But, if youre looking for a horror story, this is the book. James john herbert 194320 was a british horror novelist who designed many of his own book covers althought this books dustjacket was prepared by mike little. It is about a deadly fog that drives its victims insane when they come into contact. The book starts off with an earthquake that not only decimates half a small town, but releases the deadly fog. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the fog. Oct 18, 2018 synopsis the fog is a powerful, classic horror novel from james herbert, author of the rats it begins with a crack that rips the earth apart. The fog by james herbert 1999, paperback for sale online ebay. The fog by herbert, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The fog by james herbert ready by christopher lee part. Herberts second book, it is completely unrelated to the film the fog by john carpenter. The fog has dispersed, crickley hall stands silent tributes to the horror writer james herbert, who died yesterday, pour in from people across the world. So it was interesting rereading the fog over 35 years later.
James herbert is the uks most successful horror novelist. Herberts the fog is one of the finest british horror novels of the 70s. Herbert s second book, it is completely unrelated to the film the fog by john carpenter. A yawning, bottomless abyss opens in a village in wiltshire and out of it creeps a fog that. Written by james herbert, audiobook narrated by alex jennings. The fog, an early entry in british horror legend james herbert s career, and this is not to be confused with john carpenters film of the same name, after having read the rats trilogy which i loved the first two in the series, i wanted to go through herbert s backlog. A fulltime writer, he also designed his own book covers and publicity.
Horror classics the fog by james herbert the earthian. Please expect some creasing to the spine andor minor damage to the cover. The peaceful life of a village in wiltshire is suddenly shattered by a disaster which strikes without reason or explanation, leaving behind it a trail of misery and. James herbert is the bestselling author of many novels of suspense and terror, including the rats, the magic cottage, sepulchre and haunted. The fog by james herbert is a 284 page british horror novel from 1975. James herbert was britains number one bestselling horror writer a position he held ever since publication of his first novel and one of the worlds top writers of thrillerhorror fiction. Mar 21, 20 20 things you didnt know about james herbert in honour of james herbert, alec plint lists twenty things that you might not have known about the author, who died yesterday. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. A yawning, bottomless abyss opens in a village in wiltshire and out of it creeps a fog that resembles no other. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Jul 19, 2011 so it was interesting rereading the fog over 35 years later. James herbert is not just britains number one bestselling writer of chiller fiction, a position he has held ever since publication of his first novel, but is also one of our greatest popular novelists.
In an exclusive private school, students sexually assaulted and mutilated their teachers, then savagely turned on one another. The main plot surrounds jon holman, an environmental officer for the british government, who is present at the fogs dramatic entrance and spends most of the book trying to stop the fog. Rare 1975 signet first printing the fog paperback james. Similar to the fog in tone, it is different because the mass madness does not come from external forces. The fog by james herbert ready by christopher lee part 1. Given an extra dose of tension from the sly and gravelly voice of veteran narrator sean barrett, the poor folks in little wiltshire dont stand a chance. James john herbert, obe 8 april 1943 20 march 20 was an english horror writer. Pub rocks raw fury burnt out fast, but so did herberts. I dont remember what i thought at that time, but the book. The fog is an excellent horror novel, expertly with james herberts matter of fact style which only adds to the horror within its pages. He was one of our greatest popular novelists, whose books are sold in thirtythree other languages, including russian and chinese. Mar 05, 2010 so it was interesting rereading the fog over 35 years later. I am glad he left it alone, it is still a great story. In addition to writing his novels, herbert also designed his own book covers and publicity.
At a seaside resort, thousands of people joined in a monstrous act of selfdestruction. First up was the rats, which is a blockhead of a book. James herbert is a best selling author due to his many apocalyptic horror novels. James herbert has 55 books on goodreads with 204253 ratings. He was a writer, known for deadly eyes 1982, the survivor 1981 and shrine. It surges out from the very souls of the characters who become one with the dark. I liked that this is basically a bunch of stories about how the fog effects people, birds, and animals, and the little vignettes are almost always horrifying and disgusting. This edition of the horror tale has been published to celebrate the millionth copy of the fog to be sold by new english library. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. The first couple of books written by author herbert were disaster novels. In the forward to the book james herbert said the book made him a lot of enemies and a lot of friends when it was published and he considered rewriting it at one stage.
James herbert was britains number one bestselling writer of chiller fiction, with 23 novels having sold more than 54 million copies worldwide. The fog by james herbert 2010 0305 james herbert on. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. From the thrilling opening, in which an inexplicable earthquake rips apart a small english community to the slow and steady progression of the nebulous fog that doggedly advances upon londons teeming millions, this short novel strikes like a blade to the heart. James herbert download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The authors writing style does not leave anything for the readers imagination, instead chooses to describe horrid scenes in full detail. John holman is a worker for the department of the environment investigating a ministry of defence base in a small rural village.
