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Post by dem bones on Nov 7, 2017 16:25:15 GMT
CLASSIFIED ADS "Unconventional man-about-town would like to meet girl who values intellect more than good looks and adventure more than conservatism. Anyone who thinks she may be in a position to satisfy, write -------, Mercy Hill. Reply guaranteed." Ramsey Campbell - Reply Guaranteed: ( Tandem Horror 2, 1968) " Maid wanted. No exp. reqd. W. Canadian location, live in, good wages, do all genl. hsewk." Lawrence Frey - Victim Wanted - Female: ( Web Terror Stories, Aug. 1962). "Wanted. Intelligent young man to assist two elderly ladies in important family research. Must be strong and of willing disposition. University degree an advantage." Angus James - Working for Miss Arethusa: ( Tandem Horror 2, 1968) " A HAUNTED HOUSE - Advertiser is anxious to have phenomena investigated. Any properly-accredited investigator will be given full facilities. Address, by letter only, Wildon Prior, 237, Museum Street, London." E. Nesbit - A Haunted House: ( The Strand, Dec. 1913: Richard Dalby, Vampire Stories, 1992) "Alone and Desperate? Call us now before you do anything else - Renewal Of Life." Ramsey Campbell - Merry May: ( Scared Stiff, 1989). "Busty Bloomer's Big One: Call 776590 99791" Neville Steed - Hallowes' Hell, 1990) *** Reply at your peril Chris Morgan- Interesting Times: ( Dark Fantasies, 1989. Thinking of sending for that "Let Excitement into your life" brochure? Think again. Margaret St. Clair - Mrs Hawk ( Weird Tales, July 1950: Leo Marguiles [ed] The Unexpected, 1961). Avoid any advertisement placed by the above in Wedding Bells , or ... "Ever hear of a pig with a hare lip?". Henry Spicer - The Bird Woman : ( Strange Things Among Us, 1863: Fifty Masterpieces of Mystery, 1937). Similarly, applying to act as carer to “an invalid, infirm or lunatic person” is asking for trouble. Paul Finch - Hangman Wanted: Apply In Writing: (Charles Black [ed.] Fifth Black Book Of Horror, 2009). Bring this attractive proposition to the attention of someone you despise.
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Post by cromagnonman on Nov 7, 2017 17:35:18 GMT
"Wanted - young intelligent lady as companion to retired surgeon. Suitable applicant will live in. Salary arranged at interview. Apply - Sir Henry Ward, Borewood Manor."
Charles Braunstone "Suitable Applicant" PAN HORROR 8.
Have never fully succeeded in purging my memory of the final imagery from this ghastly classic since I first read it. Believe it was the inspiration for the film Boxing Helena, but I'd need someone who had actually seen the thing to confirm that. Have got the poster squirrelled away somewhere, I think. In the attic probably - appropriately enough.
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Post by dem bones on Nov 8, 2017 13:30:18 GMT
"Wanted - young intelligent lady as companion to retired surgeon. Suitable applicant will live in. Salary arranged at interview. Apply - Sir Henry Ward, Borewood Manor." Charles Braunstone "Suitable Applicant" PAN HORROR 8.
Have never fully succeeded in purging my memory of the final imagery from this ghastly classic since I first read it. Believe it was the inspiration for the film Boxing Helena,
Seriously? I had no idea. Not seen the film but, knowing that, would be more inclined to watch it. Cheating a bit here as this one's a business card, though I'd expect them to advertise in the "quality press." QUITTERS, INC. Stop going up in smoke! 237 East 46th Street Treatments by appointment Stephen King - Quitters, Inc.: ( Night Shift, 1978)
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Post by Dr Strange on Nov 8, 2017 17:49:40 GMT
"Wanted - young intelligent lady as companion to retired surgeon. Suitable applicant will live in. Salary arranged at interview. Apply - Sir Henry Ward, Borewood Manor." Charles Braunstone "Suitable Applicant" PAN HORROR 8.
Have never fully succeeded in purging my memory of the final imagery from this ghastly classic since I first read it. Believe it was the inspiration for the film Boxing Helena, but I'd need someone who had actually seen the thing to confirm that. Have got the poster squirrelled away somewhere, I think. In the attic probably - appropriately enough.
I have seen Boxing Helena but it was 20-odd years ago, and awful (not in a good way). Anyhow, it is supposed to be based on a story written by the guy who produced the film, Philippe Caland, though it's of course possible that he had read the Braunstone story. However, apart from the surgical amputation angle, there doesn't seem to be much else the two have in common.
