Many years ago I picked up a first edition copy of Norman Partridge’s soon-to-be-award-winning novel “Dark Harvest” (Cemetery Dance Publications, 2006) because (a) it looked like a fun/horrific story set on Halloween and (b) this particular edition used one of the first fonts I ever designed (Cenobyte). I read and absolutely loved the tragic tale… Read more »
In this brilliant follow-up to Past the Glad and Sunlit Season, K. A. Opperman takes us to an enchanted autumnal land overflowing with candy—sometimes sweet, sometimes cursed by witches. Jack-o’-lanterns keep watch as we travel through Pumpkin Country, questing for the rich rewards that are to be found in contemplation of October’s pastoral and many-colored… Read more »
The jack-o’-lantern is the symbol of Halloween around the world. But how much do you really know about this mysterious pumpkin? Probably not as much as you think! Jack-O’-Lantern: The Strange History of the Halloween Pumpkin is the first-ever book-length history of the jack-o’-lantern’s long, wild ride through human history. David Acord (author of Old… Read more »
The Cult of the Great Pumpkin has been following the splendid spooky artwork of Chris Raimo for a couple of years, and he’s brewing up a book that just has to become a reality. From the artist himself: “Chris Raimo’s Book of Halloween is 80 pages of Halloween/spooky related art and short stories to get… Read more »
Halloween artist and mysterious figure Rhode Montijo has a ready-to-go book called 31 Jacks, but self-publishing is a tricky business, so he’s looking for feedback and ideas about Kickstarting it on his Instagram account HERE. Here’s what he’s after, in his own words: Your feedback and suggestions are needed! I’m hoping to self-publish my new… Read more »
Some treats are better than tricks! As summer turns to autumn, Scarlet Galleon Publications, publisher of the Amazon #1 bestselling horror anthology, DEAD HARVEST: A Collection of Dark Tales, offers readers a collection of Halloween tales to help celebrate the season in a chillingly unforgettable way. 10 authors. 10 haunting tales. 1 incredible anthology. DARK… Read more »
Gleefully ghoulish dark artist Gris Grimly has illustrated Ray Bradbury’s classic “The Halloween Tree” and is signing each and every copy you buy directly from him through Halloween 2015. He’s even drawing a unique jack o’ lantern in each copy! Get it HERE!
While not Halloween-specific, every Halloween-lovin’ kid that came across Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark loved it; Chicago filmmaker Cody Meirick is making a documentary about one of the greatest children’s books ever published, and he needs your help to make it happen: “This upcoming documentary will explore the history and background of one… Read more »
“Werewolves, vampires, ghosts, fairies, djinns, goblins, trolls, witches, brownies, banshees—beings that are not of this world. Or maybe they are… We had a blast doing a Halloween anthology in 2013. “When the Clock Strikes Thirteen” has been well received and has even won the “The Things That Go Bump & Grind In The Night Award” from the Rainbow… Read more »
Artist Jill Thompson, creator of the Scary Godmother books and Halloween TV Specials, wants to create a Scary Godmother doll, but she needs your help! Watch her pitch below (it’s adorable), then go to the KickStarter Page!
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