Dark Regions Press book announcement thread

[Chris_Morey]

If World War Cthulhu reaches 80% funded by 11PM PST tonight another illustration will be unlocked: http://bit.ly/NiaybQ

Artist M. Wayne Miller will create another full color illustration if the World War Cthulhu campaign reaches 80% funded by tonight at 11PM PST! The color illustration will be based on the new story "To Hold Ye White Husk" by W.H. Pugmire from World War Cthulhu: A Collection of Lovecraftian War Stories.

Join us in unlocking the new illustration by reserving your copy of World War Cthulhu today at: http://bit.ly/NiaybQ

[Chris_Morey]

A new signed limited collector's edition of Clive Barker's "The Midnight Meat Train" is being published by Dark Regions Press and will be offered for preorder on Tuesday, March 25th exclusively on DarkRegions.com at: http://www.darkregions.com/books/cli...nitive-edition

The book will be offered in three signed limited edition hardcover formats: 450 signed and numbered hardcover ($50), 66 deluxe leather-bound slipcased hardcover ($200) and 13 ultra-deluxe cowhide-bound traycased hardcover ($1,300).

All three hardcover editions feature up to 9 paintings as interior artworks, a newly written afterword and are signed by author Clive Barker. All editions feature a newly written introduction by Phil and Sarah Stokes, a new foreword by screenplay writer Jeff Buhler and multiple photos and other never before seen materials. The first complete commercial printing of the official movie script from the major motion picture starring Bradley Cooper directed by Ryuhei Kitamura released in 2008 will be included in all hardcover editions.



Description

In 1984 the Books of Blood by Clive Barker were published and quickly gained a following worldwide. Literary eminences like Stephen King noticed early on the creativity and powerful prose throughout the Books of Blood, bringing Clive Barker's stories to the forefront of horror fiction. One of these stories was "The Midnight Meat Train" following one Leon Kaufman as he discovers the origins of a series of grizzly subway train murders in New York City... and the controlling forces behind it all.

Clive Barker's The Midnight Meat Train Special Definitive Edition brings the original story back with all-new material: a new afterword written by Clive Barker, 9 color paintings based on the story by the author, a new introduction by Phil & Sarah Stokes, a foreword by the movie screenplay writer Jeff Buhler, the first complete commercial printing of the movie screenplay, never-before-seen photos, notes, sketches and more.

The Midnight Meat Train Special Definitive Edition is currently offered for preorder in three signed limited edition hardcover formats and is expected to be in stock by summer of 2014. These collector's editions are expected to sell out extremely fast. The ultra-deluxe traycased hardcover may take longer to ship than the other editions due to the book being carefully handcrafted with premium materials.

This is the first and only printing of this special comprehensive signed hardcover edition. Reserve your copy of this definitive collector's edition of one of Clive Barker's classic and most celebrated stories: "The Midnight Meat Train."



Clive Barker was born in Liverpool, England, at 1:00 am on the morning of 5 October 1952. He grew up there and went to Dovedale and Quarry Bank schools - the same schools that John Lennon of the Beatles had been to a few years before Clive! He then studied English and Philosophy at Liverpool University.

Whilst at school he wrote - stories, comic strips and plays - and together with his friends formed a fringe theatre group which mounted productions both in Liverpool and, later, in London.

His first books, The Books of Blood, were published in 1984 in England and Clive began to concentrate on writing fiction rather than plays. Publishing both short stories and novels for adults, he moved to Beverly Hills in Los Angeles in 1991 where he next wrote his first published book for 'all ages' - The Thief of Always.

Clive has directed and produced films, written for television and exhibited his paintings in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York, as well as working on comics, models, video games and toys.

The first volume of the Abarat series was published in 2002 and made the New York Times' bestseller lists, as well as winning a number of awards. Abarat II followed in 2004, winning a Bram Stoker award, with volume three - Absolute Midnight - released in September 2011.

[Chris_Morey]

Clive Barker's The Midnight Meat Train Special Definitive Edition is now available for preorder exclusively on the DarkRegions.com website at: http://www.darkregions.com/books/cli...nitive-edition

[Chris_Morey]

We have posted another piece of artwork from Clive Barker's The Midnight Meat Train Special Definitive Edition on the DarkRegions.com page at: http://www.darkregions.com/books/cli...nitive-edition

[Chris_Morey]

Clive Barker's The Midnight Meat Train Special Definitive Edition is definitely our fastest selling title of all time. Some limited hardcovers remain, but the deluxe slipcased and ultra-deluxe traycased editions are nearly sold out, with just 3 and 3 remaining, respectively.

For full information on these editions or to reserve your copy, please visit The Midnight Meat Train page on the DarkRegions.com website at: http://www.darkregions.com/books/cli...nitive-edition



All three hardcover editions feature up to 9 paintings as interior artworks, a newly written afterword and are signed by author Clive Barker. All editions feature a newly written introduction by Phil and Sarah Stokes, a new foreword by screenplay writer Jeff Buhler and multiple photos and other never before seen materials. The first complete commercial printing of the official movie script from the major motion picture starring Bradley Cooper directed by Ryuhei Kitamura released in 2008 will be included in all hardcover editions.



