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  • Varney the Vampire
    James Malcolm Rymer / Thomas Peckett Prest / Tim Zengerink
    What if you were condemned to eternal life...and eternal hunger?Varney the Vampire-one of literature’s earliest and most influential vampire sagas-returns in a vividly modern translation. Set against the misty, moonlit backdrop of Victorian England, this epic gothic novel weaves horror, romance, and suspense into a story of eternal torment and forbidden desires.Follow the doome...
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    40,50 €

  • The String of Pearls; Or, The Barber of Fleet Street
    James Malcolm Rymer / Thomas Peckett Prest
    Return to the shadowy streets of 18th-century London in James Malcolm Rymer’s classic tale, 'The String of Pearls: The Barber of Fleet Street. A Domestic Romance.' This historical fiction, a prime example of the penny dreadful genre, plunges readers into a world of suspense and mystery. Set against the backdrop of London’s vibrant social life and customs, the story unfolds with...
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    46,35 €

  • Varney the Vampire; Or, the Feast of Blood
    James Malcolm Rymer / Thomas Peckett Prest
    Varney the Vampire; Or, the Feast of Blood, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are n...
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    40,19 €

  • Night’s Black Agents
    Thomas Peckett Prest / Toni Schwabe
    The vampire is the most glamorous and iconic of Gothic figures. In Night’s Black Agents, editor Daniel Corrick assembles a baker’s dozen of tales that trace the sanguinary path of this thirsty, mythical creature from the early nineteenth century, where it acted as an incarnation of fears of libertinism and diabolism, appearing as the Satanic villain in penny dreadfuls, through ...
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    23,16 €

  • Varney the Vampire
    James Malcolm Rymer / Thomas Peckett Prest
    Varney the Vampire (1847) is a penny dreadful novel by British writers James Malcolm Rymer and Thomas Peckett Prest. Originally serialized in cheap volumes, the novel introduced some of the most recognizable tropes of vampire fiction still used today, including the depiction of fangs and the use of a Gothic setting. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, Varney the Vampire is a story ...
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    29,14 €

  • Sweeney Todd
    James Malcolm Rymer / Thomas Peckett Prest
    Sweeney Todd: The Barber of Fleet Street (1846-1847) is a penny dreadful novel by British writers James Malcolm Rymer and Thomas Peckett Prest. Originally serialized in cheap volumes, the novel marks the debut of Sweeney Todd, a villain whose story inspired Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1979), which won a Tony Award for Bes...
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    37,37 €

  • Varney, The Vampire (Volume I); Or, The Feast Of Blood. A Romance.
    James Malcolm Rymer / Thomas Preskett Prest
    This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature.In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards:1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-create the sa...
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    27,86 €

  • Varney, The Vampire (Volume II); Or, The Feast Of Blood. A Romance.
    James Malcolm Rymer / Thomas Preskett Prest
    This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature.In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards:1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-create the sa...
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    27,86 €

  • Varney, The Vampire (Volume III); Or, The Feast Of Blood. A Romance.
    James Malcolm Rymer / Thomas Preskett Prest
    This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature.In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards:1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-create the sa...
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    28,97 €

  • Varney the Vampire or; The Feast of Blood
    Thomas Preskett Prest
    An often confusing book to follow, the story of Varney nonetheless had a lot of influence on modern vampire fiction. Driven by the need for blood and for monetary gains, Varney loathes the situation he is in and over the course of the novel he is seen as a character of sympathy. Eventually Varney has to make a decision as to whether to live with his condition or make a more dra...
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    40,62 €

  • Fatherless Fanny
    Clara Reeve / Taylor (Miss.) / Thomas Peckett Prest
    Rediscover 'Fatherless Fanny,' a captivating tale attributed to Clara Reeve, Thomas Peckett Prest, and Taylor (Miss.). This 19th-century novel delves into themes of family secrets, identity, and social intrigue. Set against a backdrop of historical England, the story follows the life of Fanny, an orphaned young woman navigating a world of hidden truths and unexpected revelation...
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    29,66 €

  • Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (One Volume Edition)
    Thomas Preskett Prest
    This book was originally published in 'penny dreadful' form. This edition does not include the entire 109 episodes, which were published in three lengthy volumes, but this slightly condensed form conveys the full story and complete reading experience. Note that authorship has also been ascribed to James Malcolm Rymer. [812 pages] ...
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    37,07 €

  • Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber (Fantasy and Horror Classics)
    Thomas Prest
    The original 1846 'penny dreadful' that launched a timeless legend. A grotesque tale of murder, mystery, and culinary horror on the streets of London.Credited to Thomas Peckett Prest, this is the visceral serial that introduced the ultimate partnership in crime.On Fleet Street, the sinister barber Sweeney Todd murders his wealthier clients using a mechanical chair that dumps th...
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    17,08 €

  • Angelina Or The Mystery Of St. Mark’s Abbey
    Thomas Peckett Prest
    ''Angelina Or The Mystery Of St. Mark�������s Abbey: A Tale Of Other Days'' is a novel written by Thomas Peckett Prest and published in 1841. The story takes place in the past and follows the life of a young girl named Angelina, who is sent to live with her wealthy aunt at St. Mark’s Abbey. The abbey is known for its mysterious history and strange occurrences, which Angelina so...
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    32,27 €

  • Varney The Vampire Or The Feast Of Blood Volume I
    Thomas Preskett Prest
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    45,74 €

  • Varney The Vampire Or The Feast Of Blood Volume II
    Thomas Preskett Prest
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    45,74 €

  • Varney The Vampire Or The Feast Of Blood Volume III
    Thomas Preskett Prest
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    48,40 €