La porte de la chambre fermée à clef " de l'intérieur ", les volets de l'unique fenêtre fermés, eux aussi, " de l'intérieur ", pas de cheminée... Qui a tenté de tuer Mlle Stangerson et, surtout, par où l'assassin a-t-il pu quitter la chambre jaune ? C'est le jeune reporter Rouletabille, limier surdoué et raisonnant par " le bon bout de la raison, ce bon bout que l'on reconnait à ce que rien ne peut le faire craquer ", qui va trouver la solution de cet affolant problème, au terme d'une enquête fertile en aventures et en rebondissements. Tenant en haleine le lecteur de la première à la dernière page, "Le Mystère de la chambre jaune" est devenu un classique du roman criminel. Stangerson et sa fille Mathilde habitent le château du Glandier où ils poursuivent leurs recherches scientifiques. La presse annonce la tentative de meurtre sur Mathilde qui dormait dans la "Chambre Jaune". Alerté par ses cris, son père n'a pas vu d'assassin dans la pièce qui ne comporte qu'une porte et une seule fenêtre grillagée. Le jeune Rouletabille, reporter à l'Époque, se rend au Glandier avec Sainclair, son ami avocat. Ils y retrouvent M. de Marquet, le juge d'instruction obtus, Darzac, le fiancé de Mathilde à la conduite équivoque, le grand Fred Larsan, un policier renommé, et un mystérieux "homme vert..." Vingt ans avant Tintin, Rouletabille préfigurait le reporter débrouillard. Sa jeunesse l'emporte sur des personnages plus hauts sur l'échelle sociale, trop coincés dans leurs convictions : c'est un nouveau siècle qui s'annonce. Écrite en 1907 par l'un des pères du polar français, cette histoire demeure l'archétype du problème de local clos.

In a meteoric career that spanned a mere twelve years, Robert E. Howard single-handedly invented the genre that came to be called sword and sorcery. From his fertile imagination sprang some of fiction’s most enduring heroes. Yet while Conan is indisputably Howard’s greatest creation, it was in his earlier sequence of tales featuring Kull, a fearless warrior with the brooding intellect of a philosopher, that Howard began to develop the distinctive themes, and the richly evocative blend of history and mythology, that would distinguish his later tales of the Hyborian Age. Much more than simply the prototype for Conan, Kull is a fascinating character in his own right: an exile from fabled Atlantis who wins the crown of Valusia, only to find it as much a burden as a prize. This groundbreaking collection, lavishly illustrated by award-winning artist Justin Sweet, gathers together all Howard’s stories featuring Kull, from Kull’ s first published appearance, in “The Shadow Kingdom;” to “Kings of the Night;” Howard’ s last tale featuring the cerebral swordsman. The stories are presented just as Howard wrote them, with all subsequent editorial emendations removed. Also included are previously unpublished stories, drafts, and fragments, plus extensive notes on the texts, an introduction by Howard authority Steve Tompkins, and an essay by noted editor Patrice Louinet. Praise for Kull “Robert E. Howard had a gritty, vibrant style–broadsword writing that cut its way to the heart, with heroes who are truly larger than life.” —David Gemmell “Howard’s writing seems so highly charged with energy that it nearly gives off sparks.” —Stephen King “Howard was a true storyteller–one of the first, and certainly among the best, you’ll find in heroic fantasy. If you’ve never read him before, you’ re in for a real treat.” —Charles de Lint “For stark, living fear . . . what other writer is even in the running with Robert E. Howard?” —H. P. Lovecraft

Oceans of Time Charts the Rhythmic Course of Jazz Master Billy Hart Few drummers have traversed more stylistic terrain or logged more miles behind the world's greatest jazz musicians than Billy Hart. From Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock to McCoy Tyner and Wes Montgomery, Hart has been the rhythmic heartbeat behind jazz legends for over five decades. Now, in Oceans of Time: The Musical Autobiography of Billy Hart, the NEA Jazz Master opens up about his extraordinary life in music, in collaboration with pianist, critic, and longtime bandmate Ethan Iverson. What makes this memoir unique? You'll discover rare insight into the inner life of a drummer who has shaped the sound of modern jazz, spanning:His early years in D.C.'s fertile postwar jazz scene Historic gigs with Shirley Horn, Jimmy Smith, Stan Getz, and Wes Montgomery Legendary sessions with Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and McCoy Tyner His evolution as a bandleader and educator Inside, you'll find: Rich storytelling that reveals Hart's reflections on race, rhythm, mentorship, and meaning-alongside deep discussions of "the D.C. beat," the elusive quality of swing, and what it means to live a musical life. Oceans of Time offers musicians and aficionados rare insight into the inner life of a drummer who has shaped the sound of modern jazz.Appendices include tributes from fellow drummers, discographical highlights, and a detailed look at Hart's signature drum setup.As Iverson writes in the preface, "Billy Hart connects the glory years of jazz to the latest contemporary concerns." This book is the ultimate insider's guide to jazz drumming from a master who bridges jazz's past, present, and future. About the Authors NEA Jazz Master Billy Hart is a musical legend whose career spans over 600 recordings and five decades of groundbreaking performances. Comfortable in diverse contexts ranging from straight-ahead to avant-garde to pop, Hart bore witness to many major changes in jazz during the transformative '60s and '70s while working in the bands of Shirley Horn, Jimmy Smith, Wes Montgomery, Pharaoh Sanders, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, and Stan Getz. He became the drummer of choice for countless jazz luminaries and has released a dozen albums as a leader. Beyond performing, Hart has mentored generations of musicians and continues to teach at prestigious institutions worldwide. In 2022 he was named a NEA Jazz Master, in 2023 he received the Living Legacy Jazz Award from Mid-Atlantic Arts, and in 2025 was part of the first group of musicians awarded the Jazz Legacies Fellowship from the Mellon Foundation and the Jazz Foundation of America. Pianist and acclaimed jazz critic Ethan Iverson brings a unique perspective to this collaboration, having known Hart for three decades and performed in his quartet since 2003. Iverson was a founding member of the influential trio The Bad Plus; since leaving that group, he has released critically-acclaimed albums on ECM and Blue Note and maintains a long-standing relationship with modern dance choreographer Mark Morris. As a writer, his music criticism has appeared in The New York Times,The New Yorker, The Nation, and JazzTimes, in addition to his widely-read Substack, Transitional Technology. This rare combination of deep musical partnership and journalistic insight makes Iverson the ideal collaborator to capture Hart's remarkable story.