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Fantasy Art: Warriors and Heroes
'Warriors & Heroes' is a stunning display of contemporary fantasy art, a complement to its bestselling predecessor, 'Dragon Art'. The 'Masters & Origins' section discusses influences such as Roy G. Krenkel, the Hildebrandt Brothers and Frazetta, and is then followed by a large selection of the best of the current crop of fantasy artists.
Series: Inspirations & Techniques
£20.00
Cthulhu
First brought to life by master of horror H.P. Lovecraft, Cthulhu is an iconic figure that has inspired imagination and terrified generations. In this exciting new book, punchy text describes how fantasy art, literature, movies and even games have been influenced by the power of Cthulhu, accompanied by powerfully atmospheric artworks.
Series: Gothic Dreams
£9.99
Chilling Ghost Short Stories
A deluxe edition with a chilling selection of original and classic short stories. The new tales, many of them published here for the first time, bring a modern twist to the outstanding mix of intrigue that lurks in the furtive imagination of E.F. Benson, Henry James, Wilkie Collins, Washington Irving , Edith Wharton, Oscar Wilde and so many more.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Chilling Horror Short Stories
A deluxe edition of original and classic short stories, packed with monsters, vampires and the weird. Tales of shadows and voices in the dark from the likes of H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, Nathaniel Hawthorne and William Hope Hodgson are cast with previously unpublished stories by some of the best writers of horror today.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Science Fiction Short Stories
A deluxe edition of super-charged, original and classic short stories. Dystopia, Post-Apocalypse, time travel, robots and more this brilliant collection brings together the best of today's writers with an eclectic range of sf masters including H. Rider Haggard, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Philip Frances Nowlan, Edward Page Mitchell and Jack London.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Crime & Mystery Short Stories
Following the great success of 2015's Gothic Fantasy, deluxe edition short story compilations, Ghosts, Horror and Science Fiction, this latest in the series is packed with detectives, mystery and murder, from classic authors and exciting budding contemporary writers.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Dystopia Utopia Short Stories
Following the great success of 2015's Gothic Fantasy, deluxe edition short story compilations, Ghosts, Horror and Science Fiction, this latest in the series is packed with tales set in bleak and paradisiacal worlds of
boundless imagination from classic authors and exciting budding contemporary writers.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Murder Mayhem Short Stories
Following the great success of 2015's Gothic Fantasy, deluxe edition short story compilations, Ghosts, Horror and Science Fiction, this latest in the series is packed with hard-boiled detectives, monsters, psychopaths and a high body count, from classic authors and budding contemporary writers.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Swords & Steam Short Stories
Following the great success of 2015's Gothic Fantasy, deluxe edition short story compilations, Ghosts, Horror and Science Fiction, this latest in the series is packed with swashbuckling, steam-punk and alt-history adventures, from classic authors and exciting budding contemporary writers.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
H.G. Wells Short Stories
H.G. Wells, one of the founding fathers of science fiction created a rich universe of short stories, many of which are collected here in this special deluxe edition. The Star, The Time Machine and A Dream of Armageddon are amongst the many gems which make this a fitting companion to the other titles in our bestselling Gothic Fantasy series.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
Available from
25 Sep 2020
£20.00
Heroic Fantasy Short Stories
Somewhere between epic history, sword and sorcery and Tolkien-esque fantasy exists a thick vein of storytelling that would make Robert E Howard and H.G. Wells proud. We present a compilation of savage swordplay, and high magic, of daring deeds and gaudy battles, in a blazing mix of classic and brand new writing from terrific modern authors.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Lost Worlds Short Stories
Following the great success of our Gothic Fantasy, deluxe edition short story compilations, including Chilling Ghosts, Murder Mayhem and Crime & Mystery this latest title is packed with dark valleys, high mountain passes, dinosaurs and dark creations. Contains a fabulous mix of classic authors, and brand new writing from the fresh talent of today.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Lovecraft Short Stories
H.P. Lovecraft was the inventor of cosmic horror, of weird fiction and the Cthulhu mythology. His stories found purchase in the fertile earth of pulp fiction where he inspired many other writers from Robert E. Howard to Clark Ashton Smith. This is a companion volume to our hugely successful Gothic Fantasy series of classic and modern writers.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Supernatural Horror Short Stories
Another dark tome of terror to follow in the footsteps of our wildly successful Gothic Fantasy, deluxe edition short story compilations, Ghosts, Horror, Science Fiction, Murder Mayhem and Crime & Mystery. Contains a fabulous mix of classic and brand new writing, with budding new authors from around the world.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Time Travel Short Stories
From H.G.Wells, Jules Verne and Edward Page Mitchell stories of travelling back and forth in time have brought us ancient and future civilisations, terrifying visions and cautionary tales. Our successful Gothic and Fantasy deluxe edition short story series brings you a constellation of classic and new writing with authors from around the world.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Agents & Spies Short Stories
