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The Classic edition is limited to 750 copies with a dust jacket illustrated by Reiko Murakami. It is a full cloth binding with a foil blocked front cover. Endsheets are Takeo Tant Select, a unique double-sided embossed paper, and the edition is housed in a cloth covered slipcase. It is printed letterpress from metal type on Munken Pure Rough Cream 120 gsm paper and is signed by Joe Hill and Reiko Murakami.
A haunting tale of isolation and resilience, “The Black Phone” by Joe Hill is a masterclass in short-form horror and the inspiration for one of the most critically acclaimed horror films of the past five years.
Thirteen-year-old Finney Blake is abducted by a sadistic killer. Held captive in a locked basement, Finney discovers a disconnected black rotary phone mounted to the wall. At first glance, it seems useless. But then the phone begins to ring. One by one, Finney begins receiving calls from the killer’s previous victims—boys who were once in his place and who didn’t survive. Their whispers echo through the line, offering fragments of advice, warnings and a chance at escape that may be Finney’s only hope.
With razor-sharp pacing and a mounting sense of dread, “The Black Phone” delves into the psychology of terror, the resilience of a young boy forced to face the unimaginable and the chilling persistence of trauma that lingers beyond death. Hill conjures a visceral sense of place in the basement prison and gives voice—literally and figuratively—to the children whose lives were stolen too soon.
Originally published in Hill’s acclaimed debut collection 20th Century Ghosts, “The Black Phone” stands out as a chilling testament to his ability to blend emotional depth with supernatural suspense.
In 2021, the story was adapted into a screenplay by Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill. The film received rave reviews from critics and became one of the top ten highest-grossing films in the United States for seven consecutive weeks. Cargill has written a new afterword exclusive to our edition.
About The Edition
Our edition of “The Black Phone” by Joe Hill is presented in three states. The edition measures 7⅛ x 9⅞ inches and features four color illustrations by award-winning artist Reiko Murakami, and an afterword by C. Robert Cargill. The illustrations in all three states are beautifully printed as fine art giclée prints on Hahnemühle Bugra and are tipped on.
The text pages are set in Monotype Walbaum, and the type was cast in metal and printed letterpress by Pat Randle & Ellen Bills at Nomad Letterpress in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. The edition is designed by award-winning designer Jerry Kelly.
The Classic edition is limited to 750 copies with a dust jacket illustrated by Reiko Murakami. It is a full cloth binding with a foil blocked front cover. Endsheets are Takeo Tant Select, a unique double-sided embossed paper, and the edition is housed in a cloth covered slipcase. It is printed letterpress from metal type on Munken Pure Rough Cream 120 gsm paper and is signed by Joe Hill and Reiko Murakami.
A haunting tale of isolation and resilience, “The Black Phone” by Joe Hill is a masterclass in short-form horror and the inspiration for one of the most critically acclaimed horror films of the past five years.
Thirteen-year-old Finney Blake is abducted by a sadistic killer. Held captive in a locked basement, Finney discovers a disconnected black rotary phone mounted to the wall. At first glance, it seems useless. But then the phone begins to ring. One by one, Finney begins receiving calls from the killer’s previous victims—boys who were once in his place and who didn’t survive. Their whispers echo through the line, offering fragments of advice, warnings and a chance at escape that may be Finney’s only hope.
With razor-sharp pacing and a mounting sense of dread, “The Black Phone” delves into the psychology of terror, the resilience of a young boy forced to face the unimaginable and the chilling persistence of trauma that lingers beyond death. Hill conjures a visceral sense of place in the basement prison and gives voice—literally and figuratively—to the children whose lives were stolen too soon.
Originally published in Hill’s acclaimed debut collection 20th Century Ghosts, “The Black Phone” stands out as a chilling testament to his ability to blend emotional depth with supernatural suspense.
In 2021, the story was adapted into a screenplay by Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill. The film received rave reviews from critics and became one of the top ten highest-grossing films in the United States for seven consecutive weeks. Cargill has written a new afterword exclusive to our edition.
About The Edition
Our edition of “The Black Phone” by Joe Hill is presented in three states. The edition measures 7⅛ x 9⅞ inches and features four color illustrations by award-winning artist Reiko Murakami, and an afterword by C. Robert Cargill. The illustrations in all three states are beautifully printed as fine art giclée prints on Hahnemühle Bugra and are tipped on.
The text pages are set in Monotype Walbaum, and the type was cast in metal and printed letterpress by Pat Randle & Ellen Bills at Nomad Letterpress in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. The edition is designed by award-winning designer Jerry Kelly.