Bad Moon Books
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Bad Moon Books is a publishing company owned by Roy K. Robbins in Garden Grove, California
. In the middle of 1986, they began as a bookseller only, but in 2007 they began publishing. Their works include many Black Quill Award and Bram Stoker Award
winners and nominees. Bad Moon Books' publications include limited edition
paperback
s and hardcover
s (including lettered editions, signed limited editions, and the occasional trade edition).
Recently, internationally known bestselling author Clive Barker
chose Bad Moon Books to publish his never before published 1974 book, The Adventures of Mr. Maximillian Bacchus and His Travelling Circus which came out in April 2009.
Garden Grove, California
Garden Grove is a city located in northern Orange County, California. The population was 170,883 at the 2010 census. State Route 22, also known as the Garden Grove Freeway, passes through the city running east-west. The city is known outside the Southern California area for being the home of Robert H...
. In the middle of 1986, they began as a bookseller only, but in 2007 they began publishing. Their works include many Black Quill Award and Bram Stoker Award
Bram Stoker Award
The Bram Stoker Award is a recognition presented by the Horror Writers Association for "superior achievement" in horror writing. The awards have been presented annually since 1987, and the winners are selected by ballot of the Active members of the HWA...
winners and nominees. Bad Moon Books' publications include limited edition
Limited edition books
A limited edition book is a description of a book which is released in a limited print run quantity, usually much smaller than publishing industry standards, and connotes a level of scarcity or exclusivity...
paperback
Paperback
Paperback, softback or softcover describe and refer to a book by the nature of its binding. The covers of such books are usually made of paper or paperboard, and are usually held together with glue rather than stitches or staples...
s and hardcover
Hardcover
A hardcover, hardback or hardbound is a book bound with rigid protective covers...
s (including lettered editions, signed limited editions, and the occasional trade edition).
Recently, internationally known bestselling author Clive Barker
Clive Barker
Clive Barker is an English author, film director and visual artist best known for his work in both fantasy and horror fiction. Barker came to prominence in the mid-1980s with a series of short stories which established him as a leading young horror writer...
chose Bad Moon Books to publish his never before published 1974 book, The Adventures of Mr. Maximillian Bacchus and His Travelling Circus which came out in April 2009.
Awards and honors
- 2009 Bram Stoker AwardBram Stoker AwardThe Bram Stoker Award is a recognition presented by the Horror Writers Association for "superior achievement" in horror writing. The awards have been presented annually since 1987, and the winners are selected by ballot of the Active members of the HWA...
Winner "Superior Achievement in Long FictionBram Stoker Award for Best Long FictionThe Bram Stoker Award for Best Long Fiction is an award presented by the Horror Writers Association for "superior achievement" in horror writing for long fiction.-Winners and nominees:...
" for The Lucid Dreaming by Lisa MortonLisa MortonLisa Morton is an American horror author and screenwriter.Morton was born in Pasadena, California, and entered the film industry in 1979 as a modelmaker on Star Trek: The Motion Picture... - 2009 Bram Stoker Award nomination "Superior Achievement in Long Fiction" for The Hunger of Empty Vessels by Scott EdelmanScott EdelmanScott Edelman is an American science fiction, fantasy, and horror writer and editor. He became the editor of SCI FI Magazine in 2002, and has edited the channel's online magazine Science Fiction Weekly since 2000.He was the founding and only editor of the science fiction magazine Science Fiction...
- 2009 Bram Stoker Award nomination "Superior Achievement in Long Fiction" for Doc Good's Traveling Show by Gene O'NeillGene O'NeillGene O'Neill is best known as a multi-award nominated writer of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction.O'Neill's professional writing career began after completing the Clarion West Writers Workshop in 1979. Since that time, over 100 of his works have been published...
- 2009 Black Quill Award for "Best Small Press Chill: Readers' Choice" for As Fate Would Have It by Michael Louis Calvillo
- 2009 Black Quill Award for "Best Cover Art and Design: Editors' Choice and Reader's Choice" for As Fate Would Have It by Michael Louis Calvillo(Artwork: Peter Mahaichuk; Cover Design: César Puch)
- 2008 Bram Stoker Award Winner "Superior Achievement in Long Fiction" for Miranda by John R. LittleJohn R. LittleJohn R. Little is best known as a writer of horror and dark fantasy fiction. He was born in London, Ontario, Canada on August 16, 1955, and he currently resides in Coquitlam, BC, Canada. John R. Little has a Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Western Ontario where his major...