Daring tales of kidnap and rescue, assassination and revenge, the politics of death and espionage, these are the themes of this latest volatile concoction of classic and new writing. The days of empire and traditional war have been replaced by cyber warfare but the subtle, lethal methods of agents and spies remain the same.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Edgar Allan Poe Short Stories
One of the greatest writers of the gothic fantastic, Poe’s dark, masterful stories inspired a generation of writers. With his macabre twists of fate and fascination with science and invention his work led to the detective stories of Sherlock Holmes, the weird horror of H.P. Lovecraft and the grim, tortured tales of Stephen King.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Pirates & Ghosts Short Stories
A powerful new addition to the bestselling Gothic Fantasy series of new writing and classic stories. With tales of pirates, deathly fogs and ferocious rocks, these dark tales of the haunted mind, trapped like ghosts at sea, are sure to entertain and enthrall.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Sherlock Holmes Short Stories
Inspiring a long line of detective stories and Whodunnits, Conan Doyle’s enigmatic anti-hero Sherlock Holmes is a constant feature on TV and movie screens, with new audio and radio shows joining the frenzy. The Holmes tales have earned their place amongst the most influential of popular fantasy, crime and gothic stories.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
The Astounding Illustrated History of Science Fiction
A truly astonishing, illustrated history of Science fiction, covering fantasy, and horror, with forays into crime, mystery and the gothic. From Frankenstein to Pulp Magazines, Twilight Zone to Stranger Things the book charts the incredible story of Sci-Fi through timelines, illustrations, movie posters and stills. Online links and free texts.
Series: Inspirations & Techniques
£20.00
Jane Austen Deluxe Edition (Sense & Sensibility; Mansfield Park)
A beautiful new book in our deluxe series of romantic reads brings together two of Jane Austen’s most popular novels. Sense & Sensibility is much celebrated for its subtle irony, while the powerful and entertaining Mansfield Park has a harder edge but is no less lacking in undermining its main characters.
Series: Romantic Fantasy
£20.00
The Magical History of Unicorns
Unicorns have appeared in mythological and religious texts for thousands
of years. This beautiful new book contains a huge range of gorgeous unicorns,
painted in many different styles by modern artists, but all treated with
the respect and wonder such a creature deserves.
Series: Gothic Dreams
£9.99
Tales of King Arthur & The Knights of the Round Table
An essential collection of chivalric romance, swordplay, wizardry and brutal feats of courage Malory’s 15th century Morte d’Arthur is one of the world’s greatest pieces of myth-making. This selected edition features many of Aubrey Beardsley’s classic illustrations.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Alien Invasion Short Stories
Visitors from other planets have long obsessed us. H.G. Wells’ War of Worlds spawned a huge wave of speculative fiction but the roots of such fears run deep in our literature, from Voltaire to Thomas Hardy. Flame Tree’s successful Gothic Fantasy series brings a brilliant new mix of classic and new writing, in this beautiful edition.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Celtic Myths & Tales
The mythic invasions of Ireland, the mystical kingdoms, warriors, giants, creatures of the underworld and magic, these are the fantastic ingredients of Celtic legend. They told their own stories in the ancient way, by word of mouth, we understand the traditions of these proud people through the records of others, but still they thrive today.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Norse Myths & Tales
Lively, stark and formidable, the imagery of Norse mythology storms through this classic collection. The fierce glory of Odin, Thor, Frey, Loki and their fellow gods of Asgard are featured here with all the great adventures, from Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life, to Ragnarok. Each Viking legend is riven with a vitality that speaks to us still.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Endless Apocalypse Short Stories
Stories of the end of civilized life have always fascinated us, from the mythological world endings, Armageddon to Ragnorok, to the flood stories of across the Ancient world. This is the source of zombie literature, the inspiration for this mix of horror classics and brand new writing in the successful Gothic Fantasy series from Flame Tree.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
A collector’s edition of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and Through the Looking Glass, with letters, poems and a biography of their creator, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. Featuring over 100 black and white illustrations by Arthur Rackham and Sir John Tenniel.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Bram Stoker Horror Stories
Dublin-born Bram Stoker lived in London, meeting other notable authors such as Arthur Conan Doyle and Oscar Wilde. Apart from the ground-breaking Dracula Stoker wrote supernatural horror short stories, many of which, including ‘The Judge’s House’ and ‘Dracula’s Guest’, are featured here with extracts from his longer works.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
The Magical History of Mermaids
A popular phenomenon in the modern era, sightings of mermaids have been recorded throughout history, appearing in times of trouble and disaster. These elusive creatures exist in imaginative literature and have become a source of inspiration for artists. This delightful history is illustrated primarily by fantasy work from contemporary artists.