The fog no relation to john carpenters excellent 1980 film was only herberts second novel i have yet to read his first, the rats, but after experiencing. He died on march 20, 20 in woodmancote, henfield, west sussex, england. His books have sold 55 million copies worldwide, and have been translated into 34 languages. Synopsis the fog is a powerful, classic horror novel from james herbert, author of the rats it begins with a crack that rips the earth apart. Details about rare 1975 signet first printing the fog paperback james herbert horror the rats. Spreading through the air it leaves a deadly, horrifying trail, destined to devastate the lives of all those it encounters. A peaceful village in wiltshire is shattered by a disaster which strikes w. Mar 20, 20 james herbert, one of the uks most popular novelists and writer of bestselling horror books including the rats, the fog and the survivor, has died at his home in sussex aged 69 his publisher. Its first printing of 100,000 copies sold out in just three weeks. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Perhaps his best book, the fog is james herberts terrifying thriller where contact with a mysterious fog turns the most innocent of people into homicidal maniacs. James herbert 194320 was an english author of horror and dark fantasy novels. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. The fog, an early entry in british horror legend james herberts career, and this is not to be confused with john carpenters film of the same name, after having read the rats trilogy which i loved the first two in the series, i wanted to go through herberts backlog. The science bits, and even the attack on the fog arent that riveting. Below is a list of james herberts books in order of when they were originally published. The fog by herbert, james paperback book the fast free shipping. A group of scientists in an insulated underground laboratory worked around the clock to find out what the fog was and how to stop it. He is the author of the rats series and the david ash series.
James john herbert 194320 was a british horror novelist who designed many of his own book covers althought this book s dustjacket was prepared by mike little. Horror classics the fog by james herbert the earthian hivemind. The peaceful life of a village in wiltshire is suddenly shattered by a disaster which strikes without reason or explanation, leaving behind it a trail of misery and horror. The first one, titled the rats, deals with giant black rats who eat men, and the second one, called as the fog, describes a chemical weapon that gets accidentally released. Carry on screaming the fog by james herbert 1975 sci.
Perhaps his best book, the fog is james herbert s terrifying thriller where contact with a mysterious fog turns the most innocent of people into homicidal maniacs. James herbert, one of the uks most popular novelists and writer of bestselling horror books including the rats, the fog and the survivor, has died at his home in sussex aged 69 his publisher. The fog is the story about a man made contagion that drives people mad. James herbert was born on april 8, 1943 in east end, london, england. I dont remember what i thought at that time, but the book i remembered all right. In a lonely room, an old lady was shredded and eaten by her beloved pet cats. In the first three weeks after the released of the first book, more than 100,000 copies were sold. The fog is a disaster novel about a mysterious fog that is released from the ground, driving insane anyone who comes into contact with it. The main plot surrounds jon holman, an environmental officer for the british government, who is present at the fog s dramatic entrance and spends most of the book trying to stop the fog. John holman is a worker for the department of the environment investigating a. I read this novel to be precise, and oddly enough, in its french edition long time ago. Rare 1975 signet first printing the fog paperback james herbert horror the rats. Dedicated to the bestselling horror author james herbert. The fog by james herbert 1999, paperback for sale online.
The fog is a powerful, classic horror novel that begins with a crack that rips the earth apart. In the city, mass copulation and insane slaying spread. His debut must have been a tough act to follow, but somehow he manages to up the shock factor with the fog. James herbert comes at us with both hands, not willing to simply engage our attention, he seizes us by the lapels and begins to scream in our faces stephen king. A yawning, bottomless crack spreads through the earth, out of which creeps a fog that resembles no other. Click download or read online button to get james herbert book now. James herbert became a published novelist in 1974 with the novel the rats.
Several of his works were adapted to film and his novel the secret of crickley hall was recently made into a bbc one serial on television. The fog by james herbert ready by christopher lee part 3 1987. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the fog. James herbert was britains number one bestselling writer a position he held ever since publication of his first novel and one of the worlds top writers of thrillerhorror fiction. Carry on screaming the fog by james herbert 1975 scifi. In 2010, he was made the grand master of horror by. The fog is a powerful, classic horror novel from james herbert, author of the rats. The fog isnt quite what i thought it was going to be. The year after the rats smashed its way onto the horror scene, james herbert published his second book. From the depths of the earth the fog had come to poison the deepest recesses of the human mind and soul. Herbert must have been a closet homosexual on account of the fact he spends so much time talking about penises. The fog is a horror novel by english writer james herbert, published in 1975. It is about a deadly fog that drives its victims insane when they come into contact with it.
224 788 910 985 1083 1487 544 1220 31 28 662 1382 1122 1547 391 786 1504 770 270 679 368 1561 1116 291 556 842 232 544 716 129 190 478 270 752