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 this entertaining and enlightening collection of quotations, Peter Haining has distilled the writings of generations about the erotic power struggle in which men and women have served as tempter or tempted. Seduction is the key to this art, and though the technique may prove successful and the pleasure exciting, there can be penalties, too—as playwrights, poets, and novelists who have been attracted to the subject have also pointed out.
1993
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.
James Bond emerged as a cultural hero in the Sixties and has continued to resonate through the Seventies and Eighties, with the New York Times suggesting he will remain relevant in the next century. With an estimated 100 million fans, Bond has transcended race and language barriers, ranking among the six most famous literary characters—a remarkable feat for a creation initially intended as a commercial venture for his author. The reasons behind this phenomenon have intrigued critics and authors like Len Deighton, Raymond Chandler, and John Le Carre. Films and Filming noted that Bond is not merely a screen hero but an institution that has impacted global affairs, art, music, and fashion. Ian Fleming believed Bond should not be over-analyzed, stating, "They're reading too much into the man - he's not all that important." Nonetheless, the enduring appeal of Bond, evident after 20 novels and 17 films, continues to captivate audiences. In this work, Peter Haining explores the evolution of Bond in literature and film, offering insights from those involved in creating the 007 legacy and presenting provocative speculations about the literary origins of 007 and his iconic adversaries.
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This collection of crime stories set in London contains stories by P.D. James, Ruth Rendell, Graham Greene, Dorothy L. Sayers and Agatha Christie. The city provides a backdrop to their mysteries.
Horse Racing may be known as the `Sport Of Kings`, but it also has a long association with crime, corruption and murder. Murder At The Races presents a worldwide selection of stories by famous authors including Dick Francis, John Francome, Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Leslie Charteris and Steve Donoghue. This omnibus features all aspects of racing - the race meetings themselves, the countries they are held in where racing has long been a popular sport. There are stories about the jockeys and their mounts, and the special pressures and temptations they face, as well as a section on the bookies and punters who are such an essential element in racing.
"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.
There is a climate of secrecy and fear at the Paris Opera. People are dying and a beautiful, talented young singer has disappeared. Is this the work of the Opera ghost? Is the ghost a man or a monster? And what else will he do to get what he wants?
