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Number 177. October 18, 2007.
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Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,

ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark
Shadows (DS), announces the following breaking news.

**** DAVID SELBY: BOOK READINGS & SIGNINGS IN WEST VIRGINIA NEXT WEEK
David (Quentin) asks SG to announce 2 newly-confirmed appearances.
At each event, he presents readings of his prose and poetry, followed
by book-signing sessions. Copies of his books will be available for
purchase at each location; please call the stores for more
information.
--- Sunday, October 21, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Tamarack Book
Department, One Tamarack Park, in Beckley. WV. 304-256-6843. 1-88
TAMARACK..
Tamarack Publicity: The area "is a one-stop shop for West Virginia
culture, heritage, handcrafts, fine art, regional cuisine and
music..... All of Tamarack's books and videos are either written by
West Virginia authors or written about West Virginia or Appalachia."
Publicity: http://www.tamarackwv.com/events/328.aspx
Poetry Reading: Actor/Author David Selby Start Date & Time: October
21, 2007 3:00 PM End Date & Time: October 21, 2007 4:00 PM Location:
Tamarack Book Department
"David Selby, actor/author of Happenstance, A Better Place and In
and Out of the Shadows, will offer a poetry/prose reading at 3 p.m.
A book signing will immediately follow the reading. His books are
available in Book Department at Tamarack or online.
"Happenstance - David Selby's poetry focuses on the hopes and dreams
of life and the adventures and misadventures that lead everyone down
the path of happenstance. "The course of life is a road of
happenstance. It sends people and events our way...A structure of
love and support holds our world together." Tamarack
ordering: /catalog/product/product,1634.aspx
David is a native of Morgantown and grew up in WV. He and his wife
Chip are very involved in arts, educational, and cultural projects
and organizations in the state. For details about the honors and
awards he has received in appreciation of his support and efforts,
see recent SG print issues. Contact SG for specific information..
Tamarack - Driving Directions: GPS Coordinates 37º 48.103' N 081º
13.000' W
From the North: Take I-77 S / I-64 E to Beckley, WV. Then, take
EXIT 45. Tamarack, with its red, peaked roof, is located on the
right at the end of the exit ramp.
From the South: Take I-77 N to Beckley, WV. Then, take EXIT 45.
Tamarack, with its red, peaked roof, is located on the right at the
end of the exit ramp.
From the East: Take I-64 W and merge into I-77 N at Beckley, WV.
Then, take EXIT 45. Tamarack, with its red, peaked roof, is located
on the right at the end of the exit ramp.
From the West: Take I-64 E and merge into I-77 S at Charleston, WV.
At Beckley, take EXIT 45. Tamarack, with its red, peaked roof, is
located on the right at the end of the exit ramp.
--- On Tuesday, October 23, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, David will read
from and sign copies of his books at Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St.,
in Charleston, WV. 304-342-1461. Taylor Books Publicity: Driving
Directions: From I-64E, I-77S & I-79S take EXIT 100 (Leon Sullivan
Way & Capitol Street Exit) exit ramp to LEON SULLIVAN WAY (formerly
BROAD STREET). At the THIRD STOP LIGHT turn RIGHT onto QUARRIER
STREET. Go to the THIRD STOP LIGHT and turn RIGHT onto CAPITOL
STREET. Taylor Books & Annex Gallery is located at 226 CAPITOL
STREET on the RIGHT. Parking is available on the street (metered) or
in the car lot on the left.
--- Fans attending David's appearances are invited and encouraged to
send SG their reports and photos as well as local publicity and media
coverage. In this way, SG readers - including fans of all ages
across the US and beyond as well as the DS cast/crew members
themselves - can enjoy the events through your experiences. Please
send all materials to SG's e- or postal- mail addresses below.
--- For fans who are unable to attend the events: David's books,
poetry CD, and exclusive autographed color and B&W photos are
available by direct mail-order through JRA Productions. All mail-
orders are handled solely by Marcy Robin.

For prices and descriptive information, please e-mail
ShadowGram@... or send a SASE to Marcy Robin, JRA Productions,
P.O. Box 1766, Temple City, CA 91780-7766. PayPal orders can be
made through David's official website: www.davidselby.com

