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Black is the Night

Stories inspired by Cornell Woolrich
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Black is the Night is a chilling anthology that weaves together dark and suspenseful tales by some of the masters of horror and supernatural fiction. Each story explores eerie and unsettling themes, leading readers through mysterious and haunting worlds. The collection promises a diverse range of spine-tingling narratives crafted with chilling creativity, sure to captivate fans of the genre.
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You might enjoy this book if you love delving into the chilling and mysterious world of horror and the supernatural, as it weaves together unique tales from renowned authors like Neil Gaiman, each infusing their signature style. It's perfect for those captivated by spine-tingling stories and richly atmospheric narratives that explore the darker side of the human psyche.

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Black is the Night

A gritty and thrilling anthology of 30 new short stories in tribute to pulp noir master, Cornell Woolrich, author of 'Rear Window' that inspired Alfred Hitchock's classic film. Featuring Neil Gaiman, Kim Newman, James Sallis, A.K. Benedict, USA Today-bestseller Samantha Lee Howe, Joe R. Lansdale and many more.

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A gritty and thrilling anthology of 28 new short stories in tribute to pulp noir master, Cornell Woolrich, author of Rear Window that inspired Alfred Hitchcock's classic film. Featuring Neil Gaiman, Kim Newman, James Sallis, A.K. Benedict, USA Today-bestseller Samantha Lee Howe, Joe R. Lansdale and many more.

An anthology of exclusive new short stories in tribute to the master of pulp era crime writing, Cornell Woolrich. Woolrich, also published as William Irish and George Hopley, stands with Raymond Chandler, Erle Stanley Gardner and Dashiell Hammett as a legend in the genre.

He is a hugely influential figure for crime writers, and is also remembered through the 50+ films made from his novels and stories, including Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window, The Bride Wore Black, I Married a Dead Man, Phantom Lady, Truffaut's La Sirene du Mississippi, and Black Alibi.

Collected and edited by one of the most experienced editors in the field, Maxim Jakubowski, Black is the Night features original work from:

Neil Gaiman, Joel Lane, Joe R. Lansdale, Vaseem Khan, Brandon Barrows, Tara Moss, Kim Newman, Nick Mamatas, Mason Cross, Martin Edwards, Donna Moore, James Grady, Lavie Tidhar, James Sallis, A.K. Benedict, Warren Moore, Max Decharne, Paul Di Filippo, M.W. Craven, Charles Ardai, Susi Holliday, Bill Pronzini, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Maxim Jakubowski, Joseph S. Walker, Samantha Lee Howe, O'Neil De Noux, David Quantick, Ana Teresa Pereira, William Boyle.

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Black is the Night is a supernatural horror anthology praised for its variety and quality. It offers chilling and crafty stories featuring devious characters that leave a lingering effect on the reader. The collection is described as edgy, twisted, and disturbing, making it a must-read for fans of modern horror and supernatural fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789099997

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Edited by Maxim Jakubowski

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Maxim Jakubowski is a noted anthology editor based in London, just a mile or so away from where he was born. With over 70 volumes to his credit, including Invisible Blood, the 13 annual volumes of The Mammoth Book of Best British Mysteries, and titles on Professor Moriarty, Jack the Ripper, Future Crime and Vintage whodunits. A publisher for over 20 years, he was also the co-owner of London's Murder One bookstore and the crime columnist for Time Out and then The Guardian for 22 years. Stories from his anthologies have won most of the awards in the field on numerous occasions. He is currently the Chair of the Crime Writers' Association and a Sunday Times bestselling novelist in another genre.

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