The world's biggest and best anthology series of original horror and dark fantasy returns with a bumper collection of new short stories and novellas from the hottest names and most talented newcomers:TREY R. BARKER * STEPHEN BAXTER * JOHN BURKE * RAMSEY CAMPBELL * BASIL COPPER * LES DANIELS * GEMMA FILES * CHRISTOPHER FOWLER * MICK GARRIS* GLEN HIRSHBERG * CHICO KIDD * CAITLIN R. KIERNAN * NANCY KILPATRICK * JAY LAKE * JOEL LANE * TIM LEBBON * SAMANTHA LEE * TANITH LEE * GRAHAM MASTERTON * RICHARD CHRISTIAN MATHESON * LISA MORTON * JOE MURPHY * YVONNE NAVARRO * KIM NEWMAN * GEOFF NICHOLSON * JAMES VAN PELT * TONY RICHARDS *NICHOLAS ROYLE * DAVID J. SCHOW * MICHAEL MARSHALL SMITH * DONALD TUMASONIS * JEFF VANDERMEER * CONRAD WILLIAMS *

Ever since he watched his little brother drown last summer, Dylan has felt like he's losing it. He can't shake the nightmares that plague him—dreams from which he wakes up screaming every night. Dylan takes a summer job at a remote wilderness hotel, hoping to leave his problems behind. But when he volunteers to help close up the resort for the winter, things only get worse. Edward, the hotel manager, seems to be out to get him. A freak snowstorm blocks the road to the resort, leaving them trapped for days. And Dylan keeps seeing a ghost that might be trying to send him a message—or maybe Dylan really is going crazy this time.

Michael McCarty interviews masters of the fantastic, including: Harlan Ellison, Whitley Strieber, Laurell K. Hamilton, Harry Turtledove, Boris Vallejo, Joe R. Lansdale, Max Collins, Charles Grant, The Amazing Kreskin, Richard Matheson, and many more

Ghosts are among us. On the other side of death, the spirits of departed souls have been part of human myths and beliefs as long as anyone can recall. Some of the most powerful and affecting images in fiction are of ghosts, spirits, visitations from beyond the veil of death. Ellen Datlow, an editor whose stellar career has garnered her World Fantasy Awards, a Stoker Award, and a Hugo Award, has long been fascinated by ghosts. Now she has brought together an array of all-new, original ghost stories for the shivering delight of readers who are ready to be frightened. And that's no idle threat. These are not friendly ghost stories. This book is called The Dark because the editor asked her favorite authors specifically for stories that would provoke fear or disquietude, tales that would cause shivers down the spine and make readers want to keep a light on when they retire to bed for the night. The authors who answered her call compose an all-star cast of brilliant storytellers, including such award-winning, certifiably masterful authors as Ramsey Campbell, Jeffrey Ford, Charles L. Grant, Glen Hirshberg, Kathe Koja, Tanith Lee, Kelly Link, Sharyn McCrumb, Joyce Carol Oates, Lucius Shepard, and Gahan Wilson. Frighteningly good writers. Each has penned a unique tale unlike any of the others. All have cast dark spells that are sure to inspire fear or unease in the hardiest of readers. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The world's biggest and best anthology series of original horror and dark fantasy returns with a bumper collection of new short stories and novellas from the hottest names and most talented newcomers: TREY R. BARKER STEPHEN BAXTER JOHN BURKE RAMSEY CAMPBELL BASIL COPPER LES DANIELS GEMMA FILES CHRISTOPHER FOWLER MICK GARRIS GLEN HIRSHBERG CHICO KIDD CAITLIN R. KIERNAN NANCY KILPATRICK JAY LAKE JOEL LANE TIM LEBBON SAMANTHA LEE TANITH LEE GRAHAM MASTERTON RICHARD CHRISTIAN MATHESON LISA MORTON JOE MURPHY YVONNE NAVARRO KIM NEWMAN GEOFF NICHOLSON JAMES VAN PELT TONY RICHARDS NICHOLAS ROYLE DAVID J. SCHOW MICHAEL MARSHALL SMITH DONALD TUMASONIS JEFF VANDERMEER CONRAD WILLIAMS

This collection of essays examines the motifs of darkness, depression, and descent in both literal and figurative manifestations within a variety of Anglo-Saxon texts, including the Old English Consolation of Philosophy, Beowulf, Guthlac, The Junius Manuscript, The Wonders of the East, and The Battle of Maldon. Essays deal with such topics as cosmic emptiness, descent into the grave, and recurrent grief. In their analyses, the essays reveal the breadth of this imagery in Anglo-Saxon literature as it is used to describe thought and emotion, as well as the limits to knowledge and perception. The volume investigates the intersection between the burgeoning interest in trauma studies and darkness and the representation of the mind or of emotional experience within Anglo-Saxon literature.

Think you know everything there is to know about Hammer Films, the fabled "Studio that Dripped Blood?" The lowdown on all the imperishable classics of horror, like The Curse of Frankenstein, Horror of Dracula and The Devil Rides Out? What about the company's less blood-curdling back catalog? What about the musicals, comedies and travelogues, the fantasies and historical epics--not to mention the pirate adventures? This lavishly illustrated encyclopedia covers every Hammer film and television production in thorough detail, including budgets, shooting schedules, publicity and more, along with all the actors, supporting players, writers, directors, producers, composers and technicians. Packed with quotes, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, credit lists and production specifics, this all-inclusive reference work is the last word on this cherished cinematic institution.