Series: Gothic Dreams
£9.99
The Astounding Illustrated History of Fantasy & Horror
Companion title to The Astounding Illustrated History of Science Fiction this new book reflects the same roots in Gothic literature but follows a complementary path through the 20th century, featuring a brilliant concoction of movie posters, stills, book covers, fantastic art and incredible timelines.
Series: Inspirations & Techniques
£20.00
The Divine Comedy
Dante’s masterpiece of literature is well matched by the peerless art of Gustave Doré. Dante and his guides, Virgil and Beatrice, journey through the cantos in an allegory of the passage of the soul through the Afterlife, with the subtle engraving of Doré’s illustrations perfectly complementing the movement from darkness through to light.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Greek Myths & Tales
A potent pantheon of gods, heroes engaged in epic battles, fearsome mythical creatures and supernatural transformations – such fantastical elements infuse Greek myths with a wonder and excitement that’s hard to beat. These tales of love, courage and intrigue, shared for thousands of years, still exercise a powerful influence on our modern lives.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Irish Fairy Tales
Arthur Rackham’s artworks bring a distinctive vein of dark humour to the many classic works he graced in the Golden Age of Illustration. His energetic, dense creations are perfectly suited to the powerful tales of the early Celts, and the later stories of an Ireland of mighty hearths, dreaming of battlefield glory, ancient gods and mystical isles.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Lost Souls Short Stories
A collection of new tales with brilliant new writers and lost souls from the darkest corners of literature and legend: Morrigan’s ravens in Celtic myth mingle with Dante’s infernal spirits and the work of John Milton. And with the dark fiction of William Hope Hodgson and Arthur Machen this promises to be a haunting, chilling read.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Mary Shelley Horror Stories
Mary Shelley, whose Frankenstein is the foundation of modern SF, fantasy and horror fiction, was born to the writer William Godwin and social campaigner Mary Wollstonecraft. This new, special collection brings together extracts of her novels and short stories, with an emphasis on the supernatural.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Robots & Artificial Intelligence Short Stories
The promise and the threat of technology, of humankind replaced by its own mechanial creation has long enticed the SF and fantasy imagination. This fabulous mix of new and established writing brings together the top talents of today with the likes of Jerome K. Jerome, E.T.A. Hoffman, L. Frank Baum and Ambrose Bierce.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Chinese Myths & Tales
Great floods and river Gods, snake spirits, and Immortals, China's unique set of mythological tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless wars between tribes and dynasties. The result is a rich landscape of humanity, gods and spirits introduced here in this comprehensive book of folk tales and legendary exploits.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Cosy Crime Short Stories
Following the great success of our Gothic Fantasy short story compilations, including Agents & Spies and Murder Mayhem, this latest in the series is packed with armchair detectives, murders in the vicarage, family secrets unravelling in gossipy ears and the ingredients of a genteel bloodbath in an otherwise delightful village.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Haunted House Short Stories
Another dark tome of terror to follow in the footsteps of our wildly successful Gothic Fantasy deluxe edition short story compilations, including Supernatural Horror, Dystopia Utopia, Murder Mayhem and Lost Souls. Contains a potent mix of classic and brand new writing, with budding new authors from around the world.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
African Myths & Tales
Africa south of the Sahara possesses a rich body of folk tales and legends passed down over hundreds of years, often sharing similar elements. This collectible hardback offers a hefty selection of stories – of the gods, origins, trickster exploits, animal fables and more – from the Yoruba people of west Africa to the San people of southern Africa.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
American Gothic Short Stories
Handsome young men who never grow old, the strangest of relatives appearing from dark corridors and long shadows: this new anthology in our successful Gothic Fantasy anthology series takes the fertile theme of American Gothic fiction as its subject matter.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales
Originally published in 1812, the fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm are malevolent and dark, and certainly not for the faint-hearted. This book features some of the lesser-known stories alongside favourites like Snow White, Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, and Hansel and Gretel.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
Available from
15 Feb 2021
£20.00
Short Stories from the Age of Queen Victoria
An era marked by sweeping change, the age of Queen Victoria was a time of rapid modernization as well as social and political upheaval, which is reflected in its literature. Filled with captivating stories by some of the iconic writers of the era, this collection is a fitting companion to the other titles in our bestselling Gothic Fantasy series.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Urban Crime Short Stories
