The novel was released in the usa on may 24, 2011, published by delacorte press, which is. There have been many changes in personnel since their formation, with hecksher the only constant member. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. The anatomy of witchcraft, taplinger new york, ny, 1972. Peter alexander haining was a british journalist, author and anthologist who lived and worked in suffolk. A fascinating reconstruction of an elizabethan grimoire. The warlocks book secrets of black magic from the ancient grimoires ive known about the warlocks book by peter haining for a few years now. The author and editor peter haining, who has died aged 67 of a heart attack, worked on scores of books across four decades, and he was rooted. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Born in enfield, middlesex, he began his career as a reporter in essex and then moved to london where he worked on a trade magazine before joining the publishing house of new english library. An eyewitness history of ballooning, new english library london, england. Devil worship in britain began life as a series of articles haining contributed to an essex newspaper which he expands here into a fullscale investigation.
Peter alexander haining april 2, 1940 november 19, 2007 was a british journalist, author and anthologist who lived and worked in suffolk. Peter haining contributed to over 170 books, authoring the vast majority, a few of which are listed here. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The warlocks book by peter haining fantastic fiction.
The warlock name, which reflects heseltines interest in occult practices, was used for all his published musical works. The secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel often shortened to the warlock is the fifth book of the series the secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel written by irish author michael scott. Warlocks book by peter haining, 9780491001892, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The bands music has ranged from psychedelic rock to drone music. Peter hainings most popular book is the flying sorcerers. The warlocks book secrets of black magic from the ancient grimoires. This entry is taken from the encyclopedia of fantasy 1997 edited by john clute and john grant. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Philip arnold heseltine 30 october 1894 17 december 1930, known by the pseudonym peter warlock, was a british composer and music critic. Expanded and with great new stories, this is the biggest and best anthology of ghostly hauntings ever.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Also included is an appendix on the initiation ceremonies of modern black magic. Books by peter haining author of the flying sorcerers. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The novels characters and many elements of its plot are loosely based. John aubrey, mary shelley, john rhys, wirt sike, arthur machen, dylan thomas, robert graves and rhys davies. Secrets of black magic from the ancient grimoires by peter haining online at alibris. The warlocks book secrets of black magic from the ancient grimoires peter haining, george underwood on.
Peter haining s books include the mammoth book of twentiethcentury ghost stories and the warlock s book. It is provided as a reference and resource for users of the sf encyclopedia, but apart from possible small corrections has not been updated. Secrets of black magic from the ancient grimoires by peter haining isbn. Haining, peter 1940 british novelist, writer on occult subjects, and anthologist of horror stories. Born april 2, 1940, in enfield, middlesex, england, haining was educated in. This study guide consists of approximately 45 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the warlock. Peter haining books list of books by author peter haining.
Secrets of black magic from the ancient grimoires first uk edition by haining, peter isbn. Peter haining s copy including a signed note from the publisher to haining, its a pleasure to enclose your copies, best wishes, mydeth 15122000. Warlock is a western novel by american author oakley hall, first published in 1958. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. The warlock s book secrets of black magic from the ancient grimoires peter haining. Secrets of black magic from the ancient grimoires, university books new york, ny, 1972. With the aid of an ingenious revolving chair and a cutthroat razor, he is said to have robbed and butchered over 160 victims in his barber shop in fleet street, before taking the remains to nearby bell yard, where his accomplice, margery lovett, cooked their flesh for her meat pies.
And other macabre tales, 1966 where nightmares are, 1967 anyone. Originally published in 1971, its been out of print for years the least expensive copy on abebooks is over fifty dollars. Peter hainingliterary history absolute horror wiki fandom. Over 40 tales of visitation by the undead from vengeful and violent spirits, set on causing harm to innocent people tucked up in their homes, to rarer and more kindly ghosts, returning from the grave to reach out across the other side. Sweeney todd, the notorious demon barber, has been called the greatest mass murderer in english history. Peter haining haining, peter used books, rare books and new books. Great irish tales of horror a treasury of fear by peter haining and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. As far as im aware, peter haining s first book and, of the hundreds that followed, arguably the least likely to see republication. Anthologist of strange, horrid tales peter haining was probably the only writer ever to make a living out of editing anthologies, a means of employment that is, even today. The warlock s book by peter haining book cover, description, publication history. This book is the fifth book in a series about the adventures of nicholas flamel and others in his world. The story is set in the early 1880s, in a fictional southwestern mining town called warlock and its vicinity.
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