The Damnations: M.R. James Short Stories

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M.R. James (18621936) 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.

Ramsey Campbell has been given more awards than any other writer in the field, including the Grand Master Award of the World Horror Convention, the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Horror Writers Association, the Living Legend Award of the International Horror Guild and the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award.

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With his subtle sense of dread, and use modern settings M.R. James' ghost stories formed a firm foundation for the modern horror story with his presence felt in all forms of literature and media. This special, collectable edition of short stories features a new introduction by the greatest current inheritor of the Jamesian mantle, Ramsey Campbell.

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With his subtle sense of dread and use of modern settings, M.R. James' ghost stories formed a firm foundation for the modern horror story with his presence felt in all forms of literature and media. This special collectable edition of stories features a new introduction by the greatest current inheritor of the Jamesian mantle, Ramsey Campbell.