New edition of House of Dark Shadows novel now available in Japan

Miss Spotty Jane has brought my attention to a new Japanese translation of Marilyn Ross's 1970 novelization of HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS. Titled LIPS OF BLOOD, the artwork is clearly riffing on the style of the Tim Burton film, but showing actor Jonathan Frid in his HOUSE costume.

For those of you interested in ordering this book, it's available for order on Amazon-Japan. Jane also supplied me with a link to the artist's website.

While you're out and about, make sure to visit her website, MSJ'S Doll Pit!

Dark Shadows over Japan

Dark Shadows fan FushigiFox (who also won the Dark Shadows Viewmaster contest not too long ago) is getting ready for the the new Johnny Depp movie. She's shared a handful of photos of Dark Shadows-related marketing from Japan via her Twitter feed, including advance tickets for the film. Why don't American movie tickets look that nice?


UPDATED: Here are some of the character images, courtesy of Dark Shadows Japanese Facebook page.