Several well-known celebrity performers took the stage recently at the Golden Age Theater in Hollywood, to perform an adaptation of the L. Ron Hubbard western story, "Reign of the Gila Monster". A short trailer of the performance can now been seen on YouTube.

Hollywood, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/22/2011 -- Martin Kove (Karate Kid), Bruce Boxleitner (Tron), Lee de Broux (Robo Cop), Josh Robert Thompson (Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson), were a few of the celebrity performers on stage recently at the Golden Age Theater, located in Hollywood a block west of the Grauman's Chinese Theater on Hollywood Blvd. A short theatrical trailer of their performance of the L. Ron Hubbard western story, "Reign of the Gila Monster", can now been seen on YouTube.

The story is a comedic western penned by Hubbard in the heyday of pulp fiction, during which he was one of its most prominent authors. It's the tale of Howdy Johnson, and how he saves the town of Powderville from the larger-than-life self-appointed marshal simply known as "The Gila Monster". The trailer can be found on the Golden Age Stories YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAERTm7IT-g . The video also provides a good example of what guests experience every Saturday night at the Golden Age Theater.

"FOUR STARS (Highest Rating) [for] Southern California's most refreshingly unique entertainment experience," was the rating given by CBS Radio's Contributing Arts & Entertainment Critic, Todd David Schwartz, for the weekly performances. The Saturday night shows recreate "the sensations of old-time radio, compellingly crafted tales by award-winning writer L. Ron Hubbard," said Schwartz.

The full story, the "Reign of the Gila Monster", can be found in the Stories from the Golden Age audiobook entitled "The Baron of Coyote River" (Galaxy Press, $9.95) a full cast audio production. The CD is available at Amazon.com, iTunes, Audible.com and at http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com/audiobooks

Weekly performance schedules and tickets are available online at http://www.GoldenAgeTheater.com . Free parking. Complimentary refreshments are available prior to and after the show. Doors open every Saturday at 7:00pm.

Stories from the Golden Age contains 153 stories all written by Hubbard during the 1930s and 1940s - in genres ranging from Mystery to Thriller, Science Fiction and Fantasy to Adventure and Western, using his own and fifteen pen names - widely considered America's Golden Age of Fiction. The print version of each work includes the pulp fiction artwork that originally accompanied the story in magazine publication. In addition, each title offers a full-cast, unabridged audio theatrical presentation complete with theme music and sound effects. For more information on the books and audiobooks, go to http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com

About Stories From the Golden Age
Stories From the Golden Age is a line of 80 books and multi-cast, unabridged audio books, featuring 153 stories written by L. Ron Hubbard in the 1930s and 1940s in any of the several popular genres of the day – mystery, thriller, adventure, science fiction, fantasy and western – with tales appropriate for all ages from middle school and up. The cover art for the complete available library is displayed in the iBookstore and purchasing is a breeze on the new iPad. The eBooks are also available at Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com and on the Stories from the Golden Age website at http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com

Contact:
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President
Galaxy Press
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Suite 200
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Hollywood, CA 90028
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http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com

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What do swashbuckling pirates, fast talking detectives and dangerous dames have in common? They are all larger than life characters that are being used by Librarians around the world to engage students in audio book reading programs from publisher Galaxy Press in Hollywood California.

Hollywood, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/22/2011 -- For years, teachers have wrestled with methods to make students want to read more. The reality is that many students struggle with comprehension issues and find reading to be purposeless and boring. Librarians have discovered that students develop an immense appreciation of reading and literature through audio books, which bring great stories to life.

"Audio books bring a sense of adventure to reading. They can capture the imagination for a younger audience. It is a chance to go forth and explore," said Julia Ree, Public Librarian from Riverside, California.

When students listen to the audio book and also read the story, they develop a much greater comprehension and appreciation for the tale that the author is telling. While reading programs traditionally promote collaboration between students, parents and teachers, to help students learn new about new topics, it's found that a great story can inspire a young reader, and open the doors to lifelong learning. In many schools, teachers and librarians are using audio books on CD to inspire students to love books.

A short video examining the role of audio books in reading programs can seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrqkEOopnpw

Since the re-release of these short pulp novels in 2008, they have caught the attention of major bookstores and magazines. The audio books on CD are available at http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com/audiobooks

About Stories From the Golden Age
Stories From the Golden Age is a line of 80 books and multi-cast, unabridged audio books, featuring 153 stories written by L. Ron Hubbard in the 1930s and 1940s in any of the several popular genres of the day – mystery, thriller, adventure, science fiction, fantasy and western – with tales appropriate for all ages from middle school and up. The cover art for the complete available library is displayed in the iBookstore and purchasing is a breeze on the new iPad. The eBooks are also available at Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com and on the Stories from the Golden Age website at http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com

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President
Galaxy Press
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Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-7815
news1@pressreleasenation.net
http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com

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Book publisher Galaxy Press is pleased to announce they have sold over one million copies of New York Times best selling author, L. Ron Hubbard's re-released issues of his classic pulp fiction short novels and multi-cast audio books.

Hollywood, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/03/2011 -- Over one million copies of pulp fiction audio books and novels written by L. Ron Hubbard in the science fiction, adventure, western and mystery genres have now been sold, according to sources at Galaxy Press Publishing. Hubbard began writing his stories during the Depression, for the magazines that filled news stands, and immediately established himself as a writer who could master any genre.

He was so prolific that he used as many as 15 pen names in addition to his own, to meet the demand for quality pulp fiction stories.

These action-packed Golden Age Stories of mystery, suspense and intrigue will take readers back to an era of unbridled entertainment. Compelling stories, brilliant writing and imagination earned Hubbard a reputation as one of the finest writers in the field of pulp fiction.

