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H.P. Lovecraft Illustrated Gods and Monsters
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H.P. Lovecraft created a universe with his writings (Cthulhu Mythos Cosmic Horror) filled with a detailed collection of cosmically weird, terrifying and horrific monsters (Shoggoths, Shub-Niggurath, Azathoth, and Yog-Sothoth to name only a few).
Vintage Occult Book Covers
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Meaning "Hidden" The Occult has inspired volumes of written esoteric works these various dark themes have been illustrated by Artists for millennium'. Since the advent of the printing press and even more recently the pulp paper back, Occult themed horror, detective, spell books and even Grimoire's have been beautifully illustrated and repressed.
Memento Mori Art: Skulls, Vanitas & the Art of Remembering Death
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Explore the dark history of memento mori art, from ancient skull imagery and Renaissance vanitas paintings to skeletons, hourglasses and modern reminders of mortality.
The Dark Illustrations of Stephen Gammell
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Stephen Gammell is best known for his dark macabre illustrations in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark the infamous book of children's short stories by Alvin Schwartz. Drawing heavily from folk and urban legends the horror narratives illustrated by Gammell are instantly recognizable to a generation of Americans (And those around the world) - As of 2017 the books have sold over seven million copies.
Samhain and Halloween Art Origins
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Halloween or "All Hallows' Eve" is the celebration observed on the 31st of October dedicated to remembering the Dead. While, celebrated in many modern countries the origins are generally believed to spring from ancient Celtic harvest festivals.