Author: Jay Anson Edition: UK 1st Edition
Impression: 2nd Printing (Movie Tie-In)
Format: Paperback
Year: 1978
Publisher: Pan Books
ISBN-10: 0330255991
Condition: Very Good: Tightly-bound block with no tears, no creases, no missing pages, no highlighting, no sunning, no lean, minimal rubbing to the bottom rear cover, not dedicated and not ex-library. This volume has not been read; clean (unclipped) inside covers with no foxing; even tanning throughout in line with its age. The original 80p price on the rear cover has a 5mm scuff from its first owner.
Summary: "The Amityville Horror" follows the events of the Lutz family, who move into 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York. The house had been the site of a mass murder committed by Ronald DeFeo Jr. one year prior (1974). They experience strange and unexplainable events, leading them to believe that the house is (very!) haunted. The story has great pacing and is a genuinely scary read. It follows sudden, inexplicable occurrences and disturbing incidents that erode the family's personalities as they try to escape from diabolical horror. The book is based on the (claims of) paranormal experiences by the Lutz family. It was sold as "a true story" and adapted some of the Lutz's original claims.
About the Author: Jay Anson (1921-1980) was an American author best known for this novel, The Amityville Horror. Anson was a writer for Professional Film Services, where he wrote promotional shorts for theatrical features such as "Klute" in New York and "Deliverance". He also wrote several other books including "The Curse of Hopewell House" (1978) and "Beyond Amityville" (1979). Anson's writing style is described as visual, with vivid descriptions of characters and settings. He was praised for his ability to capture the suspenseful atmosphere of the story in his writing.
Reception: The Amityville Horror has sold around 10 million copies from its numerous editions and formed the basis of a series of films released from 1979 onward.
Delivery: UK (Tracked) Postage is included in the price, not in addition.
- Overseas buyers: via Ebay's "Global Shipping Program": buyer only pays the difference in postage from Ebays UK Hub to their location. Please note any local import taxes which may apply in addition are the responsibility of the buyer and are estimated for you at checkout by Ebay GSP, based on your address. Please consult with your own tax adviser before purchase if in any doubt, as duty rates vary from country to country, usually based on the total value including transit costs.
- Collection in person is also available in the UK at WD18 (Watford, Herts) subject only to pre-payment.
- Returns: None (unless item is damaged irreversibly by the courier which is insured in full). Please look at the detailed photos & description before purchasing (I only use original photos of the item being shipped, not stock photos) and check my Star ratings - you won't be disappointed.