What people fear, they are also fascinated withapprehension of the end is what keeps the topic of death a taboo. Examine death, its significance in religious and ethnic views, cultural myths, and its use in art and literature throughout the ages. Find out how different religions and ethnic groups understand death, the mourning that accompanies it, and the implications that people have given it. Explore societal traditions and psychological symbolism ascribed to death and dying in art and fashion, and delve into the very idea that beauty in darkness (and death) was to be appreciated and held in high regard to keep things in proper prospective. Discover details about Victorian and Gothic mourning customs, funeral and burial rituals, embalming, mummification, and more. Morbid fascination? Maybe. But one cannot appreciate the light until having seen the darkness.

Delve into the many aspects of the evolving archetype of Lucifer, from his multifaceted creation to his almost endearing charm on today's world stage. Explore myths and legends of not only Satan, but what Lucifer represents in our culture and the effects it has had over the centuries-from dogmatic repression of pagan beliefs to the fervor during the heights of the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s and 1990s. Examine the defense of old Nick by the Romantic writers and Anton LaVey's Church of Satan, as well as literature and film's role in redefining his ever-changing guise. Learn the aspects of his origins and see what has been borrowed from other faiths to shape our mental picture of the being known as The Devil. Suspend preconceived notions and look at the evolution of this mythic persona from his origin up to modern times. Find out if the Devil made you do it...

Vampires are beings of myth: folkloric creatures who live off the blood of the living and have been recorded in nearly every culture around the world since the beginning of man. This work traces the evolution of the vampire, from its roots in ancient mythology to obscure folk tales and legends, leading up to when these foul beings transformed into the suave Byronic heroes that continue to influence the world's view of the vampire today. It also examines key individuals in history involved in reshaping our concept of the creature. Popular culture is explored, along with the development of the vampire into the protagonist in plays and poems and novels. Sixty-one frightening images bring the topic right to your front door. Will you invite the visitor in?

Goetic Demons New Theories on Demonic Magick by Lucien Rofocale Everyone seems to think they know about demons, from either a Judeo-Christian point of view or from watching movie with evil creatures in them from The Prophecy movies to Charmed, but once you actually become truly interested in learning about them from a academic curiosity you find out then how little you know as I did. Lucien Rofocale's exploration into demonology, especially the Goetic demons is one such volume needed in any Gnostic or occultist library as is Necromancy: the forbidden Art, also from Dark Moon Press. The history of demonology, the stories of the Bibles King Solomon, and how to work with demons is covered here as well as a useful listing of both Goetic and Sumerian demons if you wish to follow up on the subject in more depth. Tread cautiously my reader, for you are about to be amazed, educated and enthralled as you turn these pages. Goetic Demons covers brief but highly fascinating topics such as: Revisioning the Goetia The Roots of Demonology King Solomon Angels and Demons The Goetic Tradition Working with the Demons What Answers the Call The Goetic Demons and Sumerian Demons

Author E.R. Vernor, best known as Corvis Nocturnum brings you the ten year anniversary expanded edition of his original expose. The writer reflects on what has changed and stayed the same, with even more insights, interviews and photos never seen before. The author brings you an unprecedented collection of Satanists, vampires, modern primitives, dark pagans, and Gothic artists, all speaking to you in their own words. These are people who have taken something most others find frightening or destructive, and woven it into amazing acts of creativity and spiritual vision. Corvis himself is a dark artist and visionary, and so it is with the eye of a kindred spirit that he has sought these people out to share their stories with you.

"Beneath the Sheltering Oak is a penetrating look into the world, and working of magick and magickal defense. Zaar doesn't only explain the forces at work, but teaches you how to deploy defenses, and redirect negative energies for positive outcomes. This is a great tool for beginners, and a "must have" for your experienced practitioners book shelf " Deacon Gray of The Graveyard Press Beneath the Sheltering Oak is a guide of magic and vampirism by an Elder of the Real Vampire Community. Belfazaar Ashantison combines shielding techniques, simple wards and protection spells, from basic mantras to complex spells.

