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Partners Graphic Novel From The UK!
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Pros and Horror Cons
When I mention that I am going to a horror convention, I am invariably asked the same question: Are you going to wear a costume?
Once upon a time, back in more literate days, fantasy conventions mostly consisted of professionals in the field–writers, editors, artists, publishers, etc.–getting together to talk shop. Fans also came to meet and hang out with with the authors whose works they loved.
It’s not so much like that anymore. Oh, most cons have readers, and you’ll see self-published writers along with pros trying to sell their wares. However, the focus has largely shifted away from the written word.Continue Reading
Review: 'The Hunt' by Tim Lebbon
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Avon (July 2015)
400 pages, paperback $6.68
Reviewed by David Simms
The transition from writing horror to thrillers sounds like it should be an easy move, yet very few authors have mastered the art of actually “thrilling” the reader from the first page to the last without letting up. Tim Lebbon pretty much pulled off the task in his first attempt in a definite departure from horror and fantasy. That might be due in part to Lebbon’s training in endurance sports, entering triathlons, Iron Man, and Outlaw competitions. The man knows how to sustain pace and suspense.Continue Reading
Bullet Ballerina: A Graphic Novel by Tom Piccirilli
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‘Salem’s Lot: The Deluxe Special Edition Is 660 Pages Long!
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A Collectible Limited ONE TIME PRINTING featuring an Introduction by Stephen King, an Afterword by Clive Barker, Color Paintings by David Palumbo, and Special Bonus Features including Deleted Scenes and Two Short Stories!
Weighing In At 660 Pages, This Is Our Second Biggest Stephen King Collectible Edition EVER!
Hi Folks!
We’re very pleased to report that ‘Salem’s Lot, the second book in the Stephen King Doubleday Years Set, weighs in at 660 oversized pages, officially making it our second largest Stephen King special edition ever! (The biggest was IT, which has gone on to be a great collectible for our collectors!)
‘Salem’s Lot: The Deluxe Special Edition by Stephen King will feature a Collectible Limited ONE TIME PRINTING with an introduction by Stephen King, an afterword by Clive Barker, color paintings by David Palumbo, and Special Bonus Features including Deleted Scenes and a map of the town by Glenn Chadbourne!
Special Features For This Deluxe Special Edition:
• an introduction by Stephen King
• an afterword by Clive Barker
• many deleted scenes that were cut from the original manuscript
• deluxe oversized design (7 inches X 10 inches) featuring two color interior printing as part of the page design
• printed on a heavy interior specialty paper stock that is much thicker than the paper in a normal trade edition
• custom-made slipcase for the Gift Edition, custom-made traycase for the Numbered Artist Edition, and custom-made three piece traycase for the Deluxe Lettered Artist Edition
• epic wrap-around full color dust jacket artwork by David Palumbo
• a different full color dust jacket for the Numbered Artist Edition painted by David Palumbo
• full color interior paintings by David Palumbo
• interior artwork will be printed on a heavy glossy stock and tipped into the book
• an original map of the town drawn by Glenn Chadbourne exclusively for this special edition
• signature sheet artwork for all three editions by Glenn Chadbourne
• high-quality endpapers and fine bindings
• an exclusive reproduction of the first reader’s letter to point out the Father “Cody” error and several internal memos from Doubleday about changing the pricing after the first edition of the book was already printed
• extremely collectible print run that is a tiny fraction of the TENS OF MILLIONS of copies of this novel you’ve seen in bookstores over the years!
Read more or place your order while supplies last!
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and enthusiasm!
Cemetery Dance Publications Launches Brand New eBook Series!
Cemetery Dance Publications Launches Brand New eBook Series:
The Cemetery Dance Select Series!
First Titles Include Michael Marshall Smith, Peter Atkins, Terry Dowling, John R. Little, Lisa Morton, Jeff Strand, Lee Thomas, Lisa Tuttle, Kealan Patrick Burke, Bev Vincent, and Kaaron Warren!
Available For IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD!
Hi Folks!
We’re very pleased to announce a brand new eBook series that is exclusive from Cemetery Dance Publications, the Cemetery Dance Select series!
This new series invites some of our favorite authors to spotlight a sampling of their own short fiction: award-winners, stories they consider their best or that had the most impact on their career—or neglected favorites they feel deserve a second look.
Long-time fans will enjoy revisiting some classic tales. New readers will find this series a handy introduction to each author’s best work.
Each Cemetery Dance Select mini-collection includes an exclusive Afterword where the author explains the reasoning behind each selection, and provides insights into the writing of each story.
This series is launching with titles from these authors, which are available for immediate download from your favorite eBook stores:
Michael Marshall Smith
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Peter Atkins
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Terry Dowling
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John R. Little
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Lisa Morton
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Jeff Strand
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Lee Thomas
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Lisa Tuttle
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Kealan Patrick Burke
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Bev Vincent
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Kaaron Warren
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Thank you, as always, for your continued support and enthusiasm!
