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Many of the horror stories of monsters and ghouls, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

A book that vigorously defends heroin users and sex workers? In You Will Die: The Burden of Modern Taboos Robert Arthur does that and more to demonstrate that taboos are not relics of primitive societies. America has its own ridiculous phobias and beliefs that cause tedium, suffering, and death. The government and the media use these taboos to lie and mislead. It is not a conspiracy, but by pushing panic for votes and viewers they thwart our pursuit of happiness.You Will Die exposes the fallacies and the history behind our taboos on excrement, sex, drugs, and death. Arthur uses racy readability and rigorous documentation to raze sacred shrines of political correctness on the left and of conventional wisdom on the right. From the proper way to defecate to how to reach nirvana, anticipate the unexpected. It is not simply a novel exploration of sex and drugs, but also of individuality, liberty, and the meaning of life. You Will Die gives readers a new way of seeing their world and allows them to make a more informed choice about living an authentic life.Winner of the 2008 Montaigne Medal awarded for most thought-provoking independent book.“… ya gotta fight back against the Sarah Palin ‘idiot herd’ with something.”Wayne Coyne, Lead Singer, The Flaming Lips“… one of my favorite books …”Mark Frauenfelder, Editor, Boing Boing“This book is a MUST READ! I loved it.”Dr. Mark Benn, Psychologist, Colorado State University

Step into the enchanted world of Robert Arthur, where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. A long-overdue collection from one of the great storytellers of the twentieth century.This first volume in a landmark two-volume collection gathers twenty of Arthur's finest fantasy stories, showcasing his unique gift for weaving tales that entrance and persuade. From the quiet corners of small-town America to the mysterious reaches of myth and imagination, Robert Arthur brings to life characters and settings that linger in the imagination long after the final page is turned.In these stories, readers will encounter the exuberant wordplay and sly mischief of "e;The Book and The Beast,"e; where a medieval manuscript conjures a dangerous companion; the eerie precision of "e;Footsteps Invisible,"e; in which an ancient Egyptian curse follows its victim through a rain-slicked New York; and the surreal whimsy of "e;Postpaid to Paradise,"e; where magical postage stamps transport a man to another world. Each story blends wonder with wisdom, making the impossible feel strangely near.Elizabeth Arthur, an acclaimed writer and the author's daughter, has selected these enduring tales and enriched them with story notes and personal reflections. Her introductions offer insight into her father's creative process and illuminate the inspirations behind his most imaginative work.Included in this volume are four stories which have never previously been reprinted: "e;The Aggravation of Elmer,"e; "e;Ghost For A Night,"e; "e;The Boys From Mars,"e; and "e;Napoleon of Nothingness."e;Together with the companion volume Mysteries, this book forms the most comprehensive collection of Robert Arthur's fiction ever published  - a tribute to a writer whose stories have intrigued and delighted generations.

Unravel the enigmas of Robert Arthur in this second volume of a landmark two-volume collection. The art of the twist, the quiet chill, the truth just beneath the surface - twenty classic mysteries from a master storyteller.Known to many as the creator of The Three Investigators, the classic juvenile mystery series that shaped generations of readers, Arthur honed his craft through decades of writing suspense fiction for adults. In Mysteries, his talent for plot, misdirection, and narrative surprise is on full display. Readers will join detectives, amateur sleuths, and reluctant heroes in unraveling crimes that range from the subtly strange to the deeply unsettling.In "e;A Very Natural Murder,"e; a visit to the Maine coast ends in an elegant twist on justice; in "e;Larceny and Old Lace,"e; theft is reimagined with wit and charm; and in "e;The Adventure of the Single Footprint,"e; a modern-day Sherlock Holmes deciphers a chilling locked-room puzzle. Each story is a testament to Arthur's mastery of suspense, character, and form -  and shows him as a virtuoso of the mystery genre.Elizabeth Arthur - novelist, memoirist, and the author's daughter -  assembled this collection with thoughtful introductions and annotations, offering background, context, and glimpses into her father's writing mind.Included in this volume are four stories which have never previously been reprinted: "e;A Perfectly Natural Murder,"e; "e;I, Murderer,"e; "e;Button in the Mud,"e; and "e;Time Will Tell."e; This volume also contains a bonus story co-written by Robert Arthur and his wife Joan Vaczek.Together, Fantasies and Mysteries reveal a writer of rare range and discipline. The same hand that could conjure eerie wonders could also lay bare the psychology of guilt. Whether Arthur is slipping something impossible into a quiet street or laying bare the motive behind a perfect crime, he remains, above all, a storyteller: generous, exacting, and quietly unforgettable.