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Johnny Mains is a British author, editor, and publisher known for his work in the horror genre. He has edited numerous anthologies of horror fiction, including "Best British Horror" and "Back From the Dead: The Legacy of the Pan Book of Horror Stories." Mains is also the founder of Noose & Gibbet Publishing, which specializes in publishing limited edition horror fiction. His writing style is characterized by a love for the macabre and a talent for creating chilling and atmospheric stories. Mains has made significant contributions to the horror genre through his editing and publishing work, helping to showcase new and established voices in the field. His most famous work is perhaps his editing of "Best British Horror," which has received critical acclaim for its selection of top-notch horror fiction from the UK.