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Varney the Vampire (Paperback)
James Malcolm Rymer, Thomas Peckett Prest; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R696
Discovery Miles 6 960
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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 of tragedy,
damnation, and revenge that pioneered many of the themes common to
horror and pulp fiction today. Sir Francis Varney was condemned to
an eternity of vampiric life following his actions during the reign
of Oliver Cromwell. Having betrayed a royalist and killed his own
son in a fit of rage, Varney was forced to suffer death and
resurrection countless times over on his insatiable quest for human
blood. In the nineteenth century, he targets the Bannerworths, a
once-noble family fallen on hard times in their crumbling estate.
Gruesome and tragic, the story manages to humanize the vampire
without softening his terrifying actions or features, laying the
groundwork for an action-packed romp through such legendary cities
as London, Naples, and Venice. Varney the Vampire is a grisly penny
dreadful novel, a quick-witted work of horror that has inspired
generations of storytellers and readers alike. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of Varney the Vampire by James Malcolm Rymer and Thomas Peckett
Prest is a classic of British horror fiction reimagined for modern
readers.
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 Best Musical and
an Olivier Award for Best New Musical before serving as source
material for Tim Burton's 2007 film of the same name. In London in
1785, a young sailor named Lieutenant Thornhill goes missing while
on leave. Last seen on Fleet Street while entering the barber shop
of Sweeney Todd, his mysterious disappearance inspires Colonel
Jeffrey, a friend, to investigate. Discovering that Thornhill was
carrying with him a pearl necklace for Johanna Oakley, the lover of
a man lost at sea, Jeffrey questions the young girl. Disturbed by
his story, and moved by Thornhill's honorable intentions, Johanna
offers her help in his search. Suspicious of Todd, who has recently
lost an assistant to a local insane asylum, she dresses as a young
boy and goes to his barber shop to apply for the position. There,
she begins to uncover Todd's secret operation, whereby murdering
his unsuspecting patrons, he transports their bodies to Mrs.
Lovett's shop to be turned into cheap meat pies. Sweeney Todd: The
Barber of Fleet Street is a grisly penny dreadful novel, a
quick-witted work of horror that has inspired several successful
adaptations. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Sweeney Todd: The Barber of
Fleet Street by James Malcolm Rymer and Thomas Peckett Prest is a
classic of British horror fiction reimagined for modern readers.
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Varney the Vampire (Hardcover)
James Malcolm Rymer, Thomas Peckett Prest; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R857
Discovery Miles 8 570
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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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 of tragedy,
damnation, and revenge that pioneered many of the themes common to
horror and pulp fiction today. Sir Francis Varney was condemned to
an eternity of vampiric life following his actions during the reign
of Oliver Cromwell. Having betrayed a royalist and killed his own
son in a fit of rage, Varney was forced to suffer death and
resurrection countless times over on his insatiable quest for human
blood. In the nineteenth century, he targets the Bannerworths, a
once-noble family fallen on hard times in their crumbling estate.
Gruesome and tragic, the story manages to humanize the vampire
without softening his terrifying actions or features, laying the
groundwork for an action-packed romp through such legendary cities
as London, Naples, and Venice. Varney the Vampire is a grisly penny
dreadful novel, a quick-witted work of horror that has inspired
generations of storytellers and readers alike. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of Varney the Vampire by James Malcolm Rymer and Thomas Peckett
Prest is a classic of British horror fiction reimagined for modern
readers.
The story of Sweeney Todds murderous partnership with pie-maker
Margery Lovett--at once inconceivably unpalatable and undeniably
compelling--has set the table for an endless series of dramatic
adaptations. This new edition allows modern readers to savor the
original in all its gruesome glory.
Title: The Death Ship; or, the Pirate's bride and the maniac of the
deep. A nautical romance. By the author of "Gallant Tom" i.e. T. P.
Prest], etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print
EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United
Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries
holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats:
books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps,
stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14
million books, along with substantial additional collections of
manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The
NOVELS OF THE 18th & 19th CENTURIES collection includes books
from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection
includes major and minor works from a period which saw the
development and triumph of the English novel. These classics were
written for a range of audiences and will engage any reading
enthusiast. ++++The below data was compiled from various
identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title.
This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure
edition identification: ++++ British Library Anonymous; Prest,
Thomas Peckett; 1846. 252 p.; 8 . 12624.f.13.
Title: The Bridal Ring; or, the Maiden's sacrifice. A domestic
romance ... By the author of "Love and Mystery," i.e. T. P. Prest.]
etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe
British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It
is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150
million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals,
newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and
much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along
with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and
historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION &
PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library
digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a
perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century's
most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these
works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the
world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of works
the collection also includes song-books, comedy, and works of
satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification
fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is
provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition
identification: ++++ British Library Prest, Thomas Peckette;
1851.]. 236 p.; 8 . C.140.e.25.(4.)
