Tales Accursed
A Folk Horror Anthology
by Richard Wells (editor)
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Pub Date 3 Oct 2024 | Archive Date 2 Nov 2024
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Description
The eagerly-awaited follow-up to Damnable Tales: sixteen thrillingly, chilling tales from Shirley Jackson, M. R. James, William Croft Dickinson and many more
This anthology contains work from both the established masters of Folk Horror, and some more surprising contributors: from Shirley Jackson and M. R. James to E. F. Benson and William Croft Dickinson. Tales Accursed will raise the hairs on your neck and keep you alert to the slightest rustle in the trees: through the chill splendour of moonlit nights come apparitions through the orchard; sea-witches perch on the sharp fangs of rocks as they weave their spells; fir-woods lie unnaturally still with no birdsong, no breeze, nor any undergrowth; and hooded creatures crouch on grey secluded beaches. This book combines ancient horrors from the wilderness with sinister shadows of the landscape to remind us of the settings of our ancestors.
Tales Accursed is a gloriously creepy collection of chilling Folk Horror tales that is both thrilling and unnerving.
Advance Praise
‘We can’t turn away,
but can find a
delicious crackle of
fear in turning these
pages, in engaging
with old fears anew’
Sinéad Gleeson,
author of Hagstone
and Constellations
‘A new volume
of delightfully
unsettling tales...
Richard Wells’
illustrations conjure
the ancient terrors
depicted in dusty
seventeeth-century
tomes’
Maria J. Pérez Cuervo,
editor of Hellebore
Marketing Plan
- The perfect book for Halloween, in a lush, giftable package
- Illustrated throughout with Richard’s glorious linocuts
- Ideal for readers who loved Everything Under, Water Shall Refuse Them, Starve Acre and The Loney
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781789651737 |
| PRICE | £25.00 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 352 |
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Featured Reviews
Trey t, Reviewer
As a a follow-up to Wells' previous anthology, Damnable Tales, "Tales Accursed" is an anthology of classic supernatural and folk horror stories. It features sixteen tales by renowned authors such as Shirley Jackson, M. R. James, William Croft Dickinson, E. F. Benson, and other masters of the genre. These stories range in age, with contributions from authors who wrote in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, providing a rich historical context to the collection. The stories in Tales Accursed delve into chilling and eerie themes, exploring the haunted landscapes and ancient horrors that evoke the settings of our ancestors. You'll encounter apparitions in moonlit orchards, sea-witches casting spells on rocky shores, unnaturally still fir-woods, and hooded figures on desolate beaches. Each story is accompanied by Richard Well's striking illustrations, enhancing the unsettling atmosphere of the tales.. This anthology captures the timeless and enduring appeal of folk horror, making it a compelling read for fans of the genre
Catarina S, Reviewer
Loved this book. 5 star read from me. Richard Wells edited this book like no other. So so good. I recommend everyone to read this book as soon as they can.
Karleen E, Reviewer
Reading Tales Accursed feels like sitting at the knee of your oldest family member as they tell you the stories that scared them as a child. Not your typical anthology, these folk tales might keep you up at night and will definitely discourage you from any late night wandering in the woods. I enjoyed this brief escape and look forward to returning to some of these stories again.
M G, Reviewer
This is a good collection! There are some collected here I haven't read before, or even heard of, which is always fun.
Sydney N, Reviewer
A collection of chilling stories that do not cease to thrill readers! No need for modern themes and archetypes - folk horror await!
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