**** NOW ON DVD: JONATHAN FRID & ABE VIGODA IN THE 1973 TV
MOVIE "THE DEVIL'S DAUGHTER" TOM HAPPER'S 1972 TV MOVIE "CRAWLSPACE"
Recent SG print issues announced these new single-disc DVDs from
Wild Eye Releasing's "TV Movie Horror Collection." Both "feature new
2007 transfers" and came out Oct. 15. They now are available from
retail outlets and amazon.com
Wild Eye liner notes: "The Devil's Daughter," starring Shelley
Winters, "fueled the public's fascination with Satanism flaming out
the all-American dream. (It) delivers a young woman into a nightmare
world when she learns her mother had promised her to Satan when she
was in infancy. Now of legal age, Lucifer has sent his earthly
minions to claim his property - and to make sure she is betrothed to
the demon of his choice." DS "offers a candle-burning, wind-rustling,
spooky time in front of the TV with the lights turned way, way down."
Jonathan (DS' Barnabas) stars as the mute servant "Mr. Howard." Abe
(DS' Ezra Braithwaite) plays "Alikhine." Jonathan is named and
pictured on the box front cover and Abe is pictured on the box back
cover.
Wild Eye liner notes: "Crawlspace" is a "real terror treat"
that "features a middle-aged couple accidentally discovering a young
homeless man living in their basement. Their initial fear turns to
joy when he proves to be helpful around the house and like the son
they never had. But this newfound happiness soon turns to sheer
horror when the young man's violent past and appetite to kill come
out!"
Tom (DS' Jeremy Grimes) plays "Richard Atlec" and is named on the
front of the DVD box.
Wild Eye asks SG to let DS fans know these rare films provide an
opportunity for fans to enjoy the acting talents of Jonathan, Abe,
and Tom beyond their DS performances.
For more information: www.wildeyedvd.com

**** DAN CURTIS' "FRANKENSTEIN" (CO-STARRING JOHN KARLEN) DUE ON DVD
John (DS' Willie Loomis, etc.) co-stars in this 1973 TV film, due
out on DVD on Oct. 30.
Publicity: "Producer Dan Curtis (Dark Shadows, The Night Stalker),
faithfully resurrects Mary Shelley's Gothic classic novel in an
acclaimed adaptation starring Robert Foxworth (Falcon Crest), Bo
Svenson (Delta Force) and Susan Strasberg (Picnic) from 1973.
"Fiercely devoted to the theories of extending and creating human
life, scientist Victor Frankenstein and his assistants have secretly
assembled an artificial man with human parts stolen from graves.
Once he is brought to life, the enormous creature exhibits a child-
like innocence. Unaware of his superhuman strength and frightful
appearance, the Giant becomes hostile and demands that Victor create
him a mate.
"Bonus features include a new audio commentary track with actors
Robert Foxworth (Victor Frankenstein) and John Karlen (Otto Roget),
1973 promo, and a recap and preview from the original broadcast on
ABC-TV's Wide World Of Mystery."
The DVD will be released Oct. 30 from www.darkskyfilms.com or
Amazon.com
*** Please share with SG any publicity, reviews, or articles you
find about all 3 DVDs: "Devil's Daughter," "Crawlspace,"
and "Frankenstein." Please send materials to SG's e- or postal- mail
addresses, given in this Update.

*** DS FESTIVAL'S 2008 "DARK SHADOWS RESURRECTED" EVENT
Recent SG Updates and the Fest have announced the 2008 gathering of
fans and guests will be held at the Burbank Marriott Hotel &
Convention Center, July 18-20, 2008.
The Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center is located at
2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, California 91505. 1-818-843-6000.
The hotel is located directly across the street from the
Burbank/Glendale/Pasadena (Bob Hope) Airport (BUR), which is served
by major airlines that travel across the US and beyond. The hotel
provides free shuttle service to and from the nearby airport. On-
site parking is available for $4 per hour or $14 per day.
SG will announce and Fest update programming, guests, membership
rates, and other information as these plans are finalized. The hotel
offers a reduced sleeping room rate; you must call the hotel directly
and mention "Dark Shadows" to receive this special discount rate.
Fans are advised to make their complete hotel reservations and travel
arrangements well in advance.
The upcoming SG #112 print issue will highlight our 2007 Fest
convention that celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Jonathan Frid's
first appearance as Barnabas. The issue will have details, photos,
and more about the gathering in Tarrytown, NY, last August. Jonathan
was welcomed back to the Fest after a 13-year absence and was joined
by guests LARA PARKER, KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT, MARIE WALLACE, BETSY
DURKIN MATTHES, DIANA MILLAY, and HENRY PLIMACK.
SG thanks everyone who attended and appreciates those who have
shared their photos from the weekend. Photos always are welcome.
This issue will be sent to all current and new/renewing postal-mail
subscribers when it is ready. Subsription information is later in
this Update.
Festival website: www.darkshadowsfestival.com
*** All the above news will be expanded and detailed in the upcoming
published SG #112 edition of ShadowGram, The Official DS Newsletter &
News Source.

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Thank you. Marcy Robin
ShadowGram Editor / Publisher Marcy Robin, P.O. Box 1766, Temple
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