Episode 125: Embracing the Darkness: Del Howison and Dark Delicacies

Hellbent for Horror

Join me as I talk with Del Howison, the co-owner of Dark Delicacies, the world-renowned book and collectibles store in Burbank dedicated to horror and fantasy that celebrates 30 years as America's home of horror (and is the oldest horror bookstore in Los Angeles.)

Del discusses his career as an author, actor, and bookseller and how a horror superfan grew up to create an oasis for fellow horror fans and bookworms alike, a place that's become an institution that draws authors and filmmakers as well.

Over a thousand authors and filmmakers have given readings and signed books over the past thirty years, and we discuss some of the highlights and what the future holds for Dark Delicacies.

I hope you enjoy the show!

Movies, books, people discussed:

Curse of the Faceless Man (1958)

The Seven Faces of Dr. Lau (1964)

The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958)

Forrest Ackerman

Ray Harryhausen

Salem's Lot (book) (1975)

Carrie (book) (1974)

The Omen (1976)

The Omen II (1978)

The Omen (2006)

Joe Lansdale

Sarah Karloff

David Schow

Don Coscarelli