Burton, MI: Subterranean Press, 2001. Limited Edition of 1500. HISTORICAL CONTEXT / SIGNIFICANCE —Issued during a period of renewed interest in small-press horror publishing, this edition reflects Subterranean Press’s role in shaping the collectible market for contemporary dark fiction. Provenance from D. Douglas Fratz places the volume within a documented.....

New York: Daw Books, 1976. Cover Art George Barr. First Printing. An anthology that collects some of the best fantasy short stories of the year, showcasing a variety of talented authors. The stories included in this volume highlight the diverse themes, styles, and settings of fantasy literature during the mid-1970s.Contents.....

New York: Warner Books, 1992. Cover Art by Daniel Horne. First Printing, April, 1992. Illustrated Wraps. The bestselling author of two Forgotten Realms novels presents a new dark fantasy saga. In the magical world of Autumn, wolves and humans have both evolved. When the elemental gods are imprisoned, both wolves.....

New York: Random House:, 1957. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. “All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story or tell a story about them.” ― Isak DinesenBackground Information:The publisher, on the dust jacket flap, portrays this anthology as one in which Dinesen "again.....

New York: Signet, 1999. First Printing; November, 1999. A haunted-house/folk-horror tale with Midwestern roots: horror novelist Michael Anthony moves his family from New York back to his Missouri hometown and into his late grandmother’s house—only to find something already inside the walls, floors, and dark corners. Goingback blends small-town menace.....

New York: Pocket Books, 1992. First Printing, Thus. September, 1992. The work is stunningly gritty, showcasing a cohesive narrative where each story intertwines with the central theme and one another. Combining elements of horror and real-life fears, it creates an indescribable yet captivating experience that is truly worth reading. Impossible.....

Norwalk, Conn: Easton Press, 1996. Color frontispiece by Jill Bauman. First published in 1943, Gather, Darkness! is a striking blend of science fiction and dark fantasy, offering a dystopian vision where religion is weaponized to control society. With its sharp critique of authoritarianism and its exploration of deception—both religious and.....

Sauk City, Wisconsin, Arkham House Publishers, 1987. Corrected 8th Printing. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —Few twentieth-century writers have exerted a broader posthumous influence than H. P. Lovecraft. Virtually ignored by mainstream literary culture during his lifetime, Lovecraft became the foundational architect of modern cosmic horror, influencing literature, film, gaming, music, and visual.....

Washington, D.C. WSFA Press, 2013. First Edition, First Printing. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE -- George R. R. Martin is globally recognized for 'A Song of Ice and Fire', but 'The Skin Trade' (1988) represents his mastery of the horror genre, for which he won the World Fantasy Award for Best Novella. This.....

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

New York: Baen, 1989. First Baen Printing, August 1989. Set in a decaying Pennsylvania coal town, this dark contemporary fantasy follows disfigured outcast Joanie Musser, whose disappearance and return unleash a reckoning that feels like the end of the world. Springer threads small-town cruelty, mythic overtones, and a fierce argument.....

New York: Ace Books, 1987. Cover Art by Miro. Y'gora stands on the brink of ruin...Goblins, demons, and far darker foes pour across the Dark Border, assaulting Rath Tintallain and the priceless treasure it guards. The Hasturs dread that the fall of Rath Tintallain will herald complete devastation, and they.....