Roman Bílek

Jakub Němeček and the Gnóm! publishing house!

An interview with Jakub Němeček about the Gnóm! publishing house, focusing on translated speculative fiction that isn't afraid to occasionally jump out of its established box. full article...

Does writing reviews still make sense?

A reflection on the current relevance of reviews in printed magazines and genre websites. Does it even make sense to write reviews anymore? Does anyone read them? Are they still important? full article...

TOP 10 Best Books of 2022

The restless year 2022 is behind us. Here is a selection of the best books and comics of 2022 according to our expert book critics. There was plenty to choose from! full article...

Jiří Stárek and the Fobos Publishing House

The Fobos brand is part of the Knihy Dobrovský group. It focuses on sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. We interviewed Jiří Stárek from the Fobos imprint. full article...

Roman Tilcer and the Medusa Publishing House

Medusa is an independent publisher focusing on fantasy, horror, and "weird" literature. Roman Bílek sat down for an interview with the head of Medusa, Roman Tilcer. full article...

Explore the world of classic sci-fi books

In today's article, I'll give you ten tips for "classic sci-fi" reads that no fan of the genre should miss and that deserve a place of honor on your bookshelf. full article...

Bizarro fiction & the King, Carlton Mellick III.

Let's take a peek under the hood of the bizarro fiction literary genre, where nothing is forbidden. We will focus on one of the leading bizarro authors, Carlton Mellick III. full article...

The Sandman has scattered his sand on Netflix

A talk about adaptations of the comic book The Sandman, especially the series on Netflix. The series is reviewed by Roman Bílek, a fan of Neil Gaiman, his books, and comics. full article...

Sandman, the Comic Book Lord of Dreams

Neil Gaiman is one of the most interesting authors of the turn of the last two centuries. At the forefront of Gaiman's success is the Sandman comic book series. full article...

Veronika Marhounová and the Planeta9 Publishing House

Planeta9 is a small publishing house focusing primarily on classic and modern sci-fi literature. It quickly gained recognition among readers and secured rights to some very interesting titles. full article...

Holiday Reading: Ten Tips to Cool You Down on Hot Days

Just like every year, several book titles have been released that deserve extra attention. Since it's the season of holidays and vacations, I'd like to highlight a few of them. full article...

Milan Žáček - Translator and Publisher

Milan Žáček is one of the leading Czech translators of speculative fiction. He has nearly 200 books under his belt. He is a friendly guy who never misses a chance to talk about his lifelong passion – literature. He is the owner of the Carcosa publishing house, where he focuses primarily on horror and bizarro fiction. What is the life of a translator like here? Why did he venture into the waters of self-employment, and what exactly is bizarro? Roman Bílek asked him about these things and more. full article...

Alan Moore – Mage, Anarchist, and King of Comic Book Writing

If you look at any list of the best comics, there is a near-hundred-percent chance you will find one written by Alan Moore. He is rightfully considered the greatest comic book author of all time. full article...