The Bat [When It Flies, Someone Dies!] 1959

Recently I purchased (used...of course) a copy of "The Bat." Later I was recalling Agnes Moorehead, and a film of hers I've owned about 10 years: "The Bat" - with Vincent Price co-starring. I watched the film upon buying it but haven't since rewatched. I wondered if the film were based on the book (a paperback pulp Gothic? what were the chances? nil...) and checked the Internet Movie Database: Sure enough! :-o The movie is based on the novel. Turns out the author (MRR) was a very talented and accomplished lady, who for a while OUT-SOLD that British powerhouse named Agatha Christie! I don't recall much of "The Bat", frankly none of it, so apparently it didn't make an impression (even if I adore Agnes Moorehead). Will watch it again sometime soon. In the meantime, enjoy the following images:

Green Darkness :: Vampyre of Moura :: Mansion of Mystery

Tarn House :: You'll Like My Mother :: Daughter of Despair [and lookalikes]

For all you sons-in-law out there: The 2nd one! :-p I think the model on the cover of "Daughter of Despair" looks a lot like Neve Campbell ala late '90s. I've also seen a cover wherein the model looks very much like Nicole Kidman, Claudia Schiffer, etc. -- celebs who were tots when the cover art was created, if even yet born.

Girl On the Run :: Portrait of a Dead Lady :: The Ice Forest

As in the last post, small but sharp and crisp images. These are obtained via "The Bookshelf":

Crow Hollow: Cover Scan

This is an unusually pretty cover, despite the lack of excessive detail and neutral colors. It's the hint of pale wintry blueness (despite her filmy sleeveless plunge neckline gown!), the murder of crows sitting on a black gnarled tree branch, the STARK RED LETTERING above...it works for me. Simplicity in beauty I guess. I don't own this cover and found its scan at Fantasticfiction.uk.

Two Novel Covers [small]

Break out your magnifying glass. ;-) Sorry, I couldn't find a larger online image. Both found via Gothic Bookshelf (seller). The images are crisp and sharp however. I'd particularly like to have the 1st:

Vampire Hunter D: The Novels [2]

Yesterday I posted 3 titles and their cover art. This is the 4th of these novels which I purchased yesterday. I've begun reading it, and the story reads like the original Anime film "plays." Very interesting and enjoyable. There are other novels as well, and of course their cover art can be found via Google Images.