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Post by David A. Riley on Jun 18, 2008 7:35:37 GMT
That's just the kind of cover, prevalent once, which as a kid I would have had a red face when buying - and hidden from my parents. (Unlike Lovecraft I would never have torn a cover off).
Brilliant.
That should more than stand out wherever it's displayed.
Well done Charles - and Paul Mudie, of course!
David
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Post by benedictjjones on Jun 18, 2008 12:00:51 GMT
another genius cover! lovely.
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Post by alansjf on Jun 18, 2008 17:43:11 GMT
So volume three wil be a book of nice, sedate ghost stories then?
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Post by dem bones on Jun 18, 2008 20:33:29 GMT
If Moodie's illo alone doesn't get The Third Black Book Of Horror a goodly plug in the next but one Mammoth Best New Horror, Mr. Jones wants his eyes syringed. It's just what I'd hope to find on the cover of a noughties edition of some Dennis Wheatley black sorcery epic, and you can't say fairer than that. Well done, moods, and well done dr. terribleness and his henchpersons!
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Post by The Lurker In The Shadows on Jun 18, 2008 20:46:55 GMT
Another outstanding cover and a nice twist on the good old Wheatley ones. And an enticing selection of stories and authors. Congratulations to all involved and to Charlie for drawing it all together.
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Post by Dr Terror on Jun 18, 2008 21:37:02 GMT
:DThank you all.
I haven't shown it to mine yet...
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Post by Johnlprobert on Jun 18, 2008 21:41:32 GMT
I have to say I have wondered about whether or not I can give my parents a copy of Volume 3, but my worries were somewhat put to rest when I showed the cover to a number of ladies in work today (who are aware of my literary leanings) who all thought it was fantastic and want a copy!
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Post by carolinec on Jun 18, 2008 22:34:41 GMT
.. but my worries were somewhat put to rest when I showed the cover to a number of ladies in work today (who are aware of my literary leanings) who all thought it was fantastic and want a copy! Er, do you think that might be something to do with the rather nice looking fella who's lying on the slab?
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Post by Dr Terror on Jun 25, 2008 15:18:57 GMT
Contributors should get their copies in the next day or so.
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Post by Johnlprobert on Jun 25, 2008 17:31:07 GMT
I have mine! Such a thing of beauty! And packed with exactly the sort of thing I love to read! Well done Mr Black.
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Post by franklinmarsh on Jun 25, 2008 17:41:52 GMT
Mine's arrived too! Within days of Paperback Fanatic 7! (Faints)
(Comes round) Chas you really are too modest. Even your names's not on this cover - still, been a pity to have spoilt the atmos, but you should have gone for the Dennis Wheatley velvet jacket/library/pint of champagne and brandy combo on the back.
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Post by allthingshorror on Jun 25, 2008 18:32:36 GMT
GOT MINES!!!!
Over the fecking moon. Seriously. Just to see my little story in print.......
*dances till his feet turn into bloodied stumps*
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Post by Johnlprobert on Jun 25, 2008 20:18:30 GMT
Charlie - are you going to plug this at FCon? Can I do my Dennis Wheatley turn?
"Now, you young people, I know you get turned on by these macabre mystical tales of lurid lust, sinister sacrifice and blood-soaked mayhem but I'm just here to remind you that (swirls brandy glass) reading these stories and looking at pictures of naked people such as those depicted on this cover will only lead to a lust for more of the same....or worse. Only £7-50 ladies & gents. Roll up roll up you don't get many of these to the pound missus ooo never mind. I'm sorry I seem to have metamorphosed into Frankie Howerd I'd better go back to the bar."
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Post by Calenture on Jun 25, 2008 20:37:55 GMT
Mine arrived today, too. Many thanks, Charles. And thanks to Paul for a great cover. Still shocked to find that I'd been away so much that the first I saw of the cover was at Sean's blog. I'm sure David's right when he says it will make the book stand out wherever it's displayed.
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Post by Dr Terror on Jun 25, 2008 21:45:38 GMT
John, I'd love you to do your Wheatley turn whether I'm there or not. And at the awards showcase too!
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