Its hard to find a good ghost story that actually scares. Very clever ghost story, that is scarey but at the same time funny and sexy. Georgie the ghost by robert bright scholastic vintage paperback book softcover. A spirited black lizard anthology with over a thousand pages of hauntedand hauntingghost tales. Read this house is haunted a novel by the author of the hearts invisible furies. Straub is a masterful writer and his prose is terrific throughout. Order of nancy drew books nancy drew is the protagonist of several series of childrens mystery novels, written under the house name of carolyn keene. Welcome to old childrens books, selling childrens literature and picture books online since 1994.
What will become of the dead when they find themselves all dressed up and no place to haunt. Evil spirits and monstrous changelings lurk between the pages, and make for a thrilling read. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Wordery is one of the uks largest online independent book shops. Free ebooks, ghost stories, horror, nook books barnes. Read this book now more about this book a princess of mars, first in the john carter series. A satire as well as a spinechilling story, it was censored by stalin and only published after bulgakovs death. Childrens ghost stories of the 2000s score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. These are fiction books that are often more serious and have in depth development of realistic characters who go through emotional trauma. View our story, see a timeline of our company, and learn about 90 scholastic books that made a difference. His ghosts and the paranormal events connected with them, were introduced so nonchalantly that their existence seemed almost like a normal, everyday occurrence. The books distinguished lineup of writers includes edgar allan poe, algernon blackwood, arthur machen, m. Use the alphabetical lists below to look up a favorite book or author and then click see readalikes to discover similar books.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. These also come in several categories such as murder mystery, legal thriller, gangster, detective story, and courtroom drama. Vintage is an outstanding example of how genres such as ya fantasy and supernatural fiction can be used to create new stories which exploit the potential of speculative fiction to address social issues. I set out to write a ghost story in the classic 19thcentury tradition, a fulllength one. Full length horror and scifi movies from the 30s to the 60s. The big book of ghost stories by otto penzler, paperback. We have a collection of more than 10,000 scarce and outofprint books, for readers, teachers and collectors. Please note that as an amazon associate, i earn money from qualifying purchases. He is the editor of the black lizard big book of pulps, which was a new york times bestseller, and several more vintage crimeblack lizard anthologies, including the big book of black mask stories, the big book of lockedroom mysteries, the big book of sherlock holmes stories, and the big book of jack the ripper.
Only as he wakes up the next morning and thought about the way he disappeared when he turned back to talk to him did he actually think he may have seen a ghost. Steve berman has been writing stories both queer and strange for many years. The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous carolyn keene has appeared in a number of series over the years 533 nancy drew books have been published as of 2019, in nine series, as follows. Here you can find handpicked readalike recommendations for more than 4000 contemporary books and 3000 authors.
Just in time for halloween, oliver picked 10 of her favorite ghost stories. James, william hope hodgson, vernon lee, ambrose bierce, edith wharton, h. Rare photos not appropriate for history books youtube. The nancy drew mystery stories book series by multiple authors includes books the secret of the old clock, the hidden staircase, the bungalow mystery, and several more. The turn of the screw is an 1898 horror novella by henry james that first appeared in serial format in colliers weekly magazine january 27 april 16, 1898. Since 1996, the hardy boys unofficial home page has been the premier spot on the internet for adult collectors and fans of the hardy boys mystery books by franklin w. Ghost story is especially chilling, not just in the main narrative that progresses, but in the secondary narratives that support the unfolding mythology. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. I see the influence of all three traditions in my own books though the winter ghosts is my first pure ghost story but in the end, as with the choices. They are a onesizefitsall solution to the problem of what to buy for a loved one.