Review: 'Goblins' by David Bernstein
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Samhain Publishing (August 4, 2015)
210 pages, e-book $4.24, paperback $14.99
Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington
David Bernstein makes his home in NYC and is likely hard at work on his next novel. David writes all kinds of horror, from hair-raising ghost stories to gore-filled slashers to adventure-filled apocalyptic tales of terror. Recent works include The Unhinged, Witch Island, and Apartment 7C.
His latest book, Goblins, is a genuine monster-fest featuring…are you ready for it? GOBLINS. I don’t think you can call that a spoiler since it’s the title and there’s a nice picture of one right there on the cover.Continue Reading
Dark Screams: Volume Four Available For IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD Now!
Dark Screams: Volume Four
Featuring Clive Barker, Heather Graham, Lisa Morton, Ray Garton, and Ed Gorman!
Just $2.99 and Available For IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD Now!
Hi Folks!
As you might remember, Richard Chizmar and Brian James Freeman of Cemetery Dance Publications have joined forces with the cutting edge team at Hydra, a division of Random House, to launch a series of horror eBook anthologies called Dark Screams that features the best horror authors working in the business today!
Dark Screams: Volume Four is now available for IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD and we hope you’ll check it out! (Dark Screams: Volume One, Dark Screams: Volume Two, and Dark Screams: Volume Three are also still available!)
About Volume Four:
Clive Barker, Heather Graham, Lisa Morton, Ray Garton, and Ed Gorman lead readers down a twisted labyrinth of terror, horror, and suspense in Dark Screams: Volume Four, from Brian James Freeman and Richard Chizmar of the revered Cemetery Dance Publications.
THE DEPARTED by Clive Barker
On All Hallows’ Eve, a dead and disembodied mother yearns to touch her young son one last time. But will making contact destroy them both?
CREATURE FEATURE by Heather Graham
What could be better publicity for a horror convention than an honest-to-goodness curse? It’s only after lights out that the hype—and the Jack the Ripper mannequin—starts to feel a little too real.
THE NEW WAR by Lisa Morton
Mike Carson is a war hero and a decorated vet. He doesn’t deserve to be trapped in a hospital with some black thing sitting on his chest as patients die all around him. His only hope is to take out the nurse—before it’s his turn.
SAMMY COMES HOME by Ray Garton
It’s what every family prays for: a lost pet returning home. But when Sammy, the Hale family sheepdog, appears on their doorstep, he brings back something no parent would ever wish upon his or her child.
THE BRASHER GIRL by Ed Gorman
Cindy Marie Brasher is the prettiest girl in the Valley, and Spence just has to have her. Unfortunately, Cindy has a “friend”… a friend who tells her to do things… bad things.
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Thank you, as always, for your continued support and enthusiasm!
Review: 'Devil's Pocket' by John Dixon
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Gallery Books (August 4, 2015)
352 pages, e-book $8.99, paperback $10.99
Reviewed by David Simms
John Dixon gave the YA world a much needed punch to the throat last year with Phoenix Island, a novel that was filled with brutality, humanity, and intelligence. It launched the television series Intelligence, but even better, won the Bram Stoker Award for “Best YA Novel” this past May.
Sequels in book series usually tail off a bit, even in the most successful books, typically a rehashing of the first book. What does Dixon do? He takes a wide left turn into uncharted territory where it could have been disastrous for the many fans he accumulated.Continue Reading
Paper Cuts: Option This! Vol. 1
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Paper (n): material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing, drawing, or printing on
Cut (v): make (a movie) into a coherent whole by removing parts or placing them in a different order.
Option This! Vol. 1
Welcome back, this is the second installment of Paper Cuts, a column about horror film from a horror reader’s (and writer’s) perspective. Huge thanks to everyone who shared the last post, read it, or sent me their thoughts, whether public or private. I was really overwhelmed by the response.Continue Reading
An Interview with Del Howison: Revisiting 'Nightbreed' with 'Midian Unmade'
An Interview with Del Howison:
Revisiting Clive Barker’s Nightbreed with Midian Unmade
Del Howison is the co-founder and owner of Dark Delicacies, an independent horror bookstore in Burbank, California. Howison has co-edited several collections, including Midian Unmade, his recent collaboration with Joseph Nassise. Recently, he took a few moments to discuss this latest project with Cemetery Dance Online.
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Stephen King Says This Book Will Delight Dark Tower Fans!
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— Stephen King
The Dark Tower Companion: A Guide to Stephen King’s Epic Fantasy
by Bev Vincent
Hi Folks!
We’re pleased to report that our signed Limited Edition hardcover of The Dark Tower Companion: A Guide to Stephen King’s Epic Fantasy by Bev Vincent, which has updates and bonus material NOT FOUND in any other editions, is almost done at the printer and will begin shipping in late August!
AN ALL-NEW COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANTLY CONSTRUCTED WORLDS IN ALL OF FICTION
The Dark Tower Companion is the ultimate compendium to King’s evolving magnum opus, presenting the mythology, history, and geography of this epic fantasy that has captivated generations of readers. Featuring interviews with Stephen King, Ron Howard, Dark Tower expert Robin Furth and others, Bev Vincent reveals The Dark Tower’s influential literary origins, examines its connections to the vast majority of King’s other novels, explores the expanded universe, catalogs the major characters, locations and concepts, and includes a travel guide to the story’s real-world locations, giving fans who have followed Roland’s journey—or those who are discovering it for the first time—a fascinating overview of the series and an inside look at the creative process of one of the world’s most popular authors.
