Dark Discoveries
'Dark Discoveries' is an internationally distributed, quarterly slick magazine published by Dark Discoveries Publications. It focuses primarily on the horror, dark fantasy and science fiction genres. The magazine's content includes short fiction, interviews, non-fiction articles, profiles of industry notables, and is fully illustrated.[1]
Dark Discoveries Publications was founded in 2004 by James R. Beach of Longview, WA.[2] The magazine began as a black and white periodical and became a color publication in 2009 after Jason V Brock became Managing Editor, Graphic Designer (via JaSunni Productions, LLC, who also maintains the Dark Discoveries website) and Art Director. Brock also introduced the concept of having each issue follow a topic to unify its content.[1]
Publication History
- #18, Winter/Spring 2011, Art of Darkness Issue. Fiction: Gene O'Neill, Joe R. Lansdale, Nick Mamatas, Jason V Brock, Lee Thompson. Interviews: Christopher Lee, Allen Koszowski, Jill Bauman, F. Paul Wilson, Angelo Torres, Eric Powell. Nonfiction: Jason V Brock, L. J. Dopp, Caniglia, Post-Crypts (reviews). Artwork: Jill Bauman, Jason V Brock, Caniglia (cover, interiors), Allen Koszowski.
- #17, Fall 2010, Dark Science Fiction Issue. Fiction: Ray Bradbury, John Shirley, Jeffrey Thomas, Bruce Taylor, Jeremy Robert Johnson, Ronald Malfi, Blu Gilliand (contest winner). Interviews: David Cronenberg, John Shirley. Nonfiction: William F. Nolan, Nick Mamatas, James R. Beach, Jason V Brock, Sunni K Brock, American Gauthic (column by Bill Gauthier), Post-Crypts (reviews). Artwork: Randy Broecker, Jason V Brock, Oscar Gonzalez, Chris Ochs, Jay Broeck (Cover).
- #16, Spring 2010, Comics and Pulps Issue. Fiction: R.B. Payne, Paul G. Bens Jr., Weston Ochse, Cody Goodfellow (writer) with Brian Komm (artist) (original comic adaptation). Interviews: Weston Ochse, Al Feldstein, Shawna Gore (Dark Horse Comics), Hugh B. Cave, Steve Niles, Darren G. Davis (Bluewater Comics). Nonfiction: Frank M. Robinson (profile), Jason V Brock, Sunni K Brock, Tributes to Dan O'Bannon (William Stout, Robert Williams, William F. Nolan, Jason V Brock), Dark Matters (column by William F. Nolan), Post-Crypts (reviews). Artwork: Dan O'Bannon centerfold (Leslie Barany, Jason V Brock, Ryszard Wojtynski), William Stout, Lee Christian, Kitty Maer, Al Feldstein, Brian Komm (Cover and comic adaptation).
- #15, Fall 2009, H. P. Lovecraft Issue. Fiction: H. P. Lovecraft & Brian Lumley, W. H. Pugmire, Cody Goodfellow, David A. Riley, Glen Singer. Interviews: Brian Lumley, Kris Kuksi. Nonfiction: H. R. Giger's Museum, Dan O'Bannon (profile), S. T. Joshi (profile), Re:discoveries (column by Henry Covert), H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival, Roger Anker (part 2). Artwork: J. K. Potter, Allen Koszowski, Alan M. Clark, Kris Kuski, Jason V Brock (Cover and interiors).
- #14, Summer 2009, 50th Anniversary Twilight Zone Special. Fiction: Richard Matheson, Earl Hamner, William F. Nolan, Jason V Brock, Jason Sizemore. Interviews: George Clayton Johnson, Jason V Brock (Charles Beaumont documentary). Nonfiction: Earl Hamner, Marc Scott Zicree, Roger Anker (part 1), John Tomerlin, Tony Albarella, Christopher Conlon, Jason V Brock, American Gauthic (column by Bill Gauthier), Re:discoveries (column by Henry Covert). Artwork: Jason V Brock (Cover and interiors), Tom Moran, Charles Beaumont (courtesy Greg Bear), Jeanne Marshall.
- #13, Spring 2009, Forrest J Ackerman Issue. Interviews: Ray Bradbury, Steve Rasnic Tem, Christopher Conlon. Articles: Ackerman Meets Farmer, Ackermuseum article. Ackerman Tributes (John Landis, Joe Dante, Ray Harryhausen, William F. Nolan, W. H. Pugmire). Fiction: Steve Rasnic Tem, Christopher Conlon, Don D'Ammassa, Bruce Golden. Artwork: Jason V Brock (Cover and interior). First color issue.