- 2008 Bram Stoker Award nomination "Superior Achievement in Long Fiction" for The Confessions of St. Zach by Gene O'NeillGene O'NeillGene O'Neill is best known as a multi-award nominated writer of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction.O'Neill's professional writing career began after completing the Clarion West Writers Workshop in 1979. Since that time, over 100 of his works have been published...
- 2008 Bram Stoker Award nomination "Superior Achievement in a Novel" for Johnny Gruesome by Greg Lamberson.
- 2008 Black Quill Award for Best Small Press Chill Editors' Choice for Miranda by John R. LittleJohn R. LittleJohn R. Little is best known as a writer of horror and dark fantasy fiction. He was born in London, Ontario, Canada on August 16, 1955, and he currently resides in Coquitlam, BC, Canada. John R. Little has a Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Western Ontario where his major...
- 2008 Black Quill Award for Best Small Press Chill Readers' Choice for Johnny Gruesome by Gregory Lamberson
- 2008 Black Quill Award nomination for Best Small Press Chill for The Confessions of St. Zach by Gene O'NeillGene O'NeillGene O'Neill is best known as a multi-award nominated writer of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction.O'Neill's professional writing career began after completing the Clarion West Writers Workshop in 1979. Since that time, over 100 of his works have been published...
- Brian KeeneBrian KeeneBrian Keene is an American author, primarily of horror, crime fiction, and comic books. He has won two Bram Stoker Awards.- Background :Keene was born in 1967. He grew up in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and many of his books take place in these locales. After graduating high school, he...
's list of top 10 books of 2007 - Restore From Backup by J.F. Gonzalez & Mike Oliveri
Novels
- Sparrow Rock by Nate KenyonNate KenyonNate Kenyon is the award-winning author of science fiction, horror and suspense novels and short fiction. Kenyon's first novel, Bloodstone , was a Bram Stoker Award Finalist and was voted the Preditors and Editors Horror Novel of the Year for 2006. His second novel, The Reach, was also a Bram...
(May 20102010 in literatureThe year 2010 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*February - The Wheeler Centre, Australia's "literary hub", officially opened.*April 3 - First release of the Apple iPad, electronic book reading device....
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound lettered hardcover and 100-copy limited hardcover.- Illustrated by Alex McVeyAlex McVeyAlex McVey is an American fine artist and illustrator from Texas, mostly known for his work on high-end limited edition books and album art. He has illustrated the works of Stephen King, William Peter Blatty, Brian Keene, Joe R...
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- Illustrated by Alex McVey
- The Adventures of Mr. Maximillian Bacchus and His Travelling Circus by Clive BarkerClive BarkerClive Barker is an English author, film director and visual artist best known for his work in both fantasy and horror fiction. Barker came to prominence in the mid-1980s with a series of short stories which established him as a leading young horror writer...
(May 20092009 in literatureThe year 2009 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*8 October - Romanian-born German novelist Herta Müller wins the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature....
): Published as an ultra edition of 10 handmade hardcovers, traycased lettered edition of 26 lettered copies, slipcased limited edition of 300 numbered copies, and a trade edition of 1500 hardcover copies- Illustrated by Richard A. KirkRichard A. KirkRichard A. Kirk is an artist currently residing in Canada. Kirk works as a visual artist and illustrator. His art work is centered on images that explore the liminal space between imagination and reality; a pictorial space where a personal iconography manifests in protean forms that challenge...
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- Illustrated by Richard A. Kirk
- As Fate Would Have It (A Prolonged Love Letter) by Michael Louis Calvillo (March 20092009 in literatureThe year 2009 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*8 October - Romanian-born German novelist Herta Müller wins the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature....
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound lettered hardcover and 150-copy limited hardcover.- Introduction by John R. LittleJohn R. LittleJohn R. Little is best known as a writer of horror and dark fantasy fiction. He was born in London, Ontario, Canada on August 16, 1955, and he currently resides in Coquitlam, BC, Canada. John R. Little has a Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Western Ontario where his major...
. Afterword by Lisa MortonLisa MortonLisa Morton is an American horror author and screenwriter.Morton was born in Pasadena, California, and entered the film industry in 1979 as a modelmaker on Star Trek: The Motion Picture...
