Machen (Arthur) Ritual
£150
and other stories. Introduction, by R.B. Russell
East Sussex, Tartarus Press, 1992.
First edition. One of 300 copies. 8vo. Original cloth. Jacket with lettering.
An attractive edition comprising thirty-two tales by Machen.
‘It is the achievement of Ritual that it allows us to give our attention to a host of previously inaccessible Machen writings, to savour anew the flavour of a prose we may have thought we knew too well; I cannot think that any Machen enthusiast, or savant of the fantastic in literature, will wish to be without it.’ (Mark Valentine, Avallaunius)
Established in 1990, Tartarus Press is a small, independent press which has garnered acclaim for its meticulously crafted hardback limited editions, coveted by collectors and enthusiasts of weird and supernatural lit. alike. Specialising in literary treasures of the strange and macabre, Tartarus Press brings obscure and forgotten works back into the spotlight, ensuring their legacy endures for generations to come. With accolades including five prestigious World Fantasy Awards and a “Stoker” from the Horror Writers Association, Tartarus Press continues to set the standard for quality and authenticity in the publishing of eerie and otherworldly tales.
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Bought as new, unread. A fine copy in fine dust-jacket.
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