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The Big Book of Ghost Stories,Used
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Over a thousand pages of hauntedand hauntingghost tales: the most complete collection of uncanny, spooky, creepy tales ever published! Edited and with an introduction by Otto Penzler. Including stories by Joyce Carol Oates, Rudyanrd Kipling, Isaac Asimov, James MacCreigh, and many more! Featuring eerie vintage ghost illustrations.The ghost story is perhaps the oldest of all the supernatural literary genres and has captured the imagination of almost every writer to put pen to the page. Here, Edgar Awardwinning editor Otto Penzler has followed his keen sense of the supernatural to collect the most chilling and uncanny tales in the canon.These spectral stories span more than a hundred years, from modernday horrors by Joyce Carol Oates, Chet Williamson and Andrew Klavan, to pulp yarns from August Derleth, Greye La Spina, and M. L. Humphreys, to the atmospheric Victorian tales of Rudyard Kipling, Edith Wharton, and H. P. Lovecraft, not to mention modern works by the likes of Donald E. Westlake and Isaac Asimov that are already classics. Some of these stories have haunted the canon for a century, while others are making their first ghoulish appearance in book form. Whether you prefer possessive poltergeists, awful apparitions, or friendly phantoms, these stories are guaranteed to thrill you, tingle the spine, or tickle the funny bone, and keep you turning the pages with fearful delight.Including such classics as The Monkeys Paw and The Open Window and eerie vintage illustrations, and also featuring haunted mansions, midnight frights, lovers from beyond the grave, rapping, tapping, wailing shades, and ghosts, ghouls, and specters galore! AlsoFeaturing haunted mansions, midnight frights, lovers from beyond the grave, rapping, tapping, wailing shades, and ghosts, ghouls, and specters galore!
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Big Book of Ghost Stories' about? A: This anthology features over a thousand pages of ghost tales, including a diverse collection of eerie stories from various authors, edited by Otto Penzler.
- Q: Who are some of the authors featured in this book? A: The book includes stories by notable authors such as Joyce Carol Oates, Rudyard Kipling, Isaac Asimov, and H. P. Lovecraft.
- Q: What is the total page count of the book? A: The Big Book of Ghost Stories contains 848 pages.
- Q: Is the book available in different formats? A: Yes, this edition is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'The Big Book of Ghost Stories' published? A: The book was published on September 18, 2012.
- Q: Does this book contain illustrations? A: Yes, it features eerie vintage illustrations throughout the collection.
- Q: What type of ghost stories can I expect to find in this anthology? A: The anthology includes a variety of ghost stories ranging from modern horror to classic tales, covering themes like haunted mansions and friendly phantoms.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: As it contains ghost stories, it may be best suited for older children and adults who enjoy supernatural themes.
- Q: Who is the editor of this collection? A: The collection is edited by Otto Penzler, an Edgar Award-winning editor.
- Q: Can I find classic ghost stories in this book? A: Yes, it includes classic ghost stories such as 'The Monkey’s Paw' and 'The Open Window'.