A massive, important biography and study of the life of W. T. Stead, one of the most important figures in the history of British journalism, founder of the Review of Reviews, a major crusader in reducing the prostitution of young women in late 19th century England and revisions in English law to raise the age of consent for young women. The most important book on this major journalist who died on the Titanic.
A classic ghost finder and destroyer horror stories by a master of fantasy and horror, especially of the sea.
An exceedingly fine collection of essays about people, places, events associated with The University of Texas at Austin, with an emphasis on strong literary content. An informal history based on these major points.
A multi-volume resource for the study of M. P. Shiel, including an updated bibliography, essays about his works, biographical information. An extraordinary compilation of information and labor of love, extremely useful if sometimes distracted by Morse's personal political, economic and social positions. Useful also for its information about the novelist Louis Tracy.
An intertaining account of Morse's visits to the island of Montserrat in search of information about the author M. P. Shiel and the isle of Redonda, for which a literary "kingdom" has been based. Extremely useful.
An extremely engaging novel of a national disaster that has reduced the United States to a level of barbarism, with strong characterization and Crace's usual masterful style. Indomitable human spirit.
A highly imaginative adventure novel involving the attempted rescure of a white princess of an African tribe, based on the Zulu nation. One of Shiel's most readable novels, signifiying his "come-back" as a writer in 1923 after some ten years of apparent silence.
Shapes in the fire: being a mid-winter-night's entertainment in two parts and an interlude by M. P. Shiel
A classic collection of stylish short stories in the most decadent style ever achieved by Shiel
A classic collection of three mystery short stories in high-decadent style by a master stylist ... although these are not his best work
A quirky but absolutely enjoyable bibliography, essential for bibliographical and biographical information about M. P. Shiel ... and to a lesser degree, Louis Tracy
Jul 4, 2008French
As readable as a colorful novel, this (as Larry McMurtry says) is an important book, the story of a boy who overcomes his bad angels to achieve success as the City Librarian of San Francisco.
"... an important—indeed, a compelling memoir"—Larry McMurtry
"Here is a boy ... who refused to become a victim"—William H. Goetzmann
"... an important—indeed, a compelling memoir"—Larry McMurtry
"Here is a boy ... who refused to become a victim"—William H. Goetzmann
"A remarkable mixture" : award-winning articles from The Baker Street Journal / edited, with an introduction and comment by Steven Rothman
"Annually since 1958 the Irregulars give the Morley-Montgomery Memorial Award to the author of the best article published in that year. The Award, begun by the legendary bookseller Lew D. Feldman, honors the memories of BSI founder Christopher Morley and beloved Irregular James Montgomery."
"To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Award, this volume brings together these classics of Sherlockian scholarship -- many long unavailable -- for the first time ..." A massive, important volume.
"To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Award, this volume brings together these classics of Sherlockian scholarship -- many long unavailable -- for the first time ..." A massive, important volume.