Welcome to the news section of the site. I aim to update this page as often as possible as soon as relevant information becomes available to me. So, please send your snippets of Masterton-related news this way. I will also consider using reviews of the author's books written by the fans, as well as photographs that you think Graham's fans might wish to see. These might include photos taken with the man himself, pictures of your bookshelves (I hope to launch an image gallery in the near future), articles you've written or any other miscellaneous items you think this site might benefit from displaying. Please contact me with your proposals. I look forward to your contributions.
- 19/08/10:
- Below are the forthcoming Albatros Polish covers of Walkers (left) and The Devils of D-Day (right). Thanks to Piotr Pocztarek for supplying the images:
- 09/08/10:
- Below is the PB Descendant cover which Leisure Books will publish as an ebook in November 2010. It will be published as a trade PB in the summer of 2011.
- 08/08/10:
- Here's the cover art for Telos Publishing's new edition of The Djinn. Copies available to order from Telos Publishing.
- 29/07/10:
- Just added Graham's short story, Saint Bronach's Shrift to the Fiction page. Enjoy!
- 26/07/10:
- Telos Publishing is proud to announce details of two new titles from Graham Masterton being published this year, Rules of the Duel by Graham Masterton and William S. Burroughs and a resissue of Graham's classic 70s title, The Djinn. Preorder details and further information on both titles can be found here.
- 23/07/10:
- 19/07/10:
- Graham now has a UK Facebook page. The intention is to update it with news as and when it becomes available (alongside this news page). We will also be adding links, photos and other GM-related material. Pop on over and have a gander!
- 18/07/10:
- Just added to the Fiction page: The Invisible Library is a short article by Graham Masterton about books that are 'unwritten, unread, unpublished and unfound'. Intrigued? Then read on...
- 14/07/10:
- Just in: MHB Press is a new British small press specializing in the publication of finely bound signed limited editions of 'out of print' and classic works of horror is launching with The Sphinx by Graham Masterton.
The title will be available in three states:
Collectors Edition - 300 copies signed and numbered bound in cloth with DJ
Deluxe Edition - 150 copies signed and numbered in roman numerals quarter bound in leather in slipcase
Lettered Edition - 26 copies signed and lettered fully bound in leather in traycaseThe Deluxe and Lettered editions will both be hand bound by British Craftsmen using traditional binding techniques.
This is the first of a number of projects involving Graham (including a lavishly illustrated anthology of his erotic horror stories due in the winter), so MHB suggests that you join the mailing list for advance information.
Everyone who pre-orders (and eventually pays for) The Sphinx will be entered into a prize draw to win a copy of the UK 1st HB Edition of The Devils Of D-Day. This copy will be inscribed to the winner by Graham.
For more information visit MHB Press or to pre-order visit Mansion House Books.
- 05/07/10:
- Below are the forthcoming Albatros Polish covers of Walkers (left) and Fire Spirit (right). Thanks to Piotr Pocztarek for supplying the images:
- 29/06/10:
- Below is the cover of the forthcoming edition of Demon's Door, due out July 2010.
- 21/06/10:
- In Graham's words: 'An illustration by my late friend Ron Embleton to advertise the sexy comic strip Wicked Wanda in Penthouse magazine in the 1970s has just come up for sale at The Book Palace which is a fascinating repository of original comic-book and illustrative art. The picture of me being attacked by Wicked Wanda's dogs is yours for only £1,750!'
- 12/05/10:
- Below is the cover of the new French trade paperback edition of The 5th Witch (La Cinquieme Sorciere), published by L'Ombre de Bragelonne.
- 10/05/10:
- Below are the forthcoming (reissue) Albatros Polish covers of Burial (top left), The 5th Witch (top right), Night Wars (bottom left) and Spirit (bottom right). Thanks to Piotr Pocztarek for his ever reliable and up-to-date information:
- 29/04/10:
- Below is the cover of the new French mass-market paperback edition of Family Portrait (Portrait Du Mal), published by Milady (Bragelonne).
