The Ghost Stories Of M.R. James by Michael Cox, M.R. James
SKU: B-002019

The Ghost Stories Of M.R. James

Authors: Michael Cox , M.R. James
Special Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Condition: In very good condition. From a smoke free home.

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The Ghost Stories of M. R. James, gathered in this 1986 hardcover anthology, delivers the quiet dread that made the Cambridge scholar the undisputed master of the classic English ghost story. Editor Michael Cox pairs the author’s best-loved chillers with Rosalind Caldecott’s atmospheric illustrations, wrapping the volume in a bright dust jacket that looks sharp on any horror or fantasy shelf.

Every page whispers antiquarian charm—crumbling libraries, lonely coasts, half-forgotten manuscripts—perfect for late-night reading by adults and brave young adults alike. The 224-page collection preserves James’s measured, scholarly tone while Caldecott’s artwork teases out the menace hiding in plain sight.

This vintage copy arrives from a smoke-free home in very good condition, its illustrated jacket still crisp and protective. A satisfying blend of collectible and readable, it’s an inviting gateway into paranormal mystery for newcomers and a welcome reunion for longtime fans of British supernatural fiction.