A Room in a Rectory

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[This] series of Christmas ghost stories, miniature books chosen and illustrated by the cartoonist Seth [offers] chillsand charm.John Williams,New York Times Book ReviewWorld-renowned cartoonist Seth returns with three new ghost stories for 2023.Reverend Nigel arrives at Tilchington Rectory expecting a comfortable living in the beautiful countryside. But when he stubbornly opens a locked chamber, it isnt long before he is plagued with disturbingly devilish visions.Praise for Christmas Ghost Stories[This] series of Christmas ghost stories, miniature books chosen and illustrated by the cartoonist Seth [offers] chillsand charm.John Williams,New York Times Book ReviewCaldecottsARoom in a Rectory may well spook those who gather on Christmas Eve Ultimately, the authors and the illustrators treatments of the obscene and macabre make for a lot of fun.Literary Review of CanadaInternationally celebrated Guelph cartoonist Seth dug deep into his archive of ghost stories to resurrect a Victorian tradition of reading one on Christmas Eve.Deb Dundas,Toronto StarI just bought my set of these and they are PERFECT. I hope they do these every year.Patton OswaltPerfect books for holiday giving.Toronto StarDid you know there is an old tradition of telling ghost stories on Christmas Eve? For the past several years Canadian publisher has revived the tradition, one thin, tiny book at a time (illustrated by minimalistic, idiosyncratic cartoonist Seth). Theyve revived ghosts by Edith Wharton, Charles Dickens and others. The newest installment includes The Captain of the Polestar, a polar fright by Arthur Conan Doyle. What is, after all, A Christmas Carol but a ghost story, handed down, every holiday?Christopher Borrelli,Chicago TribuneThese annual sets of ghost stories from cartoonist Seth and publisher has, over the last few years, become one of my favorite holiday traditions. The 2023 set arrives bearing three creepy stories and an armload of stark, atmospheric illustrations that perfectly capture and bolster them to chilling effect Like these stories, Seths illustrations suggest more than they actually show, adding to the quiet horror creeping around the edges. These are perfect for a quick read on a cold winters night, and are sure to warm the cockles of any jaded horror fans heart.Blu Gilliand,Cemetery Dance[If] you are looking to add a little old world charm to your winter celebrations, this book series just may be for you. This years batch in particular offers up some fantastic reads, accompanied once again by stark and unsettling (in the best way) illustrations by accomplished illustrator Seth.Lindsey Childs,Prairie FireSeths bookspetite and illustrated with gorgeous minimalist designsfeel somehow like a more mature version of my childhood traditions. In reality, SethsChristmas Ghost Storiesare a tradition everyone, young and old, can make a part of their holidays. With these beautifully illustrated books, it seems in this case one really can judge a book by its cover.The CharlatanReally beautiful art, and great stories.So Many Damn BooksSethillustrator, graphic novelist, and decorator (his term)returns for another season of ghost stories for Christmas, single-handedly reviving an otherwise defunct holiday tradition among Northern Hemisphere English-speaking countries of combining eerie tales with the Yuletide (even though the tales have nothing to do with Christmas)now with Seths moody black and white decorations to help the uncanny mood along.Tom Bowden,Book Beat