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The Diary of Mr. Poynter

A Ghost Story for Christmas

MR James author Seth illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Biblioasis

Published:24th Nov '16

Should be back in stock very soon

The Diary of Mr. Poynter cover

"Sneak peek" appearance at 2016 Winter Institute, w/ samples in galley room National review copy mailing = 500+ copies to US media / bloggers / influencers Heavy focus on NPR / TV broadcast media; pitching as perfect Christmas story that satisfies low-, middle-, and high-brow tastes Seth-designed posters for distribution to bookstores Promotion targeting niche markets (Seth collectors, comic stores, gift stores)

Seth's newly illustrated version of a classic Christmas Ghost Story by horror master M.R. James.While engrossed in an account of the death of a student obsessed with his own hair, a man leans down to absently pet his dog--oblivious of the true nature of the creature crouching beside him. This classic ghost story by M.R. James is a spooky holiday delight.

ISBN: 9781771961257

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 56g

64 pages