Product Description

Ships late September 2025.

The Witchfinder General 1968 Ultimate Guide 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 authors with a FREE exclusive Witchfinder General art print.

Enter a world of cruelty, suspicion and horror with the signed hardback Ultimate Guide to 1968’s Witchfinder General. This beautiful full colour folk horror movie hardback guide dives into the historical setting, production and huge legacy of Michael Reeves’ final movie, giving you an understanding of why it’s such an important chapter in film history. Driven by a terrifying, intimidating performance from Vincent Price, this was a movie picture destined to play a major role in motion picture culture, and our Witchfinder General hardcover guide is the perfect companion to another viewing. Packed with information, insight and our renowned beautiful imagery, this luxury hardcover film guide is a rich resource: whether you’re new to the movie, or are well versed in the ways of witch hunters, you’ll discover the casebound Ultimate Guide to Witchfinder General is an unmissable addition to your collection.

The violence and uncertainty of the English Civil War was a melting pot in which all manner of wickedness could surface; our signed hardback Ultimate Guide to Witchfinder General explores the ways in which this historical tale of oppression is a reflection of wider human fears. This is more than a tribute guide: every full colour page of this Witchfinder General hardcover guide is lovingly written and designed to give you a rewarding experience that enhances your enjoyment of the movie.

REMEMBER – THERE ARE ONLY 50 COPIES OF THIS TITLE IN THE WHOLE WORLD!

Michael Reeves and Tom Baker’s screenplay is a journey through the darkest corners of the human psyche, and our hardcover Ultimate Guide offers a wealth of detail on how this uncompromising foray into the world of folk horror came into being. A series of informative, professionally written articles traces the film’s inception and production, from its origins in the life of the real-world Matthew Hopkins to the casting decisions and fabled conflicts that resulted in such a compelling and enduring piece of cinema.

The signed hardback Ultimate Guide to Witchfinder General is another stunning entry in the Classic Monsters series, produced to A4 size (210mm x 297mm) with a beautiful oversized matt laminated, scuff resistant cover. The inner pages, meanwhile, are printed on a fine silk stock that has a subtle sheen, offering a quality feel while the clean and unfussy layout – inspired by the movie’s aesthetic, but never overpowering – makes for an effortless reading experience.

A key part of the movie’s appeal is the haunting mood that changes it from what could have been a period thriller into one of the defining movies in the folk horror subgenre. The combination of lush natural beauty with stark human terror makes for a uniquely disquieting movie, and the Witchfinder General Ultimate Guide Signed Hardback is the ideal way to relish the movie’s eerie splendour and immerse yourself in its unsettling, brooding atmosphere.

Of course, while the movie itself is front and centre, this casebound Witchfinder General guide also celebrates the gifted people who brought the harrowing tale of Matthew Hopkins to life. A range of detail-packed biographies introduce the personal and professional lives of key cast and crew, giving you a deeper understanding of what they all brought to the production. Reacquaint yourself with Vincent Price’s illustrious career, or discover more about co-stars Ian Ogilvy, Hilary Dyer and Rupert Davies; there’s also plenty of information about director Reeves, whose brief yet dazzling career made a bold mark on the horror cinema landscape, and his colleagues such as cinematographer John Coquillon and composer Paul Ferris. Among the many reasons why the hardcover edition of the Witchfinder General Ultimate Guide is a must-have for your collection, this range of biographies is an important one.

You also can’t fail to enjoy the stunning imagery which enlivens every page of this Witchfinder General hardback guide. In line with all Classic Monsters titles, this luxury hardback boasts a wealth of images, including artwork and posters, to draw you into a world of heroism and terror. Each image is meticulously restored to look its best, and unlike traditional monochrome printing, we use full colour print processes throughout, meaning even black and white stills are rich with depth and vibrance. You won’t find a hardcover Witchfinder General guide like it anywhere else.

That awful Matthew Hopkins is on his way to town. Better hide Granny in the scullery until he’s gone – you know how terrible he is when it comes to old women, ducking them in the river like he does. Perhaps she could read the signed hardback Ultimate Guide to Witchfinder General while she’s waiting for him and his terrible comrades to leave – it’s the best way to get right to the heart of the action, without being tortured and executed. And as that nice priest used to say, who wants any of that sort of thing?

Collectors please note: the art print included with this product is different from the one accompanying the signed softback.

The first 250 softback copies of the Witchfinder General 1968 Ultimate Guide are signed by the authors and come with a stunning FREE luxury art print – click here to view the signed limited edition softback!

Prefer the unsigned version of this title without the art print? Click here for the regular edition.

• 40 pages
• A4 portrait format
• Full colour throughout
• Image wrap anti-scuff hardback cover
• Individually signed and numbered by the authors
• Includes FREE luxury Witchfinder General 1968 art print