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A chilling horror anthology of 19 original short stories from a world-class line-up of the masters of horror, delving into the histories and traditions of the spookiest season of the year. Presented by Hugo Award winning editor and horror legend Ellen Datlow, and featuring stories by Josh Malerman, Stephen Graham Jones, Garth Nix as well as many more. Halloween, Samhain, Día de los Muertos—festivals across the world where we can commune with those we have lost, when spirits can cross over, and when the boundary between the living and the dead is far, far too thin. A young boy encounters a woman with an ancient and terrifying link to the holiday, a group of college students attend a Halloween party to die for, and a troubled girl exploits a local urban legend to try and turn her life around. From America to New Zealand via the rural Romanian wilderness, this anthology explores our worldwide obsession with the spookiest season of the year, when the veil is lifted and the spirits come alive. Featuring 19 original stories from bestselling and award-winning masters of the genre, and from Hugo, World Fantasy, Locus, Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson award-winning editor and horror legend Ellen Datlow, this anthology invites you to carve a pumpkin, light the lanterns and welcome in trick or treaters from across the world. With stories by: Josh Malerman Lee Murray Rich Larson Clay McLeod Chapman Livia Llewellyn Michael Marshall Smith Stephen Graham Jones Linda D. Addison Christopher Golden Alma Katsu Brian Evenson Siobhan Carroll Chịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ Theresa DeLucci Garth Nix Jeffrey Ford Richard Kadrey Nathan Ballingrud John Langan

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Riveting and highly inventive Chinese-inspired science-fantasy of a royal family torn apart, painful betrayal and deadly secrets. Set on a drowning continent full of corruption and deception and strange technology this is a richly envisioned and powerful debut novel from the winner of the Bram Stoker® and Nebula Awards. On Piāo, the floating empire of lotuses, Xīlián discovers the royal advisors’ ploy to overthrow her brother, Yún, the emperor, in the same way they had murdered their parents, by creating a deadly flood that will make Yún’s death seem as though an accident. She flees to the drowning continent of Opera, a place of high tech and near environmental collapse where companies vie to sell a chance at immortality. There Xīlián seeks out her exiled brother Làng to help in her efforts to disrupt the advisors’ plans and remove them from court. Also residing on Opera is the outcast, No Face. Abandoned by the empire of Piāo, they plot to destroy those who tore their family apart. When Xīlián is caught and imprisoned and No Face discovers the shocking truth about their past, the two must work together to stop the advisors and unify their two lands or lose everyone they love to flood and revolution.

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The deluxe hardback edition of H. R. Giger’s illustrated work that went into designing the iconic Xenomorph for the film Alien , featuring remastered images from the Giger Museum archives and a foreword from Timothy Leary. Originally published in 1979, Giger's Alien is the ultimate illustrated diary on Giger's involvement in the making of the movie Alien and its titular monster, the Xenomorph. The classic status of Alien , the movie, is in large part due to Academy-Award winning artist and designer H. R. Giger. This book provides a complete illustrated record of the months of painstaking work that went into designing the most frightening movie monster of them all. This perennial bestseller takes the form of a high-quality illustrated diary, featuring sketches, original paintings, on-set photographs and stills from the finished movie; this is an exquisite blend of words and pictures. A must-buy for fans of H.R. Giger, Alien and science fiction films in general.

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13 original stories of dark fantasy inspired by the classic tales of L. Frank Baum and the land of Oz, from the masters of fantasy and science fiction, including M. R. Carey, Christina Henry and Adrian Tchaikovsky. Journey beyond the yellow brick road, click your heels together and enter the dark heart of the tornado... if you dare. Join the award-winning Marie O'Regan & Paul Kane as they bring together some of genre fiction's bestselling and acclaimed authors as they explore the wild imagination of L. Frank Baum and his wonderful Land of Oz. Featuring stories by Simon R. Green Caitlin Rozakis Louise Carey Adrian Tchaikovsky Ian Whates M. R. Carey Paul Magrs Delilah S. Dawson Robert Shearman Stark Holborn Christina Henry Una McCormack Jonathan Maberry