Clive Barker's The Midnight Meat Train Special Definitive Edition is likely to be sold out by this weekend with only 3 ultra-deluxe traycased and 3 deluxe slipcased hardcovers remaining. About five dozen limited hardcovers remain out of the 450 print run, but are selling quickly.

Make sure to reserve your copy of this very special signed limited edition hardcover volume of one of Clive Barker's classic stories on our website at: http://www.darkregions.com/books/cli...nitive-edition

[Chris_Morey]

Along with the entire official movie script, Clive Barker's The Midnight Meat Train Special Definitive Edition will also include all storyboards used for the film so fans can get an inside look on the making of the movie.

As of writing this, the Deluxe Signed Slipcased Hardcover edition is sold out, the Ultra-Deluxe Signed Traycased Hardcover edition only has 3 copies remaining and Signed & Numbered Limited Hardcovers are going fast. Make sure to reserve your copy before the book is sold out on the DarkRegions.com website at: http://www.darkregions.com/books/cli...nitive-edition

[Chris_Morey]

NEW World War Cthulhu stretch goals revealed: http://bit.ly/NiaybQ

Stretch goal #4 UNLOCKED: Lee Clark Zumpe has joined World War Cthulhu with his story "A Feast of Death" and will be included in all editions of the book!

Only 4 days remain to join the campaign for World War Cthulhu: A Collection of Lovecraftian War Stories. Two new stretch goals have been revealed! If the campaign reaches $15,000 all backers of the campaign will receive an HD digital art book featuring all artwork created for World War Cthulhu in stunning HD format and the Lovecraft eZine Megapack 2011 (issues #1 - #9) absolutely free!

If the campaign reaches $16,000 artist M. Wayne Miller will create another 9 interior illustrations for the book!

Join the campaign for World War Cthulhu before it ends on Sunday, April 20th at 12PM PST on Indiegogo.com at: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/w...-illustrations

[Chris_Morey]

As of writing this, World War Cthulhu has under 38 hours remaining for the campaign! It is now 186% funded and we have unlocked 8 stretch goals. The anthology will now include a staggering 24 full color interior illustrations (in campaign exclusive editions).

If you haven't joined us for the campaign yet, it's the best way to secure your copy of the book. Backers will receive campaign-exclusive editions that won't be offered for retail sale featuring all interior illustrations printed in full color. They will be getting the books often cheaper than retail price with free U.S. shipping included. And, of course, by joining the campaign you help us reach more stretch goals to expand the entire project!

Make sure to join us in the final 38 hours, and take a look at some of the stretch goals we have unlocked so far below. The link to the campaign is: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/w...-illustrations



UNLOCKED - Lee Clark Zumpe has joined World War Cthulhu with his story "A Feast of Death" and will be included in all editions of World War Cthulhu!



UNLOCKED - All backers of World War Cthulhu will now receive an HD digital art book featuring all artwork created for World War Cthulhu and Lovecraft eZine Megapack 2011 (issues #1 - #9)!



UNLOCKED - Artist M. Wayne Miller will create another 9 interior illustrations for World War Cthulhu, bringing the total count for the book to 24 interior illustrations!



UNLOCKED - All backers of $50 or more will receive a collectible Lovecraftian figurine from the Cthulhu Wars board game by Green Eye Games!



UNLOCKED - All interior illustrations for World War Cthulhu will now be created in full color and printed in color for all campaign-exclusive editions!

[Chris_Morey]

As of writing this the campaign has reached 200% funded and our backers have unlocked an amazing 10 stretch goals. Because of this World War Cthulhu has become something much greater than it could have been otherwise.

Join us in the final hours of what will be an unforgettable book, and thank you to all of our supporters so far: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/w...-illustrations



UNLOCKED - Four audio stories recorded by a professional narrator will be sent digitally to all backers! The stories "Loyalty" by John Shirley, "Broadsword" by William Meikle, "White Feather" by T.E. Grau and "Dark Cell" by Brian M. Sammons and Glynn Owen Barrass will enter the audio realm.



UNLOCKED - Four more audio stories recorded by a professional narrator will be sent digitally to all backers! The stories "Wunderwaffe" by Jeffrey Thomas, "Stragglers from Carrhae" by Darrell Schweitzer, "The Boonieman" by Edward M. Erdelac and "The Sinking City" by Konstantine Paradias will enter the audio realm.

[Chris_Morey]

As of writing this, World War Cthulhu is 227% funded with less than 4 hours remaining. Join us for the final hours at: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/w...-illustrations



UNLOCKED - Award-winning artist Vincent Chong will create an illustrated signature sheet for the signed hardcover editions of World War Cthulhu! Three more audio stories recorded by a professional narrator will be sent digitally to all backers! The stories "To Hold Ye White Husk" by W.H. Pugmire, "Shape of a Snake" by Cody Goodfellow and "The Turtle" by Neil Baker will enter the audio realm.



UNLOCKED - Four more audio stories recorded by a professional narrator will be sent digitally to all backers! The stories "The Game Changers" by Stephen Mark Rainey, "Sea Nymph's Son" by Robert M. Price, "Mysterious Ways" by C.J. Henderson and "The Yoth Protocols" by Josh Reynolds will enter the audio realm.