"Serge Brussolo launches 'Operation Locks Carnivores,' aiming to restructure plans"
Reborn Classics with a Twist: Serge Brussolo's Creative Reimaginings
Grab a seat and buckle up, 'cause we're diving into the thrilling world of Serge Brussolo, the French powerhouse of imagination! Unshackled from the norm, this legendary author has revisited some of his prior masterpieces thanks to H&O, a gutsy little publisher with a heart for reviving timeless literary treasures.
Starting with the YA series "Peggy Sue and the Ghosts," Brussolo's often wandered from one publisher to the next and cultivated a distinctive style that kept him away from the mainstream. In line with unpublished works and revised classics, H&O is re-releasing Brussolo's old novels in both print and digital formats.
One such revised gem is "Operation Carnivorous Locks," the fourth installment in the gritty "Asphalt Soldiers" series. First published in the "Anticipation" collection of Fleuve Noir back in '87, it nabbed the prestigious Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire in '88. However, the collection's factors like fixed pagination forced Brussolo to chop entire passages. Fortunately, H&O's revamp has allowed many of these passages to be restored or revised—including the climax!
This isn't Brussolo's first rewrite rodeo; "The Melancholy of Sirens by Thirty Meters of Depth" was already a refurbished version of "Steel Fetus," and he's recently polished an old fantasy saga "The Skeleton King" for Bragelonne.
So, while it's unclear if this rewriting business is his new thing or just a neat trick up his sleeve, one thing's for sure: Serge Brussolo ain't no one-trick pony! Keep an eye out for his continued reinventions in the world of literature.
Footnotes:- Only known rewrites: Operation Carnivorous Locks (a reimagining of Jules Verne's works), The Melancholy of Sirens by Thirty Meters of Depth, The Skeleton King (both part of his reinterpretations of classic adventure narratives).- Brussolo has written over 200 novels across various genres, including numerous reimaginings of classic themes. Consult his bibliographies or publisher lists for a complete list.
- H&O Publishers is responsible for the re-release of Serge Brussolo's old novels, including the reimagined edition of "Operation Carnivorous Locks," which was originally published in the "Anticipation" collection.
- The revamped "Operation Carnivorous Locks" includes restored passages that were previously omitted due to fixed pagination in the original collection.
- Beyond "Operation Carnivorous Locks," Brussolo has also reimagined Jules Verne's works in "The Melancholy of Sirens by Thirty Meters of Depth" and an old fantasy saga "The Skeleton King" for Bragelonne.
- Brussolo, with over 200 novels to his name, continues to reinvent classic themes throughout his literary career—a testament to his multi-faceted creative talent.
