Used Book of the Dead Up for Grabs
That darned trip to the woods might've been a boring old snooze if our buds hadn't picked up that ghastly tome left behind. But hey, we can't complain – it's all thanks to that nasty book that our lives became a damn rollercoaster ride of horror and heroics, launching the not-so-scary The Evil Dead franchise and catapulting Bruce Campbell into the pantheon of comedic action stars. And now, folks, you've got a shot at bagging the very prop that sparked the madness!
Yes, pal, you heard me right. But here's the catch – you'd better have deep pockets, because Propstore, a whiskey-sipping auction house with more than a few skeletons in its closet, is asking for a cool $25,000 to get the party started (though they're hoping to land a higher bid of up to 100 large ones).
This very memorabilia sale, featuring items so hot they could fry your soul, also includes a bullet-riddled Medal of Yavin and a Muppet that's seen better days. But the real prize here is that infernal, curse-inducing Book of the Dead – aka Naturom Demonto, Necronomicon Ex-Mortis, and, for all intents and purposes, the Devil's phonebook. And since Tom Sullivan, the special effects whiz who brought that damned book to life, is selling it straight outta his personal stash, you can rest assured that it's the genuine article – provided you don't mind a letter of authenticity just to make things official.**
Of course, whether you invite an unholy horde of Kandarian Demons to possess your soul by reading aloud from the foul pages of that accursed tome is entirely up to you, bucko. But one things for certain – owning this evil; relic might just be the creepiest feather you ever add to your horror movie fangirl collection.
According to Propstore, "The Book of the Dead made an appearance in all three movies of the original Evil Dead trilogy. It was first mentioned as the Naturom Demonto in The Evil Dead, but later in Evil Dead II and Army of Darkness as the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis.* The moniker changed after Sullivan shared tales of Lovecraft's Necronomicon, a sinister tome that graced the pages of several horror and sci-fi masterpieces.
This Naturom Demonto is the only authentic survivor from the very first Evil Dead movie, and it's the hero book that ever existed." If you're wondering what makes this book so special, it's all about the artwork – Sullivan took inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci's anatomy notebooks and even created his own "Bullscrit" alphabet, adding a dash of comedic genius to the otherwise terrifying tome.
When it comes down to bidding on this puppy, you'll be competing against countless horror hounds and collectors eager to lug this nasty artifact home. Bidding goes down on March 28, so best of luck out there, buddy!
In other news, keep an eye on upcoming releases from Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek, and brace yourself for the future of the DC Universe on the big and small screens. And don't forget to prepare yourself for the return of Doctor Who – that time-traveling scamp is bound to cause a ruckus when he shows up again.
- The Necronomicon, infamously known as the Book of the Dead, is set to be auctioned off by Propstore, a reputed auction house, with an asking price of $25,000, but aiming for bids up to $100,000.
- The Book of the Dead, creatively adorned with artwork reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci's anatomy notebooks, has been a significant piece in the Evil Dead franchise, appearing in all three movies of the original trilogy.
- This very Book of the Dead, the surviving original from the first Evil Dead movie, boasts of being the hero book that ever existed, due to its unique "Bullscrit" alphabet and references to various works of technology, movies, and horror legends.
- As the dreaded auction approaches on March 28, potential bidders should be aware that they will be competing against numerous horror enthusiasts and collectors, all vying to possess this terrifying relic.
