Hi Folks!
The Grab Bag we announced in the last note has already sold out, but don’t worry, we’re working on some other promotions for the next few weeks! Until then, we figured this was a good time to give you some updates on what we’re working on for 2012.
Although we can’t announce any of our surprise projects just yet, we think collectors will be blown away by some of the authors we’ll be adding to the Cemetery Dance family this year. There are New York Times bestsellers who aren’t our usual suspects and you probably won’t see these projects coming, but we think you’ll be as excited as we are about adding these incredible new collectible editions to your collection.
One of these exciting new books will be announced in the next week or two, and we’re completely in love with the cover artwork that just arrived. We expect a fast sellout of the book due to the huge promotional blitz the New York publisher is using to support their edition. This will easily be one of the most talked about new books in its field, and a lot of people are saying they haven’t seen this much excitement around a book since The Passage by Justin Cronin. (Our editions of that title sold out in a mere four hours.) Stay turned for the announcement later this month!
In the meantime, here are some production updates on the books we have already announced:
AT THE PRINTER AND COMING SOON:
The Century’s Best Horror Fiction edited by John Pelan (Reminder: the retail price will go up for any second printings.)
The Woman (With Bonus Novella!) by Jack Ketchum & Lucky McKee
The Horror Hall of Fame: The Stoker Winners edited by Joe R. Lansdale
The Doll by Daphne du Maurier
The Mailman by Bentley Little
NEXT TO THE PRINTER:
A Book of Horrors edited by Stephen Jones (co-publication with PS Publishing)
The last of the US authors signed the signature sheets this month. PS Publishing is putting together the final files for production and we’ll post an update when the book goes to the printer here in the US.
The Crane House: A Halloween Story (Cemetery Dance Exclusive Collectors Set #1):
The replacement signature sheets are all signed and this book will be headed to the printer in the next batch. This book will be published in spring 2012.
The Dropper by Ron McLarty:
This book is right on track to be published in the spring of 2012 as scheduled.
Torn by Lee Thomas:
This book is almost ready for the printer and will be published in the first half of 2012.
Undead by John Russo:
This book is now ready for the printer and will be published in the first half of 2012.
Killing Ghost by Christopher Ransom:
This book is right on track to be published in the spring of 2012 as scheduled.
Lucifer’s Lottery by Edward Lee:
This book is now ready for the printer and will be published in the first quarter of 2012.
LATER THIS YEAR:
Smoke and Mirrors edited by Richard Chizmar:
The book is all set for the printer, but we’re just waiting on ONE last author to sign the signature sheets. We’re hoping he’ll be able to sign during the next few months as his schedule allows so we can publish the book bysummer 2012.
Wailing and Gnashing of Teeth by Ray Garton:
The book needs one more proofread and then it’ll be ready for the printer. This book should be published in the summer of 2012.
Vacation by Matthew J. Costello:
This book is now with our designer. Alan M. Clark has the cover artwork on his schedule and we should be able to unveil it in February 2012. The book should be published in the summer of 2012.
Vortex by Ray Garton:
This book has now been designed and proofreading has begun. This book should be published in the summer of 2012.
Prince of Stories: The Many Worlds of Neil Gaiman by Hank Wagner, Christopher Golden, and Stephen R. Bissette:
We’ve added the exclusive introduction by Bill Hader to our file, and Stephen R. Bissette is hard at work on the exclusive artwork he is providing for this edition (including the cover). After that artwork is added to the book, this one will be ready for the printer.
Relic by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child:
This book is with our copyeditor and will be ready for design this month. If all goes according to schedule, we will publish this title in the first half of 2012.
Cemetery Dance: A Fifteen Year Celebration edited by Richard Chizmar:
The editor is working on the final Table of Contents and we hope to share some big news this year.
Screamplays edited by Richard Chizmar and Martin H. Greenberg:
This book is now ready for the printer and will be published in the first half of 2012. Be sure to view some of the sample artwork in the artwork gallery for this title.
Shocklines: Fresh Voices In Terror edited by Richard Chizmar & Matt Schwartz:
The editors are reading the final submissions and hope to have a final Table of Contents in the next few months. The book should be published by the end of 2012.
A Collector’s Guide to Dean Koontz by Michael Sauers:
A fully updated draft of the manuscript is being looked over right now and we hope to have a final draft soon. We will make the book available for preorders again when we have a firm publication date in place.
Four Ghosts featuring Joe Hill, Ray Garton, James A. Moore, and Peter Straub:
This title is now ready for the printer and will go in the next batch. It will be published in spring 2012.
Four Killers featuring Peter Straub, Joe R. Lansdale, Brian Keene, and Ray Garton:
The reprints have been scanned, one of the originals has arrived, and the other original is in the works. As soon as we have that last original, we can rush the book into production.
Gideon’s Corpse by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child:
This book is with our copyeditor and will ready for design later this month.
Jack & Jill by Kealan Patrick Burke:
This title is next on our designer’s list and should be ready for the printer in the first half of 2012.
Mr. Darkness by Douglas Clegg:
The author is still working on the manuscript, and Glenn Chadbourne is also working on some of the artwork. You can see a sampleon the product page.
Oktober Shadows by Norman Partridge:
The author is working hard on the manuscript and expects to be done soon. Jon Foster has been hired to paint the cover artwork, and Glenn Chadbourne is going to contribute the interior artwork, so we expect this to be a very special edition! You can read an update from the author on his blog.
Thanks, as always, for your continuing support!
Dueling Minds edited by Brian James Freeman: Limited Edition is 90% sold out and there are only 2 copies of the Lettered Edition left. (Remember, this edition is signed by ALL of the contributors!)
Homestead by James A. Moore: Limited Edition is 82% sold out and there are only 6 copies of the Lettered Edition left. (Fun Fact: this book was inspired by a real life Cemetery Dance customer, but we can’t say more right now!)
and we think readers are going to be blown away!)
and nearly seven dozen others. Definitely a must-have for any horror fan!
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