Samuels, Mark - Glyphotech And Other Macabre Processes

For those of us who missed the 2008 edition, Zagava has republished this in a limited edition, and affordable paperback. As many have read these stories, I will try to keep comments brief.
The title story, “Glyphotech,” seems to prophesy how deeply the defacto internet search engine might metastasize into the Big Brother observer / aide to everyday lives. There, as here, few notice the insidiousness of the coup. Most shrug, the few who object – those are the nails who stand up, aren’t they?
“Sentinels” is a brooding excursion into the depths of the London Underground. In this case, the abandoned stations, forgotten. Perhaps not entirely forgotten. As long as there are tracks, there are clients.
The writer of limited … what? … chapbooks, intends to devote an issue to the obscure author. The concept is as old as Lovecraft, as Poe, yet “Ghorla” is steeped in an uncomfortable atmosphere, and it yields a nasty surprise with the locks.
“The Cannibal Kings Of Horror” is a funny gem, mocking obsessive readers and scribbling hacks alike. One can see why this is unappreciated, however, since most Horror fans suffer the same limited sense of humor as your family dentist.
For this edition, two brief yarns appear to have been appended. One offers the fear of being superseded, replaced. The other suggests the futility of devotion.
Ramsey Campbell provides a lovely introduction, illuminating stories without thoughtlessly penning casual synopses.
Finally, Jonas has commissioned art for each work. Joseph Dawson’s black and white sketches act darkly foretell proceedings, like wicked appetizers.
For fans of Mr. Samuels, or of Zagava Press, Glyphotech is high quality.