Spectral Hauntings Anthology of the Supernatural These stories will chill and horrify you, each on different yet all marvelously written in this anthology of those who linger behind once their earthly bodies are no more Possessions by E.B. Loan Answers in an Ice Storm by Sara Berelsman The Ghost and Congressman Jones by Kevin Eads Civil War Revenge by Whitley Cunigen Passage of Time by By Melanie Ridner The Long Way by Ryan Tandy Halloween's Haunt by Alex Rondini The Ghost Will Follow by Kevin Eads The Tapestry Room by April

Very little has not been done with the subject of vampires. Yet, we are always enamored by them, transfixed at the edge of our seats, watching the latest movie or television show on them. Kevin Eads, however does what few modern novelists and screenwriters like him do. He adds a bit of sharp humor to the mix, giving us our chills and laughs all at once, without sacrificing the classic feel of horror once found in films of a bygone era. As always, I look forward to see what new inspirations come forward from his keyboard, his imagination is as timeless as if he began in the days of the inkwell and feather pen yet injected with moderninity, as in The Vampire Club and other stories that could be in your own hometown. I hope you enjoy this collection as much as I did. From the introduction by Corvis Nocturnum

Being Goth is a misunderstood culture and often is difficult for both adults and the newly introduced individual. Often they don't know how to cope with so many issues from how to react to people who don't understand them, to what to even wear Adrienne Gomez shares her depth of understanding of the joys and pitfalls of living as part of a counterculture . Dark Moon Press is proud to bring you her detailed thoughts on how to talk to parents about being Goth, how to contend with bullying at schools. Adrienne shares her expertise on fashion and make up tips. The authors warm personality and witty commentary will entertain you., as she covers a wide area of growing up Goth, from her high school and into college years.

For years E.R. Vernor, better known by his pen name, Corvis Nocturnum, has been illustrating book covers, catalogs, bands CD covers and has had work in Julie Strain's Nightmare on Pinup Street. Now, collected here is a glimpse of the art itself, but various never before seen images of the works in progress and the artists background and thoughts behind the works themselves. From the introduction by Joseph Vargo: "The imagery that is depicted in the art of Corvis Nocturnum is at times surreal, stark and unsettling, yet there is an underlying beauty to be found within each painting. As a writer, Corvis boldly strives to shed light on the dark subcultures of the world and his libertine attitude carries over into his artwork, which unflinchingly examines similar taboo topics. Unrestricted by conventional boundaries, his Satanic and erotic themes truly embrace the darkness within his soul. His artwork mixes traditional gothic elements such as ravens and vampires with fallen angels and S&M vixens to create raw impressions of a dark and unadulterated realm."

Dark Moon Press brings you a collection of vampire fiction from variety of talented new authors. Bloodied in MoonlightBy Ima Cygnenoir ON ICEBy John Leahy Let Us Prey ByE.R. Vernor Surviving the Night By Kevin Eads

"It is with great pleasure I bring you Bloody Kisses II The first installment of this series was published when the company was only a couple years in existence, yet the vampire erotica requests and submission trickled in over time enough for me to publish a sequel. I think that sexuality and vampires go together more than any other type of scary story, and there is much more to it than just the power of the intensity in vampires passions. I think it also has to do with our adrenaline rush out of fear, combined with our own primal responses merging with the surge of blood flow. I have written much on the very subject in my own non-fictional book, Allure of the Vampire: Our Sexual Attraction to the Undead back in 2007. Men, and women, attracted to either the opposite sex or any other combination of coupling for that matter has long been a part of vampires and erotica. Dating back long before celluloid motion pictures, poetry of Europe was quite titillating, an the book Carmilla by J. Sheridan LeFanu was perhaps the oldest lesbian vampire tale ever. Poppy Z. Brite, in her collection Love in Vein, and many others now bring the style of writing into our day and age. Fans of vampires will never tire of their ravenous appetites for we mere mortals, and I for one am happy to know that. I hope you enjoy this collection as much as I did while putting it together " From the Introduction by Corvis Nocturnum Vampire erotica from authors like Veronica Kegel-Giglio, Paul McFall, P.J. Craft, Scarlet Norton-Duperre, GreenWillow, Gena Mantz, Angel Edenburn and the French work by the author ATANAS

