11/08/2022
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LITTLE MISS APOCALYPSE by Danger Slater
Coming April 2023
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05/12/2022
Come find us at StokerCon this weekend in Denver!
05/10/2022
Happy . Today’s Bradburyism is a reminder that sometimes we just have to pack up our dinosaurs and leave the room.
05/09/2022
Eraserhead Press's Amazon Page - Featured at StokerCon 2022
For those asking, here's a link to the books we'll have in stock at StokerCon in Denver, CO this weekend. Featuring books by guest of honor Brian Keene, Stephen Graham Jones, John Skipp, Carlton Mellick III, Gabino Iglesias, Christine Morgan, Michael Allen Rose, Laura Lee Bahr, Danger Slater, Andre Duza, Nathan Carson, Erhu Kome, Larissa Glasser, Robert Devereaux, Brian Asman, Edward Lee and Simon Ore Molina. Most of these authors will be in attendance and signing books during the mass autograph session. See www.stokercon.com for more details about the event.
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05/09/2022
Showing this Friday the 13th in Denver, CO at StokerCon's Final Frame Film Competition. Based on the book Every Time We Meet at the Dairy Queen Your Whole Fu***ng Face Explodes by Carlton Mellick, this short film is directed by Anthony Cousins. Both the author and director will be in attendance. Join us!
05/06/2022
Washer Mouth : The Man Who Was A Washing Machine by Kevin L. Donihe
An absurd bizarro comedy about a washing machine who becomes a man.
05/06/2022
🔥New Release! GOBLINS ON THE OTHER SIDE by Carlton Mellick III
Our most popular preordered release is now available! A dark children's fantasy story in the tradition of Labyrinth and Where the Wild Things Are.
04/27/2022
Date Night at the Bookstore!
Buying books together is a great way to get to know someone better. And I just heard the best idea for a bookstore date! Here's what to do: Head to the bookshop with your friend or sweetheart and the intention to purchase 3 books each. A book you would like the other person to read because you feel it defines your personality and reading tastes....
Buying books together is a great way to get to know someone better. And I just heard the best idea for a bookstore date! Here’s what to do: Head to the bookshop with your friend or sweetheart…
04/16/2022
Collecting the best poems written by Wonderland Award-winning author Kevin L. Donihe, The Flappy Parts is a gonzo journey through the nightmare absurdities of modern life.
04/15/2022
What Your Favorite Carlton Mellick III Book Says About You
Inspired by this sound on TikTok, I made this list. I haven't figured out how to turn it into a video, so I hope you get a kick out of this in blog form!...
Inspired by this sound on TikTok, I made this list. I haven’t figured out how to turn it into a video, so I hope you get a kick out of this in blog form!
03/22/2022
We ordered some sample stickers and buttons with our logo on them. Not sure what we're going to do with them yet. Anyone interested in them? Brainstorming ideas.
01/14/2022
The Sharp End of the Rainbow
Madeleine Swann's short stories are mezmorizing and memorable. We're excited to see her new collection available for preorder from Heads Dance Press. Links below.
Pre order The Sharp End of the Rainbow! LINKS: US:https://t.co/CKd67olUlIUK: https://t.co/UK1AhTsDm8Godless: https://godless.com/collections/madeleine-swann/...
10/12/2021
Now available on kindle, The Traveling D***o Salesman is a classic from Kevin L. Donihe, the Wonderland Award-winning author of House of Houses and Night of the As****es. This edition also features Donihe's most lurid and infamous short stories: Milky Agitation, Two-Way Santa, The Helen Mower, Living Room Zombies, and Revenge of the Living Ma********on Rag.
10/01/2021
New Release: Not Seeing Is A Flower by Erhu Kome
New Release! Not Seeing Is A Flower by Erhu Kome.
We are proud to bring you bizarro fiction from Nigeria!
