Curious Warnings: The Great Ghost Stories Of M.R. James
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light bumping on corners. Otherwise binding remains tight. Clean and bright copy.
This chilling collection, Curious Warnings: The Great Ghost Stories Of M.R. James, presents a masterclass in supernatural horror, showcasing the author's unparalleled ability to craft tales of creeping dread and ancient malevolence. Each narrative chronicles encounters with spectral entities and inexplicable phenomena, often unearthed from forgotten corners of academia or antiquity. M.R. James's distinctive style illustrates a world where scholarly pursuits frequently unearth terrifying truths, leaving readers with a profound sense of unease. The stories detail a subtle, psychological horror, relying on atmosphere and suggestion rather than overt gore, making them enduring classics of the genre.
Author: M.R. James
Format: Hardback
Published: 2012, Jo Fletcher Books
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light bumping on corners. Otherwise binding remains tight. Clean and bright copy.
This chilling collection, Curious Warnings: The Great Ghost Stories Of M.R. James, presents a masterclass in supernatural horror, showcasing the author's unparalleled ability to craft tales of creeping dread and ancient malevolence. Each narrative chronicles encounters with spectral entities and inexplicable phenomena, often unearthed from forgotten corners of academia or antiquity. M.R. James's distinctive style illustrates a world where scholarly pursuits frequently unearth terrifying truths, leaving readers with a profound sense of unease. The stories detail a subtle, psychological horror, relying on atmosphere and suggestion rather than overt gore, making them enduring classics of the genre.