A trip to the woods would have been far less exciting if Ash Williams and his friends hadn’t decided to read from the eerie old book that was left behind. However, we are grateful they did, as it led to the awakening of dark forces, setting off the events of The Evil Dead and its sequels. This, in turn, catapulted Bruce Campbell into the realm of goofy action heroes and provided horror fans with countless thrills over the past 40 years. Now, you have the opportunity to own the actual prop that started it all.

The prop in question can be yours for a starting bid of $25,000, with an estimated final price ranging from $50,000 to $100,000, according to Propstore. As part of the auction house’s latest sale of entertainment memorabilia, which also features Luke Skywalker’s Medal of Yavin, you can bid on a screen-matched Naturom Demonto, also known as Necronomicon Ex-Mortis or Book of the Dead. This rare item comes with hand-illustrated pages created by special effects artist Tom Sullivan, who is selling it from his personal collection, guaranteeing its authenticity. A letter of authenticity is also included.

While it’s uncertain whether the words within the book will summon any Kandarian Demons, the highest bidder will have the power to decide the fate of the world. Here’s a glimpse into the book’s interior pages:

According to Propstore, the Book of the Dead appeared in all three films of the original Evil Dead trilogy, referred to as the Naturom Demonto in the first film and later as the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis in Evil Dead II and Army of Darkness. Director Sam Raimi changed the book’s name after Tom Sullivan informed him about the Necronomicon from H.P. Lovecraft’s works, starting with the 1924 short story The Hound. This Naturom Demonto is the only surviving Book of the Dead from the original Evil Dead film and the only hero book ever created.

The lot includes the cover, made of cardboard, and 38 hand-illustrated pages. Propstore notes that Sullivan’s inspiration for the imagery came from Leonardo Da Vinci’s anatomy notebooks, and he devised his own alphabet, humorously called ‘Bullscrit,’ for the ancient symbols.

Bidding for this unique and spooky piece of horror history will conclude on Wednesday, March 28. You can visit Propstore to learn how to participate in the auction. Klaatu… barada… necktie!

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