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In production for August 2026 shipping. A signed, deluxe collector’s edition, hand-numbered out of just 250 and complete with an exclusive art print – gone for good once this edition ships on 20th August 2026.
The mist coils around the battlements, a carriage clatters to a halt, and the most magnetic vampire in cinema history rises once more. The signed Dracula 1958 Ultimate Guide leads you through Hammer’s landmark retelling of the Bram Stoker classic – released in the United States as Horror of Dracula – the film that unleashed Christopher Lee’s Count upon the world and made a horror icon of Peter Cushing’s Van Helsing. Timed to accompany Hammer’s brand-new restoration of the movie, this luxurious full-colour magazine explores how Terence Fisher’s Gothic masterpiece was made, its seismic impact on British horror, and the blood-red spell it still casts today. It is a complete reimagining of our original 2016 guide: everything we’ve learned about design, structure and production in the years since has been poured into these pages, making this new edition an essential addition even if the first has long held pride of place in your collection. Signed by hand by both authors, hand-numbered out of just 250 worldwide and paired with an exclusive art print, it’s a true collector’s item for anyone who loves Hammer at its finest.
A castle, a coffin, and the Count reborn in colour
When Jonathan Harker arrives at Castle Dracula under the guise of a librarian, his true purpose is to end the Count’s reign of terror – but it is Dracula who strikes first, and the hunt soon turns to Harker’s own loved ones. Enter Doctor Van Helsing, whose pursuit of the vampire builds to one of the most electrifying climaxes the genre has ever produced. Directed by Terence Fisher from a lean, driving screenplay by Jimmy Sangster and shot in vivid Eastmancolor at Bray Studios, Dracula arrived hot on the heels of The Curse of Frankenstein to confirm Hammer as the new powerhouse of horror. As you’ll discover across these crisply designed pages, it’s a film whose colour, energy and unashamed sensuality changed the shape of screen terror forever.
Absorbing articles on how the film was made
This signed guide gathers a series of engrossing, professionally written articles that examine how Dracula came to define a whole new era of horror. You’ll read about the production at Bray, the casting that paired Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing for the ages, Jimmy Sangster’s economical reworking of Stoker, and the contributions of composer James Bernard, production designer Bernard Robinson and cinematographer Jack Asher, whose work gave the film its unmistakable pulse. Our informative approach lays bare the creative decisions and practical challenges behind the scenes, rounded off with a wealth of trivia to deepen your appreciation of this Gothic touchstone.
The cast and crew who gave the Count his bite
Beyond the film itself, the signed guide celebrates the artists who brought it to life. A range of absorbing biography features introduces key names in front of and behind the camera, from Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing to Michael Gough, Melissa Stribling, Carol Marsh, John Van Eyssen and Valerie Gaunt, alongside director Terence Fisher, writer Jimmy Sangster and producer Anthony Hinds. It’s the perfect way to understand the talent whose unique alchemy made Hammer’s Dracula immortal, with a surprise or two along the way.
Premium production in every page
Produced in A4 format (210mm x 297mm), this signed guide has a sturdy front cover with a rich gloss finish that reflects our dedication to quality, while the inner pages are printed on fine silk stock paper with a soft sheen that makes every spread a pleasure. As bold and full-blooded as the film that inspired it, the design brings Hammer’s lush Gothic palette to the page while keeping the reading experience clean, elegant and easy on the eye.
Stills restored to their full-blooded best
Imagery is central to the beauty of this signed Dracula magazine guide. In keeping with our commitment to using only the finest stills, every image has been painstakingly restored to look its absolute best – no AI involved here, just meticulous removal of scratches and dust spots by hand. Our full-colour print processes mean that even black and white stills carry a depth of tone and contrast that traditional monochrome printing simply cannot match, so every candlelit, crimson-splashed frame is shown to full advantage.
The castle doors have swung open, the candelabra are lit, and somewhere below stairs a coffin lid is easing quietly aside. Best, perhaps, to settle into a high-backed chair with the signed Ultimate Guide to Dracula – though you might keep the curtains drawn against the dusk, and a crucifix within easy reach. The Count, after all, is a most attentive host, and the night is still young…
Complete your Hammer collection
If Hammer’s Gothic golden age holds you in its grip, these companion guides make the perfect partners to this one:
Also available in other editions
Prefer a different format? This guide is also available as:
- Signed hardback collector’s edition – limited to 50 worldwide, includes free art print different from the softback edition
- Regular unsigned softback edition
Specifications:
- Signed, deluxe collector’s edition
- Hand-numbered out of 250 worldwide
- No longer available once this edition ships on 20th August 2026
- Includes an exclusive art print
- 36 pages
- A4 (210mm x 297mm)
- Full colour throughout
- Luxury gloss laminated cover
- Printed on fine silk stock paper
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