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It’s almost too easy to get the complete works of H.P Lovecraft. Barnes and Noble, just for example, sells a handsome single-volume complete edition of his work (all 1112 pages!) for just $18. So why on earth would you ever want to spend your time and...

Spectral Press releases a new anthology in September, featuring stories from Alison Littlewood, Gary McMahon, and many more. I had the chance to ask its editor, Mark Morris, a few questions about the book. Enjoy! Gef: The Spectral Book of Horror Stories...

Yesterday, amid a crush of sweaty people desperate for last-minute props, I visited a local Halloween superstore with my daughter, looking for a Pikachu mask. Well, there wasn’t much to choose from in the Cute Kid Division. But this particular hall of...

In some respects, 2013, which winds to a close in 6 days, was unlike previous years. You can probably identify for yourself some of the events and news stories that defined it. But in one important respect, 2013 was like every year before it and years...

One Year of Descriptive Phrases from New York Times Obituary Headlines: 2013 Boyish Sidekick to John Wayne Feminist Heroine in Japan ‘Doggie in the Window’ Singer Environmental Activist Minister at Marble Collegiate Poet and Performance...