Ramsey Campbell — The Influence
New York, Macmillan Publishing Co. Inc. 1988. First edition. Cloth. A very smart first US edition of this thrilling novel from English horror fiction writer Ramsey Campbell, signed and inscribed by the author. First US edition, first printing. Signed and inscribed by the author to the title page, which reads: "for Paul - All the best!" dated 2nd April 1988. A psychological thriller set in an English town not far from Liverpool. The story begins when an old woman named Queenie dies and her house is willed to her niece Alison, but this gift carries a higher bounty than anyone could have realised. Written by Ramsey Campbell, an English horror fiction writer, editor and critic. In the original quarter cloth binding with paper covered boards. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.
