Blackwood, Algernon 1869-1951

The promise of air by Algernon Blackwood( Book )
24 editions published between 1918 and 2014 in English and held by 170 libraries worldwide
British author Algernon Blackwood was a remarkably influential figure in the genre of "weird" terror. His tales rely on gradually mounting suspense and a sense of discomforting dislocation, rather than gore or explicit horror. The Promise of Air is a classic example of the unique brand of weird fiction that Blackwood pioneered

The human chord by Algernon Blackwood( Book )
28 editions published between 1910 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 164 libraries worldwide
"'Wanted, by retired clergyman, secretarial assistant with courage and imagination. Tenor voice and some knowledge of Hebrew essential; single; unworldly. Apply Philip Skale.' Robert Spinrobin needed the work, and he took the bait. He possessed the necessary qualifications: a thin tenor voice, not unmusical; a smattering of Hebrew which he had picked up at Cambridge because he liked the fine, high-sounding names of deities and angels; and courage and imagination. It was a job he lived to regret. For he was meant to be the final note in a 'human chord' designed to call out the true name of God ... which could prove the greatest blessing or the worst curse in all of creation"--Page 4 of cover

Incredible adventures by Algernon Blackwood( Book )
18 editions published between 1914 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 155 libraries worldwide
If you prefer your fantasy and horror to be dreamy, soft-focused and enchanting, be sure to add Incredible Adventures to your must-read list. In this captivating collection of tales, renowned British writer Algernon Blackwood weaves an alluring spell that invites readers in to his imagined universes

The garden of survival by Algernon Blackwood( Book )
24 editions published between 1918 and 2017 in English and held by 145 libraries worldwide
Two twin brothers' adventures take them to opposite ends of the Earth, though their special bond remains intact

The extra day by Algernon Blackwood( Book )
19 editions published between 1915 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 133 libraries worldwide
Uncle Felix visits three children who live always enjoy his magical stories. The novel chronicles a miraculous adventure across the English countryside, where no grown-up rules apply, where magic is real, and wonder is everywhere. Written for adults, this work is equally suitable for children

Jimbo : a fantasy by Algernon Blackwood( Book )
18 editions published between 1909 and 2017 in English and held by 111 libraries worldwide
A seven-year-old boy suffers a near-fatal injury, after which he lingers for days between life and death. In this liminal period, the young protagonist undergoes a bizarre experience wherein he feels as if he has become untethered from his physical body

The empty house, and other ghost stories by Algernon Blackwood( Book )
31 editions published between 1906 and 2017 in English and held by 87 libraries worldwide
11 short stories are included in The empty house, and other ghost stories. The listener, and other stories contains 9 short stories

Episodes before thirty by Algernon Blackwood( Book )
12 editions published between 1923 and 1950 in English and Undetermined and held by 13 libraries worldwide

Algernon Blackwood : [Short stories] by Algernon Blackwood( Book )
3 editions published between 1930 and 2006 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide

Blackwood's books : a bibliography devoted to Algernon Blackwood by John Robert Colombo( Book )
1 edition published in 1981 in Undetermined and held by 2 libraries worldwide