Love literally makes the world go round, so things are bound to get messy. Fierce and decadent, Not Seeing Is A Flower is a stylish, supernatural adventure from the premier female Nigerian author o…
07/01/2021
NEW RELEASE: SNAP! CRACKLE! F**K YOU! by Simon Oré Molina
Welcome to Cerealand! A place where adults can relive their childhood desire while indulging in their most perverted fantasies! Our rides are x-***ed, our cereal is alcoholic and our mascots aren't just people in suits - they are genetically mutated and reshaped into your favorite cereal mascots! Isn't that amazing!? At Cerealand, we are committed to making your experience as nostalgically hedonistic as possible!
https://eraserheadpress.com/2021/07/01/new-release-snap-crackle-f**k-you-by-simon-ore-molina/
06/10/2021
SPACE WALRUS by Kevin L. Donihe
Space: the final frontier... these are the voyages of... a walrus?
Check out this fan-favorite award-winning novel, now available on Kindle!
Meet Walter. He is the first walrus in a revolutionary space program. Someday, his blubbery form will float past asteroids, stars, and planets as he journeys through the dark beyond to become a Master of Space. But for now, Walter's dream is to win the heart of his lifelong love, Dr. Stephanie, who happens to be the scientist assigned to conduct experiments on him. The problem is Dr. Stephanie does not love Walter. She views him as a test subject and nothing more. To make matters worse, Dr. Stephanie appears to be in love with the abusive head scientist, Dr. Ron.
From Wonderland Book Award winner Kevin L. Donihe comes a tragic comedy of unrequited love and inspired determination.
Link in bio.
05/13/2021
Cover Reveal: NOT SEEING IS A FLOWER by Erhu Kome
We are proud to reveal the cover for the forthcoming book NOT SEEING IS A FLOWER by Erhu Kome.Designed by Matthew Revert Get ready for powerful female bizarro fiction from Nigeria. Coming August 2021.Review copies and pre-order coming soon!
We are proud to reveal the cover for the forthcoming book NOT SEEING IS A FLOWER by Erhu Kome.Designed by Matthew Revert ready for powerful female bizarro fiction from Nigeria. Comi…
05/13/2021
Cover Reveal!
We are proud to share this cover designed by Matthew Revert for the forthcoming novella Not Seeing is a Flower by Erhu Kome
Get ready for powerful female bizarro fiction from Nigeria.
Coming August 2021!
05/01/2021
Readers recommend Night of the As****es by Kevin L. Donihe. This humorous parody is the perfect book for horror fans curious about exploring the bizarro fiction genre.
"The As****es are coming to get you, Barbara . . . From Wonderland Award Winner Kevin L. Donihe, comes a hilarious tribute to Night of the Living Dead A plague of as****es is infecting the countryside. Normal everyday people are transforming into jerks, snobs, dicks, and do******gs. And they all have only one purpose: to make your life a living hell."
"This book is a parody of George Romero's zombie classic, but this is not the kind of parody that would feature Leslie Nielsen in the film adaption. Beyond the humorous premise and outstanding cover art, there is little humor to be found in this story, which wonders if, in the face of a worldwide epidemic of douchebaggery, is it possible to remain civil? If the entire world was overrun by a--holes, would there be any chance for kindness to survive?" Steve Lowe, Muscle Memory
04/28/2021
One of our favorite things about reading bizarro fiction is the fantastical worlds into which we can escape. What's your favorite bizarro fiction world? It is Carlton Mellick's planet of flesh in Teeth & Tongue Landscape? It is the surreal dystopia of S.T. Cartledge's The Orphanarium? The kaiju apocalypse in Jeff Burk's Super Giant Monster Time? Or the bizarre fairy tale Kingdom of Teeth by The Sisters of Slaughter. TELL US YOUR FAVORITE BIZARRO WORLD!
04/27/2021
Don't you love when you read a book that puts into words a thought or feeling that you relate to strongly and have never been able to express? Or even better, when you read something so beautifully strange that it inspires you to imagine even stranger things?
04/22/2021
What kind of books do you like?
If this resonates with you, check out our catalog. Links in bio.
What kind of books do you like?
If this resonates with you, check out our catalog. Links in bio.
