Updates
I wanted to touch base with the Delirium community on some important matters…
I. Shifting Gears
For the hardcore Delirium fan, it’s been a year of change. Horror Mall has now taken over distribution of all direct sales, the trade paperback line has successfully launched and is picking up steam. The economy has dropped into the abyss, which has affected a lot of collectors’ budgets. We’ve lost customers, but, in the end, we’re gaining more. So I wanted to take a moment before I get into the updates to thank everyone for their continued support and patience. These changes (although a lot of people can’t see it) will strengthen Delirium for the long term, and the results are already positively impacting this press as this post goes live.
II. Production Schedule
Beginning in January ‘09, Delirium Books will begin a set publication release schedule as follows:
One original first edition novel will be published per month in limited edition HC and trade paperback. These editions will be published simultaneously. The trade paperback will be covered under the book club subscription through Horror Mall.
As most of you know, beginning in August, all book club featured titles will be first edition originals from this month forward. No reprints or books that are about to be reprinted in mass market will be scheduled as book club selections.
Here is the forthcoming schedule from August through December:
August 2008: Dead and Gone by Harry Shannon
September 2008: Passenger by Ronald Damien Malfi
October 2008: TBA [Original novel from Greg F. Gifune]
November 2008: Blood Alchemy by Kurt Newton
December 2008: Manhattan Grimoire by Sandy DeLuca
III. Series Schedules
Beginning in 2009, the following series schedules will be put into place:
Dark Essentials Series (Biannual). A single volume will still be 4 titles (published in 2 years).
HC Chapbook Series (Biannual). This will now become a book line and not a series, due to the fluctuating prints runs.
X-Series (Biannual). Focus on 100-copy prints runs of hardcover titles not to be published in trade paperback. This series will focus more on new and upcoming talents.
Ultra Series (Annually). 26-copy leather production with leather hinged box.
IV. Audiobooks
Production on audiobooks is now beginning. It’s in a test mode now. We’re currently testing the market and look to get some original audiobooks (fiction not available as bound books) out in the near future. These will be available in .MP3 format as digital downloads only.
V. UK Distribution
Beginning in 2009, Delirium Books’ trade paperbacks will have UK as well as US distribution. Contracts are being modified now, so any Delirium title will be available through distribution channels in the UK.
VI. Print Runs
You’ll be seeing Delirium hardcover prints runs decreasing as we offer trade paperbacks simultaneously with hardcover releases. The majority of hardcovers will have a 150-copy print run and will ultimately sell out FAST, which is why #7 below is important.
VII. Subscriptions
The most requested item I’ve heard from customers since Delirium moved its online sales to Horror Mall is for Delirium to reinstate its subscriptions through Horror Mall. I have made significant steps to set up a hardcover subscription plan to coincide with the paperback book club. One per month, the same titles offered as paperback book club featured selections. And since most of these are only being produced as 150-copy print runs, this becomes an even more attractive subscription plan.
This plan will be available to the public in the coming days / weeks. But first, all active HC subscribers will be contacted beforehand with links to the plan.
VIII. New Preorder
E-mails are bouncing faster and being eaten by spam filters. I sent out a notice that Monster Behind The Wheel by Mark McLaughlin and Michael McCarty will be up for preorder at Horror Mall on Tuesday. These were sent to past buyers of Corrosion Press titles, but we’ve had a fair share of e-mail bounces. So if you bought the last Corrosion Press title (Ugly Heaven, Beautiful Hell) direct, you should have received a notice. If not, please e-mail me for the link to reserve your copy early before it sells out.






Now available to order through Horror Mall is this month’s featured book club title: Daemon by Harry Shannon.
SUCKERS by J.A. Konrath and Jeff Strand
Tomorrow, copies of Dominion by Greg F. Gifune will be shipping. If you’re a book club subscriber, you’ll receive your copies first. In the next few weeks they’ll be landing sporadically in the chain stores, so if your local bookstore doesn’t have a copy, ask them, plead with them to order some copies.