. Cover art by Peter Mihaichuk.
- Introduction by John R. Little
- Johnny Gruesome by Greg Lamberson (20072007 in literatureThe year 2007 in literature involves some significant new books.-Events:*November 19 - First Kindle e-book reader released.*December 11 - Terry Pratchett informs fans on-line that he has been diagnosed with a rare form of Alzheimer's disease.-Literature:...
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound lettered hardcover and 250-copy limited hardcover.- Introduction by Jeff Strand. Cover art by Zach McCain.
Eclipse Series
- Book 1 - The Not Quite Right Reverend Cletus J. Diggs & the Currently Accepted Habits of Nature by David Niall WilsonDavid Niall WilsonDavid Niall Wilson is an American writer primarily known for his works of horror, science fiction, and fantasy fiction.-Background:...
(November 20082008 in literatureThe year 2008 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*January 1 - In the 2008 New Year Honours, Hanif Kureishi , Jenny Uglow , Peter Vansittart and Debjani Chatterjee are all rewarded for "services to literature".*June 15 - Gore Vidal, asked in a New York Times...
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 100-copy limited hardcover.- Introduction by Elizabeth MassieElizabeth MassieElizabeth Massie is an American author.Elizabeth Massie is a two-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author of horror novels and short fiction. She won her awards for Sineater and Stephen. She has also written historical fiction for young adults....
. Cover art by Zach McCain.
- Introduction by Elizabeth Massie
- Book 2 - Little Graveyard on the Prairie by Steven E. WedelSteven E. WedelSteven E. Wedel is an American author currently residing in Moore, Oklahoma. He is best known for his series of books in The Werewolf Saga, all published by Scrybe Press of Morristown, New York....
(February 20092009 in literatureThe year 2009 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*8 October - Romanian-born German novelist Herta Müller wins the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature....
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 100-copy limited hardcover.- Introduction by Steve Vernon. Cover art by Paul Groendes.
- Book 3 - Lost Tribe by Gene O'NeillGene O'NeillGene O'Neill is best known as a multi-award nominated writer of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction.O'Neill's professional writing career began after completing the Clarion West Writers Workshop in 1979. Since that time, over 100 of his works have been published...
(February 20092009 in literatureThe year 2009 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*8 October - Romanian-born German novelist Herta Müller wins the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature....
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 100-copy limited hardcover.- Cover art by Zach McCain.
- Book 4 - Shadow of the Dark Angel by Gene O'NeillGene O'NeillGene O'Neill is best known as a multi-award nominated writer of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction.O'Neill's professional writing career began after completing the Clarion West Writers Workshop in 1979. Since that time, over 100 of his works have been published...
(August 20092009 in literatureThe year 2009 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*8 October - Romanian-born German novelist Herta Müller wins the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature....
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 100-copy limited hardcover.- Cover art by John Pierro.
- Book 5 - Crimson by Gord Rollo (February 20102010 in literatureThe year 2010 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*February - The Wheeler Centre, Australia's "literary hub", officially opened.*April 3 - First release of the Apple iPad, electronic book reading device....
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 100-copy limited hardcover.- Cover art by Zach McCain.
- Book 6 - Vintage Soul by David Niall WilsonDavid Niall WilsonDavid Niall Wilson is an American writer primarily known for his works of horror, science fiction, and fantasy fiction.-Background:...
(April 20102010 in literatureThe year 2010 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*February - The Wheeler Centre, Australia's "literary hub", officially opened.*April 3 - First release of the Apple iPad, electronic book reading device....
): Published as a single copy ultra edition, 26-copy leather-bound hardcover, and 100-copy limited hardcover.- Cover art by Don Paresi.
Novellas
- Alice on the Shelf by Bill Gauthier (20112011 in literatureThe year 2011 will involve some significant events and new books.-Events:*Tomas Tranströmer wins the 2011 Nobel Prize in Literature.*Jennifer Egan wins the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her novel A Visit From the Goon Squad.-Literature:*T.C...
): Published as a trade paperback- Cover art by Frank WallsFrank WallsFrank Walls is an American illustrator and board game designer working primarily in the table-top gaming industry. He was the Creative Director of Empty Room Studios Publishing until leaving in 2010 when the company had financial problems. He has done illustration work for Talisman, Warhammer,...
