Download or read book A Warning to the Curious Fantasy and Horror Classics written by M. R. James and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-01-18 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: M. R. James was born in Kent, England in 1862. James came to writing fiction relatively late, not publishing his first collection of short stories - Ghost Stories of an Antiquary (1904) - until the age of 42. Modern scholars now see James as having redefined the ghost story for the 20th century and he is seen as the founder of the 'antiquarian ghost story'. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions with a brand new introductory biography of the author.
Download or read book A Warning to the Curious A Collection of Ghostly Tales Fantasy and Horror Classics written by M. R. James and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-01-18 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: M. R. James was born in Kent, England in 1862. James came to writing fiction relatively late, not publishing his first collection of short stories - Ghost Stories of an Antiquary (1904) - until the age of 42. Modern scholars now see James as having redefined the ghost story for the 20th century and he is seen as the founder of the 'antiquarian ghost story'. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions with a brand new introductory biography of the author.
Download or read book A Warning to the Curious written by Montague Rhodes James and published by David R Godine Pub. This book was released on 1989 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirteen stories deal with mysterious disappearances, archaeological digs, an unlucky hotel room, a treasure hunt, and ghostly apparitions
Download or read book Curious Warnings written by M.R. James and published by Jo Fletcher Books. This book was released on 2012-04-26 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lavishly illustrated collector's edition containing all the supernatural tales ever written by M.R. James, the undisputed father of the modern ghost story. 'James is clearly the best that's ever been' MARK GATISS M.R. James is one of the finest authors of supernatural fiction in the English language and revered as the father of the modern English ghost story. Many of his stories were originally written as Christmas entertainments and were read aloud by the author to selected gatherings of friends. 'There are all sorts of writers of all sorts of nightmares, but M.R. James wrote the best ghost stories. He may well have created the ghost story in its current form. Nobody can do what he did as well as he could' NEIL GAIMAN Authorised by the writer's estate, Curious Warnings: The Complete Ghost Stories is the only volume that collects together all of James' much-loved supernatural tales - including the classics, 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad', 'A Warning to the Curious' and 'Canon Alberic's Scrapbook' - together with his novel The Five Jars, story fragments, essays and poetry. Illustrated by award-winning artist Les Edwards and featuring an extensive historical Afterword by editor Stephen Jones, this is the ultimate collection for fans of M.R. James and the classic British ghost story.
Download or read book A Warning to the Curious written by M. R. James and published by Arrow. This book was released on 1988-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghost stories chosen by well known crime writer.___
Download or read book A Neighbour s Landmark Fantasy and Horror Classics written by M. R. James and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-01-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: M. R. James was born in Kent, England in 1862. James came to writing fiction relatively late, not publishing his first collection of short stories – Ghost Stories of an Antiquary (1904) – until the age of 42. Modern scholars now see James as having redefined the ghost story for the 20th century and he is seen as the founder of the 'antiquarian ghost story'. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions with a brand new introductory biography of the author.
Download or read book The Collected Ghost Stories written by M. R. James and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Collected Ghost Stories" by M. R. James. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book The Uncommon Prayer Book Fantasy and Horror Classics written by M. R. James and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-01-15 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: M. R. James was born in Kent, England in 1862. James came to writing fiction relatively late, not publishing his first collection of short stories – Ghost Stories of an Antiquary (1904) – until the age of 42. Modern scholars now see James as having redefined the ghost story for the 20th century and he is seen as the founder of the 'antiquarian ghost story'. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions with a brand new introductory biography of the author.
Download or read book An Episode of Cathedral History Fantasy and Horror Classics written by M. R. James and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-03-09 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains Montague Rhodes James's chilling supernatural short story “An Episode of Cathedral History”. First published as part of “The collected ghost stories of M.R. James” (1931), it is a hair-raising ghost story highly recommended for all lovers of the genre. Montague Rhodes James (1862–1936) was an English author who often published under the name M. R. James. He was a seminal medievalist scholar, but today is most famous for his contributions to supernatural fiction. James was a masterful purveyor of macabre tales highly regarded by H. P. Lovecraft. Other notable works by this author include: “More Ghost Stories” (1911), “A Thin Ghost and Others” (1919), and “A Warning to the Curious and Other Ghost Stories (1925). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.