Title: The Robber's Wife. A domestic romance. By the author of
"Kathleen, or The Secret Marriage. i.e. T. P. Prest.]Publisher:
British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is
the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the
world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items
in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers,
sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its
collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial
additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating
back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection
includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The
collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from
some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written
for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any
curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages
past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes
song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was
compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic
record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool
in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library
Prest, Thomas Peckett; 1852.]. 68 p.; 8 . C.140.c.31.
Title: Ethelinde: or the Fatal Vow. A romance. By the author of
"Ela the Outcast," etc. i.e. Thomas Peckett Prest.]Publisher:
British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is
the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the
world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items
in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers,
sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its
collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial
additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating
back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection
includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The
collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from
some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written
for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any
curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages
past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes
song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was
compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic
record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool
in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library
Prest, Thomas Peckett; 1848.]. 92 p.; 8 . C.140.e.27.(3.)
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Fatherless Fanny (Paperback)
Clara Reeve; Created by Thomas Peckett Prest; Taylor (Miss )
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R891
Discovery Miles 8 910
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Title: The Gipsy Boy: a romance of the woods and wilds.Publisher:
British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is
the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the
world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items
in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers,
sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its
collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial
additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating
back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection
includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The
collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from
some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written
for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any
curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages
past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes
song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was
compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic
record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool
in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library
Prest, Thomas Peckett; 1847. 8 . 12621.g.52.
Title: Jonathan Bradford; or, the Murder at the road-side inn. A
romance, by the author of "The Hebrew Maiden," etc. i.e. T. P.
Prest.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe
British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It
is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150
million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals,
newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and
much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along
with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and
historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The NOVELS OF THE
18th & 19th CENTURIES collection includes books from the
British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection includes
major and minor works from a period which saw the development and
triumph of the English novel. These classics were written for a
range of audiences and will engage any reading enthusiast. ++++The
below data was compiled from various identification fields in the
bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an
additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++
British Library Bradford, Jonathan; Prest, Thomas Peckett; 1851.].
8 . C.140.b.37.
Title: Jack Junk; or, the Tar for all weathers: a romance of the
sea. By the author of Richard Parker, etc. i.e. T.
Prest.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe
British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It
is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150
million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals,
newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and
much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along
with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and
historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The GENERAL
HISTORICAL collection includes books from the British Library
digitised by Microsoft. This varied collection includes material
that gives readers a 19th century view of the world. Topics include
health, education, economics, agriculture, environment, technology,
culture, politics, labour and industry, mining, penal policy, and
social order. ++++The below data was compiled from various
identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title.
This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure
edition identification: ++++ British Library Junk, Jack; Prest,
Thomas Peckett; 1851? 8 . C.140.e.14.(2.)
Title: Love: the Reward. A novel.Publisher: British Library,
Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national
library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest
research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known
languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound
recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its
collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial
additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating
back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection
includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The
collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from
some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written
for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any
curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages
past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes
song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was
compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic
record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool
in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library
May, Philip; Prest, Thomas Peckett; 1885. 3 vol.; 8 . 12623.i.6.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. 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 to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
Title: Gallant Tom; or, the Perils of a Sailor ashore and afloat.
By the author of "The Smuggler King," etc. i.e. Thomas Peckett
Prest.] New edition.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print
EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United
Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries
holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats:
books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps,
stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14
million books, along with substantial additional collections of
manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The
FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the
British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides
readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and
19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of
audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader
looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the
main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy,
and works of satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various
identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title.
This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure
edition identification: ++++ British Library Anonymous; Prest,
Thomas Peckett; 1849.]. 236 p.; 8 . C.140.e.15.(2.)
Title: Helen Porter ... By the author of "Mildred Winnerley," i.e.
T. P. Prest.] Chapters 19-21 are an abridgment of chapters 19-99 of
the original.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print
EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United
Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries
holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats:
books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps,
stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14
million books, along with substantial additional collections of
manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The
NOVELS OF THE 18th & 19th CENTURIES collection includes books
from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection
includes major and minor works from a period which saw the
development and triumph of the English novel. These classics were
written for a range of audiences and will engage any reading
enthusiast. ++++The below data was compiled from various
identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title.
This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure
edition identification: ++++ British Library Porter, Helen; Prest,
Thomas Peckett; c. 1850 196 p.; 8 . 12624.f.35.
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