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The official prequel to Life is Strange: Reunion, the thrilling finale to the Max and Chloe saga. “In my dreams, I’m always dying.” Chloe Price is not having a good time. Harrowed by recurring nightmares featuring her own violent death, missing Max and living in her truck, she could use a bit of luck. After a chance encounter with Izzie Margolis, she becomes the new manager for the up-and-coming band Drugstore Makeup. In the years since the split with Steph in Haven Springs, Izzie has recruited a full band to bolster her energetic sound and heartfelt lyrics. Chasing success and fighting for greater recognition, Drugstore Makeup find themselves on the cusp of their next big break. So when Chloe kicks them out of their comfort zone, Izzie and the band enter a tornado of activity: writing and rehearsing fresh songs as they prepare to record an album, embarking on a tour of grimy live music venues to grow their fandom mosh pit by mosh pit, and vigorously debating the optimum ratio of band merchandise to sleeping bags in the back of their shared touring van. But with a drummer who can’t keep time, debts that won’t stop piling, venues that never live up to the photos online, and a manager who seems more troubled than the band, will this year, and this tour, see Drugstore Makeup reach the next level - or see them wiped out?!

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15 brand-new short stories inspired by and in honour of legendary writer Ursula K. Le Guin. Featuring Ann Leckie, Karen Joy Fowler, Charlie Jane Anders, Kelly Link, Ai Jiang and many others. Revolution in the Heart is a collection of 15 brand new stories by a group of celebrated authors, all inspired by one of the iconic figures in all of science fiction and fantasy: the legendary and award-winning Ursula K. Le Guin. From the appearance of her first work of short fiction in 1962 to the publication of the last in 2016, Ursula K. Le Guin was a master storyteller, winning innumerable awards, and achieving both commercial and literary success. She created the beloved stories of Earthsea alongside the urgent and essential stories of the Hain, pushing forward the form and concepts of science fiction and fantasy - reshaping them into forward-thinking genres. This collection honours her legacy with stories from authors she inspired: Ann Leckie Molly Gloss Kelly Link Charlie Jane Anders Sarah Pinsker Chana Porter Ai Jiang Alaya Dawn Johnson S. Qiouyi Lu E. Lily Yu Vandana Singh Aliya Whiteley Premee Mohamed Darice Little Badger Karen Joy Fowler

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An in-depth look at the making of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, featuring new and exclusive interviews, and rarely seen production art and behind-the-scenes images. Go behind the scenes of one of the most beloved entries in the Star Trek saga with Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home – The Making of the Classic Film . This definitive companion takes fans deep into the heart of the 1986 production that brought humor, heart, and humpback whales to the final frontier. Packed with exclusive interviews, rare photographs, and untold stories from cast and crew, this book reveals how director Leonard Nimoy and the creative team crafted a legendary time-travel adventure. From the challenges of shooting on location in San Francisco, to groundbreaking special effects needed to create the animatronic whales, to the environmental message that still resonates today, this insider account celebrates the risks and rewards of boldly going in a new direction. Whether you're a lifelong Trek fan or a film history enthusiast, discover the artistry and camaraderie behind a film that helped redefine what a Star Trek movie could be.

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The official lavishly illustrated coffee table hardback visual retrospective of the cult-classic 1986 fantasy adventure film Highlander, with new interview material and previously unseen imagery. From the Scottish Highlands of the sixteenth century to present-day New York, Highlander follows Connor MacLeod – an immortal warrior who cannot escape his destiny. MacLeod is fated to duel down the ages to a distant time called the Gathering, where the last few will battle for the Prize - power beyond imagination – a power that the evil Kurgan must never possess. The Art & Making of Highlander is the first-of-its-kind coffee table book – specially shrinkwrapped and decorated with spot UV gloss on the cover for that beautiful shine - which delves into the making of the 1986 cult classic movie and celebrates its enduring 40-year legacy. Featuring brand new interviews with cast and creatives alike, this stunning book also features never-before-published concept artwork and behind-the-scenes photography that makes this book the perfect gift and a must-have for any Highlander fan.

