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| − | [[category:Publisher Imprints | + | [[category:Publisher Imprints]] [[category:Numbered Series]][[Category:Harlequin]] [[category:Harlequin Imprints]] |
| − | "Meet sophisticated men of the world and captivating women in glamorous international settings. Seduction and passion guaranteed." [[Harlequin]] promises this and more in the | + | "''Meet sophisticated men of the world and captivating women in glamorous international settings. Seduction and passion guaranteed.''" [[Harlequin]] promises this and more in the '''Harlequin Presents''' line. Launched in May 1973 with the title [[Gates Of Steel]] by [[Anne Hampson]] - for some background details of the launch see [http://books.google.de/books?id=wjS2ORhcB0UC&pg=PA286&source=gbs_search_r&cad=1_1&sig=ACfU3U3g8-tJnqqQCP3pHjP9LHI8toxP7g here] - the series has continued to feature rich, sensual tales with strong alpha heroes and not-always-so-innocent women. In many ways, the '''Harlequin Presents''' line offers a modern look at the classic [[Gothic]] structure. |
| − | The name for the | + | The name for the '''Harlequin Presents''' line was [http://www.pollingerltd.com/clients/anne_hampson.htm reportedly] the brainchild of prolific author [[Anne Hampson]], who suggested the idea over lunch with Alan Boon of [[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]]. Other authors for '''Harlequin Presents''' include beloved authors such as [[Violet Winspear]], [[Penny Jordan]], and [[Charlotte Lamb]]. A full list of authors is [[:Category:Presents Author|here]]. |
These are fast-paced tales offering escapist romantic fantasies. | These are fast-paced tales offering escapist romantic fantasies. | ||
| − | * [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers]] - A by-the-numbers look at titles published under the [[Presents]] | + | * [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers]] - A by-the-numbers look at titles published under the '''Harlequin Presents''' imprint. |
| − | * [[:category:Presents | + | * [[Harlequin Presents Special Releases|Harlequin Presents]] - supplement series (precursor to [[Harlequin Presents Extra]] line) |
| − | * | + | * [[Harlequin Presents Extra]] - supplement series |
| + | * [[Harlequin Presents Subscription]] - additional titles published for subscribers | ||
| + | * [[:category:Harlequin Presents Authors|Harlequin Presents Authors]] - list of authors who have published in the '''Harlequin Presents''' line | ||
| + | * [[Harlequin Presents Cover Gallery]] - Gallery of Harlequin Presents Book Covers | ||
| − | == Articles About Presents == | + | |
| − | * [http://jillmonroe.blogspot.com/2005/06/those-harlequin-presents.html Those Harlequin Presents] - Author [[Jill Monroe]] talks about her love of the | + | == Articles About Harlequin Presents == |
| − | * [http://www.likesbooks.com/201.html June 1, 2005 - Issue #201] - [[Laurie Gold]] discusses a recent | + | * [http://jillmonroe.blogspot.com/2005/06/those-harlequin-presents.html Those Harlequin Presents] - Author [[Jill Monroe]] talks about her love of the '''Harlequin Presents''' line. |
| + | * [http://www.likesbooks.com/201.html June 1, 2005 - Issue #201] - [[Laurie Gold]] discusses a recent '''Harlequin Presents''' reading jag. | ||
* [http://www.macleans.ca/culture/media/article.jsp?content=20070924_109276_109276 Harlequin Thinks Unsexy Thoughts] - Macleans magazine, Sept. 24, 2007 - article on serious issues featured in '''Harlequin Presents''' novels | * [http://www.macleans.ca/culture/media/article.jsp?content=20070924_109276_109276 Harlequin Thinks Unsexy Thoughts] - Macleans magazine, Sept. 24, 2007 - article on serious issues featured in '''Harlequin Presents''' novels | ||
Latest revision as of 23:23, 22 January 2012
"Meet sophisticated men of the world and captivating women in glamorous international settings. Seduction and passion guaranteed." Harlequin promises this and more in the Harlequin Presents line. Launched in May 1973 with the title Gates Of Steel by Anne Hampson - for some background details of the launch see here - the series has continued to feature rich, sensual tales with strong alpha heroes and not-always-so-innocent women. In many ways, the Harlequin Presents line offers a modern look at the classic Gothic structure.
The name for the Harlequin Presents line was reportedly the brainchild of prolific author Anne Hampson, who suggested the idea over lunch with Alan Boon of Mills & Boon. Other authors for Harlequin Presents include beloved authors such as Violet Winspear, Penny Jordan, and Charlotte Lamb. A full list of authors is here.
These are fast-paced tales offering escapist romantic fantasies.
- Harlequin Presents By The Numbers - A by-the-numbers look at titles published under the Harlequin Presents imprint.
- Harlequin Presents - supplement series (precursor to Harlequin Presents Extra line)
- Harlequin Presents Extra - supplement series
- Harlequin Presents Subscription - additional titles published for subscribers
- Harlequin Presents Authors - list of authors who have published in the Harlequin Presents line
- Harlequin Presents Cover Gallery - Gallery of Harlequin Presents Book Covers
Articles About Harlequin Presents
- Those Harlequin Presents - Author Jill Monroe talks about her love of the Harlequin Presents line.
- June 1, 2005 - Issue #201 - Laurie Gold discusses a recent Harlequin Presents reading jag.
- Harlequin Thinks Unsexy Thoughts - Macleans magazine, Sept. 24, 2007 - article on serious issues featured in Harlequin Presents novels
Links
- Harlequin Presents Authors
- I (Heart) Presents - Blog by editors, authors, and readers of the Presents series
- eHarlequin.com
