The Unspoken
In a change to the scheduled programming, instead of promoting publications from Spectral, we would like to point you in the direction of a charity anthology called The Unspoken. It’s edited by Willie Meikle and has been published by Karoshi Books. In case you’re wondering, it’s an anti-cancer anthology, with proceeds going to cancer research charities. … Read more
Spectral Press Line-up 2014
We here at Spectral Towers love planning ahead, and so we are excited to announce the provisional publication line-up for next year – in other words, this is what we hope to put out, but these things are subject to change. It looks like 2014 is going to be another splendid year for the imprint … Read more
STOP PRESS: new Cate Gardner novella acquired
Those of you who have followed Spectral’s progress over the years will recognise the atmospheric Daniele Serra cover above, the one that graced Cate Gardner’s superb chapbook Nowhere Hall. So, it is with a huge sense of pride that we can announce that Spectral will be publishing a novella by the lovely Cate in early … Read more
Whitstable news
It is with great pleasure that we can announce that the limited signed and numbered hardback edition of Stephen Volk’s Whitstable is now SOLD OUT – however, never fear, the paperback edition is freely available and can be purchased below (the book will be here in a couple of weeks and as soon as we have … Read more
Creakers by Paul Kane
The latest Spectral chapbook, Volume IX in the series, will be available around the middle of this month – but you’ll be wanting to know the low-down on this little story, won’t you? Here it is, then: “You can never go back… not that Ray Johnson wants to. But when his mother passes away, he’s … Read more
Chapbook slipcases: an update
Monday morning and the beginning of a new month (and almost a new season, too!), and what better way of celebrating it than showing you some photos of the Spectral chapbook slipcases. These sturdy protective boxes will do a fine job of keeping those slim volumes in pristine condition over the years. They are covered … Read more
Whitstable by Stephen Volk: press info
Below is the press-release for the forthcoming novella from Stephen Volk, Whitstable: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTROVERSIAL “GHOSTWATCH” WRITER PUBLISHES NOVELLA AS TRIBUTE TO HORROR STAR PETER CUSHING IN HIS CENTENARY YEAR 1971. A middle-aged man, wracked with grief, walks along the beach at Whitstable in Kent. A boy walks approaches him and, taking him for the … Read more
Whitstable: news and pre-orders
As most of you horror aficionados know, 2013 is the centenary of one of the finest actors Britain has ever produced – Peter Cushing. There will be many celebrations to mark the event, and Spectral Press is joining in by publishing a novella, called Whitstable by Stephen Volk, the writer mostly known for his groundbreaking … Read more
300th post: subscription and slipcase offer
Yes, we’ve reached a bit of a milestone here on the Spectral blog – 300 posts in just over two years! To celebrate the fact we have decided to put together a fantastic deal aimed at new subscribers – a combined subscription/slipcase offer. Yes, if you are a new subscriber, you will not only get … Read more
