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Autograph letter signed bram stoker on lyceum theater stationery. Stokers other books include the snakes pass 1890, the jewel of seven stars 1904 and the lair of the white worm 1911. This biography profiles his childhood, life, career, timeline and accomplishments. The success of this book prompted stoker to continue writing. Bram stoker books rare and first editions signed by. Early life abraham stoker was born in clontarf, ireland, on november 8, 1847. Bram stoker 18471912 was an irish theatre manager and gothic novelist, the author of dracula and creator of the modern vampire genre. Bram stoker mark twain autograph letter signed raptis rare books. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. A hand signed cut signature by bram stoker with a fountain pen in brown has been affixed to the title page of the book. He was a sickly child, bedridden for much of his boyhood until about the age of seven. I would highly recommend this book to anyone searching for a vampire book with a fascinating plot, a spooky aura, and a.
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Presentation copy signed by the author, bram stoker, to frank a. Dracula by stoker, bram and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This novella is a romantic adventure story about a young coast guard officer who is bound by duty to stop his girlfriends father and other local fishermen from smuggling on the eastern coast of scotland. Autograph letter signed from sir edward german, london, to. Autograph letter signed from mark twain to bram stoker, who he thanks for a photograph of henry irving, my dear stoker. Did bram stokers untapped desires give rise to dracula. Bram stoker biography cliffsnotes study guides book. Although an invalid in early childhoodhe could not stand or walk until he was sevenstoker outgrew his weakness to become an outstanding athlete and football soccer player at trinity college 186470 in. Bram stoker books rare and first editions signed by novelist.
The bram stoker award is a recognition presented by the horror writers association hwa for superior achievement in horror writing. In 1878, stoker married florence balcombe, who had had the choice of marrying either bram stoker or oscar wilde. Autograph letters signed bram stoker, henry irving. It features numerous historical impostors and hoaxes. For the first 7 years of his life stoker was bedridden with a myriad of childhood diseases which afforded him much time to reading. The awards have the bram stoker award is a recognition presented by the horror writers association hwa for superior achievement in horror writing. O undoubtedly, stoker presented the book to munsey in an unsuccessful hope that munsey would serialize dracula in one of his magazines. Stoker appears to have enjoyed the life of the theater for he held the position for twentyseven years, beginning in 1878, until irvings death in october of 1905. The cut signature portion is approximately 1 x 2 12both book and autograph are in very good condition.
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Archibald constable and company, 1897, first edition, presumed first printing, first issue with no advertisements, viiiix, 390 pages, yellow cloth with red lettering, signed and inscribed to stokers brother on the free front endpaper thornly stoker from bram 29. Bram stoker horror stories by bram stoker hardcover book free shipping. Abraham bram stoker was an irish author, best known today for his 1897 gothic novel dracula. Bram stoker rare books and memorabilia are collectible items relating to irish novelist abraham stoker 18471912. Bram stoker biography life, children, name, story, death. Irish novelist best remembered as the author of the horror novel dracula. Bram stoker biography childhood, life achievements. During his lifetime, he was better known as the personal assistant of actor sir henry irving and business manager of the lyceum theatre, which irving owned. King has published 61 novels including seven under the pen name richard bachman and six nonfiction books. We are cognizant of the fact that this book was published after bram stokers death. Rare books by bram stoker, including first editions and signed and finely bound copies of dracula.
Abraham bram stoker 1847 1912 was an irish author, who is best known nowadays for his gothic novel dracula, written in 1897. Corey the same guy that purchased that ridiculouslyfunny lou gehrig signed jersey was excited about purchasing the dracula book signed by the author himself, bram stoker. I would highly recommend this book to anyone searching for a vampire book with a fascinating plot, a spooky aura, and a challenging read that is not, twilight. Autograph letter signed from bram stoker, london, to william winter manuscript, 1886 september 14. Dracula first edition bram stoker bauman rare books. Five examples of the autograph of william shakespeare, circa 1610. Brief historybiography bram stoker was known in his own time for his involvement with the theatre, as the business manager of the lyceum theatre, london, and his association with actor henry irving. On september 9, 2011 the pawn stars reality show aired a segment in which they were offered a bram stoker signed dracula book. The greatgrandnephew of bram stoker is writing the first authorised prequel to dracula, based on scholarly research into the original, unedited version of. Bram stokers relative dacre writes first authorised prequel. Bram stokers gothic novel revitalized the vampire legend, stephen. He has written approximately 200 short stories, most of which have been published in book collections.
Abraham bram stoker 8 november 1847 20 april 1912 was an irish author, best known. King has received bram stoker awards, world fantasy awards, and british fantasy society awards. Bram stoker and henry irving the future author of dracula writes a letter, which his actor friend signs 1882 autograph letter in stokers hand, signed by henry irving, 1 page, 4. Abraham bram stoker 1847 1912 was an irish author most famous for his 1897 gothic novel dracula, a seminal book that continues to influence the vampi. High quality bram stoker dracula gifts and merchandise. There are a couple of signatures in the front, and no bookplates or markings of any other. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. During the 1960s, mary was a part of the weathermena group of leftleaning extremists. Stoker, bram, 18471912 social networks and archival context. The burial of the rats is a 1914 short story by master storyteller bram stoker.
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