1975 Weekly Reader The Figure in the Shadows John Bellairs Hardcover Book
$28.00
Step into a world of classic gothic mystery with this beautifully preserved mid-century children's horror volume. This collectible hardcover showcases atmospheric storytelling enhanced by the hauntingly detailed illustrations of legendary artist Mercer Mayer.
- SIZE: About 8.25" by 5.5" with 155 pages (Measurements are close but approximate)
- DECADE: 1970s
- STYLE: Vintage Gothic / Dark Academia
- CONDITION: Very good vintage condition showing minimal age, crisp pages, and bright cover art with light shelf rubbing at the edges
- EXTRA NOTES: Vintage Weekly Reader Children's Book Club edition printing from 1975, featuring frontispiece and internal illustrations by Mercer Mayer
Serving as the thrilling second installment in the beloved Lewis Barnavelt series, The Figure in the Shadows is a masterpiece of cozy mid-century supernatural fiction. John Bellairs blends small-town Americana with genuine eerie suspense, perfectly complemented by Mercer Mayer's cross-hatched, Edward Gorey-esque illustrations that capture the quintessential nostalgic mystery aesthetic.