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Many of the earliest ghost stories, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many crime and detective stories, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest occult stories, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

While on an antiquarian tour of New England, young historian Robert Olmstead happens upon the run-down seaside town of Innsmouth where strangers are entirely unwelcome. The town is inhabited by queer people who seem to adhere to a religious cult and who, Olmstead's investigation threatens to uncover, seem to be hiding a terrible secret from the deep. First published in 1936, "The Shadow over Innsmouth" is a horror novella by American author H. P. Lovecraft and part of the famous Cthulhu Mythos. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown and did not furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Other notable works by this author include: "The Call of Cthulhu" and "The Rats in the Walls". A fantastic example of horror fiction by master of the genre not to be missed by those who have read and enjoyed other works in the Cthulhu Mythos cycle. Read & Co. is publishing this classic novella now as part of our "Fantasy and Horror Classics" imprint in a new edition with a dedication by George Henry Weiss.

A Collection of short stories of crime and murder from the underbelly of London's criminal society. Authors included are, Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Dickens and P. D. James

Many of the gothic romance and horror stories, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the horror stories of monsters and ghouls, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the horror stories of monsters and ghouls, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

A collection of short stories of horror, black magic and hunting from the searing desert to the darkest jungle. With stories by H. P. Lovecraft, Rider Haggard and Edward Bulwer Lytton

This vintage book contains Edgar Allen Poe¿s 1843 short story, ¿The Gold-Bug¿. An unnamed narrator is compelled to visit his friend who has been bitten by a golden bug. When he arrives at Sullivan¿s Island, South Carolina, the narrator and his friend¿s servant are drawn into a thrilling adventure that revolves around the deciphering of a secret code and the hunt for the treasure that it leads to. Edgar Allan Poe (1809¿1849) was an American author, editor, poet, and critic. Most famous for his stories of mystery and horror, he was one of the first American short story writers, and is widely considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

From the inventor of detective fiction, Edgar Allan Poe, The Fall of the House of Usher is a slow-burn masterpiece of gothic horror, full of supernatural forces and chilling psychoanalysis. When an unnamed narrator is called to the House of Usher by his childhood friend, Roderick Usher, he is unaware of the horrors that await him. Arriving at the house, the narrator discovers both his friend and his friend's sister, Madeline, are gravely ill and on the brink of complete madness. Roderick believes their house to be alive and that it is the malevolent force behind his and his sister's illness. Could he be right?This enthralling short horror story was first published in 1839 and will not disappoint fans of Edgar Allan Poe's classic horror fiction.

This book contains Edgar Allan Poe¿s 1844 short story, ¿The Premature Burial¿. The narrator describes his life-long obsession and a resulting disorder that sees him slip in and out of death-like trances. His true fear is being mistaken for dead during a trance and buried without his knowledge¿a situation that he takes numerous precautions against. After finding himself waking in a claustrophobic and confined space, he is able to confront his fears and embrace the inevitable. Edgar Allan Poe (1809¿1849) was an American author, editor, poet, and critic. Most famous for his stories of mystery and horror, he was one of the first American short story writers, and is widely considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

This vintage book contains Edgar Allen Poe¿s 1849 short story, ¿Landor's Cottage¿. Unlike the majority of Poe¿s work, this story is devoid of mystery, murder, and the macabre; instead, it is a detailed and masterful description of a lone cottage. A perfect example of Poe¿s famous descriptive prowess, ¿Landor's Cottage¿ will appeal to fans of his marvellous work, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Edgar Allan Poe (1809¿1849) was an American author, editor, poet, and critic. Most famous for his stories of mystery and horror, he was one of the first American short story writers, and is widely considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

In the Lovecraftian universe there exists many terrible and horrifying things, from extraterrestrial gods and portentous nightmares, to zealous cults, supernatural beasts and beyond. Perhaps some of the most terrifying imagery, however, originates from Lovecraft's hellish cities. This volume contains a collection of some of Lovecraft's most chilling horror fiction all containing reference to one of his nightmarish cities. A fantastic collection of classic horror fiction highly recommended for lovers of the genre. The stories include: "The Nameless City", "What the Moon Brings", "The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath", "The Dreams in the Witch House", "Through the Gates of the Silver Key", and "The Quest of Iranon". Other notable works by this author include: "At the Mountains of Madness", "The Rats in the Walls", and "The Shadow Over Innsmouth". Read & Co. is publishing this classic collection of short stories now in a new edition complete with a dedication by George Henry Weiss.

In the Lovecraftian universe there exist many terrible and horrifying things from extraterrestrial gods and portentous nightmares, to zealous cults, supernatural curses, and beyond. Perhaps some of the most terrifying imagery, however, originates from Lovecraft's gruesome creatures. Part of our "Fantasy and Horror Classics" imprint, the chilling tales of this short story collection feature some of Lovecraft's most terrifying monsters and creatures. A fantastic collection of classic horror fiction not to be missed by lovers of the genre. Contents include: "The Transition Of Juan Romero", "The Doom That Came To Sarnath", "The Nameless City", "The Music Of Erich Zann", "The Lurking Fear", "The Shunned House", "The Unnameable", "The Outsider", "The Call Of Cthulhu", "The Dunwich Horror", "From Beyond", and more. Other notable works by this author include: "At the Mountains of Madness", "The Rats in the Walls", and "The Shadow Over Innsmouth". Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown and did not furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Read & Co. is publishing this classic collection of short stories now in a new edition complete with a dedication by George Henry Weiss.

In the Lovecraftian universe there exists many terrible and horrifying things, from extraterrestrial gods and ancient secrets to zealous cults, supernatural curses, and beyond. Perhaps some of the most terrifying imagery, however, originates from dreams or nightmares. Part of our "Fantasy and Horror Classics" imprint, this book contains a collection of Lovecraft's short horror stories all connected through the common theme of dreams. The collection includes: "The White Ship", "The Doom That Came to Sarnath", "Polaris", "Nyarlathotep", "The Cats of Ulthar", "The Nameless City", "Ex Oblivione", "Celephaïs", "Hypnos", "What the Moon Brings", "The Hound" ,"The Outsider", "The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath", "The Strange High House in the Mist", "The Dreams in the Witch House", and more. Other notable works by this author include: "At the Mountains of Madness", "The Rats in the Walls", and "The Shadow Over Innsmouth". Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown and did not furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Read & Co. is publishing this classic collection of short stories now in a new edition complete with a dedication by George Henry Weiss.

"The Tales of Nosferatu" contains a collection of bone-chilling short stories concerning vampires and vampirism that delineate the evolution of the vampire tale from "The Skeleton Count" By Elizabeth Grey to "Vampirella" By Ron Goulart. These blood-curdling stories will appeal to those with a love of the macabre, and they are not to be missed by those with an interest in vampire fiction and it's origins, influences, and evolution. Contents include: "The Skeleton Count Or, The Vampire Mistress, By Elizabeth Grey", "The Vampyre's Story By James Malcolm Rymer", "The Pale Lady By Alexandre Dumas & Paul Bocage", "The Grave Of Ethelind Fionguala By Julian Hawthorne", "Let Loose By Mary Cholmondeley", "A True Story Of A Vampire By Count Eric Stenbock", "Grettir At Thorhall·stead By Frank Norris", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.