Hubbard's books have all been re-released with the original artwork, and also as audio books which were recorded multi-cast with full sound effects. Galaxy Press undertook a two year project recording all the stories unabridged with background music, ambiance and a reported 150,000 sound effects. The Golden Age Stories audio books (http://www.goldenagestories.com/audiobooks) combine cinematic audio effects and the voice talents of pre-eminent Hollywood actors such as Charles Durning and Bruce Boxleitner with original music that give the collection the sound of old time radio, but produced using state-of-the-art technology and revolutionizing the popular audio book industry. The series consists of 80 books containing over 150 titles.

Since the re-release of these short pulp novels in 2008, they have caught the attention of major bookstores and magazines. The books have garnered rave reviews (http://www.goldenagestories.com/books), making L. Ron Hubbard one of the most reviewed authors of the 21st century. John Goodwin, President of Galaxy Press Publishing says, "Over one million copies sold of stories that were written 60 to 70 years ago; [this] is no small feat and demonstrates the popularity of Hubbard's fiction stories. Not only is there no sign of it slowing down, but quite the opposite, as sales continue to rise steadily."

Stories from the Golden Age by L. Ron Hubbard are being released monthly by Galaxy Press. Titles are available in paperback, e-books and audio book formats and can be obtained from the Stories from the Golden Age website, http://1clik2.com/StoriesFromTheGoldenAge from retail book outlets, and on Amazon.com.

About Stories From the Golden Age
Stories From the Golden Age is a line of 80 books and multi-cast, unabridged audio books, featuring 153 stories written by L. Ron Hubbard in the 1930s and 1940s in any of the several popular genres of the day - mystery, thriller, adventure, science fiction, fantasy and western - with tales appropriate for all ages from middle school and up. The cover art for the complete available library is displayed in the iBookstore and purchasing is a breeze on the new iPad. The eBooks are also available at Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com and on the Stories from the Golden Age website at http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com

Contact:
John Goodwin
President
Galaxy Press
7051 Hollywood Blvd.
Suite 200
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-7815
news1@pressreleasenation.net
http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com

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Book publisher Galaxy Press has released a new edition of the classic pulp-era western "Cattle King For a Day" by New York Times best selling author L. Ron Hubbard. Part of the "Stories from the Golden Age" series, these reissues feature original pulp artwork and illustrations.

Hollywood, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/10/2011 -- Cattle King for a Day is the fifth western released in the famed Stories from the Golden Age classic pulp reprints, and the 31st title overall in the series. The Stories from the Golden Age series is reprinting 153 of L. Ron Hubbard's stories in 80 volumes using original pulp artwork and illustrations. The series is being simultaneously released as unabridged, multi-cast audio books with original music and sound effects. The audio books are state-of-the-art productions that capture the feel of classic radio dramas from the '30s and '40s.

Originally published in 1937, Cattle King for a Day (http://bit.ly/cattlekingforaday) tells the story of Chinook Shannon, who is seeking the true identity of the man who killed his grandfather, and is now after his ranch. L. Ron Hubbard's prolific career as a writer spanned fifty years and included stories in every popular genre. In addition to his westerns, he published air adventure, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, sea adventure and crime thrillers. During his lifetime, Hubbard was immensely popular. His action-packed stories were noted for their fast pace, sharp dialogue, and memorable characters.

Previously released westerns - Branded Outlaw, Under the Diehard Brand, Six-Gun Caballero, and The Baron of Coyote River - have proven equally popular with modern readers. Cattle King for a Day includes the bonus story Come and Get It. Of the 80 volumes in the Stories from the Golden Age series, 15 will be westerns. With bonus stories included in several volumes, 34 of L. Ron Hubbard's Golden Age westerns will be reprinted for the first time since their original appearance over sixty years ago.

The western was a mainstay of pulp magazines during the '30s and '40s. (http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com/westernpulps) During this period, it is estimated that over 30 million people read pulp magazines every month. Finding the stories memorable, pulp fans often collected the magazines, which helped preserve this vital part of American culture. Today, the Library of Congress houses an L. Ron Hubbard pulp collection. The Head of the Rare Books Collection has noted: "You look at the L. Ron Hubbard collection, an author who spoke with a very popular imagination, in terms of science fiction in particular, really shaping that field, and you see this pristine collection where you can see the enormity of his literature."

Considered by many to be the quintessential American genre, westerns remain as popular as ever. A revival of interest in L. Ron Hubbard's Stories From the Golden Age has helped rekindle interest not only in the western, but in the pulp era itself. These vital stories represent an age of swashbuckling excitement that remains unsurpassed in literary history. L. Ron Hubbard's swift tales of derring-do and unbound thrills are at the forefront of a pulp revival that shows no sign of ending.

L. Ron Hubbard's Stories from the Golden Age are being released monthly by Galaxy Press. Titles are available in eBook, paperback, and audio book formats and can be ordered from the Stories from the Golden Age website, http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com from retail book outlets, and on Amazon.com.

About Stories From the Golden Age
Stories From the Golden Age is a line of 80 books and multi-cast, unabridged audio books, featuring 153 stories written by L. Ron Hubbard in the 1930s and 1940s in any of the several popular genres of the day - mystery, thriller, adventure, science fiction, fantasy and western - with tales appropriate for all ages from middle school and up. The cover art for the complete available library is displayed in the iBookstore and purchasing is a breeze on the new iPad. The eBooks are also available at Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com and on the Stories from the Golden Age website at http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com

Contact:
John Goodwin
President
Galaxy Press
7051 Hollywood Blvd.
Suite 200
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-7815
jgoodwin@galaxypress.com
http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com

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