Classified as both gothic fiction and a ghost story, the novella focuses on a governess who, caring for two. List of doc savage novels is a comprehensive list of the books written about the fictional character originally published in american pulp magazines during the 1930s and 1940s. The woman in black by susan hill books the guardian. See the complete nancy drew mystery stories series book list in order, box sets or omnibus.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. And every day, thousands of books sell and thousands more are added from booksellers all over the world. The berenstain bears appear in each of these books. Mar 01, 2008 the mcs love of everything vintage gives him the first opportunity and courage to talk to this young man walking down the road in some perfect vintage clothing. Kate mosses top 10 ghost stories books the guardian. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. A mysterious woman unbound by time haunts successive generations of boys and men. Little lost angel, 1953 first edition rand mcnally elf book, vintage childrens story book, kids bedtime story, childrens picture book by shersbears on etsy. A book is also a considerate option when giving to an acquaintance such as a coworker. Canadian cartoonist seth creates a spooky illustrated series of vintage christmas ghost stories. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Oct 31, 2018 a spirited black lizard anthology with over a thousand pages of hauntedand hauntingghost tales. Ghost story collections score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Jamess essay some remarks on ghost stories from the december 1929 issue of the bookman.
Paranormal has always been a subject of interest to rose pressey ever since she was young. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Since, vintage is dedicated to a young friend of the author that committed suicide, the author has arranged that 15 of the royalties from vintage will be donated. The story of a woman trapped in her marriage was condemned when. I really got a sense of place with this book, something that doesnt always happen. Scholastic, the worlds largest publisher and distributor of childrens books, is celebrating its anniversary this year. In addition to writing childrens literature, the authors stan and jan berenstain also wrote two parenting books, what your parents never told you about being a mom or dad 1995 and the berenstain bears and the bear essentials 2005, as well as their autobiography, down a sunny dirt road 2002. Oct 18, 2016 ghost stories is published by vintage. The book was adapted into a film by the same name in 1981, minus the novels fifth protagonist character, lewis benedikt. Vintage halloween book the fireside book of ghost stories halloween books. How scholastic sells literacy to generations of new readers.
This book is fine for older middle school aged preteens and teens and up but definitely not kids. They are items that provide hours of enjoyment for the recipient. Writing american fiction thats largely focused on romance, fantasy, mystery and thriller, the highly versatile author rose pressey has been releasing her books for quite some time now. Ghost story is a horror novel by american writer peter straub. Awkward crushes, both bitter and sweet, lead him to face youthful dreams and childish fears. In a small new jersey town a lonely boy walking along a highway one autumn evening meets the boy of his dreams, a boy who happens to have died decades ago and haunts the road.
Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Weve delved deep into our vault and dusted off a selection of stories designed. Classic ghost stories is a treasure trove of tales of ghosts and hauntings with 36 stories published in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. If youre a fan of all things spooky and paranormal and you probably are, if youre here, then the very best kind of book is a ghost book. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
So i was certainly grateful that a new copy was forthcoming and the ghost and mrs muir was every bit as enjoyable, silly, and entertaining as id have hoped. Old childrens books over 10,000 rare and outofprint. List of the best ghost short story anthologies with multiple authors. In october 1898 it appeared in the two magics, a book published by macmillan in new york city and heinemann in london. See the complete goosebumps series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Discover your rare book source, featuring outofprint books and antique books.
Colloquially, the term ghost story can refer to any kind of scary story. The deadly consequences of secrets buried long ago are only just beginning to surface. It features angelina amalfi, a gourmet chef and food writer with enough sass and spunk for two. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Explore a vast selection of vintage sheet music from jazz and ragtime to broadway show tunes. This is a vintage 1962 halloween tale entitled, two too many. They may be centered around romance, crime, historical events, or any. The links beside each book title will take you to amazon, who i feel are the best online retailer for books where you can read more about the book, or purchase it. The pages have browned or yellowed with age and the cover has a little bit of wear,but no tears or rips. Canadian cartoonist seth creates a spooky illustrated series. There have never been many, writers perhaps having felt the form would not stretch successfully. Kids 51 a apple pie introduces the letters a to z while following the fortunes of an apple pie. In a small new jersey town a lonely boy walking along a highway one autumn. The character was created by edward stratemeyer, head of the stratemeyer syndicate, which produced not only nancy drew, but also the hardy boys, tom swift, the bobbsey twins, the rover boys.