- #12, Fall 2008, William F. Nolan Special. Fiction: William F. Nolan, Kurt Newton, Gerard Houarner, Ken Rand, Steve Vernon. Interviews: William F. Nolan, Joe R. Lansdale, Rick Hautala, Steve Vernon. Nonfiction: Nolan Appreciations (Richard Matheson, Frank M. Robinson, Joe R. Lansdale, Gary Braunbeck), American Gauthic (column by Bill Gauthier). Artwork: Allen Koszowski (Cover), Tom Moran.
- #11, Spring 2008. Fiction: Tim Lebbon, Michael Laimo, Cody Goodfellow, John Caruso. Interviews: Joe Hill, Edward Lee, Charlee Jacob. Nonfiction: Bill Gauthier. Artwork: Chad Savage (Cover), Brian Komm.
- #10, Summer 2007. Fiction: Tim Waggoner, Jay Lake, John Everson, Eric Witchey, C. N. Pitts. Interviews: Tim Waggoner, Jay Lake, John Everson. Nonfiction: Charles L. Grant Tributes (Kealan Patrick Burke, Bob Booth, Christopher Golden), Stephen King Book Tour Article. Artwork: Alan M. Clark (Cover & Interior), Brian Komm, Paul Groendes.
- #9, Winter 2007. Fiction: Tony Richards, Elizabeth Engstrom, Cindy Foster, John Maclay, Michael McBride, Glen Singer. Interviews: Brian Hodge, John Maclay, T. M. Wright. Nonfiction: Bill Gauthier, William P. Simmons. Artwork: Alfred Klosterman, Cameron Gray.
- #8, Summer 2006. Fiction: Stephen Mark Rainey, Kealan Patrick Burke, Brian Knight, Michelle Scalise, Kevin L. Donihe, Ken Goldman. Interviews: Stephen Mark Rainey, Brian Knight. Nonfiction: William P. Simmons, Bill Gauthier. Artwork: Alan M. Clark, Jason Beam, Peter Mihaichuk, Jen Gallasso.
- #7, Winter 2006. Interviews: Douglas Winter (part 2), Elizabeth Massie, J. F. Gonzalez. Fiction: J. F. Gonzalez, Gerard Houarner, Steve Vernon, Justin Gustainis, Bill Gauthier. Nonfiction: Tribute to J. N. Williamson. Artwork: Alan M. Clark, Alfred Klosterman, Stephanie Rodriquez, David Emrich.
- #6, Fall 2005. Interviews: Ramsey Campbell, Scott Nicholson, Norman Partridge, Douglas Winter (part 1). Fiction: Tim Curran, Darren Franz, Mark Justice, Frank Menser, Joanne Shemmans, Matthew Warner. Artwork: Alex McVey, Allen Koszowski, Augie Weiderman, Cathy Buburuz, Dave Emrich. Nonfiction: Bill Gauthier.
- #5, Summer 2005. Interviews: Brian Keene, Craig Spector, Michael Laimo, Shane Staley, Michael A. Arnzen. Fiction: Michael Laimo, Paul Finch, Steve Vernon, Shaun Jeffrey, Josh Rountree. Nonfiction: Bill Gauthier. Artwork: Steven Gilberts, Billy Tackett, David Emrich.
- #4, Spring 2005. Interviews: Alan M. Clark, Jeremy Robert Johnson, Graham Masterton, Jeffrey Thomas, Jon F. Merz. Fiction: Alan M. Clark & Jeremy Robert Johnson, Jeffrey Thomas, John R. Little, James Newman, Elizabeth Blue, David Emrich. Nonfiction: Bill Gauthier.
- #3, Fall 2004. Fiction: Gary A. Braunbeck, William P. Simmons, Christina Lay, James S. Dorr, Simon Clark & Tim Lebbon, Greg Beatty. Interviews: Gary A. Braunbeck, Tom Piccirilli, Simon Clark, Tim Lebbon, Paul Miller, Bev Vincent. Nonfiction: Collector's Corner, Braunbeck bibliography, Bill Gauthier.
- #2, Summer 2004. Interviews: Jack Ketchum, Kealan Patrick Burke, David Niall Wilson, George Walker. Fiction: Edo Van Belkom, Brett McBean, Richard Gavin, Bill Gauthier, William P. Simmons, Sara Berniker. Nonfiction: Tributes to Hugh B. Cave, an article on Jack Ketchum, a Dean Koontz Bibliography.
- #1, Spring 2004. Interviews: Douglas Clegg, Elizabeth Engstrom. Fiction: Elizabeth Engstrom, Bev Vincent, Bill Gauthier, Kathryn Mattingly. Nonfiction: Stephen King (by Rocky Wood), Stephen King Nonfiction bibliography.
References
- ^ a b http://darkdiscoveries.com/blog/about/
- ^ http://www.hplfilmfestival.com/2010/portland/guests/james-r-beach