M.R. James

About The Author

M.R. James (1862–1936) was an absolute master of the ghost story, and foundation stone of modern horror. His work influenced authors such as H.P. Lovecraft, Ramsey Campbell and Stephen King. His stories, including Ghost Stories of an Antiquary, remain popular today.

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Books by M.R. James

The Damnations: M.R. James Short Stories

By M.R. James

Introduction by Ramsey Campbell

“Ramsey Campbell is the nearest thing we have to an heir to M.R. James” – Times. Special Collector's edition of the old master of the supernatural story, by the current one!

Special, collectable hardcover edition for Ramsey Campbell's 60 years in publication.

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M.R. James Ghost Stories

By M.R. James

Foreword by Robert Lloyd Parry

M.R. James's celebrated ghost stories resonate still, their chilling narratives drawing us unsuspecting into the deadly shadows. His tales are haunted, bleak disturbances of the soul, carefully crafted from the stuff of human fears. A towering presence in literature, TV and the movi...

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