October 24, 2017
October 22, 2017
We are upping the ante: Order a Large Halloween Grab Bag between October 22nd and October 25th and it could include a slipcased hardcover edition of 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King Deluxe Special Edition! This copy is brand new and unopened and will be included in one lucky customer's grab bag.
Already order a large Halloween grab bag? No problem, any customer can order a 2nd Large Halloween Grab Bag until October 25th for a chance to win 'Salem's Lot!
Thanks to everyone who participates and best of luck to all!
Halloween Grab Bag product page: https://darkregions.com/products/halloween-grab-bag-2017?variant=1899567153178
October 18, 2017
Order a Large Halloween Grab Bag and preorder a deluxe slipcased hardcover edition of the new Dark Regions Press anthology I AM THE ABYSS from October 18th until October 24th and we will create a separate preorder for you of Stephen King's Night Shift Deluxe Special Edition slipcased hardcover, a $95 retail value, absolutely free! Night Shift Deluxe Special Edition is expected to ship in 2018.
Already order a Large Halloween Grab Bag? The 1 Large Grab Bag limit per customer does not apply here, so go ahead and order a 2nd Large Grab Bag for this special! A deluxe edition of I AM THE ABYSS must be preordered to qualify (even if you already preordered the deluxe!).
Only 10 copies of Night Shift are available for this special!
Please note: coupon codes/credit/gift certificates/discounts cannot be used for this special.
Thanks to everyone who participates in this limited-time special!
October 12, 2017
Order a Large Halloween Grab Bag and preorder a deluxe slipcased hardcover edition of the new Dark Regions Press anthology I AM THE ABYSS from October 12th until October 17th and have your Halloween Grab Bag shipped next week with a nice bonus included: a new slipcased hardcover of The Shining Deluxe Special Edition by Stephen King!
Already order a Large Halloween Grab Bag? The 1 Large Grab Bag limit per customer does not apply here, so go ahead and order a 2nd Large Grab Bag for this special! A deluxe edition of I AM THE ABYSS must be preordered to qualify (even if you already preordered the deluxe!).
Only 10 copies of The Shining are available for this special!
Please note: coupon codes/credit/gift certificates/discounts cannot be used for this special.
Thanks to everyone who participates in this limited-time special!
October 09, 2017
Hey gang, I just wanted to take a moment to reflect on the journey that I AM THE ABYSS, our latest project, has taken us through. From the initial concept which sparked in my brain in 2013 to production finally starting in Q4 2017, there have been ups and downs with the formation of this epic tome to say the least.
A few years ago we put out a call for submissions for I AM THE ABYSS... and the submissions came in droves. I had the pleasure of experiencing the voices of many creative and interesting writers, but also the immense work that comes with wading through a slush pile of manuscripts. After finally filtering through most of the manuscripts, we managed to accept two of them for publication: The Bardo of Becoming by Douglas Wynne and Blacktop by William Meikle. While DRP had certainly worked with Willie in the past, I AM THE ABYSS represents the first time we've published Doug Wynne, and I was delighted by the unique tone and setting of his story. Indeed, what I was looking for as I worked through the submissions was partly a unique story and setting.. a new world for readers to explore.
That's exactly what I AM THE ABYSS is: a (massive) volume of nine unique worlds manifested by nine unique individuals. The novella by Jeffrey Thomas takes us on a giant ship through hell, Greg F. Gifune kicks our boots into the sands of a mysterious and dark western town, Steve Rasnic Tem drives us on a terrifying journey through collapsing cities and memories... these are truly nine interesting and varying realms to explore.
Les Edwards, an artist recommended to me by Daniele Serra when I posted on the Shocklines forums in 2013/2014 asking for the name of an artist talented with panoramas, has provided us with nine stunning 16"x8" original color paintings for this book. Each painting is presented as a full bleed two-page spread preceding each novella, as if you, the reader, are opening your eyes and waking up inside the same world as the protagonist. Truly thankful to Les for agreeing to this project and for the fantastic work that he has provided for it.
This project wouldn't even be coming out if not for the incredible support of our Kickstarter campaign supporters. They have been very patient as we endured some of our many ups and downs with this project, but their patience will certainly be rewarded: our campaign supporters will be the only people in the world except contributors to receive copies of I AM THE ABYSS with Menton3's stunning artwork serving as the front cover. Some extras will most likely be printed of these Kickstarter-exclusive editions, but they will not be sold by Dark Regions Press. So, if you supported our Kickstarter campaign for I AM THE ABYSS, I just wanted to say thank you. Your support meant the world, and although this project took far longer than we would have liked, we are optimistic that you will be pleased with your Kickstarter editions of the book. Campaign backers will be getting the ebook this month (October) before anyone else to read and enjoy. Stay tuned for an update on the ebook delivery to campaign backers this month.
Right now we're finalizing specs with the printer/getting the last touches done on the files, but production is starting this month. Given the scale of this project, we are estimating the books to begin shipping in the first half of 2018. This massive tome is going to come in at over 450 pages and will likely weigh over 5lbs.
Thank you to everyone who participates in preordering I AM THE ABYSS on our website. Your support goes directly toward the production of the book/DRP operations. Projects of this scale will become more common for DRP in the future with new original properties like Pirates of the Old World and much, much more. We have a lot of exciting projects in store for 2018 and beyond. Our passion for the dark arts has not waned, and the positive reception to our efforts in the past few years has fueled our motivation to continue. We truly hope you join us today for the preorder of I AM THE ABYSS and of course the 2017 Halloween Grab Bag, and thanks again to all of you for your continued support of Dark Regions Press... it really means the world.
