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com

Greetings, mortals! After hearing your many pleas, we are honored to announce that The Legion of the Skull Returns! Moreover, members of The Legion will receive an exclusive stretch goal benefit: a booklet of essays compiled from those on this... (Read More)

How Sword and Sorcery Didn't Ruin My Life

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com

Next in our series of essays on swords-and-sorcery, here is an article by Violette Malan! You can read the previous essay by John C. Hocking here. How Sword and Sorcery Didn't Ruin My Life By Violette Malan When I was around 13 my brother stole a... (Read More)

Skull Scrolls #26: The Skull Needs a Hash Snag

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com

You can read installment #25 of Skull Scrolls here. (Read More)

Stretch goal #2 cleared: bonus story by James Enge!

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com

A hearty greetings to our comrades-in-arms this fine morning! This is your fearless publisher, freshly "inspired" after my daily 4:00 AM meeting with the Skull. I bring you more good news: another stretch goal cleared! We’re just shy of 500 backers... (Read More)

Whelan, Moorcock & Elric at the End of Time

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com

Next in our series of essays on swords-and-sorcery, here is an article by John C. Hocking! You can read the previous essay by Clint Werner here. Whelan, Moorcock & Elric at the End of Time By John C. Hocking My favorite sword-and-sorcery book... (Read More)

Skull Scrolls #25: Happy Birthday From The Skull

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com

You can read installment #24 of Skull Scrolls here. (Read More)

Skull Scrolls #24: Frequently Asked Questions

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com

You can read installment #23 of Skull Scrolls here. (Read More)

In the Valley of the Worm

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com

Next in our series of essays on swords-and-sorcery, here is an article by Clint Werner! You can read the previous essay by William King here. In the Valley of the Worm By C.L. Werner My awareness of the sword-and-sorcery genre really began with the... (Read More)

Skull Says: Let There Be Stretch Goals!

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com

Greetings, mortals! This is your daring publisher, freshly bruised from a conversation with the Skull. He recently backed his first Kickstarter, as he continues to learn the ways of our modern world. The term “stretch goal” intrigued him, until I... (Read More)

My Favourite Sword-and-Sorcery Story

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com

By William King It shouldn’t be this difficult. How hard can it be to think of your favourite sword-and-sorcery short story? And yet it is. I find myself asking that old chestnut: what is S&S? And, as usual, the answer is personal. It’s the... (Read More)

Now On To The Serious Subject of Sword-and-Sorcery

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com

By Howard Andrew Jones We have a lot of fun here at the Skull’s magazine, but we’re pretty serious about sword-and-sorcery. Joseph and I grew up reading, and re-reading, the Appendix N authors, not to mention the writers Lin Carter introduced us... (Read More)

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