THE DRACULA BOOK OF GREAT VAMPIRE STORIES—Ed.—LESLIE SHEPARD

Description: THE DRACULA BOOKOF GREAT VAMPIRE STORIESEd.: LESLIE SHEPARDCitadel (NJ) (1977) Condition: book is VERY GOOD PLUS, with an old price mark on front flyleaf and former owner's name on a tag partially torn away. Jacket is ripped and torn but still protecting the book (call the jacket "acceptable minus"). I think this could be a first edition, but it doesn't say so; there is no price on the jacket, but no indication of it being a book club edition or a reprint. And it has an ISBN listed on the copyright page. Features "Carmilla" by Sheridan Le Fanu, "Dracula's Guest" by Bram Stoker, "Le Horla" by Guy de Maupassant, "The Sad Story of a Vampire" by Count Stenbock, "Good Lady Ducayne" by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, "The Tomb of Sarah" by F.G. Loring, "For the Blood Is the Life" by F. Marion Crawford, "The Room in the Tower" and "Mrs. Amworth" by E.F. Benson, "The Transfer" by Algernon Blackwood, "The Vampire" by Jan Neruda, "Four Wooden Stakes" by Victor Roman, and "An Authenticated Vampire Story" by Dr. Franz Hartmann. Commentaries on line: I absolutely love it when a book takes me so pleasantly by surprise! This is a two-volume collection of classic horror stories. The first volume is built on a vampire theme, and the second volume contains tales designed to unnerve, though not vampire related. I was enthralled.These are not stories that are heavy on gory descriptions. I have enjoyed many of Stephen King's works, but none of these stories are that graphic. Yet, they were very adept at psychological horror ... the thing seen out of the corner of the eye that is no longer there when you look straight at it, but that chills the body nonetheless. This does exactly what it says on the cover! There are 13 stories about vampires, all published in the late 19th and early 20th century. There are some well known stories, like 'Carmilla' and 'The Horla', with a few lesser known ones, like 'Mrs Amworth' and 'Four Wooden Stakes'. There is even a 'lost' chapter from Bram Stoker's 'Dracula', which was cut to make the book shorter. i decided since i hear vampires so much that i should read some of the good old classics that began the infatuation for vampire literature long ago. most of these short tales are from the early 1900s all in one book! carmilla, the horla, good lady ducayne, dracula's guest are just a few and they've all stood the test of time. i feel like i'm more well rounded in my education of the vampire after reading these oldies. Most of the tales are dated, but some are haunting, especially "Le Horla" and Algernon Blackwood's "The Transfer," about, of all things, a vampiric patch of dirt. This is interesting mostly for vampire fans tracing a history of vampire literature. ______________________(I'll always combine shipping costs and refund any excess shipping charges for multiple-copy book orders.)For all "buy it now" items, please use ADD TO CART if you plan to order more than one item at the same time.______________ WOW! I wrote a book!!! — Come on! Take a look!! ———Just go here:http://www.ebay.com/itm/CTHULHU'S-COUSINS-and-Other-Weirdnesses-W-Paul-Ganley-Wildside-Press-2016-/252568665138?hash=item3ace43fc32 ___________________________________________________________Want to look at my other fantasy & mystery offerings (including Brian Lumley first editions)? CLICK HERE(and if you like what you see there, why not bookmark it for future visits!)

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