*Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror: A new sub-genre in this category this week. A lot of classic horror may well be termed ‘gothic’, such as Frankenstein and Dracula, for example, set in then contemporary times. But there’s always been a trend to evoke those now historic periods to tell supernatural tales with horror and romance overtones, a sub-genre that seemed to explode in the 1960s and 70s. You know the type of things, heroine often in diaphanous night attire, in the foreground runs towards the camera with a terrified expression while the backdrop is a night time looming gothic castle, mansion or some such. Gothic novels reek of mysterious figures, brooding landscapes, lurking menace, ancient mysteries and star-crossed lovers. We’re delighted to add some of these to our listings this week for the first time. More information, including condition notes, may be found in our catalogue.
PICTURED:
PATRICIA CAMPBELL: CEDARHAVEN Popular Library 1965 1st US PB GD/VG £10
DOROTHY EDEN: CAT’S PREY Ace 1970 1st US PB GD/VG £8
DOROTHY EDEN: THE DAUGHTERS OF ARDMORE HALL Ace 1972 4th US PB VG £8
MARGARET ERSKINE: SLEEP NO MORE Ace 1958 1st US PB GD/VG £12 An Inspector Finch Gothic