Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
Peter Straub was born in Milwaukee, and is the author of fourteen novels, including Ghost Story and The Talisman (with Stephen King). He has won two British Fantasy Awards, two Bram Stoker Awards and the International Horror Guild Award. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages.
‘Straub is a master at creating an otherworldly type of fiction. It has earned him a fierce following.’
New York Daily News
‘In any genre, a world-class author.’
CLIVE BARKER
<p>‘Frightening enough to jolt even the most jaded ghost story addict. Straub can write superb horror.’<br />Washington Post</p>
<p>‘Intriguing and appealing… poised and accomplished.’<br />Sunday Times</p>
<p>‘Truly fantastic… a work of literary magic.’<br />Miami Herald</p>
<p>‘Creepy from page one… a grand slam… I loved it.’<br />STEPHEN KING</p>
A classic tale of supernatural horror from the acclaimed author of Koko, The Talisman and Mr X.
Now part of the Voyager Classics collection.
IF YOUR SHADOW DOESN’T MOVE WHEN YOU DO, THEN YOU’RE IN SHADOWLAND
In a private school in New England, a friendship is forged between two boys that will change their lives for ever. As Del Nightingale and Tom Flanagan battle to survive the oppressive regime of bullying and terror overseen by the sadistic headmaster, Del introduces Tom to his world of magic tricks. But when they escape to spend the summer holiday together at Shadowland – the lakeside estate of Del’s uncle – their hobby suddenly takes on much more sinister tones. After a summer exploring the mysteries and terrors of Shadowland nothing will be the same.
• Part of the Voyager Classic series, B format pb editions with smart matching covers
• Regular advertising in The Guardian Guide, Time Out and The Big Issue throughout the whole period
• Freshers’ promotion in October 2001 with fly posting at student unions, advertising in student magazines and postcards in freshers’ packs
• Advertising and features in the genre press including SFX, Dreamwatch and Starburst
• Stylish POS for instore displays
• Huge feature online
• Peter Straub’s profile is set to reach new heights with the HC publication in Autumn 2001 of his major new collaboration with Stephen King – the sequel to their previous worldwide bestseller The Talisman.
Competition: Stephen King, Clive Barker
Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
Peter Straub was born in Milwaukee, and is the author of fourteen novels, including Ghost Story and The Talisman (with Stephen King). He has won two British Fantasy Awards, two Bram Stoker Awards and the International Horror Guild Award. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages.
‘Straub is a master at creating an otherworldly type of fiction. It has earned him a fierce following.’
New York Daily News
‘In any genre, a world-class author.’
CLIVE BARKER