The powerful and captivating artwork of Joseph Vargo opens a gateway to the darkside and dares the viewer to venture within. While his work is dominated by an immense and memorable array of ominous and often nightmarish entities, his timeless images are also permeated with tremendous beauty, grace and symmetry. His art has achieved a resonance and popularity partially because of this ability to shed light on the inner demons that lurk in the shadows of the mind, while also not forgetting the sometimes majestic grandeur that resides there as well. This extensive collection features over 100 of Vargo's most popular works of gothic fantasy, as well as some rare paintings, drawings and sketches published here for the first time. With an introduction and text by Joseph Iorillo, and additional commentaries by the artist, this volume offers comprehensive insights into Vargo's gothic domain. Enter the world of this modern master of the macabre. (184 pages; 100 color plates; 40 b/w insets )

Born of the Night: The Gothic Fantasy Artwork of Joseph Vargo

Arts & Photography

Joseph Vargo

Joseph Iorillo

History & Criticism

Monolith Graphics

This comprehensive resource is an essential key to understanding The Gothic Tarot cards, and offers Vargo's personal insights concerning the mythological and occult symbolism hidden within his artwork. The book features illustrations of all 78 cards of the Major and Minor Arcana, translations of their symbolic meanings, explanations of their personal significance, and detailed instructions for several traditional and original card layouts that reinforce the gothic theme of the artwork.

The Gothic Tarot Compendium

Religion & Spirituality

New Age & Spirituality

Welcome to Darklore Manor, where spirits of the dead do not rest easy, nor do they find release from their eternal suffering... This anthology contains thirteen tales of terror, covering a vast array of horror themes involving living gargoyles, creepy dolls, dark urban legends, secret societies, and murderous madmen. The main story is a novella based on Nox Arcana's nightmarish concept album, Darklore Manor. When a team of ghost hunters sets out to investigate a legendary haunted house, they encounter several spirits of the restless dead and awaken an ancient evil that hungers for human souls. Years later, they are plagued by nightmares and the survivors return to the house to confront their darkest fears. This eerie and horrific tale is reminiscent of classic ghost stories like The Legend of Hell House and The Haunting. CONTENTS: The Coroner: A mortician makes a horrifying discovery while working the graveyard shift. Black Heart: A reporter in search of the paranormal investigates a tale of witches and the undead in the Louisiana bayou. Mr. Stitch: A slumber party prank summons an urban legend with horrifying consequences. Darkness Immortal: An old journal leads three men to uncover a dark secret that lies buried in a hidden gravesite. Golem: An archeologist examines a monstrous gargoyle to discover its unholy origins. Spiders in the Attic: A young girl is haunted by nightmares about an evil force that dwells in the abandoned house next door. Brotherhood of Shadows: A man working his way through the mysterious ranks of a secret society faces a deadly challenge. Afraid of the Dark: A mysterious storyteller relates a nightmarish tale of bloodthirsty creatures that lurk in an old well deep in the woods. Sister Salvation: A young woman is kidnapped and tormented by a sadistic inquisitor who believes he is saving her soul from demonic possession. The Pumpkin Patch: Terror ensues after three teens set out to steal a pumpkin from an old witch on Halloween night. The Westgate Phantom: A paranormal investigator checks into an old hotel that is said to be haunted by the murderous spirit of an evil doctor. The Doll: A young boy is tormented by a sinister clown doll on his toy shelf. The Legend of Darklore Manor: A team of paranormal investigators explore an abandoned Victorian mansion with a sinister history and awaken an ancient evil that hungers for human souls.

The Legend of Darklore Manor and Other Tales of Terror

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

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