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The Haunting of Hill House (Penguin Horror),Used
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A stunningly creepy deluxe hardcover edition with spot gloss, black sprayed edges, blackstained pages, and black endpapers.Part of a sixvolume series of the best in classic horror, selected by Academy Awardwinning director of The Shape of Water Guillermo del Toro.Filmmaker and longtime horror literature fan Guillermo del Toro serves as the curator for the Penguin Horror series, a new collection of classic tales and poems by masters of the genre. Included here are some of del Toros favorites, from Mary Shelleys Frankenstein and Ray Russells short story Sardonicus, considered by Stephen King to be perhaps the finest example of the modern Gothic ever written, to Shirley Jacksons The Haunting of Hill House and stories by Ray Bradbury, Joyce Carol Oates, Ted Klein, and Robert E. Howard. Featuring original cover art by Penguin Art Director Paul Buckley, these stunningly creepy deluxe hardcovers will be perfect additions to the shelves of horror, scifi, fantasy, and paranormal aficionados everywhere.The Haunting of Hill HouseThe classic supernatural thriller by an author who helped define the genre. First published in 1959, Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House has been hailed as a perfect work of unnerving terror. It is the story of four seekers who arrive at a notoriously unfriendly pile called Hill House: Dr. Montague, an occult scholar looking for solid evidence of a haunting;' Theodora, his lighthearted assistant; Eleanor, a friendless, fragile young woman well acquainted with poltergeists; and Luke, the future heir of Hill House. At first, their stay seems destined to be merely a spooky encounter with inexplicable phenomena. But Hill House is gathering its powersand soon it will choose one of them to make its own.
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- Q: What is the genre of 'The Haunting of Hill House'? A: 'The Haunting of Hill House' is a classic supernatural thriller that falls under the horror genre.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Haunting of Hill House'? A: The book is authored by Shirley Jackson, known for her contributions to horror literature.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This deluxe hardcover edition was published on October 1, 2013.
- Q: What are the key features of this hardcover edition? A: This edition features spot gloss, black sprayed edges, black-stained pages, and black endpapers, making it visually striking.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Haunting of Hill House' have? A: 'The Haunting of Hill House' consists of 288 pages.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, it is part of the Penguin Horror series, curated by filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.
- Q: What themes does 'The Haunting of Hill House' explore? A: The book explores themes of isolation, fear, and the psychological effects of a haunted house.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for collectors? A: Yes, the deluxe hardcover edition is designed as a collectible, ideal for horror enthusiasts and collectors.
- Q: Can you describe the storyline of 'The Haunting of Hill House'? A: The story follows four individuals who visit Hill House to investigate its supernatural phenomena, each facing their own fears and the house's malevolent presence.
- Q: What makes this edition unique compared to others? A: This edition is uniquely designed with deluxe features, original cover art by Paul Buckley, and is part of a curated collection of classic horror literature.