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Please note, this special signed edition is now sold out, but you can purchase the regular hand-numbered edition by clicking here.<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

A beautiful new publication with all-new articles exploring the world of classic horror movies, and only available direct from Classic Monsters!<\/span><\/h2>\n

The first 250 copies of the Classic Monsters Annual 2021 are signed by both editors and include a FREE art print!<\/span><\/h2>\n

To celebrate our 100th publication, the first 100 orders of this title in any format – signed, unsigned or hardback – will receive a FREE bonus commemorative postcard of the cover art!<\/h2>\n

An absolute essential for any classic horror film fan, the Classic Monsters Annual 2021 is a truly stunning 84-page publication packed with new content – no recycled articles – from our acclaimed panel of writers. Inspired by our renowned quarterly magazine Classic Monsters of the Movies, this is our 100th publication to date; we mark this milestone with a FREE commemorative postcard for the first 100 orders for this title, whether in signed, unsigned or hardback format.<\/p>\n

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Before you head inside this luxury full colour classic horror movie magazine, take the time to enjoy Daniel Horne\u2019s truly sublime cover artwork, which introduces you to the wealth of wonders that await. Our lead feature explores the very different approach to Frankenstein\u2019s creation taken by Boris Karloff and Christopher Lee in their two iconic turns as the character. Whether you prefer Karloff\u2019s confused, well-meaning Monster from 1931 or Lee\u2019s twitchy, murderous Creature from 1957, you\u2019ll gain a fresh appreciation for these two unforgettable renditions of Mary Shelley\u2019s tragic artificial entity.<\/p>\n

Speaking of monstrous rivalry, we also examine the movies which were lucky enough to feature both of Universal\u2019s horror figureheads, Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff. The movies they appeared in were certainly diverse but the interplay between them was always compelling. This fascinating article takes a fresh look at the ways in which they shaped the horror landscape, and how the many stories about their working relationship weren\u2019t always accurate.<\/p>\n

If you like your monsters a little more fantastical, there\u2019s no better place to start than with Willis O\u2019Brien, the stop-motion artist whose work shaped movies such as The Lost World<\/em> (1925), King Kong<\/em> (1933) and Mighty Joe Young<\/em> (1949). Our biography explores his life, his works and his enormous legacy. A wealth of images takes you right to the heart of O\u2019Brien\u2019s work as you uncover this huge treasure trove of facts about his contribution to monster movie culture.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also an opportunity to discover a different kind of magic, as David Huckvale delves into the sinister history of witchcraft movies. This particular genre has a power all its own, crossing into psychological horror, vampirism and demon horror in any number of unforgettable films. From cult documentary-horror classic H\u00e4xan<\/em> (1922) to the likes of Black Sunday<\/em> (1960), Witchcraft<\/em> (1964) and The House that Dripped Blood<\/em> (1971), you\u2019ll find there\u2019s a spell-weaving crone around many a corner, and not always in the guise you might expect.<\/p>\n

Further chills await as regular Classic Monsters contributor Bruce G Hallenbeck recounts Vincent Price\u2019s many appearances in Roger Corman\u2019s Poe cycle in the sixties. This motley collection of thrillers has almost become a genre in itself thanks to Price\u2019s utterly unique presence and Corman\u2019s iconic direction – our richly illustrated article includes a wealth of information on the making of these beloved motion pictures and their place in the wider horror canon.<\/p>\n

Returning to the Annual 2021’s beautiful cover, we introduce you to the man behind the artwork. Daniel Horne’s sensational paintings are renowned across the industry for their beautifully atmospheric realisations of horror characters; in our exclusive feature we explore the origins of his work and the artists who have inspired him, as well as showcasing some of his finest paintings.<\/p>\n

The Classic Monsters Annual 2021 is only available right here on the Classic Monsters shop – you won\u2019t find it on newsstands or with any other retailer. Inside you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n