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A gorgeous full-color hardcover artbook featuring the best Betty & Veronica artwork from their 85-year history as America's reigning cartoon high school icons. A gorgeous full-color hardcover art book featuring the best Betty & Veronica artwork from their 85-year history as America's reigning cartoon high school icons. This edition showcases beautiful full-color illustrations by fan-favorite artists including Dan DeCarlo, Harry Lucey, Bob Montana, Dan Parent, with many more, and features an eye-catching cover with silver foil, silver ink, and spot UV. The book also includes insightful cultural and historical commentary as well as expert commentary from inside the fashion industry on Betty and Veronica's style through the decades, and how they reflected the popular trends of the times and represented the evolution of style.

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The official art book for Amplitude Studios’ new ENDLESS LEGEND 2™, a fantasy style, turn-based strategy game set in the Endless Universe, on a single planet, Saiadha. From the team who brought you Endless Space and Dungeon of The Endless comes ENDLESS LEGEND 2 , following on from the events in Endless Legend . ENDLESS LEGEND 2 is a fantasy style, turn-based strategy game set in the Endless Universe, on a single planet, Saiadha. Bursting with gorgeous artwork, take a journey through the landscapes and history of Saiadha, a world that has experienced much trauma and transformation, a world whose inhabitants, past and present, hail from many places, but, most of all, a world whose full story is still to be definitively written. Meet the peoples and species that populate the harsh, violent, storm-wracked planet, and learn from the writers and artists the secrets of establishing all aspects of such a rich and vibrant world.

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The definitive 704-page collection of award-winning fantasy artist Paul Bonner’s work, from 2008 to the present, including Magic: The Gathering and Games Workshop, presented in 2 slipcased coffee-table hardcover volumes curated and designed by the artist. Paul Bonner is an award-winning fantasy artist who has illustrated book covers, including for J.R.R. Tolkien, and produced art for RPG, wargames and boardgame publishers Games Workshop, including on Warhammer 40,000 , FASA Corporation, Riotminds, Rackham, and CMON. Down from the Mountains is the definitive 704-page collection of Paul Bonner’s work, from 2008 to the present, presented in 2 slipcased coffee-table hardcover volumes curated and designed by the artist. From Riotminds’ Trudvang Chronicles and Wizards of the Coast’s Magic: The Gathering , to CMON’s The Dead Keep and Games Workshop, Paul Bonner presents his work from sketches to final pieces, with commentary detailing the background, inspirations and reminiscences about each project.

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The ultimate guide to the making of cult classic film The Crow, featuring new interviews with filmmakers, behind-the-scenes imagery, and highlighting its enduring legacy, including exclusive imagery from the 2024 film. Take a deep dive into the making of the iconic 1994 film The Crow , exploring its origins in James O'Barr's haunting graphic novel, and the lasting impact of its production in later sequels. The Crow: The Definitive History details the film’s bold visual style, director Alex Proyas' creative vision, and the rise of Brandon Lee as the unforgettable Eric Draven. Despite tragedy, the crew's determination to bring the film to completion created a cult classic. The book traces the franchise’s evolution through its sequels, and examines how The Crow became a symbol of love, loss, and redemption, leaving a legacy that continues to resonate with fans. Through interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and critical analysis, this is the definitive account of The Crow ’s lasting influence.