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- Cover art by Frank Walls
- The Samhanach by Lisa MortonLisa MortonLisa Morton is an American horror author and screenwriter.Morton was born in Pasadena, California, and entered the film industry in 1979 as a modelmaker on Star Trek: The Motion Picture...
(20102010 in literatureThe year 2010 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*February - The Wheeler Centre, Australia's "literary hub", officially opened.*April 3 - First release of the Apple iPad, electronic book reading device....
): Published as a trade paperback- Cover art by Frank WallsFrank WallsFrank Walls is an American illustrator and board game designer working primarily in the table-top gaming industry. He was the Creative Director of Empty Room Studios Publishing until leaving in 2010 when the company had financial problems. He has done illustration work for Talisman, Warhammer,...
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- Cover art by Frank Walls
- Jade by Gene O'NeillGene O'NeillGene O'Neill is best known as a multi-award nominated writer of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction.O'Neill's professional writing career began after completing the Clarion West Writers Workshop in 1979. Since that time, over 100 of his works have been published...
(20102010 in literatureThe year 2010 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*February - The Wheeler Centre, Australia's "literary hub", officially opened.*April 3 - First release of the Apple iPad, electronic book reading device....
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 150-copy limited softcover.- Introduction by Michael McBrideMichael McBrideMichael McBride is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for Derry, with whom he has won a National League title. He plays his club football for St. Colm's Ballinascreen. For both club and county he usually plays in the half back line...
and illustrated by Steve Gilberts.
- Introduction by Michael McBride
- Blood Spring by Erik WilliamsErik WilliamsErik George Williams is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League who played most of his career with the Dallas Cowboys . He played college football at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, where he was an NAIA All-American offensive lineman. Williams was...
: Published as a trade paperback.- Cover art by Jill BaumanJill BaumanJill Bauman is best known as an artist. She has been nominated for the World Fantasy Award five times and nominated for the Chesley Award several times. Her art has been exhibited at the Delaware Art Museum, the Moore College of Art, Art Students League of New York, the NY Illustrators Society &...
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- Cover art by Jill Bauman
- Monster Town / The Butcher of Box Hill by Logan Savile (a pseudonym for Steven SavileSteven SavileSteven Savile is a British fantasy, horror and thriller writer, and editor living in Stockholm, Sweden...
and Brian M. Logan): Published as a 100-copy limited hardcover tête-bêche bound double novella.- Illustrated by Darryl Elliott.
- Lord of the Lash and Our Lady of the Boogaloo (Vampire Outlaw Part II) by Weston OchseWeston OchseWeston Ochse is an American author and educator. He has won the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel and been nominated for the Pushcart Prize for his short fiction.- Biography :Weston Ochse was born in Gillette, Wyoming...
(20092009 in literatureThe year 2009 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*8 October - Romanian-born German novelist Herta Müller wins the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature....
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 200-copy limited softcover.- Cover art by Zach McCain.
- The Day Before by John SkippJohn SkippJohn Skipp is a splatterpunk horror and fantasy author and anthology editor, as well as a songwriter, screenwriter, film director, and film producer. He collaborated with Craig Spector on the 1989 anthology Book of the Dead, and has also collaborated with Marc Levinthal and Cody Goodfellow...
and Cody Goodfellow: Published as a 300-copy trade paperback.- Cover art by Cody Goodfellow.
- The Watching by Paul Melniczek (20092009 in literatureThe year 2009 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*8 October - Romanian-born German novelist Herta Müller wins the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature....
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 150-copy limited softcover.- Cover art by Jill BaumanJill BaumanJill Bauman is best known as an artist. She has been nominated for the World Fantasy Award five times and nominated for the Chesley Award several times. Her art has been exhibited at the Delaware Art Museum, the Moore College of Art, Art Students League of New York, the NY Illustrators Society &...
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- Cover art by Jill Bauman
- This Ghosting Tide by Simon ClarkSimon ClarkSimon Clark is a horror novel writer from Doncaster, England. One of his most notable works is the novel The Night of the Triffids.Clark has been nominated for the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel, World Fantasy Award for Best Novella and British Fantasy Award...
(20092009 in literatureThe year 2009 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*8 October - Romanian-born German novelist Herta Müller wins the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature....
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 300-copy limited softcover.- Cover art by Zach McCain.
- The Lucid Dreaming by Lisa MortonLisa MortonLisa Morton is an American horror author and screenwriter.Morton was born in Pasadena, California, and entered the film industry in 1979 as a modelmaker on Star Trek: The Motion Picture...