“Bev’s book is a valuable tool for exploring the series. Both newcomers and frequent visitors to Mid-World will be informed and delighted.”
— Stephen King
The Art of Tomislav Tikulin Beautiful New Hardcover From The UK!
The Art of Tomislav Tikulin
Beautiful New Hardcover From The UK!
Hi Folks!
We’re pleased to report that we’ll be getting some copies of The Art of Tomislav Tikulin from SST Publications in the UK, but we don’t expect our stock to last long due to the popularity of Tomislav’s artwork!
The Art of Tomislav Tikulin is a beautiful and heavily equipped book. This comprehensive collection focuses on the two primary genres of his work: sci-fi & fantasy and horror. His distinctive and stylish art is very reminiscent of the 70s and 80s era. Tomislav’s artwork has graced the covers of many legendary SF, fantasy & horror books including Larry Niven’s Ringworld Engineers, Arthur C. Clarke’s Rendezvous with Rama, Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine (50th Anniversary Edition) and Stephen King’s Carrie, plus many more. This is the first collection of art from this visionary artist.
PRAISE FOR THE ART OF TOMISLAV TIKULIN:
“Some people say that every picture is worth a thousand words. Well, if that’s true then, considering the standard of his work, Tomislav Tikulin is owed millions of ’em from fans of SF, Horror and Fantasy fiction. Indeed, I’m delighted to say that Tomislav’s stylish imagination has graced the covers of a good many PS titles down the years and every one blew us away. But, if I were to choose just one, then it would have to be his sensitive and haunting treatment of Ray Bradbury’s timeless Dandelion Wine, for which Stephen King penned perhaps his most moving Introduction. Truly inspired and inspiring in equal measure. So folks, let’s take off our hats: we’re in the presence of greatness here. Take a look inside if you don’t believe me.”
—Peter Crowther
“Tikulin’s art is beautifully haunting, full of mood and elegance and a tangible sadness. Any writer would be lucky to have his art on a book cover. I know I was.”
—Christopher Golden
“Tomislav is one-of-a-kind: even among artists working in the genre, his work has a darkness, a strangeness, that catches the eye and leaves viewers feeling like there’s something sinister lurking just out of sight, however realistic the subject matter. I’m grateful for his contributions to the look of Analog.”
—Trevor Quachri
“It’s been my great privilege to see Tomislav’s artwork illustrating my stories. So much contemporary fantastic illustration is meticulously rendered, but also rather sterile and unengaging—but Tomislav’s work is the exact opposite of that, with a real sense of texture and emotional depth. He works with a restrained palette, and fine brushwork, to tremendous glowing effect—all luminous blues and golds. You could not possibly mistake his work for anyone else’s.”
—Alastair Reynolds
Antics on the Web: 'Talking About Death with Children with Dr. Earl, Part 1' Review
Antics on the Web: ‘Talking About Death with Children with Dr. Earl, Part 1’ Review
by Robert Brouhard
The Internet is filled with everything. Search for something on Google, and you’re likely to find it. Some of it is amazing and beautiful. Some of it is odd and disturbing. Some of it is an amalgam of miasma and sensuality. You may even find ways to talk about Fluffy or your grandma’s passing with your children. The cartoon video of “Talking About Death With Children With Dr Earl Pt. 1” is probably not your best choice though.
Jamie Loftus and her friend Kelsey Lawler ran across a strange 8-track from 1976 in the attic of the Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home in Massachusetts. Why were they in a funeral home’s attic? The world may never know. Per the YouTube video’s description, a man named “Dr. Earl A. Grossman” (SP) made 8-track tapes during the 1970s discussing death with children and distributed them to New England funeral homes. Doing some research on the Web, I couldn’t find anything about “Earl A. Grossman.” Using a touch of Google-fu, I came to see that this is actually Dr. Earl A. Grollman, a Rabbi from Belmont, Massachusetts who has written many books for grieving families including the 1971 runaway hit Explaining Death to Children. His books have even been used at Harvard. Yes, I informed the maker of the video, Jamie Loftus, of the man’s actual name. It turns out that Jamie wasn’t wearing her glasses when she transposed the name in her notes. Oops. Jamie Loftus did all the work animating this video with Dr. Grollman’s audio.Continue Reading
Review: 'The Blumhouse Book of Nightmares: The Haunted City' edited by Jason Blum
The Blumhouse Book of Nightmares: The Haunted City edited by Jason Blum
Doubleday (July 2015)
384 pages, e-book $5.99, hardcover $18.33, paperback $10.32, Audible $29.95
Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington
Doubleday (July 2015)
384 pages, e-book $5.99, hardcover $18.33, paperback $10.32, Audible $29.95
Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington
The Blumhouse Book of Nightmares: The Haunted City is a stunning anthology from some of the biggest names in horror film and literature.