- 25/04/10:
- Below is the cover of the new Horror Zine collection which will feature Graham's short story, 'Underbed'. More details when it comes out.
- 19/04/10:
- Below is the cover of forthcoming Greek version of Picture of Evil (aka Family Portrait), due out from Jemma Press in Athens.
- 11/04/10:
- From Graham: 'Below is a photograph taken in 1964 by the late Antony Balch the movie director of Horror Hospital amongst other classics. It is a picture of me and William Burroughs visiting the Church of Scientology in East Grinstead under assumed names in order to investigate the teachings of L. Ron Hubbard, who at that time William was conmvinced was a fraud.
'I was "Graham Thomas" and William was "William Lee." The pretty woman in the middle is a representative of the Church.'
- 24/02/10:
- Below are the Polish covers of Death Dream (left), published in February, and the forthcoming Polish edition of Blind Panic (right):
- 23/02/10:
- Now you can read the opening chapter of Rules of The Duel, a very avant-garde novel Graham wrote in the 1960s with William Burroughs.
- 15/02/10:
- Below is the cover of Dan Masterton's terrific short animation DVD, Death and the Comedian, with the Voice of the Grim Reaper supplied by his dad, our very own Graham! See message board for more info.
- 01/02/2010:
- From Graham: 'My eldest son Roland and his wife Melissa will be running the London Marathon on April 25 to raise £1,500 for the Havens Hospice which provides respite breaks, symptom control and end-of-life care for children and adults with serious illnesses or conditions. It aims to create happy memories of their last days. The link to Roland and Melissa's can be accessed here.
'Any sponsorship that you feel you can provide would be received with great gratitude, no matter how small. I shall be auctioning off a few unusual Masterton-related items on this website in order to raise money for the cause, so please watch this space in the coming weeks.
'To support Roland and Melissa's London Marathon run on April 25 in aid of the Havens Hospice, I am offering for auction the first draft of the movie script of Demon's Door, the latest Jim Rook novel. The script was written by Fred Caruso, the producer of the Dennis Hopper movie Blue Velvet, amongst many others, and is already a collector's item in itself. It is in a plastic binder with a clear front. An illustration for it will be posted in the News section shortly. Fred has sent me a supportive personal message saying that he hopes the sale will raise $$$s for the hospice. Please send your bids to manitouman1@yahoo.com. I will keep you updated daily via the message board on the progress of the bidding. Reserve price for this truly unique script is £50/$80/57 euros. It is really going to be worth something in the future ... imagine owning the first-draft script of The Exorcist. Good luck! Bidding closes midnight February 28, 2010.
' Below is another auction item, a pair of identity tags from last year's Star Wars festival in Wroclaw, Poland. Further information to follow'.
- 15/12/09:
- Below is the forthcoming cover of Fire Spirit, due out in HB from Severn House in April 2010.
- 23/11/09:
- 08/11/09:
- Check out this new interview with Graham Masterton on William S. Burroughs, conducted November 2009 for Reality Studio website.
- 30/10/09:
- Below is the cover of the forthcoming Albatros (Poland) edition of Fireflash 5 (aka A Mile Before Morning), due out in November 2009. Incidentally, Blyskawica is the Polish word for 'lightning'.
- 12/10/09:
- Below is a new edition of Wendigo (aka Edgewise), a trade-size paperback just published by Bragelonne.
- 02/09/09:
- Below is the forthcoming paperback edition of Blind Panic, due out from Leisure Books in January 2010. Bibliographical info here. You can also order a limited edition promo cover, signed by Graham with a message of your choice by clicking here. At £1.00 (or equivalent) a throw, they're as cheap as chips and will probably sell fast!
- 19/08/09:
- A new French edition of Graham's classic novel, Ritual (under the title, Rituel de Chair) is released by Milady on 21/08/09. Bibliographical details here.
- 05/08/09:
- New online interview with Graham which you can read by clicking here.
- 26/07/09:
- Just added Graham's short story, Ephiphany to the Fiction page. Enjoy!
