Dark Delicacies is proud to present their latest charity-publishing venture entitled Framed: A Gallery of Dark Delicacies. Based upon the idea that a picture is worth a story, these beautifully rendered illustrations are further enhanced by original stories from some of horror's darkest souls. Over twenty-five pieces of original and seldom seen black and white art by artists such as Clive Barker, Jhonen Vasquez, Bernie Wrightson, Gris Grimly, Ben Templesmith and William F. Nolan are complemented by all original stories from Richard Matheson, Gary Brandner, Jack Ketchum, F. Paul Wilson, John Skipp, Steve Niles, Mick Garris, Lisa Morton and others.After an extremely successful publishing effort two years ago with The Altruistic Alphabet (which raised over $8,000 for the Shriners' Children's Hospital), Gomez and Morticia Howison are targeting another charity project near and dear to their hearts - Guide Dogs of America. Looking to release the project in late May of 2003, this groundbreaking volume approached the idea of an anthology in a unique manner: The artists created any image that struck their hearts as long as it fit the criteria. The only rule was that the pictures had to have a frame drawn around them or they must have a framed picture within the drawing itself. The writers were then given a copy of the artwork and asked to write a short story based upon the art. The results are truly stirring as the stories vary from amusing to horrific.
As with the last charity book, many of the original artworks will be auctioned off online to help raise additional funds for the charity. Which pieces of art are to be auctioned will be announced at a later time. Watch the website for continued updates on the project. This book makes a wonderful treasure to take to signings and for only $20.00 you'll be helping a very needy cause while squirming from fright at the same time. Advance orders are now being accepted.
Artists: Clive Barker, Barry Barnes, Samantha Breault, Nan Bulter-Beckstrom, Frank Dietz, L.J. Dopp, Mike Dougherty, Darren Frydendall, gak, Tony Gleeson, Gris Grimly, Jacob Hair, Brian Horton, Allen Koszowski, Tony Lane, Madame M, Steve Montiglio, William F. Nolan, Buzz Parker, Rick Pickman, Eric Pigors, Crab Scramby, Paul Springer, Ben Templesmith, Tenille Turek, Jhonen Vasquez, Jay Vigon, Jason Voss, Curran Wedner, Max Wedner, Woody Welch, Mel Whitlow, and Bernie Wrightston
Authors: Peter Atkins, Gary Brandner, Douglas Clegg, Dennis Etchison, Mick Garris, Jeff Gelg, Owl Goingback, Jesus Gonzalez, Nancy Holder, Del Howison, Jack Ketchum, Terrill Lankford, Joe R. Lansdale, Kelly Laymon, Jason Light, Richard Matheson, Todd McIntosh, Lisa Morton, Joe Nassise, Steve Niles, Tom Piccirilli, Rob Reger, Robert Steven Rhine, David J. Schow, Harry Shannon, John Skipp, Tamara Thorne, Scott Weymouth, F. Paul Wilson, Staci Layne Wilson and Chelsea Quinn Yarbro.