Confessions of a Ghost-Hunter (Collector's Library of the Unknown) [Hardcover]

Harry Price (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1993 | Series: Collector's Library of the Unknown

Hardback with no dust jacket, as issued. 1993 edition from the 1936 edition. Reprinted by special arrangement with the Univeristy of London Library.Black boards with silver lettering, a light blue square emblem is on the front board of the book. Harry price, Author, and known as a Ghost Buster long before we knew of that name. Silver gilt is on the outer edges of the pages on all three sides of the book. Collector's library of the unknown. Minor shelf/edge wear. The board on the front is rubbed in one tiny spot about midway down the book, have to look hard to see it. Purple interior boards on front and back page as well as the inside boards....very pretty. There is a purple, silk inlaid ribbon bookmark with the book. Printed in the USA. Total 396 pages. Approximate size, 5.75 x 8.50. With this book, we include a separate ex-libris label that you can put your name on and paste to the inside of the book and along with that, a letter from the editors telling you all about this book. The spine is tight, straight and the pages are clean and free of markings or tears. A nice book and one to add to your collection. The boards are leatherette or leather bound in a nice sharp black color. This one will not last long! Order now! *1BC2

Product Details

• Hardcover: 396 pages
• Publisher: Time Life Education (June 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809481332
• ISBN-13: 978-0809481330
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,717,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The man who made ghost-hunting respectable..., June 23, 2005

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This review is from: Confessions of a ghost-hunter (Hardcover)

"Confessions Of A Ghost Hunter" by Harry Price. Price was a scientist and magician who began by exposing 'paranormal' frauds but eventually came to believe that some supernatural incidents were true, such as the haunting of Borley Rectory in England. (Read his book "The Most Haunted House In England, Ten Years Investigation of Borely Rectory" as well. Great scary reading for a stormy evening!) In 'Confessions' he relates the various types of investigations he carried out, from messages from Mars to hauntings, to mediums to firewalking, and he always brought a rational and sceptical objectivity to his studies which is often lacking today. Though he expresses his disbelief tactfully, he isn't one to be easily taken in. The best paranormal incident he ever encountered was a farming family who were adopted by a mysterious talking Mongoose called 'Gef' who scampered about the ceiling beams of an ancient farmhouse on the Isle of Man. That story was love at first page for me. Mr. Price was never able to disprove the existence the impudent Gef, much to my delight. He is also an engaging and descriptive writer, so his books are enjoyable to read.