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GHOSTLY: A Collection of Ghost Stories
by Niffenegger, Audrey [Edited, Introduced, and Edited by]
- Used
- as new
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New
- ISBN 10
- 0345810317
- ISBN 13
- 9780345810311
- Seller
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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About This Item
Scribner, 2015. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardcover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Niffenegger, Audrey. Collected and introduced by the bestselling author of THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE and HER FEARFUL SYMMETRY--including Niffenegger's own fabulous new illustrations for each piece, and a new story by her--this is a unique and haunting anthology of some of the best ghost stories of all time. From Edgar Allan Poe to Kelly Link, M.R. James to Neil Gaiman, H.H. Munro to Audrey Niffenegger herself, GHOSTLY reveals the evolution of the ghost story genre with tales going back to the eighteenth century and into the modern era, ranging across styles from Gothic Horror to Victorian, stories about haunting--haunted children, animals, houses. Every story is introduced by Audrey Niffenegger, an acclaimed master of the craft, with some words on its background and why she chose to include it. Audrey's own story is "A Secret Life With Cats." Perfect for the classic and contemporary ghost story aficionado, this is a delightful volume, beautifully illustrated by Audrey, who is a graphic artist with great vision. GHOSTLY showcases the best of the best in the field, including Edith Wharton, P.G. Wodehouse, A.S. Byatt, Ray Bradbury, and so many more. Asd new, first edition. second printing, in fine (sm spot of paper loss to back cover, else as new0 n new, mylar-protected dust jacket.[Not remainder-marked or price-clipped] L165
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- Bookseller
- Joe Staats, Bookseller
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 024876
- Title
- GHOSTLY: A Collection of Ghost Stories
- Author
- Niffenegger, Audrey [Edited, Introduced, and Edited by]
- Illustrator
- Niffenegger, Audrey
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 2nd Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0345810317
- ISBN 13
- 9780345810311
- Publisher
- Scribner
- Place of Publication
- Toronto
- Date Published
- 2015
- Pages
- 464
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
Terms of Sale
Joe Staats, Bookseller
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About the Seller
Joe Staats, Bookseller
Biblio member since 2003
Los Angeles, California
About Joe Staats, Bookseller
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We specialize in collectible, contemporary signed first editions. First edition means the first printing. (Later printings of the first edition are typically not printed on acid-free paper, and should be avoided by collectors.) Signatures are obtained by us in person. Inscribed books sold by us may contain a line, a phrase, or a sketch that the author has chosen to add. Our signed books are not dedicated to anybody in particular (not to your grandmother, your Aunt Gladys, your ex-lover or your former cellmate), except in the rare case of a presentation copy from an author to a noteworthy person. All our books are hardcover, unless the book is an Advance Reading Copy, Uncorrected Proof, or PBO. You can expect that the books we send you will be as described, and in a physical condition worthy of the author’s having signed them. We do not sell remainder-marked books, signed or otherwise
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