Year in Review

Centipede Press delivered a strong year in 2024 with 11 books released (plus two Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser slipcases) across diverse genres, showcasing the publisher's commitment to preserving and celebrating classic and contemporary speculative fiction. The year featured a remarkable range from affordable entry points to premium collector's editions, with prices spanning from $80 to $425.

Highlights & Themes

The year kicked off in January with Dark Carnival ($150), a study of Ray Bradbury's work by David J. Skal and Elias Savada. Spring brought continued momentum with notable releases including The Shockwave Rider ($100) by John Brunner in March, and Children of Dune by Frank Herbert in April, continuing Centipede's tradition of high-quality Dune editions.

The summer months featured significant horror releases, particularly Peter Straub's Ghost Story ($425) in May, Hellstone ($80) by Steven Spruill in July, and The Hell Candidate ($115) by Graham Masterton in August. In addition to the book program, the year also saw the release of two Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser slipcases ($80 each), designed for books 1–3 and 4–6 of Fritz Leiber's classic fantasy series.

The year concluded strongly with Masters of the Weird Tale: John Metcalfe ($265) and a lavish edition of Alice in Wonderland ($275) in October 2024, representing some of the year's most distinctive collector offerings.

Price Ranges

Budget-Friendly ($80-$115): Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser slipcases ($80 each), The Shockwave Rider ($100), The Hell Candidate ($115)

Mid-Range ($150-$275): Dark Carnival ($150), Son of the Endless Night ($185), Masters of the Weird Tale: John Metcalfe ($265), Alice in Wonderland ($275)

Premium ($425+): Ghost Story ($425)

Genre Breakdown

Horror & Weird Fiction dominated with releases like Ghost Story, I Reign In Hell, The Horrible and Others, The Hell Candidate, Hellstone, and Son of the Endless Night. Science Fiction saw strong representation with Dune volumes (Children of Dune) and The Shockwave Rider. Fantasy enthusiasts enjoyed Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser slipcases, while collectors could explore the Masters of the Weird Tale series and premium art editions like Alice in Wonderland.

With 11 books and 2 slipcases released in 2024, Centipede Press continued to demonstrate its position as a premier publisher of limited edition speculative fiction, offering something for collectors at every price point while maintaining exceptional production quality throughout.