Chilling Tales of H. P. Lovecraft III Dark Moon Press brings you a collection of the master of horror. H.P. Lovecraft inspired countless writers and artists. Without Lovecraft, we would not have the most infamous residence for Batman's arch nemesis, The Joker, Arkham Asylum, which was birthed first by the mind of this misunderstood writer of the early 1900s. This is the third of several books of collections of H.P. Lovecraft. If you are new to the genre, you are in for a treat. If Lovecraft's work is an old companion of yours, join us for a trip down memory lane This third volume contains: The Call of Cthulhu Celephais The Doom That Came to Sarnath The Lurking Fear Nyarlathotep The Nameless City The Other Gods The Unnamable Azathoth The Moon-Bog The Thing on the Doorstep The Shadow Out of Time

Claw and Fang Tooth and Nail: a werecreature anthology These and other stories will bring out the animal that lies inside us all. Dark Moon Press is proud to bring you tales of shape shifters, trapped by fate to run in the moonlight. Wildmen, by Kesh Butler Smells Like Neurosis, by Kent Alyn They Came in the Fog, by Michael K. Silva Brenda's Hope, by Taylor Morgan and the Rouge Vampire, by Ben Faulk Before Tonight, the Only Thing That Bothered Me Was the War, Kevin P.J. Eads Morris's Moonlight Madness, by Veronica Kegel-Gigilo

The Devil always gets a bad rap, but here we present many views from classic stories such as these stories and more: The Devil in the Belfry by Edgar Allan Poe (1839) The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington IrvingGuy de Maupassant The Devil's Wager by William Makepeace Thackeray (1836) The Generous Gambler Originally Le Joueur genereux, by Charles Baudelaire (1864) The Young Goodman Brown By Daniel Hawthorne (1835) The original bad boy is revealed here for all his flaws and delightful charm, as Dark Moon Press brings you folktales these and more, from many countries and time periods.

The Day the Circus Came to Town and other short stories Visions of a circus are usually fun and exciting, but to some people, with the fierce animals and rampant phobias of clowns, the excitement can easily be replaced with terror. Such is the case in the latest work, The Day the Circus Came to Town by horror writer Kevin Eads Various chilling and horrific tales of the circus such as when a freak show group takes vengeance on fanatical hecklers in The Day the Circus Came to Town, The Sad Clown, The Tale of the Amish Vampire, a artist serial killer wrecks havoc in The Art of the Kill. All brought to you from the bizarre and depraved mind of the author of The Elizabeth Bathory series, and Return to Camp Hell. Warning, these tales are not for the faint of heart or those offended by vulgarity and murderous clowns

Dark Moon Press and Corvis Nocturnum bring you Walking the Path of the Ancient Ways. This anthology represents the many stories of the often forgotten in our culture. What does it mean to come to paganism Wicca, or a spirituality in general? What does the pathway to becoming a magician or darker path look like? How and why do people choose these paths? What draws them in? Walking the Path of the Ancient Ways provides a glimpse into the pathways that have led various authors, teachers and leaders of these various spiritual paths to where they are now. These stories will help to personalize and give voice to the hidden journey through their personal spirituality. Neopaganism is the single fastest growing religion in the United States and the related beliefs of the new age movement are extremely popular. It's long overdue that someone collects these stories of people walking the path of alternative religions. Walking the Path of the Ancient Ways represents our first attempt to provide a voice to the narratives of the fastest growing spiritual segment in North America. The stories are insightful, painful, joyful and like the fractal spectrum of roads people could walk - different, yet similar. Where does your road lead? Perhaps Walking the Path of the Ancient Ways will provide you with some ideas on the different roads that you yourself could walk. May your journey be as wondrous and beautiful as you can imagine. From the Introduction by Andrieh Vitimus, author of Hands on Chaos Magic

Chilling Tales of H. P. Lovecraft Dark Moon Press brings you a collection of the master of horror works. H.P. Lovecraft inspired countless writers and artists, from Stephen King to Joseph Vargo and Brom. Without Lovecraft, we would not have the most infamous residence for Batman's arch nemesis, The Joker as Arkham Asylum was birthed first by the mind of this misunderstood writer of the early 1900s. I myself am fairly new to the genre of what is called 'weird fiction' and it was the movie Hellboy that made me curious as to more influences. This is the first of several books collecting H.P. Lovecraft. If you are new to the genre, you are in for a treat - if it is an old companion of yours and you join us for a trip down memory lane, welcome back home The Alchemist The Beast in the Cave Beyond the Wall of Sleep The Case of Charles Dexter Ward The Cats of Ulthare The Descendant