This is the unabridged recording of m r james excellent story canon alberic s scrap book. This drawing was the result of a commission to illustrate a scene actually, a drawing within the story from canon alberics scrapbook, james typically creepy. Jun 18, 2010 this is the unabridged audio recording of m. A curious little error, but so very little that it cant spoil the immense pleasure i get from listening to ghost stories of an antiquary. This story is set in saintbertranddecomminges where an english tourist, who is photographing the interior of the citys cathedral, buys an.
Canon alberic s scrap book is a horror story by british writer m. The collected ghost stories canon alberics scrapbook. Montague rhodes james, david collings, andrews uk limited. The treasure of abbot thomas audiobook by montague rhodes. James i found it similar to oh whistle and ill come to you, my lad, which tells the story of an academic who finds a strange. Bleiler 1983 in the guide to supernatural fiction pages 145 294. They must be contemporary, he decided, with the unprincipled canon alberic, who had doubtless plundered the chapter library of st bertrand to form this priceless scrapbook. A collector of antiquities acquires a priceless ancient book in canon alberics. The start mark guiliana on the album that sounds like innocence the start podcast. Establish the mundane and everyday detail which is heightened by the victorian academic settings, and then introduce, briefly, the supernatural, which cracks the surface of everything normal that has been so carefully established. This book includes canon alberic s scrap book, the mezzotint, the rose garden and the stalls of barchester cathedral. Public domain p2009 andrews uk ltd under exclusive license from craftsman audio.
The authors stories were written with the purpose of being read aloud in the long. This book includes canon alberic s scrap book, the mezzotint. It was included in his first collection ghost stories. It was included in his first collection ghost stories of an antiquary of 1904. In these four stories figures appear in paintings, demonic voices are heard, books awaken ancient horrors and ordinary objects and situations are transformed into inescapable nightmares. Bertrand church and document all of the wondrous things he finds in there. Also included are a trio of readings by benjamin whitrow. Canon alberics scrapbook fantasy and horror classics m. The horror of the heights 19 by sir arthur conan doyle duration. James, starring mark gatiss and fenella woolgar, sees horrific events from jamess own stories echoed in reality. Canon alberics scrapbook audiobook by montague rhodes. While there dennistoun is invited by the sacristan of the church to view an old manuscript in his possession. James, was an english author, medievalist scholar and provost of kings college, cambridge 190518, and of eton college 191836. Canon alberics scrapbook recounts the tale of an english scholar called dennistoun who travels to a small town in the pyrenees.
Montague rhodes james om, ma, fba 1 august 1862 12 june 1936, who used the publication name m. Written by montague rhodes james, audiobook narrated by david collings. James had a great, and simple, formula for writing ghost stories. Canon alberics scrapbook is a good way for those who dont yet know m.
James, was an english author, medievalist scholar and provost of kings college, cambridge 19051918, and of eton college 19181936. James i found it similar to oh whistle and ill come to you, my lad, which tells the story of an academic who finds a strange whistle and ends up finding a ghost or any other supernatural creature not specified in his bedroom. James canon alberics scrap book read by michael hordern. Read by david collings it is sure to scare and delight in equal measure. James excellent ghost story canon alberics scrapbook. Media in category canon alberics scrapbook the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. This book includes canon alberics scrapbook, the mezzotint, the rose garden and the stalls of barchester cathedral. Canon alberics scrapbook audiobook montague rhodes james. This drawing was the result of a commission to illustrate a scene actually, a drawing within the story from canon alberics. Canon alberics scrapbook ive drawn many sketches from hp lovecraft stories, but this is the first time ive ever illustrated an m. Jamess first published ghost story, canon alberics scrapbook, in which crocodiles are purloined, religious pimping staffs brandished, sinister tomes examined and unholy terrors unleashed on an unsuspecting scholar in the darkest depths of rural france. Canon alberic s scrap book is a good way for those who dont yet know m. Number thirteen, the mezzotint, canon alberic s scrapbook, more.
So i racked up lots of spooky music thanks spotify for spooky tooth and read. Feb 15, 2011 buy canon alberics scrapbook mini modern classics uk ed. Ruth rendell doesnt believe in ghosts, of course, but mr jamess stories, like canon alberics scrapbook, frighten her nonetheless. James, was an english author, medievalist scholar and provost of kings college, cambridge. His classic supernatural stories have haunted readers for over a century, and been adapted countless times for radio, tv and film. He is best remembered for his ghost stories, which are regarded as among the best in the genre. Canon alberics scrapbook lydbog montague rhodes james. I approached canon alberics scrapbook without a forensic eye, i wanted to be entertained and to see what a good short ghost story could do for me. Narrated by mark gatiss, james darcy, anton lesser, julian rhindtutt, derek jacobi, fenella woolgar, and full cast. Jun 22, 2018 also included are a trio of readings by benjamin whitrow. Canon alberics scrapbook is a horror story by british writer m. The authors stories were written with the purpose of being read aloud in the long tradition of spooky.
Online library archive for easy reading any ebook for free anywhere right on the internet. Canon alberics scrapbook is a short horror story by the british author m. Dramatisations and readings of his classic ghost stories audiobook written by m. Montague rhodes james om fba 1 august 1862 12 june 1936, who used the publication name m. This book includes canon alberics scrapbook, the mezzotint. A collector of antiquities acquires a priceless ancient book in canon alberics scrapbook only to find that something evil hides within its pages. Canon alberic s scrapbook recounts the tale of an english scholar called dennistoun who travels to a small town in the pyrenees to visit the local church. It was the site of a bishopric until the revolution, and has a cathedral which is visited by a certain number of tourists. Casting the runes, and other ghost stories canon alberics. Public domain p2009 andrews uk ltd under exclusive license from craftsman au. The authors stories were written with the purpose of being read aloud in the long tradition of spooky christmas eve tales. Buy canon alberics scrapbook mini modern classics uk ed.
In episode 1 your hosts will ross and mike taylor discuss m. Canon alberic s scrapbook fantasy and horror classics m. On the first of the paper sheets was a plan, carefully drawn and instantly recognizable by a person who knew the ground, of the south aisle and cloisters of st bertranda. Canon alberics scrapbookthe original title for this story was a curious book, and it is one of the classical mrj. He is traveling with two friends, who are not as interested in archeology as he is. This highlypraised version, narrated by david collings, is sure to scare and delight in equal measure. James canon alberics scrap book read by michael hordern paul goddard. In canon alberics scrapbook, david timson consistently pronounces the name comminges as commeen as if it had been printed in his script without the letter g, making it commines. Thank you for the reading great as always i think i am 2 stories away from listening to everything in your channel read more.
James eight classics by great edwardian scholar and storyteller. An englishman named dennistoun visits the town of s. Ghost stories of an antiquary consists of the following stories. Renowned for their wit, erudition and suspense, these stories are each masterfully constructed and represent a high achievement in the ghost genre. At one point he hears the laugh of a thin metallic voice from high up in the. This collection features dramatisations of twelve of his most popular stories. Number thirteen, the mezzotint, canon alberics scrapbook, more. James posted on october 12, 2010 by the bibliothecar the cycle of authors has come back around now and ive just finished my second m. So i racked up lots of spooky music thanks spotify for.
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