HELLEBORE is a collection of writings and essays devoted to British folk horror and the themes that inspire it: folklore, myth, history, archaeology, psychogeography, witches, and the occult.

In This Issue - Samhain 2023

• In Search of the English Vampire
  
• Creatures of Darkness
  
• The Pale Procession
  

As Samhain heralds the darker half of the year, we descend into the domain of darkness to explore its associations with folklore, myth, and legend. In this issue we delve into the night as the domain of shadows—the time when demonic creatures prey on the living and people could easily become the Devil’s own. We move into the darkest recesses, where monstrous creatures lurk. We gather in cold, shadowy graveyards to witness sinister rituals. We walk into the belly of the earth and merge with the shadows and the silence.

Alchemists regarded the darkening of matter as the first stage of transformation before the new light announced the completion of the work. Ancient agrarian societies knew the sun would always return. But now, with the days shortening and the nights stretching ahead of us, it is time to embrace our darker side.

Hellebore Plants

Hellebore is a poisonous plant that has the power of altering perception, thought to be one of the main ingredients for the witches' flying ointment. Associated with the water element, it is known for opening up portals to the underworld and the subconscious.

About This Zine

• A5 magazine, approx. 92 pages.
• Printed on silk coated paper. Perfect binding.
• Edited by Maria J. Pérez Cuervo.