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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?
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
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
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
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.
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
Lord Byron's Revenge By Kevin Eads The key which unlocks the portal
has been stolen by a vampire coven, which hopes to unlock the
portal and create hell on earth, a place where the sun never
shines, demons serve by their side, and man is prey. A former
priest with a mysterious past, his lifelong friend, a former rabbi,
and a Buddhist monk must unite to stop it, only to be confronted by
Lord Byron, one of the undead He Still Belongs To Me After 8 years
of a very happy marriage between a successful lawyer and a
beautiful ad executive, death comes and takes away his the wife.
After 8 years of a very happy marriage between a successful lawyer
and a beautiful ad executive, death comes and takes away his the
wife. Romancing The Zombie A plague, created in a secret lab, which
gets loose and creates a nation of zombies The hospital the nurse
works at is overrun. The hero is staying with her daughter and will
try to save both the daughter and the nurse and bring them both to
safety. The Ghost Will Follow A young man is going to visit the
family of his fiancee. While on the way, he runs into a horrible
blizzard that traps him in a small town. While there, he stays with
a house run by a butler and a beautiful young woman. The blizzard
keeps the young man in town for about a week, and while there, he
begins to have feelings for her. In time, he realizes that there is
a connection between her and the family of his fiancee, although,
the young lady is a ghost.
Revised and with additional material since its original
publication, this collection by E.R. Vernor, best known to fans as
Corvis Nocturnum, author of the well received Embracing the
Darkness; Understanding Dark Subcultures, brings you his personal
collection of essays penned from years of observing his fellow man.
Few authors since Nietzsche or Anton LaVey have so vehemently
rallied against societal, religious and governmental hypocrisies,
laughable shortcomings and failings. Sharply critical of apathetic
bottom feeders and thoughtfully introspective, Corvis forces us to
look at the creature that stares back at us from the abyss.
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