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Post by cromagnonman on Nov 10, 2017 21:18:15 GMT
"Wanted - young intelligent lady as companion to retired surgeon. Suitable applicant will live in. Salary arranged at interview. Apply - Sir Henry Ward, Borewood Manor." Charles Braunstone "Suitable Applicant" PAN HORROR 8.
Have never fully succeeded in purging my memory of the final imagery from this ghastly classic since I first read it. Believe it was the inspiration for the film Boxing Helena, but I'd need someone who had actually seen the thing to confirm that. Have got the poster squirrelled away somewhere, I think. In the attic probably - appropriately enough.
I have seen Boxing Helena but it was 20-odd years ago, and awful (not in a good way). Anyhow, it is supposed to be based on a story written by the guy who produced the film, Philippe Caland, though it's of course possible that he had read the Braunstone story. However, apart from the surgical amputation angle, there doesn't seem to be much else the two have in common. Not having seen the film I'm happy to be advised otherwise, but that was my belief based upon my understanding of what the film was about. The two might only share the one angle but Braunstone's story doesn't have too many others to lend. Harlan Ellison has been known to sue successfully for less.
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Post by dem bones on Nov 11, 2017 16:41:12 GMT
I think Charles Braunstone (Raymond Williams?)'s story owes a little to 'Flavia Richardson's Behind The Yellow Door from the first volume via the Not At Night's.
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Post by Dr Strange on Nov 11, 2017 19:52:52 GMT
I think Charles Braunstone (Raymond Williams?)'s story owes a little to 'Flavia Richardson's Behind The Yellow Door from the first volume via the Not At Night's. Definitely. In fact, I think I might be confusing the two in my memory.
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Post by dem bones on Apr 12, 2018 11:21:42 GMT
"Would anyone possessing skeleton and having no use for same, kindly lend it to two medical students who are unable to buy - Elfort, 142, Cambridge St., S. W. 1."
Reply:
"Call at 1525 Cardle Road any time after 9 a.m. Thursday and ask to be shown to Muriel Barr's room. You may have the skeleton for taking it away."
Sarah Newmayer - Gerard 7932: (Weird Tales, March 1930). A pathetic little tales is this - an adventure of two medical students who sought a skeleton.
The medics picked a good day to place their ad in The Times. Divorced by husband Richard on the grounds that she'd been seeing another - an artist, for whom she posed nude to pay the bills - Muriel Barr, impoverished and consumptive, resolves to end it all. Amused by the students' request and happy to oblige, she posts a reply, returns to her digs and turns on the gas.
The lads are not the only ones to benefit from Muriel's kind gesture. Dr. Evans is in the market for a tubercular corpse to dissect.
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Post by helrunar on Apr 12, 2018 14:43:14 GMT
The very darkest of black humor. And I would think that Christine Campbell Thomson would have immediately seized on that one for one of the Night books. Sounds like the kind of thing "Flavia Richardson" cut her eye teeth upon.
cheers, H.
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Post by dem bones on Jul 14, 2018 18:59:30 GMT
John Gregory Betancourt, Vole, Alien Pregnant By Elvis, 1994. "Reclusive European nobleman, living far from civilization, promises an inquiring soul unique experience, interesting narrative and rich reward. Intelligent young person only, of sturdy good health, apply to Box number V1214."Brian Mooney, Endangered Species, Mammoth Book Of Dracula, 1998.
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Post by dem bones on Sept 23, 2019 6:10:29 GMT
********* Commander Richard Delgalo of Special Branch takes to the airwaves to launch a public appeal. Like so many before him, down at heel Dane Morrow is suckered into a "miasmic complex of dangerous secrets, evil influences, and a sinister society of self-styled super—men known as The Enlightened Ones!"
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Post by dem bones on May 26, 2021 8:29:19 GMT
H. L. Maxson - The Ether Ray (Weird Tales, Sept. 1925)
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Post by dem bones on May 28, 2021 8:59:41 GMT
Advertisement placed in The Times by Doris Lees under 'Business Opportunities' in H. Thompson Rich's The Seven Ring'd Cup, Weird tales, Sept. 1925.
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Post by dem bones on May 29, 2023 16:14:42 GMT
Seabury Quinn, Was She Mad?, Detective Story Magazine, 2 June 1918, Demons of the Night, 2009).
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