Download or read book Ghost stories of an Antiquary written by Montague Rhodes James and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Strange Occurrence in Clerkenwell Fantasy and Horror Classics written by Arthur Machen and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the earliest occult stories, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Download or read book Hertford O Donnell s Warning Fantasy and Horror Classics written by Charlotte Riddell and published by . This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the earliest ghost stories and tales of hauntings, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Download or read book The Whisperer in Darkness Fantasy and Horror Classics written by H. P. Lovecraft and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When strange, monstrous carcasses are observed floating in the river following a historic flood in Vermont, instructor of literature Albert N. Wilmarth becomes involved in the controversial argument as to their authenticity. Sceptical, he embarks on an investigation of his own that pushes the boundaries of credulity, leading him to a horrific cult of ancient power and a race of extra-terrestrial beings with malign intentions. “The Whisperer in Darkness” is a 1931 novella by H. P. Lovecraft and part of his famous "Cthulhu Mythos". A chilling example of horror fiction by master of the genre not to be missed by those who have read and enjoyed others in Lovecraft's Cthulhu series. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown and did not furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Other notable works by this author include: “The Call of Cthulhu”, “The Rats in the Walls”, and “The Shadow Over Innsmouth”. Read & Co. is publishing this classic work now as part of our “Fantasy and Horror Classics” imprint in a new edition with a dedication by George Henry Weiss.
Download or read book Out of the Aeons Fantasy and Horror Classics written by H. P. Lovecraft and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Out of the Aeons” is a 1935 short story by American author H. P. Lovecraft. In 1879 the captain of a ship comes across a mysterious island that seems to have risen from the sea. Upon exploring it, he discovers a strange scroll in the clutches of a long-dead skeleton. After his extraordinary finds are displayed in a museum, the island completely disappears never to be found again. When his findings are linked to a legendary tale concerning a long-forgotten god, many people become interested in the mummy's scroll—but not all are who they appear to be. A classic example of horror fiction by master of the form, “Out of the Aeons” will not disappoint lovers of the genre. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown and did not furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Other notable works by this author include: “At the Mountains of Madness”, “The Rats in the Walls”, And “The Shadow Over Innsmouth”. Read & Co. is publishing this classic short story now as part of our “Fantasy and Horror Classics” imprint in a new edition with a dedication by George Henry Weiss.
Download or read book H P Lovecraft s Tales of Strange Cities A Collection of Short Stories Fantasy and Horror Classics written by H. P. Lovecraft and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Lovecraftian universe there exists many terrible and horrifying things, from extraterrestrial gods and portentous nightmares, to zealous cults, supernatural beasts and beyond. Perhaps some of the most terrifying imagery, however, originates from Lovecraft's hellish cities. This volume contains a collection of some of Lovecraft's most chilling horror fiction all containing reference to one of his nightmarish cities. A fantastic collection of classic horror fiction highly recommended for lovers of the genre. The stories include: “The Nameless City”, “What the Moon Brings”, “The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath”, “The Dreams in the Witch House”, “Through the Gates of the Silver Key”, and “The Quest of Iranon”. Other notable works by this author include: “At the Mountains of Madness”, “The Rats in the Walls”, and “The Shadow Over Innsmouth”. Read & Co. is publishing this classic collection of short stories now in a new edition complete with a dedication by George Henry Weiss.
Download or read book The Bride of the Grave Fantasy and Horror Classics written by Johann Ludwig Tieck and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tieck's 'The Bride of the Grave' is one of his best-remembered tales, it is a meld of popular story and cautionary morality tale. As a morality tale it forewarns the reader that the sin, maybe pleasurable, however it can bring eternal negative repercussions. Walter is demonstrated as impetuous, thoughtless, and as a being who lives solely for his own pleasure, and the results of his uncontrolled personality traits are death and destruction for his vassals and for his children.