04/01/2021
Some people have asked about our submissions window. You may have noticed that we are currently closed to submissions. Usually, we open a window to submission from April-June. But due to Covid-19, our timeline has been disrupted, and we are not ready to look at or accept any new manuscripts at this time. We may open a submissions window later this year once we get caught up.
Thank you for your interest and understanding. Keep writing bizarro!
04/01/2021
New Release: WIDOW OF THE AMPUTATION by Robert Guffey
We are proud to announce the release of WIDOW OF THE AMPUTATION & OTHER WEIRD CRIMES by Robert Guffey!
This collection of bizarro crime noir novellas is the perfect read for people who are looking for something dark and strange.
Widow of the Amputation & Other Weird Crimes is a collection of four novellas that explore the madness of murder through the warped lenses of urban noir, science fiction, horror, and experiment…
02/24/2021
How Lawrence Ferlinghetti Changed American Culture Forever
How Lawrence Ferlinghetti Changed American Culture Forever
He was poetry's rock star.
02/17/2021
12/31/2020
💥Happy New Year! Here's to you!
12/10/2020
DESCRIBE THE PLOT OF YOUR FAVORITE BIZARRO FICTION BOOK.
11/26/2020
🍂Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for reading our books and supporting our press.🍂 May your heart be filled with love, may your body and mind be strong, and may your table be filled with good books.🍂 All our best to you and yours this holiday season!
11/19/2020
Shoutout to all our transgender, genderqueer and enby friends, fans, authors and artists. We love you and celebrate you this week and all the time. 👏💌
11/10/2020
Today we remember J.F. Gonzalez who was taken from us far too soon 6 years ago today. His legacy lives on through his incredible books and Deadite Press will proudly be bringing more of his fiction back in print in 2021!
11/08/2020
Portland's iconic Powell's Books is selling a book-scented unis*x fragrance
Love the smell of books?
There's something comforting about the smell of a bookstore, the nostalgic memory of opening a novel and embracing the scent that comes with the pages before engulfing yourself in the story.
11/01/2020
Hope you had a spooky Halloween!
Our latest release, Captain Clive's Dreamworld by is on sale this week on kindle for just $1.99.
10/31/2020
Happy Halloween! We have a treat for you. Our latest release, Captain Clive’s Dreamworld by is on sale this week. Snag it for your kindle just $1.99.
10/21/2020
Today's random book stack. A mix of horror and bizarro.
A body swap story where people switch bodies with the last person they had s*x with (Muscle Memory by Steve Lowe). A collection of bizarro short stories about alienation and love (Die You Doughnut Bastards by Cameron Pierce). A Clerks parody with a kaiju Kevin Smith (I'm Not Even Supposed To Be Here Today by Brian Asman). A buddy-cop comedy starring a Bigfoot detective with anger management issues (Bigfoot Cop by Kevin Shamel). Another Bigfoot story, but this one a splatterpunk gore-soaked urban legend (The Lucky Ones Died First by Jack Bantry). A hardcore slasher set in a surreal alternate world (Slaughterhouse High by Robert Devereaux). And a collection of hilarious, lyrical, surreal bizarro stories (Sorry I Ruined Your O**y by Bradley Sands).
10/15/2020
It’s been 7 months...and winter is looming. Mental health issues related to our lockdown and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression and other mental health disorders. The relapse and overdose rate had increased by 30% since March 2020. There is help available.
In the U.S. NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Health has a 24-hour helpline: 800-950-6264.
In the U.K. call the NHS urgent mental health hotline or you can text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text "YM" if you're under 19, to talk to a trained volunteer at the free listening service.
10/15/2020
Your Local Bookstore Wants You to Know That It’s Struggling
Local bookshops enrich neighborhoods in many ways beyond just book retail. They are community resources and meeting places, they host events, and they are passionate about literacy, about books, and about people who love reading. This important part of the literary community needs your help right now!