- 07/07/09:
- In Graham's own words: 'I have just come across this picture of me with my beloved Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham d'Elegance. This was in the days before petrol was £104.9 a litre - it took 110 litres every time I filled it up! The picture was taken for The Sunday Times in March, 1988'
- 06/07/09:
- Here's your opportunity to bid in a rare auction. Graham is offering an original bus poster for The Djinn when it was published by Star Books in 1977. It was painted by the celebrated fantasy/horror artist Les Edwards and the original painting can be seen on his website by clicking here. Graham is auctioning it (signed, if desired), bids starting at £35/US$55/EUR 40. It is in excellent condition and measures approx 500cm x 760cm. Very rare, since most of them were stuck on buses! Bids to manitouman1@yahoo.com. Bidding ends midnight July 13 2009.
- 01/07/09:
- Click here to view the Greek cover of Mirror, published by Jemm.
- 26/06/09:
- Click here to read a Booklist review of Graham's novel, Basilisk.
- 17/06/09:
- Just added 2 new Polish interviews with Graham to the interviews page. You can access them here and here.
- 15/06/09:
- Piotr Pocztarek (who co-writes for a first-rate Polish Masterton site) has kindly suppied some photos taken at a recent interview conducted with Graham for the magazine, Grabarz Polski (Polish Gravedigger). To read the interview, click on the cover of issue 15 and download the file. Or alternatively read the interview on the official Polish Graham Masterton site.
- 30/05/09:
- Below are several photos showing Graham & Wiescka along with one of Graham with photographer/interviewer, Bartosz Rumienczyk and a pic of Graham signing a dedication for readers of Wojtek Bala's website to accompany a recent Polish language interview. Read the Polish language interview here and the English translation here.
- 27/05/09:
- Below is a sneak preview of the cover of the final Manitou novel Blind Panic, to be published by Severn House in hardback this autumn and in paperback by Leisure Books in January 2010.
- 27/05/09:
- Below is a photo taken of Graham and his wife, Wiescka during his recent trip to Wroclaw (at a Polish restaurant called Piwnica Swidnicka). Picture taken by Robert Cichowlas. Thanks Robert!
- 18/05/09:
- Thanks to Robert Cichowlas for posting this link to the Dni Fantastyki in Wroclaw, Poland, attended by Graham and his wife, Wiescka in May 2009. Some excellent photos too!
- 11/05/09:
- In Graham's own words: 'Graham and Wiescka Masterton will be attending the opening ceremony of Fantasy Days in Wroclaw, Poland, on Friday May 15 at 5:00 pm, followed by a literary meeting of, like, you know, literary types; and another meeting on Saturday afternoon. So all of you who can make it to Wroclaw at the weekend, be there! We shall be in Warsaw on Monday so if you can't make it to Wroclaw, come to Warsaw.'
- 11/05/09:
- Thanks to Wojciech Bala for supplying the Polish edition cover of Ghost Music. Bibliog details here.
- 11/04/09:
- See below for the Severn House cover of the HB of Basilisk. Bibliog details here.
- 23/03/09:
- Cemetery Dance Publications have just brought out Shivers, a collection of short horror stories by a variety of very good authors including Chet Williamson, Rick Hautala, Kealan Patrick Burke, Simon Clark and Al Sarrantonio. And, of course, Graham. If you would like to check it out and buy a copy, go to here. The book costs $20.00 and shipping within the US costs $7.00. Overseas shipping varies but the book fits into a global priority envelope so it is not as expensive as shipping in a box.
- 22/02/09:
- Check out this article on the top 20 greatest horror authors of all-time (featuring Graham, of course). Thanks to Mark White for the heads up.
- 03/02/09:
- See below for the French cover of Walkers (French title: Demences), published by Bragelonne in their "Milday" mass market paperback series. Bibliog details here.
- 08/01/09:
- For those of you who like some early Masterton, below is some VERY early Masterton! And no, that isn't a Hellraiser puzzle box he's trying to open ;)
Below is the artwork for the cover of the special Cemetery Dance magazine devoted to Graham. Publication date to be announced.
