This is a pre-order with shipping expected in Q4 2024. Limited to one per household.
Our signed, limited edition of The House on the Borderland & Others by William Hope Hodgson is published in three states: Collector’s, Deluxe and, Lettered Editions. See the announcement here.
The House on the Borderland & Others by William Hope Hodgson is the first volume of Weird., a series of fine press weird fiction volumes curated, edited and introduced by S.T. Joshi.
William Hope Hodgson (1877–1918), an eminent figure in early 20th-century weird fiction, is celebrated for his pioneering contributions to the subgenre of cosmic horror. A former sailor, Hodgson used his nautical experiences to craft stories imbued with a unique blend of maritime adventure and otherworldly terror. His best works, collected in this volume, are among the pinnacles of weird writing of his era.
Carefully curated by S.T. Joshi, this collection features Hodgson’s groundbreaking novel, The House on the Borderland. Set in a remote manor in Ireland beset by supernatural forces and inexplicable time shifts, it stands as a cornerstone of cosmic horror and showcases Hodgson’s mastery at blurring the lines between fantasy, horror, and science fiction.
Also included are The Voice in the Night, The Mystery of the Derelict, The Whistling Room, and The Thing in the Weeds. These stories, whether set on the high seas or in haunted rooms, showcase Hodgson’s skill at weaving the spectral into chilling, unforgettable narratives. Included as an Appendix is On the Bridge, a poignant prose-poem about the sinking of the Titanic.
This collection serves as a fitting tribute to Hodgson’s imaginative prowess and his lasting impact on speculative fiction, taking the reader on a journey through the spectral landscapes and eerie seascapes he crafted—an experience that transcends the ordinary confines of genre and reality.
DELUXE EDITION:
- Limited to only 200 hand-numbered copies.
- Signed by S.T. Joshi and Dave McKean.
- Hand bound by Ludlow Bookbinders in half pigskin suede with boards covered in custom marbled paper from Freya Scott at Paperwilds.
- Title of the series is foil stamped on black pigskin leather which is affixed to the spine, and the title of the book is foil stamped in gold.
- Top edge gilded.
- Colour artwork printed via four-colour lithography, with text and pen-and-ink artwork printed letterpress by Hand & Eye Editions on GF Smith Max Absolute White 150gsm.
- 29 full colour plates plus 12 pen-and-ink illustrations printed letterpress.
- Housed in a custom slipcase handmade by Ludlow Bookbinders, wrapped in Napura Kazar paper, with top and bottom caps in pigskin suede and the inside lined in Suedel.
- Trim size of 170mm by 240mm (6.7in by 9.5in).
- 296 pages.
