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    Bound in Blood

    Stories of Cursed Books, Damned Libraries and Unearthly Authors

    Author Johnny Mains, Adam Cesare, Eric LaRocca, Charlie Higson, Nadia Bulkin, A.G. Slatter, Kim Newman, Zin Rocklyn, Isy Suttie, Angeline Morrison, Priya Sharma, A.K. Benedict, Guy Adams, Lucie McKnight Hardy, Ramsey Campbell
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    Titan | Titan Books
    On sale Sep 10, 2024 | 368 Pages | 9781803367491
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    A chilling anthology of nineteen stories of cursed and haunted books; featuring malevolent second-hand books, cursed novelizations, unsettling journals and the end of the world.

    From award-winning authors including Eric LaRocca, Charlie Higson, Kim Newman and A. G. Slatter. Perfect for fans of When Things Get Dark.

    You find it hidden in the dark corner of the bookstore; tucked away in a box in the attic, desperate to be read; lurking on your bookshelf, never seen before. Crack the spine, feel the ancient pages. Read it aloud, if you dare. 

    This anthology brings together horror’s best and brightest to delve into the pages of cursed books, Eldritch tomes and haunted bookstores. 

    Featuring stories from:

    Adam Cesare
    Eric LaRocca
    Isy Suttie
    Charlie Higson 
    A. G. Slatter
    Priya Sharma 
    Lucie McKnight Hardy 
    Alison Moore 
    Kim Newman
    And many more!
    Johnny Mains is a British Fantasy Award-winning editor and genre researcher. He was Project Editor on the 2010 re-issue of The Pan Book of Horror Stories, created the critically acclaimed series Dead Funny: Horror Stories by Comedians (co-edited with Robin Ince) and has spent the last five years deep in the archives, uncovering 'lost' stories by notable authors such as Edith Nesbit, Algernon Blackwood, Oscar Cook and Daphne Du Maurier, among others.
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    “[A] varied, dynamic, and really fun read.” - Happy Goat Horror




    PRAISE FOR DEAD FUNNY


    “Johnny Mains not only carries a flame for the old horrors, but wants to cause a bit of a conflagration of his own.” Stephen Volk


    “The book revels in the unsettling overlap between laughter and dread.” Financial Times


    “This is not the result of some job-swapping reality TV show, this is the real thing, with veritable authors pulling many of the stops (and viscera) out to show their worth writing horror. And it's just as nasty as it could be – but in all the right ways.” The Bookbag


    “This book is a treat to read as there are some fantastic tales from writers who are (mostly) new to the genre. If you want some smart, well written horror with a hint of mirth, I strongly encourage you to invest in a copy. Or else.” Snakebite Reviews


    PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR


    “Johnny Mains is the go-to man for horror in the UK. His extensive knowledge of and unbound passion for the genre is amazing. If there was a government ministry of horror (which there should be) Johnny would be in charge. He is the Minister For Horror. He has extraordinary energy and is fighting a one man battle to preserve and revitalise the noble tradition of the horror anthology. Oh, and he is a nice bloke as well.” Charlie Higson

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    A chilling anthology of nineteen stories of cursed and haunted books; featuring malevolent second-hand books, cursed novelizations, unsettling journals and the end of the world.

    From award-winning authors including Eric LaRocca, Charlie Higson, Kim Newman and A. G. Slatter. Perfect for fans of When Things Get Dark.

    You find it hidden in the dark corner of the bookstore; tucked away in a box in the attic, desperate to be read; lurking on your bookshelf, never seen before. Crack the spine, feel the ancient pages. Read it aloud, if you dare. 

    This anthology brings together horror’s best and brightest to delve into the pages of cursed books, Eldritch tomes and haunted bookstores. 

    Featuring stories from:

    Adam Cesare
    Eric LaRocca
    Isy Suttie
    Charlie Higson 
    A. G. Slatter
    Priya Sharma 
    Lucie McKnight Hardy 
    Alison Moore 
    Kim Newman
    And many more!

    Author

    Johnny Mains is a British Fantasy Award-winning editor and genre researcher. He was Project Editor on the 2010 re-issue of The Pan Book of Horror Stories, created the critically acclaimed series Dead Funny: Horror Stories by Comedians (co-edited with Robin Ince) and has spent the last five years deep in the archives, uncovering 'lost' stories by notable authors such as Edith Nesbit, Algernon Blackwood, Oscar Cook and Daphne Du Maurier, among others.
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    Adam Cesare View titles by Adam Cesare
    Eric LaRocca View titles by Eric LaRocca
    Charlie Higson View titles by Charlie Higson
    Nadia Bulkin View titles by Nadia Bulkin
    A.G. Slatter View titles by A.G. Slatter
    Kim Newman View titles by Kim Newman
    Zin Rocklyn View titles by Zin Rocklyn
    Isy Suttie View titles by Isy Suttie
    Angeline Morrison View titles by Angeline Morrison
    Priya Sharma View titles by Priya Sharma
    A.K. Benedict View titles by A.K. Benedict
    Guy Adams View titles by Guy Adams
    Lucie McKnight Hardy View titles by Lucie McKnight Hardy
    Ramsey Campbell View titles by Ramsey Campbell

    Praise

    “[A] varied, dynamic, and really fun read.” - Happy Goat Horror




    PRAISE FOR DEAD FUNNY


    “Johnny Mains not only carries a flame for the old horrors, but wants to cause a bit of a conflagration of his own.” Stephen Volk


    “The book revels in the unsettling overlap between laughter and dread.” Financial Times


    “This is not the result of some job-swapping reality TV show, this is the real thing, with veritable authors pulling many of the stops (and viscera) out to show their worth writing horror. And it's just as nasty as it could be – but in all the right ways.” The Bookbag


    “This book is a treat to read as there are some fantastic tales from writers who are (mostly) new to the genre. If you want some smart, well written horror with a hint of mirth, I strongly encourage you to invest in a copy. Or else.” Snakebite Reviews


    PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR


    “Johnny Mains is the go-to man for horror in the UK. His extensive knowledge of and unbound passion for the genre is amazing. If there was a government ministry of horror (which there should be) Johnny would be in charge. He is the Minister For Horror. He has extraordinary energy and is fighting a one man battle to preserve and revitalise the noble tradition of the horror anthology. Oh, and he is a nice bloke as well.” Charlie Higson

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