(20092009 in literatureThe year 2009 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*8 October - Romanian-born German novelist Herta Müller wins the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature....
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 150-copy limited softcover.- Cover art by Zach McCain.
- Doc Good's Travelling Show by Gene O'NeillGene O'NeillGene O'Neill is best known as a multi-award nominated writer of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction.O'Neill's professional writing career began after completing the Clarion West Writers Workshop in 1979. Since that time, over 100 of his works have been published...
(20092009 in literatureThe year 2009 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*8 October - Romanian-born German novelist Herta Müller wins the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature....
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 200-copy limited softcover.- Illustrated by GAK.
- Necropolis by John Urbancik (20092009 in literatureThe year 2009 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*8 October - Romanian-born German novelist Herta Müller wins the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature....
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 100-copy limited softcover.- Featuring photography by John Urbancik.
- The Better Year by Bridget Morrow (20092009 in literatureThe year 2009 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*8 October - Romanian-born German novelist Herta Müller wins the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature....
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 100-copy limited softcover.- Cover art by Erin Wells.
- The Hunger of Empty Vessels by Scott EdelmanScott EdelmanScott Edelman is an American science fiction, fantasy, and horror writer and editor. He became the editor of SCI FI Magazine in 2002, and has edited the channel's online magazine Science Fiction Weekly since 2000.He was the founding and only editor of the science fiction magazine Science Fiction...
(20092009 in literatureThe year 2009 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*8 October - Romanian-born German novelist Herta Müller wins the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature....
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 150-copy limited softcover.- Introduction by Gene O'NeillGene O'NeillGene O'Neill is best known as a multi-award nominated writer of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction.O'Neill's professional writing career began after completing the Clarion West Writers Workshop in 1979. Since that time, over 100 of his works have been published...
. Cover art by Dominic HarmanDominic HarmanDominic Harman is a British artist, illustrator and graphic designer. He is best known for his science fiction, fantasy and horror book jackets and CD covers.-External links:* Official Website...
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- Introduction by Gene O'Neill
- The Gray Zone by John R. LittleJohn R. LittleJohn R. Little is best known as a writer of horror and dark fantasy fiction. He was born in London, Ontario, Canada on August 16, 1955, and he currently resides in Coquitlam, BC, Canada. John R. Little has a Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Western Ontario where his major...
(20092009 in literatureThe year 2009 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*8 October - Romanian-born German novelist Herta Müller wins the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature....
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 100-copy limited softcover.- Cover art and inner illustrations by Alan M. ClarkAlan M. ClarkAlan Marshall Clark is an author and an artist who is best known as the illustrator and book cover painter of many pieces of horror fiction. He was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel for his 2005 book Siren Promised .He has won the World Fantasy Award for his illustrations ,...
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- Cover art and inner illustrations by Alan M. Clark
- Miranda (AKA adnariM) by John R. LittleJohn R. LittleJohn R. Little is best known as a writer of horror and dark fantasy fiction. He was born in London, Ontario, Canada on August 16, 1955, and he currently resides in Coquitlam, BC, Canada. John R. Little has a Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Western Ontario where his major...
(October 20082008 in literatureThe year 2008 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*January 1 - In the 2008 New Year Honours, Hanif Kureishi , Jenny Uglow , Peter Vansittart and Debjani Chatterjee are all rewarded for "services to literature".*June 15 - Gore Vidal, asked in a New York Times...
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover, 250-copy limited softcover, and a trade paperback.- Introduction by Gary A. BraunbeckGary A. BraunbeckGary A. Braunbeck is an American science fiction, fantasy, mystery and horror author.-Biography:Braunbeck was born in Newark, Ohio . He writes in a number of different genres, but principally horror...
. Cover art by Alan M. ClarkAlan M. ClarkAlan Marshall Clark is an author and an artist who is best known as the illustrator and book cover painter of many pieces of horror fiction. He was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel for his 2005 book Siren Promised .He has won the World Fantasy Award for his illustrations ,...
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- Introduction by Gary A. Braunbeck
- The Confessions of St. Zach by Gene O'NeillGene O'NeillGene O'Neill is best known as a multi-award nominated writer of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction.O'Neill's professional writing career began after completing the Clarion West Writers Workshop in 1979. Since that time, over 100 of his works have been published...
