Books with title tales of mystery and imagination

This antiquarian volume contains a collection of some of Edgar Allen Poe’s most famous tales, including “The Gold-Bug”, “Ms. Found in a Bottle”, “A Descent into the Maelström”, “The Fall of the House of Usher”, “William Wilson”, “The Murders in the Rue Morgue”, “The Mystery of Marie Roget”, “The Pitt and the Pendulum”, “The Tell-Tale Heart”, “A Tale of the Ragged Mountains”, and more. This volume constitutes a must-have for fans of the macabre, and would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American author, editor, poet, and critic. Most famous for his stories of mystery and horror, he was one of the first American short story writers, and is widely considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing "Tales of Mystery and Imagination” now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Tales of Mystery and Imagination is a compilation of some of Poe's most recognized and revered works including; The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Pit and the Pendulum and The Tell-Tale Heart. An absolute must-read for anyone who enjoys being lost in the most classic of Mystery Tales. Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American poet, short-story writer, editor and literary critic, and is considered part of the American Romantic Movement. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective-fiction genre. He is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction.

Suspense, horror, mystery, supernatural - these are just part of the ingredients that Edgar Allan Poe uses in his stories, which draw the reader in a dark and gloomy atmosphere - a fantastic and dramatic world. Crimes, madmen, tragedy, turmoil, depression, a tumultuous and fascinating world created by the “precursor of modern literature of science fiction”.

New edition of the award-winning collection, complete with Alan Clarke's witty, eye-catching illustrations • First published in 2006 in hardback, this much sought after book was unavailable for several years and is now available in paperback• The quirky story-telling of Eddie Lenihan and the charming illustrations by Alan Clarke complement each other perfectly• Affordable gift will appeal to both domestic and tourist marketsIrish Tales of Mystery and Magic is a collection of marvellous stories by seanchaí Eddie Lenihan that will charm, entertain and amuse children of all ages. These tales of ancient Irish heroes and druids tell of strange and peculiar adventures at a time when creatures of the night walked the earth and magic was everywhere. Stunningly illustrated, these hair-raising stories capture some of that magic.

A collection of several of Poe's stories of horror and mystery. Titles such as "King Pest", "The Pit and the Pendulum", "The Fall of Usher", "The Tell-Tale Heart" plus many more. A total of 304 pages. This is a unique limited release by The Franklin Library. It is a hardbound book with raised spine, gold end pages, acid-free paper, and gold inlaid markings on the cover. The book has the feel and look of a leather binding. A total of 304 pages with illustrations. A collectors item for the lover of Poe's writings.

Description should read: This is a book originally sold by The Easton Press, 47 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06857 as part of its "100 Greatest Books Ever Written Collector's Edition" collection which then evolved into "The Greatest Books Ever Written" collection. Many of the books carry a 1979 copyright but may have been printed in different years with different cover art. This is a leather-bound volume featuring 22kt gold accents, illustrations, moire fabric endsheets, gilded page ends, and a satin-ribbon page marker. Tales of Mystery & Imagination (often rendered as Tales of Mystery and Imagination) is a popular title for posthumous compilations of writings by American author, essayist and poet Edgar Allan Poe and was the first complete collection of his works specifically restricting itself to his suspenseful and related tales.

Spiral into a dimly lit world, down streets lined with madmen and their black deeds, through the cold twists of the catacombs, and into rooms where secrets dwell. From the tortured mind of Edgar Allan Poe, these three tales, "The Black Cat," "The Fall of the House of Usher," and "The Cask of Amontillado," speak to the hidden places inside us all.Capturing the mist and shadows rising from the stories are illustrations by prominent artist Gary Kelley. Angular and dark, his work heightens the Gothic terror that is Poe's trademark and creates windows into Poe's world.