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The Diary of Mr. Poynter

A Ghost Story for Christmas
By M.R. James
Series: Seth's Christmas Ghost Stories
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The Diary of Mr. Poynter by M.R. James is a chilling ghost story centred on a man engrossed in a morbid account of a student's demise, whose fixation on his own hair leads to unexpected horror. Unaware of the true nature of the creature beside him, the protagonist’s eerie experience unfolds with subtle dread, making it a perfect supernatural tale for a spooky holiday read.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers who enjoy classic ghost stories and atmospheric supernatural fiction.

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Seth's newly illustrated version of a classic Christmas Ghost Story by horror master M.R. James.

"Sneak peek" appearance at 2016 Winter Institute, w/ samples in galley room National review copy mailing = 500+ copies to US media / bloggers / influencers Heavy focus on NPR / TV broadcast media; pitching as perfect Christmas story that satisfies low-, middle-, and high-brow tastes Seth-designed posters for distribution to bookstores Promotion targeting niche markets (Seth collectors, comic stores, gift stores)

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While engrossed in an account of the death of a student obsessed with his own hair, a man leans down to absently pet his dog—oblivious of the true nature of the creature crouching beside him. This classic ghost story by M.R. James is a spooky holiday delight.

The Diary of Mr. Poynter captures the eerie and suspenseful essence characteristic of M.R. James's storytelling, offering readers a thrilling and chilling experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781771961257

Publisher: Biblioasis

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 October 2016

Country: Canada

Imprint: Biblioasis

Illustration: B&W illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Seth
  • Illustrated by Seth

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 101.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 56g

Pages: 64

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Classic Fiction Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural M.R. James Series: Seth's Christmas Ghost Stories

About the Author

Montague Rhodes James was an English author, medievalist, scholar, and provost of King's College, Cambridge. James is best remembered for his ghost stories, which are regarded as among the best in the genre.

Seth is the cartoonist behind the comic book series Palookaville. His comics have appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Best American Comics, and McSweeneys Quarterly. His illustrations have appeared in numerous publications including the cover of the New Yorker. He is also Lemony Snicket's partner for the new Young Readers series, All the Wrong Questions, and has illustrated and designed a new, deluxe edition of Stephen Leacock's Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. He is the designer for several classic comics reprint series, notably collections of work by Charles Schulz, John Stanley, and Doug Wright.

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