(20082008 in literatureThe year 2008 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*January 1 - In the 2008 New Year Honours, Hanif Kureishi , Jenny Uglow , Peter Vansittart and Debjani Chatterjee are all rewarded for "services to literature".*June 15 - Gore Vidal, asked in a New York Times...
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 200-copy limited softcover.- Introduction by Gord Rollo. Afterword by Brian KeeneBrian KeeneBrian Keene is an American author, primarily of horror, crime fiction, and comic books. He has won two Bram Stoker Awards.- Background :Keene was born in 1967. He grew up in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and many of his books take place in these locales. After graduating high school, he...
. Cover art by Steve Gilberts.
- Introduction by Gord Rollo. Afterword by Brian Keene
- The Bitchfight by Michael ArnzenMichael ArnzenMichael A. Arnzen is a horror author and writer of the Bram Stoker Award-winning novel, Grave Markings . He won his second Bram Stoker Award for his newsletter and his third for his poetry collection, Freakcidents....
(20082008 in literatureThe year 2008 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*January 1 - In the 2008 New Year Honours, Hanif Kureishi , Jenny Uglow , Peter Vansittart and Debjani Chatterjee are all rewarded for "services to literature".*June 15 - Gore Vidal, asked in a New York Times...
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 200-copy limited softcover.- Introduction by Brian HodgeBrian HodgeBrian Hodge is a prolific writer in a number of genres and sub-genres, as well as an avid connoisseur of music. He currently lives in Boulder, Colorado, where he is working on his latest novel.Brian Hodge's novels are often dark in nature. Themes like self...
. Cover art by Caroline O'Neal.
- Introduction by Brian Hodge
- The Scrubs by Simon Janus (AKA Simon Wood) (July 20082008 in literatureThe year 2008 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*January 1 - In the 2008 New Year Honours, Hanif Kureishi , Jenny Uglow , Peter Vansittart and Debjani Chatterjee are all rewarded for "services to literature".*June 15 - Gore Vidal, asked in a New York Times...
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 200-copy limited softcover.- Introduction by Weston OchseWeston OchseWeston Ochse is an American author and educator. He has won the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel and been nominated for the Pushcart Prize for his short fiction.- Biography :Weston Ochse was born in Gillette, Wyoming...
. Cover art by Alan M. ClarkAlan M. ClarkAlan Marshall Clark is an author and an artist who is best known as the illustrator and book cover painter of many pieces of horror fiction. He was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel for his 2005 book Siren Promised .He has won the World Fantasy Award for his illustrations ,...
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- Introduction by Weston Ochse
- Plague Monkey Spam by Steve Vernon (20082008 in literatureThe year 2008 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*January 1 - In the 2008 New Year Honours, Hanif Kureishi , Jenny Uglow , Peter Vansittart and Debjani Chatterjee are all rewarded for "services to literature".*June 15 - Gore Vidal, asked in a New York Times...
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 200-copy limited softcover chapbook.- Introduction by Tim WaggonerTim WaggonerTim Waggoner is the author of numerous novels, two short story collections, and over one hundred published stories in the Fantasy, Horror, and Thriller genres. He graduated from Wright State University in 1989 with a Master of Arts in English with a Creative Writing Concentration...
. Cover art by Alan M. ClarkAlan M. ClarkAlan Marshall Clark is an author and an artist who is best known as the illustrator and book cover painter of many pieces of horror fiction. He was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel for his 2005 book Siren Promised .He has won the World Fantasy Award for his illustrations ,...
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- Introduction by Tim Waggoner
- Restore From Backup by J. F. GonzalezJ. F. GonzalezJesus F. Gonzalez is best known as an author, primarily of horror fiction . He has written many notable novels and has done collaborations with Bram Stoker Award winners Mike Oliveri and Brian Keene...
& Mike Oliveri (20072007 in literatureThe year 2007 in literature involves some significant new books.-Events:*November 19 - First Kindle e-book reader released.*December 11 - Terry Pratchett informs fans on-line that he has been diagnosed with a rare form of Alzheimer's disease.-Literature:...
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 300-copy limited softcover.- Cover art by John EversonJohn EversonJohn Everson of Naperville, Illinois, is an American author. He is the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of the novels Covenant, released by Leisure Books in 2008, and Sacrifice, released by Leisure Books in 2009...
