Over the past century or more, the genres of fantasy, horror, and supernatural fiction have increasingly expanded beyond literature and into an array of media—film, television, comic books, and art. Many of the leading figures in the field engage in multimedia enterprises that allow their work to reach a much wider public than the mere readers of books. In Disorders of Magnitude: A Survey of Dark Fantasy, Jason V Brock analyzes the intersection of literature, media, and genre fiction in essays, reviews, and pioneering interviews. Beginning with the pulp magazines of the 1920s, Brock studies such dynamic figures as H. P. Lovecraft, Forrest J Ackerman, Harlan Ellison, and the Southern California writers known collectively as “The Group”—Ray Bradbury, Charles Beaumont, Richard Matheson, Rod Serling, and William F. Nolan. This collection also includes filmmakers Roger Corman, George Romero, and Dan O’Bannon, and such fantasy artists as H. R. Giger. Graced with dozens of photographs from the author’s personal collection, this wide-ranging study offers a kaleidoscopic look at the multifarious ways in which fantasy, horror, and the supernatural have permeated our culture. Brock—himself a fiction writer, critic, and filmmaker—concludes the book with touching eulogies to the recently deceased Ray Bradbury and Ray Harryhausen. Highlighting so many figures essential to the understanding of fantasy and horror, Disorders of Magnitude will appeal to fans of these fiction genres around the world.

Apocalypse-definition: the complete final destruction of the world, especially as described from the Book of Revelation in The Bible; an event involving destruction or damage on an awesome or catastrophic level. Eighteen bestselling and award-winning authors have contributed their visions of the apocalypse. Classic sci-fi writer William F. Nolan adds to his canon with a tale from his futuristic Logan’s Run series. Creator of the popular Repairman Jack series, F. Paul Wilson presents his vision of a world where vampires have become the ruling race. Bestselling author Heather Graham serves up her apocalyptic nightmare. Horror master Tim Waggoner terrifies with a tale of the World After. Master writer, screenwriter, and creator of classic video games Matthew Costello offers up a post-apocalyptic tale of terror, cannibalism, and a vacation gone so wrong. Icon of classic science fiction and fantasy, Ron Goulart, spins a tale of futuristic famine and desperation. Also new stories from the new breed of award-winning authors including: Jason V Brock, Lisa Mannetti, Patrick Freivald, Lee Lawless, Tori Eldridge, and Brendan Deneen. s this the end of times? You decide.

Neun unheimliche und phantastische Geschichten rund um das Thema »die unheimlichen Orte« vom vielleicht bekanntesten modernen Kritiker und Verfechter der unheimlichen Literatur S.T Joshi persönlich ausgewählt. Ob in der Abgeschiedenheit eines kargen Colorado, oder sei es das uralte Erbe in England oder nachdenkliche Reflexion über Tod und Sterben – jeder dieser Autoren ist auf der Suche nach dem Grauen aus den Tiefen seiner eigenen Vorstellungskraft, und ihre Leser werden unweigerlich zu Bewohnern bizarrer Reiche der Fantasie und des Schreckens, die sie sich sonst nicht hätten vorstellen können. Zu den Autoren des dritten und letzten Bandes gehören Simon Strantzas, Nick Mamatas, Darrell Schweitzer, Ann K. Schwader, Brian Stableford, Jason V. Brock, Nancy Kilpatrick, John D. Haefele und Donald Tyson. Alle drei Bände erscheinen bei Bärenklau Exklusiv. Folgende Beiträge sind in diesem Band enthalten: › Einführung von S.T. Joshi › Simon Strantzas - Der aufsteigende schöne Nebel › Nick Mamatas - Der Ausgang durch den Geschenkeladen › Darrell Schweitzer - Untertauchen › Ann K. Schwader - Dunkle Tagundnachtgleiche › Brian Stableford - Et in Arcadia Ego › Jason V. Brock - Der Schatten des Himmels › Nancy Kilpatrick - Menschen aus Fleisch und Blut › John D. Haefele - Die Skulpturen im Haus › Donald Tyson - Eisfischen

H. P. Lovecraft schrieb 1926 »Der Ruf des Cthulhu« und begründete damit den Cthulhu-Mythos, eines der am häufigsten nachgeahmten Weltenuniversen in der Weird Fiction. Schon zu seinen Lebzeiten haben viele andere Autoren den Mythos erweitert, und nach seinem Tod haben Hunderte von Autoren die grundlegenden Themen und Ideen Lovecrafts auf ihre ganz eigene Weise weiterentwickelt. Dieser Band enthält einige der besten Cthulhu-Mythos-Erzählungen von Autoren wie Caitlín R. Kiernan, Jason V. Brock, Mark Samuels, Gemma Files und Rhys Hughes. Dies ist der fünfte von sechs Bänden, herausgegeben von S.T. Joshi, die führende Autorität in Sachen H. P. Lovecraft. Er ist der Autor der Biographie I AM PROVIDENCE: The Life and Times of H. P. Lovecraft.

A collection of decadent poetry as seen through the eyes of Robert W. Chambers "Yellow King". The poetry of Kristin Prevallet, Eric Basso, Don Webb, Jason V Brock, Leigh Blackmore, Christina Zawadiwsky, and other inhabitants of Carcosa combine.

This much-anticipated second collection by Jason V Brock fulfills the promise of his successful first volume, Simulacrum and Other Possible Realities (2013). In pieces long and short, Brock uses weirdness, fantasy, and science fiction to probe deeply into the tortuous complexities of the human condition in the face of an indifferent or malignant universe. Such works as "Brood," "The Shadow of Heaven," and the title story draw upon the cosmic terror of H. P. Lovecraft, while "Transposition" adapts themes from Robert W. Chambers's The King in Yellow in a story of medical horror. The grimness of war is the focus of "Memento Mori," and the inexplicable power of dreams is highlighted in "A Darke Phantastique." This volume also features an unpublished, richly textured two-part post-apocalyptic novella, "Epistles from Dis"-a nightmarish epic that carries the reader along from beginning to end in appalled fascination. Included here are a brace of Brock's provocative and transgressive poems, ranging from the Miltonic "Fallen: A Lament and Affirmation" to the poem cycle "Out of Their Heads," a paean to decapitation in homage to Edgar Lee Masters (Spoon River Anthology). All in all, The Dark Sea Within presents a smorgasbord of dread that places the author among the leading voices of contemporary weird and horror fiction.

This is a poetry/art book that combines social, sexual and horror themes with some amazing artwork. One of the more interesting pieces, God's Desktop, is a tryptic (three-piece) of God's daily computer tasks, including IMs with Satan, Jesus (and a request from the new Pope). It is a riot of humor yet with a biting realisim that punches home the message. Some of the works are centered on Animal Rights, human injustice, Native American themes, and some are just beautifully romantic and personal. The illustrations run the gamet from Italian Renassaince to hand-drawn horror to psycho-sexual collage. The balance between politics, pain and beauty are perfectly executed verbally and visually. If you like sweet and sour, dark and light, heavy melodies and pain with pleasure, you will love this book.

TALES FROM WILLIAM F. NOLAN''S DARK UNIVERSE, Outstanding adaptations of some of his best horror stories, by the author of the novel and major motion picture Logan's Run. Join the scary hi-jinks as characters struggle to deal with unseen horrors, killers, and more! Over 100 pages in this collected edition! From the mind of William F. Nolan cretor and writer of the cult clasic Logan's Run.