The Empty House - A Ghost Story for Christmas

A spine-chilling ghost story by Algernon Blackwood is revitalized in this illustrated Christmas edition by acclaimed cartoonist Seth.

About the author

Algernon Henry Blackwood (1869 – 1951) was a prolific English writer and broadcaster, best known for his chilling tales of the supernatural.

Seth is the cartoonist behind the comic-book series Palookaville. His comics have a appeared in the New York Times magazine, Best American Comics, and McSweeney's Quarterly. His illustrations have appeared on the cover of the New Yorker, the Walrus, and CNQ.

Summary

A spine-chilling ghost story by Algernon Blackwood is revitalized in this illustrated Christmas edition by acclaimed cartoonist Seth.

Foreword

National review copy mailing = 500+ copies to US media / bloggers / influencers will build on success of last year's debut (which netted NYT review and other large media outlet attention)

Heavy focus on NPR / TV broadcast media; pitching as perfect Christmas story with multiple angles: reviving old tradition; remedy to excessive cheer of the season; Seth is well-known & respected & does great interviews (his quirky & old fashioned character is well suited to subject)

Seth-designed posters for distribution to bookstores

Promotion targeting niche markets (Seth collectors, comic stores, gift stores)

Specially designed, narrow loader for register display

Product details

• Authors: Algernon Blackwood
• Assisted by: Seth (Illustration)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781771961981
• ISBN: 978-1-77196-198-1
• No. of pages: 58
• Dimensions: 101 mm x 152 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 67 g
• Series: Seth's Christmas Ghost Stories; Seth's Christmas Ghost Stories
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; FICTION / Literary, FICTION / Thrillers / Supernatural, FICTION / Ghost