Peter Haining was a British journalist, author, and anthologist, renowned for his extensive compilations of horror and fantasy short stories. His editorial work delved into the darker corners of imagination, exploring genre boundaries and showcasing a diverse range of talented writers. Beyond his anthologies, Haining also authored non-fiction books on varied subjects, from infamous criminal legends to in-depth studies of popular characters like Doctor Who and Sherlock Holmes. His fascination with the mysterious and unexplained also led to controversial publications that challenged historical narratives and sparked debate.
In 1938, Eric Knight wrote a magazine story about a collie dog, Lassie, which established her as 'the world's favourite dog'; and went on to inspire films, radio, and television shows. This edition contains a selection of film stills, cartoon strips, and book and magazine illustrations. It is useful for collectors, as well dog-lovers.
What better way to do away with an enemy than at the dinner table? Arsenic in the porridge, cyanide in the cocoa, a sauce laced with strychnine, or the chef with a cleaver in his back - the choices are boundless. This collection brings together great crime stories from all eras.
Sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll--writings from the psychedelic era by the people who lived it.
demonology, satanism, cannibalism, astrology, vampires and hauntings...There is a lot of entertainment here for addicts. - Sunday Times Highly recommended...delicious shivers are guaranteed - Sunday Mirror Cover illustration by Joan Hall
Anthony Crosland's The Future of Socialism (1956) provided a creed for governments of the centre left. Now Peter Hain revisits this classic text and presents a stimulating political prospectus for today. It should be read by everyone interested in the future of the left.
Collects and comments on drawings, paintings, engravings, and sometimes convincing photographs of ghosts and other apparitional figures
"A wide-ranging collection of the most illuminating and amusing items from this wealth of material. It provides a unique portrait of the 'Great Detective', his cases, his faithful assistant Watson and of course his chief adversary - the arch-villain Moriarty."--Jacket.