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- Cover art by John Everson
- You In? by Kealan Patrick BurkeKealan Patrick BurkeKealan Patrick Burke was born and raised in Dungarvan, Ireland. He is best known as an award-winning author described as "a newcomer worth watching" by Publishers Weekly...
(20072007 in literatureThe year 2007 in literature involves some significant new books.-Events:*November 19 - First Kindle e-book reader released.*December 11 - Terry Pratchett informs fans on-line that he has been diagnosed with a rare form of Alzheimer's disease.-Literature:...
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 300-copy limited softcover.- Cover art by Steve Gilberts.
- Vampire Outlaw of the Milky Way by Wes Ochse (20072007 in literatureThe year 2007 in literature involves some significant new books.-Events:*November 19 - First Kindle e-book reader released.*December 11 - Terry Pratchett informs fans on-line that he has been diagnosed with a rare form of Alzheimer's disease.-Literature:...
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 300-copy limited softcover.- Introduction by Brian KeeneBrian KeeneBrian Keene is an American author, primarily of horror, crime fiction, and comic books. He has won two Bram Stoker Awards.- Background :Keene was born in 1967. He grew up in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and many of his books take place in these locales. After graduating high school, he...
. Cover art by Chad Savage.
- Introduction by Brian Keene
- Wings of the Butterfly by John Urbancik (20072007 in literatureThe year 2007 in literature involves some significant new books.-Events:*November 19 - First Kindle e-book reader released.*December 11 - Terry Pratchett informs fans on-line that he has been diagnosed with a rare form of Alzheimer's disease.-Literature:...
): Published as a 26-copy leather-bound hardcover and 300-copy limited softcover.- Introduction by Weston OchseWeston OchseWeston Ochse is an American author and educator. He has won the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel and been nominated for the Pushcart Prize for his short fiction.- Biography :Weston Ochse was born in Gillette, Wyoming...
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- Introduction by Weston Ochse
- House of Shadow and Ash by John Urbancik (20072007 in literatureThe year 2007 in literature involves some significant new books.-Events:*November 19 - First Kindle e-book reader released.*December 11 - Terry Pratchett informs fans on-line that he has been diagnosed with a rare form of Alzheimer's disease.-Literature:...
): Published as a 150-copy limited softcover.- Cover art by John Pierro.
Promo chapbooks
- Heart of Glass by David Winnick (2011). Promo chapbook for World Horror Con in Austin Texas.
- Bad Candy by Al SarrantonioAl SarrantonioAl Sarrantonio is an American horror and science fiction author who has published, over the past thirty-five years, more than forty-five books and eighty short stories...
and Paul Melniczek (2009). Promo chapbook that came with the purchase of the signed limited edition of The Watching by Paul Melniczek. Featuring the short stories "Pumpkin Head," "Softly the Night Whispers," and "The Fabric of Memories."- Cover art by Michael Cypher.
- A Pair of Little Things by John R. LittleJohn R. LittleJohn R. Little is best known as a writer of horror and dark fantasy fiction. He was born in London, Ontario, Canada on August 16, 1955, and he currently resides in Coquitlam, BC, Canada. John R. Little has a Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Western Ontario where his major...
(2009). Promo chapbook featuring the short stories "Climbing Mount Turnpike" and "Ever After."- Cover art by Alex McVeyAlex McVeyAlex McVey is an American fine artist and illustrator from Texas, mostly known for his work on high-end limited edition books and album art. He has illustrated the works of Stephen King, William Peter Blatty, Brian Keene, Joe R...
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- Cover art by Alex McVey
Other books
- Blood & Gristle by Michael Louis Calvillo(20102010 in literatureThe year 2010 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*February - The Wheeler Centre, Australia's "literary hub", officially opened.*April 3 - First release of the Apple iPad, electronic book reading device....
): A short story collection published as a trade paperback.- Cover art by Daniele Serra
- 51 Fiendish Ways to Leave Your Lover by Lisa Mannetti (2010): A dark humor book, heavily illustrated with cartoons published as a trade paperback.
- Cover art and illustrations by Glenn ChadbourneGlenn ChadbourneGlenn Chadbourne is an American artist. He lives in Newcastle, Maine. He is best known for his work in the horror and fantasy genres, having created covers and illustrated books and magazines for publishers such as Cemetery Dance Publications, Subterranean Press, and Earthling Publications. Mr...
- Cover art and illustrations by Glenn Chadbourne