Halloweird
Classic Stories from the Season of Samhain
(Author) Johnny MainsIn the flickering candlelight of pitchy Autumn nights, malevolent spirits crowd the gloom and weird, terrible things come to pass. Ever since the days of the druidic Samhain, storytellers have observed the tradition of spinning tall, twisted tales of dark magic, spectral stalkings and unearthly creatures to mark this festival' s uniquely frightening aura. Collecting up a haunting haul of tales and a handful of weird seasonal poetry from across the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, this new volume celebrates the riotous weird of the Halloween season through the works of legendary ghost story writers such as Edith Wharton alongside rare literary treats, rediscovered by Johnny Mains and returning to print for the first time since their original publication.
Johnny Mains
Johnny Mains is a British author, editor, and publisher known for his work in the horror genre. He has edited numerous anthologies of horror fiction, including "Best British Horror" and "Back From the Dead: The Legacy of the Pan Book of Horror Stories." Mains is also the founder of Noose & Gibbet Publishing, which specializes in publishing limited edition horror fiction. His writing style is characterized by a love for the macabre and a talent for creating chilling and atmospheric stories. Mains has made significant contributions to the horror genre through his editing and publishing work, helping to showcase new and established voices in the field. His most famous work is perhaps his editing of "Best British Horror," which has received critical acclaim for its selection of top-notch horror fiction from the UK.
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