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‘A Comedy of Tragedies’ – Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton’s Autobiography Now Available for Pre-Order
Known to horror fans as “Uncle Creepy,” prolific journalist and producer Steve Barton tells the wild story of his life and career in the upcoming autobiography A Comedy of Tragedies, which will be released by Encyclopocalypse Publications on December 10, 2024.
Paperback pre-orders in the USA are now available directly at encyclopocalypse.com, with International Pre-orders soon to be available via Amazon, Waterstones, and Booktopia. The first 100 paperback copies pre-ordered through the site will come with a signed bookplate.
Beginning today, eBook pre-orders are also now available for everyone via encyclopocalypse.com and all major online booksellers, including Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
All pre-orders via the Encyclopocalypse site will get the book 2 weeks early.
Check out the cover reveal below and read on for everything you need to know.
Encyclopocalypse Publications previews, “As the co-founder and former Editor-in-Chief of Dread Central, Barton is a pioneer of horror journalism who became one of the internet’s first genre influencers. His autobiography is a behind-the-scenes look at the horror filmmaking industry as it transitioned from cinema’s stepchild to mainstream media darling. Barton writes in a voice that is uniquely captivating, utterly enjoyable, and authentic as hell.
“This book is not just about industry insights; it’s a poignant journey through peaks and valleys, told with unfiltered emotional honesty. From grappling with the stark realities of 9/11 to being mentored by icons like George A. Romero and Sid Haig and ultimately playing a pivotal role in the success of the Terrifier film franchise, A Comedy of Tragedies is a story for everyone and anyone who dreams big in the face of daunting odds and lives to tell the tale.”
“I’ve spent my entire life creating things and places to feel like I belong, because I have never really fit in anywhere,” says Steve Barton. “If that sounds at all familiar to you, pull up a seat, there’s lots of room. You’re not alone, and if you just keep getting up when they knock you down, and keep breathing, you’ll make it through. If my story can help just one person, then every tear… every agony… every laugh…has been worth it.”
A Comedy of Tragedies features cover art by VFX artist KillJosh Petrino and layout by author Scott A. Johnson. The audiobook version will be available in conjunction with Redfield Arts Audio, featuring narration by actor Mark Redfield and original music and sound design by Jennifer Rouse.
Here’s some advanced praise for the upcoming autobiography…
“A wild rollercoaster ride filled with laughter, love, and passion for life, told with the brutal honesty of a true survivor. This isn’t your typical Hollywood memoir. A Comedy of Tragedies dives deep into the heart of a man who’s battled the darkness and emerged, not unscathed, but with a wicked wit and a captivating story to tell.”
− Director, Daniel Farrands, Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
“Steve’s stories about the horror industry are the stuff of legend… this book gives horror fans a seat at the campfire as Uncle Creepy tells the tale!”
− Phil Nobile, Jr. – Fangoria
“Utterly compelling, courageous unflinching and at times hilarious, the author takes you through a childhood of trauma, the personal impact of 9/11 and into the highs and lows of the Hollywood film industry. An inspirational story of the indomitable human spirit, and one which I just couldn’t put down. A must read.”
− Sean Decker, Writer, Journalist
“A Comedy of Tragedies is an evocative tale of Steve’s personal apocalypse with gallows humor. It’s a story of overcoming abuse and alienation with strength, wit, and a determination to thrive. Kudos to him for his courage and resilience.”
− Kyra Schon, Night of the Living Dead
“A Comedy of Tragedies reflects how its author has lived his life, with an open heart and honest candor. There are hilarious anecdotes conveyed with a curious mix of vulgarity, humor, and incongruous, but somehow wholly appropriate, innocence and guile. The book will inspire readers to see ourselves in his struggle and realize we aren’t alone in this life.”
− Michael Felsher, Filmmaker and Historian
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‘Kolchak: The Night Stalker’ – Cover Reveal for Deluxe Hardcover Edition of the Original Novel [Exclusive]
In 1972, Kolchak: The Night Stalker transfixed audiences. The movie became the highest-rated TV movie in U.S. history and spawned the cult TV series starring Darren McGavin. The TV movie was written by horror legend and novelist Richard Matheson (I Am Legend) and based on an unpublished novel by Jeff Rice, which ended up being published the following year.
Now, Bloody Disgusting has learned that Bram Stoker Award-winning editor and writer James Aquilone and Monstrous Books have acquired the print rights to Kolchak and will be releasing a limited edition of Jeff Rice’s original, cult novel. The new, deluxe hardcover edition will feature a new foreword by writer and actor David Dastmalchian (Count Crowley; Late Night with the Devil), an all-new afterword by writer and producer Rodney Barnes (Killadelphia), and a cover and spot illustrations by Russ Braun (The Boys).
The Monstrous Books deluxe hardcover edition of Kolchak: The Night Stalker will be funded via a Kickstarter campaign, with a limited print run of 1973 copies. Sign up now to be notified when the Kickstarter campaign launches, and exclusively check out the cover art below!
In the Kolchak: The Night Stalker novel, the corpses of young women – many of whom are working night jobs – are discovered, drained of blood, with unusual puncture marks on their necks.
“Kolchak and the world created by Jeff Rice has been such a huge inspiration to the person and storyteller that I have become,” said David Dastmalchian. “From my comic, Count Crowley, to the characters, films and series I love creating, there is always a glow of the ghost of our loveable pain-in-the-neck reporter. Grateful that James and the Monstrous Books team are doing such amazing work in their effort to bring this fantastic narrative to people around the world.”
“Kolchak the Nightstalker was one of the early inspirations in my writing career,” said Rodney Barnes. “The opportunity to be a part of Kolchak’s 50th anniversary was truly an honor. And the beautiful collection of stories James Aquilone assembled is the perfect statement of appreciation for this iconic character.”
“Reporter Carl Kolchak was television’s first paranormal investigator and his determined search for the truth directly influenced a generation of seminal TV shows including Twin Peaks, The X-Files, Supernatural, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” said Aquilone. “Jeff Rice was a Las Vegas-based journalist by day and a novelist by night and his original novel is set on the streets of the country’s gambling mecca. It’s a thrilling, pulpy read and our plan is that this new edition of the original novel will usher in a new era for Kolchak books.”
The limited-edition will come as a hardcover with painted edges and a sewn-in bookmark.
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