Ramsey Campbell — The Face That Must Die

California , Scream Press, 1984. Cloth. A smart second edition of the complete US edition of this thrilling novel from English horror writer Ramsey Campbell, with illustrations. Second edition of the complete US edition. Originally published by Star Books, who first issued it in a cut paperback edition in 1979; the novel was not issued complete until the US Scream Press edition of 1983. With illustrations throughout. A non-supernatural thriller following the story of a homophobic serial killer told largely from the killer's point of view. Initially considered by numerous publishers, including Campbell's British publisher Thomas Tessier at Millington Books, as too grim to publish, it is regarded by many critics as one of Campbell's finest works. Written by Ramsey Campbell, an English horror fiction writer, editor and critic. Illustrated by Jeffrey Knight Potter, an American artist and illustrator noted for his his extravagantly outre artwork. In the original black cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is very smart with minor wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: J. K. Potter. Fine/Near Fine.