1987 Ghosts and Scholars: Ghost Stories in the Tradition of M. R. James

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Very Scarce, With Dustwrapper

The first edition.

An excellent copy, with the publishers original, unclipped dust wrapper.

A collection of twenty-five stories, each of which were inspired by the noted author of ghost stories, M. R. James. This anthology explores James's influence on the English tradition of ghost fiction, using techniques, locations and ideas offered up by James in his supernatural writings.

Including stories by A. C. Benson, Sir Andrew Caldecott, R. H. Malden, and many more.

Selected, with an introduction and notes by Richard Dalby, a literary researcher noted for his anthologies of ghost stories, and Rosemary Pardoe, the editor of M. R. James related "Ghosts & Scholars" magazine.

With fifteen striking illustrations and twenty images to the rear. 

Collated, complete.