This is the Soft Cover edition of THE WEIRD TALE: ARTHUR MACHEN, LORD DUNSAY, ALGERNON BLACKWOOD, M.R. JAMES, AMBROSE BIERDE, H.P. LOVECRAFT by S.T. Joshi. SYNOPSIS: Tales of horror, the supernatural, fantasy and quasi-science fiction - all of these can be designated by the term "weird tale." In this penetrating study of six masters of the craft, Joshi explores the characteristic features of the tale. He finds that the weird tale is not principally a genre, but is rather the expression of a distinctive world view that compels readers to rethink their assumptions of what is "real" and "normal." Joshi explores a wealth of background material for each author to explain how his entire work and thought constitutes a philosophical entity. This is the first significant critical study for most of these authors. Written without unnecessary jargon, the book will be as accessible to fans of the weird tale as to scholars. As Joshi concludes in his preface, "I have written this book principally because I enjoy most of these writers and wish others to enjoy them." This First Edition was published in 1990 by University Of Texas Press This book is almost in Good Condition with some shelf ware. There is a 1/4-inch tear on the lower right side of the front cover. The interior is intact with now writing, tears or missing pages. I will combine similar items to greatly reduce the shipping cost. Please take a look at the many other similar auctions that I have currently listed and keep my seller page bookmarked since I will be listing a variety of hard to find collectibles from diverse sources in the near future. Several new and rare items will be added over the next few days and weeks. I also list other Cinema, Comics, Literature, Posters, Model Kits, Autographed pieces & Classic Toy related items. ========================================================================== NOTE THAT THE SHIPPING COSTS PROVIDED BY EBAY ARE ONLY AN APPROXIMATE FIGURE. DO NOT BE PUT OFF IF THE ESTIMATE SEEMS HIGH! I CHARGE ONLY ACTUAL SHIPPING AND PACKAGING RELATED FEES , ALSO, I WILL HAPPILY COMBINE MULTIPLE ITEMS YOU WIN IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE SHIPPING COSTS. IT IS ALWAYS BEST FOR YOU TO WAIT FOR ME TO SEND YOU AN INVOICE THAT REFLECTS MY BEST ESTIMATE FOR SHIPPING WHICH IS OFTEN LOWER. THIS CAN TAKE UP TO 24 HOURS, BUT USUALLY TAKES LESS TIME THAN THAT. IF YOU HAVE WON 1 OR MORE ITEMS BUT ARE BIDDING ON MORE THAT WILL END SOON, YOU ARE WELCOME TO ASK ME TO HOLD YOUR CURRENT WINS TO SEE IF YOU GET THE OTHER ITEMS YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AS WELL. THIS WAY, YOU MAY WIND UP SAVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT ON THE SHIPPING. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS ASK. IT IS MY SINCEREST DESIRE TO SAVE YOU AS MUCH MONEY AS POSSIBLE ON SHIPPING. FINALLY, BY BIDDING ON AN ITEM, YOU ACCEPT THE RESPONSIBILITY TO PICK IT UP AT CUSTOMS SHOULD THERE BE A PROBLEM. IF YOU ADVISE ME WHAT TO SAY ON THE CUSTOMS FORM TO PREVENT A PACKAGE FROM BEING HELD THERE, I WILL FOLLOW YOUR INSTRUCTIONS BUT ULTIMATELY IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PICK UP YOUR MAIL.