Speculative Fiction Junkie

Midnight House Press was co-founded by the editor, publisher, and author John C. Pelan. It published classic horror fiction and is the publisher responsible for publishing some of the best and most elusive titles to see print in recent years, including the #1 book on my must-but-can't-find list, My Own Private Spectres by Jean Ray. Sadly, the press seems to be inactive and their website is on longer up. This is a real shame because Midnight House was filling a void that no one else was.

Website: http://www.darkmidhouse.com/ (Not Functioning Currently)

Tartarus Press was one of the first small presses whose work I encountered and read on a recurring basis, and it has remained one of my favorites ever since. Located in the United Kingdom, the folks at Tartarus have been churning out works of supernatural fiction by both classic and contemporary authors for years. Their works are known as much for their physical quality as for that of their authors. The press has won numerous awards, including most recently a Stoker award for Excellence in Specialty Press Publishing. While I know them only through their fiction, Tartarus also publishes a Guide to First Edition Prices as well as Wormwood, a semi-annual journal on fantastic, supernatural, and decadent literature.

Interview: Available here

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