The Haunting of Hill House
by Jackson, Shirley
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Woodland Hills, California
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About This Item
New York: Popular Library, 1963. First Edition Thus. Softcover. near fine in pictorial covers; minor rubbing to cover edges, very shallow creases to perimeters of covers else a tight square unmarked copy with uncreased spine; appears unread, first printing thus; filmed by Robert Wise as THE HAUNTING, this paperback tie-in has image of Julie Harris and Claire Bloom from the movie on the cover; Popular Library #75-8107; photos on request
Synopsis
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson is widely considered one of the best literary ghost stories published during the twentieth century. The novel has been adapted to film twice — in 1963 and again in 1999 — both times under the title The Haunting . The Gothic tale tells the story of socially repressed Eleanor Vance and three others who head to Hill House to partake in an experiment involving paranormal activities.
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Details
- Bookseller
- David Kaye Books & Memorabilia
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 38244
- Title
- The Haunting of Hill House
- Author
- Jackson, Shirley
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book condition
- Used
- Edition
- First Edition Thus
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Popular Library
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1963
- Bookseller catalogs
- Horror;
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