Here are a few suggestions:
1. Mail order directly from their website if they have one.
2. Make a donation or support their fundraising efforts
3. Attend their online events and promote them
4. Order books through Bookshop.org (link in comments)
Independent booksellers are desperate for customers to return, and not just for an online reading.
10/14/2020
📚 Another random stack of books on my desk.
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Was wondering if the folks at Eraserhead would give a shout-out for this, based on the premise that Anais Nin was a bored Ballard housewife in pre-grunge Seattle? You can read the first couple pages for free--seems Bizarro as hell to me, but what do I know?...https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WZMB9LN/ref=sr_1_1?Adv-Srch-Books-Submit.x=27&Adv-Srch-Books-Submit.y=16&dchild=1&qid=1613990828&refinements=p_27%3Adavid%20fewster&s=books&sr=1-1&unfiltered=1&fbclid=IwAR2gFrGvLWwd9XD0jzjucnuL5c3UO0-kOye5K_6zmCTgFzbufQC6XX3PwxA
Your agenda ridden books suck.
I am planning to submit my manuscript to you in April! 🙏
I didn't know this! Same as Richard Linklater! Same as ... well, a lot of people.
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One of Stanley Kubrick's favorite films was Eraserhead (1977), directed by David Lynch. Kubrick cited the film as a creative influence during the making of this movie, and screened it to put the cast and crew in the mood he wanted to achieve for the film.
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One of Stanley Kubrick's favorite films was Eraserhead (1977), directed by David Lynch. Kubrick cited the film as a creative influence during the making of this movie, and screened it to put the cast and crew in the mood he wanted to achieve for the film.
Incredible!!!!!!
Flashbytes gives a shout-out to Bizarro Central and Brian Auspice -
New Portland literary series, Ghostland, wants your bizarre submissions...
Ghostland seeks powerful storytellers, skilled personal necromancers and speakers of impactful, haunting tales that speak to the theme of Ghosts. Those inspired by the wind-whispered messages that appear to us from earth and beyond, we call on you!
Ghostland is a monthly performance based literary series with revolving themes, hosted by Ophelia Darkly and Jen Scholten. The debut event, Ghostland: Ghosts, will take place the evening of March 18th, 2018 at The Crush Bar.
What’s Unique About Ghostland?
All writers will be paid for their performances; payment is dependant upon donations at the door.
The purpose of this series is to fill a void that currently exists in the Portland literary realm. As writers and artists, it has been difficult to find literary reading spaces and events consistently devoted to curating specific, themed readings that manage to effectively speak to the shared subjective experience. We would like to be able to provide this outlet for other writers in the community, and also, for an audience seeking a thoughtful engagement with like-minded peers.
We are looking specifically for literary works that fit the theme of Ghosts and incorporate elements of performance art. Each performer will be given 10-15 minutes on stage.
Submissions
We are open to accepting works in progress, as well as completed works, but suggest that you submit both written and visual components (video/audio/media) with the subject title “Ghostland: Ghosts - Submission - Your Name” to [email protected] no later than February 28th.
The venue requires all performers to be 21+.
Inspiration
Please consult our mood board and playlist for further inspiration:
Mood Board: https://www.pinterest.com/odarkly/ghostland-ghosts/
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/74j5fzo23jb4r95slr2jb1j3j/playlist/2EaisThF3REqyQEBzJ7dAi
The Artists
Jen Scholten is a poet, imagist and the sole creator of Ghost of Earth, an evolving two-way mirror and working catalyst of darkness and light. Ghost of Earth’s work is consistently connected to nature, the human experience and unexplored territories within the physical and psychic worlds. Jen spent two years attending, absorbing photographing and reviewing multimedia and performance art for various theaters, festivals and artists throughout the city with Thru Media LLC., (a Portland-born creative arts magazine). She is currently filling her time with the editing of her first book of poetry, designing endless illustration/photography works and in working with fellow artists to develop meaningful projects and communities together.
