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Ships quarter one 2026.
Bumper 104-page format – our biggest Annual yet!
The Classic Monsters Annual 2026 Signed Hardback is the collector’s edition of this guide, in a strictly limited edition hardcover format – only 50 in the world – and signed and numbered by the editors, packed in a black foil presentation pouch with a FREE exclusive postcard set and certificate of authenticity.
The Classic Monsters Annual 2026 Signed Hardback is an unmissable luxury publication for any lover of classic horror cinema. With content ranging from silent classics right through to modern hits, it’s bursting with all-new content in a bumper 100-page format, and only available from Classic Monsters.
Our passion for horror movies drives everything we do, and nowhere more so than in the signed hardback edition of the Classic Monsters Annual 2026, which brings you a wealth of cinematic chills suffused with nostalgia. A range of all-new features marks this sumptuous publication out as something special – unlike some other annuals, there’s no recycled old content here – and lets you dive back into the glorious, ever-welcoming world of classic horror movies.
REMEMBER – THERE ARE ONLY 50 COPIES OF THIS TITLE IN THE WHOLE WORLD!
As you’d expect, the signed hardback Classic Monsters Annual 2026 is produced to the absolute highest standard, with a casebound format marking it out as a collector’s item to treasure. The front cover, featuring a montage of breathtaking artwork by revered artist Daniel Horne, has gorgeous matt lamination that adds to this unique title’s air of quality, while the inner pages are printed on fine silk stock paper with a subtle sheen that enhances the clean, timeless design to make your reading experience a joy. The signed hardcover Classic Monsters Annual is printed to A4 size (210mm x 297mm) with an oversized cover, so it’ll fit right in with the other classic horror movie publications in your collection.
In addition to the professional journalism that has won us legions of fans around the world, the Classic Monsters Annual 2026 Signed Hardback is a feast for the eyes. We don’t compromise on the quality of our imagery – the stills we feature are painstakingly restored to look their absolute best, giving you a stunningly beautiful view of the genre we all love. Our use of full colour print processes provides a depth and richness that newspaper-style monochrome printing simply can’t offer, and means that even black and white stills have a depth and solidity redolent of the movies themselves. It all adds up to the kind of horror movie hardcover you’ve been waiting for – the signed casebound Classic Monsters Annual 2026 is an essential for any monster cinema fan.
What’s inside? First up, Nige Burton looks at the two cornerstones of classic Universal horror, 1931’s Dracula and Frankenstein. While there had been spine-tingling movies before, these two beloved motion pictures redefined what audiences understood as horror, making stars of Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff into the bargain. Much has been made of the differences between these two movies, but they’re inextricably linked as part of the fabric of the monster movie landscape. In this fascinating and beautifully illustrated article, we look at their shared legacy.
Cinema isn’t all about the headlining stars though, and the signed hardcover Classic Monsters Annual 2026 takes the time to celebrate the distinctive character actors who brought quirky chills and quaint charm to tales of monstrous horror, stealing the show in ways a main protagonist never could. Whether it’s Ernest Thesiger as assorted sneering servants or Michael Ripper tending the bar in many a Hammer Horror classic, the supporting cast played a vital role in shaping the fictional worlds in which the stars could shine. They may have been in smaller roles, but their performances meant that these character actors were far more than window dressing.
We bring things up to date with a look at more modern horror, but as you’d expect from the signed hardback Classic Monsters Annual 2026, we keep an eye on the past as we examine those monsters who honour the legacy of the classics. The often-dismissed slashers, such as the near-bloodless Halloween from 1978, make plenty of nods back to their forebears; meanwhile, monsters like Pet Sematary’s guardian angel Victor Pascow have confounded our expectations, and evolving approaches to storytelling have brought us countless Gothic chills that manage to feel both classic and utterly modern.
Of course, modern horror owes a colossal debt of gratitude to Stephen King, whose wild and macabre imagination taps into ancient ancestral fears while placing us very firmly in the here and now. From Carrie to Misery and Christine to Cujo, we look at the movie adaptations that brought his nightmare worlds to life on the screen, exploring the changes, sacrifices and additions that accompanied each novel’s journey to movieland. This absorbing feature is one of the many reasons the Classic Monsters Annual 2026 Signed Hardback belongs in your horror memorabilia collection.
From twisted suburban terrors, we head back to the world of mouldering castles and nefarious deeds, as Jonathan Rigby concludes his detailed and captivating look at AIP’s adaptations of the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Fidelity to the source material was hardly top of the wish list here, as movies like The Raven – adapted into a battle of wits and wizardry between two sorcerers – and the H P Lovecraft-infused The Haunted Palace put their own distinctive spins on Poe’s works. You’ll soon see that this strange, stately and often ghastly collection of motion pictures is essential viewing for film fans, and our lavishly illustrated feature is likewise essential reading.
The signed hardback Classic Monsters Annual 2026 is only available from Classic Monsters, and you won’t ever see it on newsstands or with other retailers. Inside you’ll find:
- Dracula and Frankenstein – a fresh evaluation of the two movies that launched the golden age of Universal horror and shaped myriad movies to come. Does their shared studio DNA make them brethren, or do they remain poles apart?
- Character stars – the spotlight wouldn’t be as bright without the rich characters who formed the support cast of our favourite horror movies. Too eccentric to be main characters, they added the spice and sparkle that made so many films complete.
- Modern horror – changing times mean changing filmmaking styles, but some monsters, themes and storytelling approaches are timeless. We look at the way the modern age has reinvented classic horror, as well as bringing in its own ideas.
- Stephen King at the movies – his written works have defined the horror experience for many readers, but how do they translate to the big screen? Some of the genre’s best-loved movies have come from the pen of Maine’s master of the macabre.
- Poe at AIP – we explore the intricacies of how AIP brought the work of Edgar Allan Poe to the screen, examining the machinations behind the scenes and the many digressions from the source work, as well as the often arresting results.
- And much, much more!
With 100 pages of glorious nostalgia, running the gamut from movies you love to ones you have yet to discover, the Classic Monsters Annual 2026 Signed Hardback is not to be missed. Our award-winning combination of quality journalism, high-end presentation and sheer passion means that whether you’re new to the world of vintage monster cinema, or a seasoned aficionado, there’s plenty here to fire your imagination and inspire your love for the genre.
This title is also available in softback format – the first 250 copies are signed by the authors and include a FREE art print. Click here for the limited edition softback!
- 104 pages
- Full colour throughout
- Packed with stills, posters, articles and info
- Printed and finished to the highest standard
- Luxury matt laminated cover
- Image wrap hardback cover
- Signed by authors and individually numbered
- Includes FREE exclusive postcard set
- Includes certificate of authenticity
- Packaged in black foil presentation pouch
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