Mr. Jones

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World-renowned cartoonist Seth returns with three new ghost stories for 2021.When Lady Jane Lynke unexpectedly inherits Bells, a beautiful country estate, she declares shell never leave the peaceful grounds and sets about making the house her home. But she hasnt reckoned on the obstinate Mr Jones, the caretaker shes told dislikes her changes, yet never seems able to be found.Praise for Seths 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 ReviewI just bought my set of these and they are PERFECT. I hope they do these every year.Patton OswaltEach of these tiny books20 volumes nowis cleverly illustrated by the cartoonist known as Seth. Even smaller than a Christmas card, they make fun literary stocking stuffers.Ron Charles,Washington PostAs good as the story selection is, the design of each book is the star. Seths evocative covers and black-and-white interior illustrations provide the perfect accompaniment to the stories. His clean style elicits a ton of atmosphere without being hyper-detailed. In his work I see the brilliant use of shadow a la Mike Mignola, combined with the dark whimsey of Tim Burton Highly recommended for the horror lovers looking for something special in this post-Halloween season.Blu Gilliand,Cemetery DanceThe editions are handsome objects with embossed covers, double-page spreads that act like a cinematic establishing shot, and the artists thematic spot illustrations The Seth editions are harbingers of a Christmas ghost story revival.Nathalie Atkinson,ZoomerSeths illustrations help cement the feeling of something is very much wrong here [T]hese books are a great addition to a holiday tradition, or, as any time of the year reading.Lindsey Childs,Prairie FireSeths design and illustrations are alone worth the price of admission, capturing and interpreting the mood of each story.Tom Bowden,Book BeatSeths 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 CharlatanThe great thing about each passing season is the chance to discover something new that may go on to become a new favourite. That old, and largely forgotten tradition of Christmas ghost stories is fertile ground for anyone digging for a spooky festive treat from a bygone time.Brian Earl, Christmas Past PodcastThese books are just delightful and the illustrations are justshall I say delightful again?Jack Ford, Total Christmas PodcastThese are beautiful little books [My familys] been reading them at home, and weve actually put them away so we can re-read them on Christmas Eve.Matt Galloway, CBCs Metro MorningFor Seth, this is really a labour of love.Peter Robb,Ottawa CitizenThe two classic Christmas ghost stories that Seth and fashioned last year were a huge success for us. Nifty packaging, striking designso Seth.Ben McNally, Ben McNally Books, Toronto ONSeths Christmas Ghost Stories series resurrects the legacy of fireside tales at Christmas with these beautifully illustrated editions.John Toews, McNally Robinson Booksellers, Winnipeg MB