Two of coppers early collections of short stories, from evils pillow 1973 and. An online bookstore featurung the best in collectible fantasy, science fiction, and horror books, magazines, and comics. I recently finished reading copper s 1973 book from evils pillow. Following his arkham house collections from evils pillow, and afterwards the dark basil coppers work was picked up by st. His novels the great white space and the black death, among others, remain legendary. This collection of short stories was released by the classic publisher arkham house, and it was the first book of copper s work to be released in the united states. Basil frederick albert copper 5 february 1924 3 april 20 was an english writer and. Not after nightfall four square books, 1967 from evils pillow arkham house, 1973 the vampire. Basil frederick albert copper 5 february 1924 3 april 20 was an english writer and former journalist and newspaper editor. From evils pillow by basil copper and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It begins with one of his very best, amber print, about two film collectors who are terrorized by a remarkably strange copy of the classic silent movie the cabinet of doctor caligari. Books by basil copper author of the great white space. Basil coppers from evils pillow skulls in the stars. Mammoth books presents the adventure of the persecuted painter.
A british author wellknown across the atlantic for his tales of supernatural terror, he presents here his first american book. Basil copper books list of books by author basil copper. From evil s pillow hardcover june 1 1973 by basil copper author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. From evil s pillow, basil copper s first american and first hardcover collection, published by arkham house, contains a decent selection of his weird tales. We use the traditional book grading system of from best to worst. A new name to the roster of eminent arkham house authors, basil copper makes his debut with from evils pillow.
Basil copper a life in books richard dalbys library. Copper, basil frank utpatel cover arkham house, 1973. Recently, i started reading the works of basil copper 192420, thanks to the valancourt books rerelease of his 1974 novel the great white. This collection published by arkham house had brought basil copper out from the confines of van thals pan book of horror series, and had allowed readers across the world the opportunity to understand and appreciate the storytelling ability of this writer. Basil coppers most popular book is the great white space. From evil s pillow is a collection of stories by english writer basil copper. Basil copper s first american published collection containing the. Upton sinclair, sinclair, upton personal born september 20, 1878, in baltimore, md.
In legend, fact and art robert hale, 1973 the great white. Not after nightfall four square books, 1967 from evil s pillow arkham house, 1973 the vampire. Basil coppers first american published collection containing the. Arkham would publish quite a few of his books over the decade that follows, and like all arkham house books. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. Two are hauntedhousersone of them a straight, short reworking of the basic ghosthunter format the house by the tarn, the other a more elaborate variation wherein the ghost of a womandefiling maniac returns to add. Shop for arkham house books at nightfall books the best in supernatural, horror, and fantasy fiction. Basil copper project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The collected macabre tales of basil copper was launched at the brighton world horror convention as a twovolume set by ps publishing. Signed, basil copper whispers in the night, the black. From evils pillow is a collection of stories by english writer basil copper.
Basil copper has 144 books on goodreads with 56548 ratings. In addition to fantasy and horror, copper is known for his series of solar pons stories. From evils pillow, basil coppers first american and first hardcover collection, published by arkham house, contains a decent selection of his weird tales. In addition to horror and detective fiction, copper was perhaps best known for his series of solar pons stories continuing the character created as a tribute to sherlock holmes by august derleth. Locked falling, basil copper a life in books ed by stephen jones. It was released in 1973 and was the authors first collection of stories published in the united states. Author basil coppers complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. It was published by arkham house in an edition of 3,468 copies contents. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Basil copper from evils pillow, arkham house, 1973, limited edition 3500, signed and inscribed by author to richard dalby. The great vore is a blast, but from evils pillow or and afterward, the dark would be a.
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