Book by Schow, David J.
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Prominent horror writer and screenwriter Schow (Crypt Orchids; The Crow) coined the term "splatterpunk" to describe the graphic variety of contemporary horror fiction that he illustrates in this collection of new and previously published stories. Guiding the reader through the minds of forgetful murderers, masochists and vampires who use acid-filled breast implants for self-defense, these tales present a brightly lit world where reality can oftentimes prove more frightening than the grotesque. In "Entr'acte," for example, Schow profiles Paul, an insomniac, whoAafter receiving an anonymous call warning, "She's not human, get out now"Aspends the evening trying to discover whether or not his wife is an alien. While drifting awake the next morning, Paul can't determine whether his all-too-real experience was a dream or not. By contrast, "Petition" pits Bill, a man who possesses the ability to hear the prayers of others, against a sexually abusive horror of a man whose hollow prayers plague Bill and drive him to drug use and eventually murder. For readers who enjoy intelligent, sometimes challenging horror, this spellbinding collection will prove to be a quick, chilling readAthough much of the material is shocking. As a bonus, in an intimate afterword Schow ruminates on each story and offers some opinionated remarks on the politics of creating a book. (Jan.)
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Seller: knew_4_you, San Jose, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. NEW HARDBACK. SIGNED by JDAVID J. SCHOWE [NO Inscription]. LIMITED Ed. #702/1000. DJ in Clear, ARCHIVAL MYLAR WRAP. NO remainder mark. | SHIPS AIRMAIL INTERNATIONALLY. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 001223
Seller: Burke's Book Store, Memphis, TN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Limited. Minor foxing to top edge, else tight and clean. Signed, limited, #32 of 1000. Signed By Author. Seller Inventory # 1046107
Seller: Cross Genre Books, WEST LINN, OR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. David J. Schow, dj photo (illustrator). 1st Edition. Signed by Author(s). This book is a Limited Edition #392/1000. The dust jacket is unclipped ($40.00). First Edition Stated. Signed by the author on the Limitation page. Seller Inventory # 006640
Seller: The Book Bin, Salem, OR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 2001. 244 pages. #203 of 1,000 signed, limited edition copies. Signed by the author on the limitation page. Black boards with silver titling, fine. Spine square. Binding sound. Dust jacket in archival Mylar, fine. Interior bright, free of marks. Signed. Seller Inventory # BBS-2005745
Seller: Kenneth Mallory Bookseller ABAA, Decatur, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very good. First Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. #493 of 1000cc signed and numbered by Schow on a limitation page. Very good hardback in a very good dustjacket. Signed. Seller Inventory # 71654
Seller: Cornerstone Books, Santa Ana, CA, U.S.A.
Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. This work contains 13 horror short stories from award-winning writer, David J. Schow on subjects such as monsters, sex, idol worship, mysterious phone calls in the dead of night, telepaths, aliens, UFOs, murder, and mayhem. This copy is clean and solid. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, flat signed on the limitation page. LIMITED NUMBERED EDITION, # 59 of 1,000. Appears to be unread. Jacket is in mylar. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 022500
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Subterranean Press, 2001; stated First Edition, limited to 1000 copies; stated first printing. This is NOT the lettered edition. This is copy #441 of 1000. Inscribed to ¿Scott¿ with short statement on the full title page. 13 short stories and an afterword by Schow. Illustrated end papers and limitation art by Grant Christian. Book Condition: Near Fine: The spine is square with a bump on the head, else clean. The front board is clean. The rear board is clean. The board corners are sharp. The board edges show ¼ inch bump on the front board right edge, else clean. The pages are white and unmarked. The page edges are clean. The book is tight and unread. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine: Not Price Clipped: ($40.00). The front is clean. The back shows a short pinch on the top edge, else clean. The spine shows a pinch on the head, else clean. The front panel is clean. The back panel is clean. The jacket is enclosed in a new Mylar cover. This book will be shipped the day after receipt of payment in a new archival bag and bubble wrapped in a new box with a USPS tracking number. International buyers: heavier books may require additional shipping charges. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # HC124911
Seller: Kathmandu Books, Winter Springs, FL, U.S.A.
1st edition. HC in dust jacket. 1st Printing. One of 1000 numbered copies signed by Schow. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 22664
Seller: Neil Ewart, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. US Signed Limited Edition 137/1000. Publishers Cloth in Dustwrapper. A Very Good Dustwrapper and Book. Dustwrapper With Slight Wear and Tanning to Edges. The Book With Boards Slightly Bowed. PBFA Member. We Welcome Direct Contact With Our Customers. If You Require Any Further Information or Images Please Click On 'Ask Bookseller a Question' Link. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 004684
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Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. Audience: General/trade. 12 of 1,000 numbered copies. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # ABE-1708626315781