Withnail Books of Penrith have announced the latest in their series of limited edition literary booklets. This is
The Croglin Vampire, with the sub-title
England's Earliest Vampire Legend? Editor Adam Newell has brought together a wealth of original and new material surrounding a mysterious folklore tradition in a remote Cumbrian village. This illustrated history traces the origins of the story and its continuing resonances, which include links to a Dracula movie and a Swiss heavy metal band.
The 40pp chapbook, with sixty illustrations, is in a limited edition of 250 copies.It includes a frontispiece illustration by noted fantasy artist Les Edwards and a signed and numbered print of a linocut by Sharon Gosling. Withnail publications tend to go rather quickly.
Update 2 November: now sold out.
(Mark Valentine)
A heartfelt thanks to you Mark, for always bringing these publications to our attention. They’ve been selling out quickly, the last one within 24 hours. I ordered mine just awhile ago. As usual this one looks very promising.
ReplyDeleteAs someone who is not from England, I am always very grateful for tips on new books. I'm very excited about the book!
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