Algernon Blackwood was one of the first true masters of horror and weird fiction.
This deluxe oversized slipcase hardcover, illuminated by illustrations from the brilliant designer and graphic storyteller Paul Pope, makes a powerful argument for his rightful place as one of the most important genre writers of the 20th century.
It features the novella THE WILLOWS, four short stories spanning Blackwood's career, and an introduction by the renowned British horror writer Ramsey Campbell.
About the Author ALGERNON BLACKWOOD (14 March 1869 - 10 December 1951) was an English short story writer and novelist, one of the most prolific writers of ghost stories in the history of the genre.
He was also a journalist and a broadcasting narrator.
Joshi has stated that his work is more consistently meritorious than any weird writer's except Dunsany's and that his short story collection Incredible Adventures (1914) may be the premier weird collection of this or any other century.
Lovecraft said that of the quality of Mr.
Blackwood's genius there can be no dispute.
] He is the one absolute and unquestioned master of weird atmosphere.
His work has had an enormous impact on 20th century horror, fantasy, sci-fi and literary fiction.
PAUL POPE (b.
1970) is an American artist/designer living and working in New York City.
He has been working primarily in comics and screenprinting since the early '90s, but has also done a number of projects with Italian fashion label Diesel Industries and, in the US, with DKNY.
HIs recent collaboration with Errolson Hugh/Acronym for Nike's AF1 debuted spring 2017.
His media clients include Lucas Arts, NBC, Disney, Cartoon Network, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Conde-Naste, Kodansha (Japan), Sapporo (Japan), Dargaud Editions (France), EMI Canada, The Grateful Dead Estate, and The British Film Institute.
His iconic Batman: Year 100, a science fiction take on the classic Batman origin tale, appears frequently on many Top 10 Batman story lists.
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