Tales of ghosts, monsters and murderers have terrified and delighted readers for thousands of years.
This spine-chilling collection features retellings of eight classic horror stories. From the disturbing short stories of Edgar Allan Poe, to gothic classics and chilling ghost stories, this striking anthology is the perfect introduction to the world of horror.
Includes:
Dracula
Frankenstein
The Masque of the Red Death
Bluebeard
And many more...
Written by Matt Ralphs and with vivid illustrations by artist Taylor Dolan.
Stories will be broken up with a series of 'theme' spreads, which will add a non-fiction element to the book. These spreads cover everything from the rise of the horror genre to famous monsters and vampire mass hysteria.There's a gap in the market for striking, beautifully illustrated horror anthology.Contents: The Mask of Red Death by Edgar Allen Poe; Edgar Allen Poe and the Birth of Horror Literature (NF); Dracula; Vampire Mass Hysteria (NF); The Monkey's Paw; Zombies and the Undead (NF); Red Riding Hood; The Original Dark Fairy Stories (NF); Frankenstein; Mary Shelley and the impact of Frankenstein (NF); Whistle and I'll Come To You; Ghosts and the Victorians (NF); Baba Yaga; Witches (NF); Bluebeard; Blood and Gore (NF)Evergreen publishing with strong backlist potential and global appeal.An opportunity to expand the Big Picture Press list into the adult gift market.Resurgence of interest in titles that offer readers 'escapism' post pandemic - fantasy and science fiction etc.Pantone and 100% foil cover treatments.Sci Fi stories planned for 2024. 
