Friday, February 23, 2024
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Unearthing author Joseph Trainor
For those who were preteens in the early 1980s, the name may seem familiar: he was attributed as the author of two books in the popular series Twilight: Where Darkness Begins, published by Cloverdale Press--which is where Hardy got his start after moving to New York City, becoming the executive editor from 1987-1991.
Saturday, October 30, 2021
CFP: Global Horror-Local Perspectives, May 2022
From Renfield's newswire: Horror pervades our lives. The emotional experiences based on fear and dread it provides affect us both individually and collectively, and the fascination it exerts is undeniable and ancient, as evidenced by its lurking recurrence in mythologies, folklore, literature, cinema, historical narratives, and virtually every other field of human knowledge and realm of storytelling.
Growing awareness and appreciation of the rich horror traditions of other countries around the world, including Japan, Korea, India, Brazil, Sudan, and Thailand, has highlighted the importance of considering horror in a global context.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Inside FANGORIA 138 (November, 1994)
This one has an excellent preview of the film, plus a great article about renowned artist Basil Gogos. And there are ads--many, many ads--for a lengthy trip down memory lane.
Monday, October 25, 2021
Inside HAUNT OF HORROR 3 (September, 1974)
The first two issues of this short-lived magazine were more prose-oriented, while the subsequent three issues were random horror stories. Published by Curtis Magazines, an imprint of Marvel, these black and white tales did not have to follow the restrictions imposed by the Comics Code Authority.
This issue ran no third-party ads, but there were some ads specific to Marvel titles, which appear below.
Friday, October 22, 2021
Inside FANGORIA 116 (September 1992)
Next up in my quest to preserve horror pop-culture ads come from the pages of Fangoria #119, published in September 1992.
This was a special "All-Vampire" issue, featuring a great interview with Anne Rice. There are also some great ads, from horror masks, spooky attractions, and horror makeup schools. Enjoy!