A great vintage childrens book entitled arrow book of ghost stories. Publication order of haunted vintage mystery books. Bakers novel is a rollicking, surrealist story about a fantasyland called the house of holes, where all your erotic dreams can come true. The 12 best ghost books to keep you up at night best ghost stories ever written. Rose pressey is an author who loves to pen down fun and quirky books that are infused with a paranormal twist. They range in subject from vintage popup books and antique poetry volumes to outofprint magazines and more. Generally, ghost stories tend to distress rather than soothe me.
Trixie belden series for sale chronological listing by title and number a partial listing of the trixie belden books which we currently have in stock while we try to keep these updated, we are constantly acquiring new books and selling others, so all books listed below are continue reading trixie belden books for sale in chronological order. Abebooks has many millions of books, many of which are rare books, collectible books, antiquarian books or unique books. Scholastic book clubs order form from november love the bsc and jerry rice references. Trixie belden books for sale in chronological order. X, in the night room, and two collaborations with stephen king, the talisman and black house. Ghost stories book with black cat on cover retro halloween, halloween. A gay goth kid meets and is preyed upon by the handsome ghost of a jock from the 50s. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Arrow book of ghost stories vintage 1960s by grandmothersattic. It was published on january 1, 1979 by coward, mccann and geoghegan. The goosebumps series seems to be the only relatively new spooky short story books available to young readers. The 12 best ghost books 2019 best ghost stories ever written. There is detailed information such as authors, illustrators, artists, plot synopses and more on every hardy boys book, including all paperback series, with full color images of the cover art for all series.
The book s distinguished lineup of writers includes edgar allan poe, algernon blackwood, arthur machen, m. He has had more than 80 articles and short stories sold and his. Dicks the ghost and mrs muir, as i had had my eye on it during doctoral research and found it too difficult to track down. It is a form of supernatural fiction and specifically of weird fiction, and is often a horror story. The atmosphere is tense, and the rapport between this character and his best friend trace, as well as his best friends cutiepie younger brother, are sizzly and fun. Given advice by a ghost once again, the ghost informs her that the dress was originally hers, leaving it up to cookie and her psychic cat to solve the case. Oct 24, 2014 the 10 best ghost stories by lauren oliver. Retro halloween halloween books for kids happy halloween paperback writer thanks mom kids story books illustration art art illustrations vintage children. We strive to offer the right books at the lowest price with the best service. Turn the pages to explore bygone eras, timehonored tales and historical narratives. A collection of ghost stories and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. A ghost story 2017 r 1h 32m independent movies following a fatal car crash, a mans spirit remains stuck in the home he shared with his wife as doors into the past and future begin to open. I am already anticipating the next book by steve berman.
It was gripping from the start one of those books that keeps you reading to 2 am in the morning and that you reluctantly put down because you need to get some sleep. Ghost story is a book about the real horrors of life, those that we create ourselves, those that originate, not from without but from within. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Probably ghost story by peter straub is the best of the supernatural novels to be published in the wake of the three books that kicked off a new horror wave in the seventiesthose three, of course, being rosemarys baby, the exorcist, and the other. Review of ghost story book and movie old, distinguished men in elegant attire sip their brandy and tell ghost stories. The ghost story is perhaps the oldest of all the supernatural literary genres and has captured the imagination of almost every writer to put pen to the page. Vintage halloween book the fireside book of ghost stories. The story of the railway children adapted from the screenplay by lionel jeffries from the novel by e nesbitt by paul davies tx2160 chilling ghost stories by bernhardt j. In a narrower sense, the ghost story has been developed as a short story format, within genre fiction. Ghost story later retitled circle of fear is an american television horror anthology series that aired for one season on nbc from 1972 to 1973. There isnt much better than curling up at night with a good book, a blanket and some hot chocolate. Find signed books, first editions, antiquarian books and more.
Ghost story, along with shadowland, are my two favorite horror novels. Although many fiction novels for young readers have a horror ghost theme few are the kind of short ghost stories designed to frighten that i read as a boy, most are funny instead of scary. Classic ghost stories is filled with lots of stories that use old english prose and strange character names so most children will not be skilled enough to decipher what is on the page. Executiveproduced by william castle, ghost story featured supernatural entities such as ghosts, vampires, and witches. A ghost story and millions of other books are available for instant access.
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