Gris Grimly
Known for his darkly whimsical children's books, his collaborations with various writers have yielded the Monster Museum, Wicked Nursery Rhyme and Creature Carnival. My favorites include his take on Poe (Tales of Mystery and Madness) and Irving (The Legend of Sleepy Hollow). Find more Grim stuff at www.madcreator.com. |
Mike Dougherty
Dougherty is truly an amazing writer/director/illustrator who happens to love witty, if dark, subject matter. He has written Superman Returns and X-men2, and this year marks his directorial debut, Trick 'R Treat, a movie about the traditions of Halloween. Check out his macabre "Hellmark" e-cards at www.mikedougherty.com. |
Simon Marsden
Marsden is an English photographer who captures gothic and haunted places throughout the world in stark B&W images. His particular interest for ruins and old graveyards was artfully captured in his definitive volume, The Haunted Realm, published in 1986. See more photos at www.simonmarsden.co.uk.
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Sinister Visions
The prolific ghastly art of Chad Savage is proudly displayed ina multitude of websites he's designed for the haunted and gothic communities. See some definitive creepty Halloween at at his main portal
www.sinistervisions.com |
Sideshow Monkey
Features the gruesome art of David Hartman. Very vivid illustrations and you can even buy a t-shirt with his art.
www.sideshowmonkey.com |
Clive Barker
Barker has been called the English Stephen King. As an author, his Books of Blood gave readers a new vision of horror. He is also a vivid illustrator, publishing many books and graphic novels, including the quintessential Visions of Heaven and Hell, which is definitely not for the faint of heart.
www.clivebarker.info |
