Interest Spates Catalog by Magnoli Props

[Indy Magnoli]

Enough people have asked, so we'll see what the interest is like: Who wants a Spates Catalog to go with our Tobin's Spirit Guide?

Here are my ideas:

• Brown leather book with embossing and gold foiling to match the style of Tobin's (as though they are part of a set), though making the book taller and thinner (fewer pages) to add variety and to keep it more in line with the periodic source of this book.
• Spates published articles between 1901 and 1935, but I thought we could expand this a bit, as though the book was revised through several editions into the 60s or 70s so we have more room to play with.
• The style would be more in line with sensational articles (a la the Enquirer) as opposed to the more academic encyclopedic style of Tobin's.
• Topics would be focused more on localized events and apparitions instead of established traditions and histories (again avoiding cross-overs with Tobin's, though I do imagine we could have a few).

So, who's interested and who would like to contribute?

We'll keep track of articles here as we did with Tobin's and people can suggest topics as we develop our Table of Contents.

Kind regards,
Indy

 

[katmax]

sounds interesting. I'd like a copy when it's done.

 

[gbmickey]

Please yes! Do make this happen! Love you Tobin’s!!

 

[DJHomestar]

Absolutely interested!

 

[mizzouguy1981]

Enough people have asked, so we'll see what the interest is like: Who wants a Spates Catalog to go with our Tobin's Spirit Guide?

Here are my ideas:

• Brown leather book with embossing and gold foiling to match the style of Tobin's (as though they are part of a set), though making the book taller and thinner (fewer pages) to add variety and to keep it more in line with the periodic source of this book.
• Spates published articles between 1901 and 1935, but I thought we could expand this a bit, as though the book was revised through several editions into the 60s or 70s so we have more room to play with.
• The style would be more in line with sensational articles (a la the Enquirer) as opposed to the more academic encyclopedic style of Tobin's.
• Topics would be focused more on localized events and apparitions instead of established traditions and histories (again avoiding cross-overs with Tobin's, though I do imagine we could have a few).
• As this is would be shorter in length (and hopefully a quicker project than Tobin's), we're hoping to keep the price quite a bit lower as well. Maybe we could even offer a discount if you've already purchased an edition of Tobin's. I'm kind of hoping to keep it more in the range of $150.

So, who's interested and who would like to contribute?

We'll keep track of articles here as we did with Tobin's and people can suggest topics as we develop our Table of Contents.

Kind regards,
Indy

Can’t wait to see where this goes. I am in for this!!

 

[Indy Magnoli]

We've already got one editor signed up for the project.

 

[mikesprops]

I'm in for a copy undoubtedly, and I'd love to contribute an article or two!

I just plonked "1931 Supernatural Article" into google and found this cool article from the San Francisco Enquirer in 1931. Is this the sort of aesthetic you're looking for with an article?

I'm not necessarily suggesting you should use it, just trying to get a handle on the look you're going for.

 

[ZeroSum]

Interested
you'll send me broke, Indy

 

[TheotherJones]

Mark me down as interested. Love the set idea as well as varying it in size/length and color. Price point also sounding good.

 

[TheotherJones]

Also, I missed out on contributing last time but would love to be a part of it. I have an idea for something already.

 

[Indy Magnoli]

I'm in for a copy undoubtedly, and I'd love to contribute an article or two!

I just plonked "1931 Supernatural Article" into google and found this cool article from the San Francisco Enquirer in 1931. Is this the sort of aesthetic you're looking for with an article?

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I'm not necessarily suggesting you should use it, just trying to get a handle on the look you're going for.

Yes, this is exactly the kind of thing I was thinking of. More cheesy, while Tobin's is more classy.

 

[mikesprops]

Yes, this is exactly the kind of thing I was thinking of. More cheesy, while Tobin's is more classy.

Awesome. I'll get working on my article then. Do you have a rough idea on dimensions?

 

[Indy Magnoli]

It's still early days, but I'm thinking somewhere in the realm of 8" x 11".

 

[mikesprops]

It's still early days, but I'm thinking somewhere in the realm of 8" x 11".

Awesome. I'll get working.

Oh and one last question, are you doing this in colour or black and white?

 

[Indy Magnoli]

Definitely keeping it B&W.

 

[Indy Magnoli]

I've updated the first post to include a list of proposed articles.

 

[edspengler]

Enough people have asked, so we'll see what the interest is like: Who wants a Spates Catalog to go with our Tobin's Spirit Guide?

Here are my ideas:

• Brown leather book with embossing and gold foiling to match the style of Tobin's (as though they are part of a set), though making the book taller and thinner (fewer pages) to add variety and to keep it more in line with the periodic source of this book.
• Spates published articles between 1901 and 1935, but I thought we could expand this a bit, as though the book was revised through several editions into the 60s or 70s so we have more room to play with.
• The style would be more in line with sensational articles (a la the Enquirer) as opposed to the more academic encyclopedic style of Tobin's.
• Topics would be focused more on localized events and apparitions instead of established traditions and histories (again avoiding cross-overs with Tobin's, though I do imagine we could have a few).
• As this is would be shorter in length (and hopefully a quicker project than Tobin's), we're hoping to keep the price quite a bit lower as well. Maybe we could even offer a discount if you've already purchased an edition of Tobin's. I'm kind of hoping to keep it more in the range of $150.

So, who's interested and who would like to contribute?

We'll keep track of articles here as we did with Tobin's and people can suggest topics as we develop our Table of Contents.

Kind regards,
Indy

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What follows is a list of proposed articles from various contributors. If it's listed below, someone is already working on it, so please be careful not to suggest/research/write about the same topic.

The Amherst Haunting
Bachelors Grove Cemetery
The Bell Witch
Cursed Chest of Drawers
Koku, Dr: "The Mysterious Dr. Koku"
Snake Handlers (in the American South)
Williamson, Orion: "The Vanishing of Orion Williamson"

I’m on board to support!

 

[mikesprops]

I've updated the first post to include a list of proposed articles.

Can I propose a historical article on the Overlook hotel? Which I'll happily work on.

 

[Digital Mayhem]

Please count me in for one :-D

 

[WayneTech]

Please put me down for one