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