That's it for now, but I'll be in touch again soon as we head into one of the most exciting years ever for Dark Regions Press. Hope everyone has a fun and spooky Halloween.
Until next time.
- Chris
October 09, 2017
Dark Regions Press, LLC
Portland, OR
10/10/2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Independent specialty publisher Dark Regions Press has launched the retail preorder for one of their most anticipated titles - I AM THE ABYSS - exclusively on DarkRegions.com. This massive anthology is expected to weigh in at over 450 pages with nine original novellas. Each story centers around an individual who dies in the mortal world then enters their own personalized subconscious afterlife.
The book is stunningly illustrated by renowned artist Les Edwards who created nine color paintings for the tome. Artists Menton3 and David Ho provided beautiful cover pieces. Authors Michael Marshall Smith, Nicole Cushing, Reggie Oliver, Steve Rasnic Tem, John R. Little, Jeffrey Thomas, Greg F. Gifune, Douglas Wynne and William Meikle have all written new novellas specifically for this volume. I AM THE ABYSS is edited by Chris Morey, publisher at Dark Regions Press. Offered in ebook, trade paperback and deluxe signed limited hardcover editions, the first print run is already 50% sold out as of October 10th 2017.
I AM THE ABYSS can be preordered from Dark Regions Press directly on their website here: https://darkregions.com/products/i-am-the-abyss
Samsara by Greg F. Gifune
Crimes and Ashes by Nicole Cushing
Torn by Steve Rasnic Tem
Blacktop by William Meikle
Faith by John R. Little
Acheron by Jeffrey Thomas
The Bardo of Becoming by Douglas Wynne
The Final Stage by Reggie Oliver
The Burning Woods by Michael Marshall Smith
Available for preorder on DarkRegions.com in the following formats: Ebook (ISBN: 978-1-62641-261-3), Trade Paperback (ISBN: 978-1-62641-262-0, First Printing) and YOUR HEART IS BLACK deluxe signed slipcased hardcover (ISBN: 978-1-62641-263-7, One-Time Printing) on DarkRegions.com. Wholesale Pricing Available to Retailers in Ingram Catalog (ipage) or direct for trade paperback edition, deluxe signed hardcover only available to retailers via direct orders. Estimated Page Count: 450, Size: 8"x8".
October 09, 2017
Customers who preorder I AM THE ABYSS in deluxe signed slipcased hardcover edition and 1 large Halloween Grab Bag in the same order will have a chance to receive a deluxe slipcased hardcover of Swan Song by Robert McCammon in their large grab bag when it ships this week, one of our final copies! Please note: coupon codes/credit/gift certificates/discounts cannot be used for this special.
Good luck to all customers who join us for this limited-time special and as always thank you for your support of independent specialty publishing!
October 02, 2017
The new novella from Jeffrey Thomas included in the upcoming anthology I AM THE ABYSS is entitled Acheron. The story follows a cast of characters forced to slavery on a giant ship navigating the sea of blood through Hades on its way to an island of demons. A sprawling setting, terrifying creatures and provocative scenes make Acheron a must-read new novella for Jeffrey Thomas fans.
Read Acheron by Jeffrey Thomas in I AM THE ABYSS launching for preorder October 10th from Dark Regions Press: https://darkregions.com/products/i-am-the-abyss-october-10th-2017
September 28, 2017
Ancient Egyptians believed in a realm of the dead called Duat consisting of twelve regions. These regions had walls of iron, trees of turquoise and were inhabited by multiple gods. Despite their mortal deaths long ago, the minds of these ancient Egyptians still exist in their individual subconscious afterlives. If they believed deeply enough in Duat, perhaps their personal afterlives are within the twelve regions: https://darkregions.com/products/i-am-the-abyss-october-10th-2017
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September 25, 2017
Bestselling author Michael Marshall Smith has written a mesmerizing new novella entitled The Burning Woods for the color illustrated anthology of personal afterlife fiction I AM THE ABYSS launching for preorder from Dark Regions Press on October 10th 2017 in ebook, trade paperback and deluxe signed slipased hardcover editions. Artist Les Edwards has also created a new 16"x8" color painting based on the new novella by Michael. The author is signing the deluxe and ultra-deluxe limited hardcover editions of the book.
Join Dark Regions Press on Tuesday, October 10th for the DarkRegions.com exclusive preorder of I AM THE ABYSS including the new novella The Burning Woods by Michael Marshall Smith.
Read More: https://darkregions.com/products/i-am-the-abyss-october-10th-2017
September 11, 2017
Place an order of any size in the Horror Summer Sale on DarkRegions.com between September 28th and October 1st 2017 and be entered for a chance to win a Halloween Grab Bag from Dark Regions Press including up to $300 in retail value in signed limited edition hardcovers, rare collectibles and chapbooks, trade paperbacks, art prints and more. These very special grab bags won't be offered for sale until October 10th!
Thanks to everyone who joins us for this very limited special in the Horror Summer Sale and best of luck to all!
Visit Horror Summer Sale: https://darkregions.com/collections/horror-summer-sale
September 03, 2017
We are giving away one deluxe edition of the upcoming color illustrated anthology Pirates of the Old World coming from Dark Regions Press in 2018/2019 to one lucky customer that uses coupon code SUMMER500 during the Horror Summer Sale! The customer will be informed via e-mail and will be announced on this post when they are randomly selected after the Horror Summer Sale concludes. This deluxe edition is expected to have a $200 retail price and will be signed by all contributors!