Ophelia Darkly is a shapeshifter, word conjurer, and dream weaver, originating from a strange place known as Chicago. At the age of six, she began writing weird tales in the dusty corners of a peach coloured room and hasn’t stopped since. She graduated from The University of Iowa where she earned degrees in Theatre & Creative Writing. Her work often takes the form of fractured fairytales, exploring mirrors of duality, the supernatural, whimsical wonderlands, and beyond. She wishes to create a space where artists can inspire one another and see their dreams manifest in the physical realm.
Ghostland seeks powerful storytellers, skilled personal necromancers and speakers of impactful, haunting tales that speak to the theme of Ghosts. Those inspired by the wind-whispered messages that appear to us from earth and beyond, we call on you!
Ghostland is a monthly performance based literary series with revolving themes, hosted by Ophelia Darkly and Jen Scholten. The debut event, Ghostland: Ghosts, will take place the evening of March 18th, 2018 at The Crush Bar.
What’s Unique About Ghostland?
All writers will be paid for their performances; payment is dependant upon donations at the door.
The purpose of this series is to fill a void that currently exists in the Portland literary realm. As writers and artists, it has been difficult to find literary reading spaces and events consistently devoted to curating specific, themed readings that manage to effectively speak to the shared subjective experience. We would like to be able to provide this outlet for other writers in the community, and also, for an audience seeking a thoughtful engagement with like-minded peers.
We are looking specifically for literary works that fit the theme of Ghosts and incorporate elements of performance art. Each performer will be given 10-15 minutes on stage.
Submissions
We are open to accepting works in progress, as well as completed works, but suggest that you submit both written and visual components (video/audio/media) with the subject title “Ghostland: Ghosts - Submission - Your Name” to [email protected] no later than February 28th.
The venue requires all performers to be 21+.
Inspiration
Please consult our mood board and playlist for further inspiration:
Mood Board: https://www.pinterest.com/odarkly/ghostland-ghosts/
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/74j5fzo23jb4r95slr2jb1j3j/playlist/2EaisThF3REqyQEBzJ7dAi
The Artists
Jen Scholten is a poet, imagist and the sole creator of Ghost of Earth, an evolving two-way mirror and working catalyst of darkness and light. Ghost of Earth’s work is consistently connected to nature, the human experience and unexplored territories within the physical and psychic worlds. Jen spent two years attending, absorbing photographing and reviewing multimedia and performance art for various theaters, festivals and artists throughout the city with Thru Media LLC., (a Portland-born creative arts magazine). She is currently filling her time with the editing of her first book of poetry, designing endless illustration/photography works and in working with fellow artists to develop meaningful projects and communities together.
Ophelia Darkly is a shapeshifter, word conjurer, and dream weaver, originating from a strange place known as Chicago. At the age of six, she began writing weird tales in the dusty corners of a peach coloured room and hasn’t stopped since. She graduated from The University of Iowa where she earned degrees in Theatre & Creative Writing. Her work often takes the form of fractured fairytales, exploring mirrors of duality, the supernatural, whimsical wonderlands, and beyond. She wishes to create a space where artists can inspire one another and see their dreams manifest in the physical realm.
What happened to CM3's Stacking Doll that had a release date of January 2018? It was on Amazon for a little while, but has disappeared and now the only pre-order for his books is one coming out in the summer.
Any plans to bring Electric Jesus Co**se back into print again?
Hello. :) I have a question that I haven't been able to figure out an answer to. What is Bizarro fiction? I've read the descriptions, but they don't really tell me what it is. I used to avoid it, because I wouldn't care for 'weird for weird's sake," but I enjoy stuff with weird elements. As I've looked over the various books listed, some sound interesting, but not really what I'd think of as bizarre.
Now, I just ordered and received The Big Meat yesterday, so I am going to be getting into that soon, but why is that Bizarre? To me, it sounds like a very straightforward story. An interesting angle that has never really been explored, but not really super weird.
So what is Bizarro? :)
Now, I just ordered and received The Big Meat yesterday, so I am going to be getting into that soon, but why is that Bizarre? To me, it sounds like a very straightforward story. An interesting angle that has never really been explored, but not really super weird.
So what is Bizarro? :)