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4 iconic Hammer Horror films eerily novelized by a legendary author, with a new foreword by TV showrunner Stephen Gallagher and a new afterword by author Ramsey Campbell. Includes The Curse of Frankenstein, directed by Terence Fisher and starring Peter Cushing, alongside The Gorgon, The Revenge of Frankenstein and The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb. THE GORGON. What is the terrible secret of the village of Vandorf, where a murderer's victims turn to stone? THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN. Baron Victor Frankenstein creates a grotesque monster - and is himself condemned to death for the creature's killings. THE REVENGE OF FRANKENSTEIN. Escaping the guillotine Baron Frankenstein repays the dwarf who aids him - giving him a new body! But his creation is a killer; worse - a cannibal. THE CURSE OF THE MUMMY'S TOMB. From the Egypt of 3000BC to the London of 1912 comes the monster that would not die!

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The revised and updated only authorised history of Hammer Films, the company, its leading figures, and a film-by-film analysis of the studio’s entire output up to 2023’s Doctor Jekyll. Now with new imagery throughout and continuing the story as Hammer came back from the dead in 2007 and began producing new horror films for a modern audience. Established in 1934, Hammer Films is one of the most renowned and prolific independent production companies in the world. Hammer’s productions encompass almost every genre, but it remains best known for the groundbreaking reinvention of cinematic horror that was a phenomenon on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1950s. The unique formula that became known as Hammer Horror was perfected in such classics as The Curse of Frankenstein (1957), Dracula (1958) and The Mummy (1959). Over the next 20 years numerous sequels and similarly acclaimed films such as The Devil Rides Out (1968) made Hammer one of the most recognisable filmmaking brands in the world. The Hammer Story is the only authorised history of the company and was compiled with unlimited access to its archive. The book is lavishly illustrated with rare promotional material and previously unpublished photographs. Now with an additional 32 pages continuing the story of Hammer as it came back from the dead in 2007 and began producing new horror films for a modern audience, including: • Wake Wood (2009) – Hammer Films’ first theatrical release for 30 years • Let Me In (2010) – directed by Matt Reeves • The Resident (2011) – starring Oscar-winner Hilary Swank and Hammer legend Sir Christopher Lee • The Woman in Black (2012) – starring Daniel Radcliffe • The Quiet Ones (2014) – starring Jared Harris • The Woman in Black: Angel of Death (2015) – starring Helen McCrory • The Lodge (2019) – directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala

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Rivalries ignite into heated romance, lost lovers seek second chances, and friendships turn to something more in these 12 stunning Romantasy stories. Including brand-new stories from beloved and bestselling authors including Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Kelley Armstrong, Alexis Hall, L. R. Lam, and more. Tumble head over heels for these 12 gorgeous Romantasy stories from bestselling and beloved authors. A pair of harried servants try to romance their respective bosses into a universe-saving marriage. Two bitter political rivals discover they have interests in common, and decide not to let a little thing like murder get in the way. After years apart, childhood nemeses come together to resolve their differences, and face down a common foe. From Regency England to a mysterious Romanian forest, and from a city made of flowers to a sinister faerie train, love conquers all in these 12 beautiful tales. FEATURING BRAND-NEW STORIES FROM: Hannah Nicole Maehrer Kelley Armstrong Rebecca Thorne Alexis Hall L. R. Lam A.Y. Chao Juliet Marillier Chloe Neill Olivia Atwater Jen Williams Greer Stothers Vida Cruz-Borja

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Official retrospective companion book to the 1974 film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre , featuring high-resolution screen grabs, interviews with key cast and crew and numerous never-before-seen photos from the shoot. When The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was released in 1974, it shocked audiences with its gritty realism, graphic violence, and disturbing atmosphere. It redefined horror cinema, inspiring future slasher films and pushing the boundaries of on-screen terror. Despite censorship and controversy, it became a cult classic, influencing both filmmakers and popular culture with its raw intensity. Half a century after its initial release, it was added to the National Film Registry in recognition of its lasting legacy. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Official Story of the Film offers an in-depth look at the making of the iconic horror movie. This hardback book delves into the challenges and triumphs faced during production, featuring behind-the-scenes photos – some rarely seen – and exclusive archive materials. It includes fresh insights through new interviews with surviving cast and crew, shedding light on the film's enduring legacy and influence on the horror genre. A must-read for fans, the book provides a comprehensive exploration of the creative process behind this groundbreaking, genre-defining film.

