Silver Scream

Edition details

Editor: David J. Schow

Publisher: Dark Harvest (Arlington Heights, Illinois, 1988)

Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket & Publisher’s Slipcase

Edition: First Edition / Signed Numbered Limited Deluxe Edition

Item Description

Up for sale is a landmark piece of modern horror anthology history: the Deluxe Signed and Numbered First Edition of "Silver Scream," edited by David J. Schow and published by the legendary Dark Harvest press in 1988. This special deluxe printing was strictly limited to 500 total copies, and this specific book is hand-numbered #367.

This is not the standard trade edition. It features multi-page limitation sheets individually hand-signed by the core contributors, gathering an extraordinary roster of legendary horror voices in one volume. Autographs include:

Clive Barker

Robert Bloch (Author of Psycho)

Robert R. McCammon

Ramsey Campbell

David J. Schow (Editor)

Ray Garton, Karl Edward Wagner, Douglas E. Winter, John Skipp, Craig Spector, Mick Garris, Jay Sheckley, and others.

Built around the brilliant intersection of horror fiction and cinema, Silver Scream stands as a definitive artifact from a golden period in modern horror publishing. For collectors of Dark Harvest editions, signed limited anthologies, or any of the iconic authors featured, this is an investment-grade genre collectible.

Provenance

This copy comes from my family’s personal collection and has been securely in our possession for approximately 20 years. It has been meticulously preserved as a prized collectible rather than handled as an ordinary reading copy, and it is now being offered to another dedicated horror collector.

Condition

Very Good+ Hardcover in Very Good+ Dust Jacket and Publisher's Slipcase. The premium blue textured leatherette/faux-leather binding is exceptionally clean with bright, sharp silver spine lettering. The dust jacket is clean, beautifully vibrant, housed in an archival protector sleeve, and shows only light shelf/handling wear. The matching publisher's slipcase is present and structurally sound, showing light handling wear. The internal binding is perfectly tight and all internal pages are clean, bright, and crisp. Please review all photos carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

Collector Details

The limitation/signature pages and copy number are shown clearly in the photos. This volume has not been sourced from an ex-library collection, features no remainder marks, and has no previous ownership writing or personal bookplates noted. Additional close-up photos of the signatures, slipcase corners, dust jacket, spine, or specific condition points are gladly available upon request.

30-Day Return Policy

I want the buyer to feel completely confident in this purchase. Returns are accepted within 30 days if the item is not precisely as described. Because this is a rare, multi-signed collectible book, it must be returned in the exact same condition in which it was received, with the book, jacket, slipcase, and all original components included.

Shipping and Service

Buyer pays calculated UPS Ground or USPS Priority Mail shipping based on your preference. This book will be packed carefully and professionally in a sturdy box with extra protective materials. Before shipment, I always provide photos of the packed box and shipping label for your confirmation. For absolute buyer and seller protection, the shipment will include tracking, required signature confirmation, and shipping coverage is limited to $100, subject to the selected service’s terms. I take collectible books seriously and will package this signed limited edition with the utmost care for a safe arrival.