McCauley, Kirby - Editor

Dark Forces [Signed 3x]

New York: Bantam Books, 1981. First Printing, Thus.

Signed on the title-page of their story by Joe Haldeman; Charles L. Grant, and Gahan Wilson.

The book is from the estate of Jeri Kandel of Sarasota, Florida. Jeri an aspiring Sci Fi/Horror author was active in the Florida West Coast Sci Fi – Fantasy community. She was a "volunteer" for DragonCon in Atlanta and other Florida West Coast and Orlando events as an active member of ASFA where she acquired amazing autographs.

The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean;  even age-toning of the text, some spotting on the text-block and inside the wraps. Moderate shelf handling wear.

Dark Forces is an anthology of horror fiction edited by Kirby McCauley. It's notable for its collection of stories from prominent horror writers of the time, showcasing their diverse styles and themes within the genre. The anthology includes works by Stephen King, [First PB printing of The Mist] Ramsey Campbell, Dennis Etchison, and many others, contributing to its significance as a comprehensive snapshot of horror literature in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

The anthology is significant not only for its content but also for its impact on horror fiction. It helped solidify the careers of several authors featured within its pages and contributed to the popularity of horror anthologies during that era. McCauley's curation ensured a blend of classic horror tropes with innovative storytelling approaches, making "Dark Forces" a cornerstone in horror literature collections and a reflection of the genre's evolution during that period.

Featured are: Stephen King's "The Mist", "The Bingo Master' by Joyce Carol Oates, "The Brood" by Ramsey Campbell, "The Night Before Christmas" by Robert Bloch, "A Touch of Petulance" by Ray Bradbury, "The Stupid Joke" by Edward Gorey and more.

Item #20172

Price: $24.00