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The queer witchy fantasy murder mystery series concludes in one last mystery for Mallory, Cornelia and Diana, as they have to solve their biggest, and most important case of all - who killed Theodore. Perfect for fans of supernatural mysteries and cosy crime by authors such as Ben Aaranovitch, Josiah Bancroft and Tammie Painter. It’s three days until Samhain, and the Undetectables are going to die. No longer taking magical cases (not that anyone would hire them), they’ve well and truly given up the ghost. Meanwhile, Theodore (the relinquished ghost in question) is on the run. Wanted in connection with the Undetectables’ last case, he’s hiding in the last place anyone would think to look, keeping secrets (badly) and forming unlikely alliances (slightly less badly). When a copycat killer emerges and history appears to be repeating itself, the Undetectables are called up for one last case. Mallory, Diana and Cornelia find themselves in a final race against the clock – but this time, the whole of Occulture is at stake.

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A woman haunted by the disappearance of her sister and best friend thirty years ago uncovers the terrifying urban legend behind the last film they watched together, in this chilling riff on the cursed film subgenre by the Bram Stoker award-winning author of Queen of Teeth. Perfect for fans of Gretchen Felker-Martin and Andrew Joseph White. In November 1994, three girls visit their local movie theater to see an obscure film. Only one of them is ever seen again. Thirty years later, Val McQueen has never forgotten the day she lost her little sister and best friend, but she’s closed the curtain on it, certain she’s moved on despite her parents’ resentment and hounding by true crime enthusiasts. That is until a stranger’s murder brings it all screaming back—a terror she’s tried to tell herself is only a movie. Enlisting the help of cinephile and former classmate Roxie de la Fontaine to find the film, Val soon realizes that hers is not the only pursuit. Someone, or something involved with the movie is on the hunt, too… … For the girl who got away all those years ago.

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Nineteen original horror stories exploring ancient sites, uncovering forgotten histories and prising open the tombs of the past, from award-winning authors and editors Dan Coxon and Philip Fracassi. Perfect for fans of Ellen Datlow. Unearthed digs beneath these crumbling structures to reveal their archaic pasts, and their darkest secrets. Featuring the best modern writers of horror and dark fantasy, these stories explore the caverns and the catacombs, the ruined temples and the monoliths – and drag an ancient evil back into the light. Featuring stories from: Tananarive Due Christopher Golden Josh Malerman Tim Lebbon Eric LaRocca A.M. Shine Jonathan Maberry Hildur Knútsdóttir Ai Jiang A. G. Slatter Mark Chadbourn Priya Sharma Benjamin Percy V. Castro Gemma Amor Cavan Scott Premee Mohamed Hache Pueyo Steve Toase

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The nightmarish second installment of a new trilogy of provocative, disruptive and brutally poetic queer horror set in a small New England town. From the Bram Stoker Award® finalist and Splatterpunk Award-winning author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke, an intense, claustrophobic literary horror that is perfect for fans of Agustina Bazterrica, Mariana Enriquez and Paul Tremblay. Ten years after the devastating massacre that occurred on Christmas morning in 2003 and the community of Burnt Sparrow, NH struggles to move forward. Meanwhile, Rupert Cromwell and Gladys Esherwood find themselves trapped in End House and suffering unbearable monotony day in and day out. When a town courier named Pierce arrives at End House and introduces Rupert to a secret organization known as The Perdido Society, Rupert discovers a deeply intricate and intensely sinister web of secrets spreading through the town. It isn’t long before more blood is spilled, shameful transgressions are revealed, and temptations are finally satisfied. Captivating and profoundly unnerving, this is the story of two lost souls who are sent on an odyssey into the depths of depravity only for them to discover that it’s quite easy to turn monstrous, to become the thing you once despised. Lyrical, nihilistic and brutally poetic, this is shocking, unflinching, must-read horror from an author at the top of his game.