Our latest collection features gritty murders on the streets of London and Paris, horrors in dark alleys, as well as many more scenes from urban crime that elicit a dark curiosity. Classic authors such as Edgar Wallace and E.W. Hornung are cast with previously unpublished stories by exciting budding contemporary crime writers.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
This beautiful new edition collects together the best of L. Frank Baum’s Oz works, taking material from the very first 1900 publication of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and subsequent novels including Ozma of Oz, Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz and The Lost Princess of Oz.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Detective Mysteries Short Stories
Private Eyes with eagle eyes and rare skills, bloodhounds and sleuths, the shadowy arts of the detective have intrigued us since tales of the Pinkerton Detective Agency and Sherlock Holmes. Add some treachery, intimacy, and a little murder to the mix and you'll find a powerful series of dark stories from classic and contemporary writers.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
Available from
20 Nov 2020
£20.00
Epic Fantasy Short Stories
George R.R. Martin drew on Tolkien, who was inspired by Medieval epics and Norse mythology. This collection of epic fantasy tales explores the themes of good vs evil, the low-born hero, and the arrogant overlord, and laces them with a taste of sorcery that reaches back to the early sources, and stirs them in with the brand new storytellers of today
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Japanese Myths & Tales
From the creation myth of Izanagi and Izanami designed to explain the origins of the island of Japan, to the hundreds of kami (gods or spirits) and monsters, Japanese legends tell the story of the land, the nation, the people and the divine heritage of the emperors of Japan. A new hardcover edition in the Flame Tree Epic Tales series.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Detective Thrillers Short Stories
The thrill of the chase, the steely-eyed detective (either gentle or hard-boiled), the dark alleys and the double-cross, the unsolvable crime by a masterful criminal mind: this new title features chills and double twists, unexpected turns and private investigators with an eye for the unusual, from classic and contemporary writers.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
A Dying Planet Short Stories
Resources running low, the population exploding, the planet is in danger: are we masters of our own destruction, or have we been invaded by aliens bent on mass extinction? Is this a pattern across the universe, or just our small sector of cosmic life? This new title features stories exploring the themes of a dying plane by new and classic authors.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
£20.00
Bodies in the Library Short Stories
Following the great success of our Gothic Fantasy deluxe short story compilations, this latest in the series is packed with amateur detectives solving mysterious murders, suspicious butlers and terrifying encounters. This collection contains a fabulous mix of classic and brand new writing, with contemporary authors from the US, Canada, and the UK.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
Available from
22 Jul 2020
£20.00
Charles Dickens Supernatural Short Stories
Charles Dickens is a much-loved author for his vast and important contributions to English literature. This collection brings together his supernatural short stories, some of which were included in his longer works, and others that originally featured in magazines, including ‘The Bagman’s Story’ and ‘To Be Read at Dusk,’ among others.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
Available from
07 Sep 2020
£20.00
Footsteps in the Dark Short Stories
Dedicated to that ominous strain of horror that sends a shiver down your spine, this selection of masterful tales gathers the weird and wonderful from a rich tradition of genre writing. This latest anthology in the popular series of Gothic Fantasy collections features classic and contemporary authors.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
Available from
22 Jul 2020
£20.00
Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales
This latest collection celebrates Hans Christian Andersen’s unique literary output and gathers together much-loved tales such as ‘The Little Mermaid’, ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’, ‘The Ugly Duckling’, ‘The Princess and the Pea’ and ‘The Snow Queen’.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
Available from
13 Sep 2019
£20.00
Heroes & Heroines Myths & Tales
This anthology gathers together the most iconic and entertaining tales of adventure and daring from around the world. From Perseus the Gorgon-Slayer of Greek mythology, and the exploits of Frithiof the Bold of Norse saga fame, to the tragic tale of Irish heroine Deirdre, these stories vibrate with the heart and soul of age-old narrative.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
Available from
13 Sep 2019
£20.00
Native American Myths & Tales
The varied myths and folktales of the countless North American native tribes, from the Iroquois to the Cherokee, share a reverence for Nature, trickster creator-deities, heroes, monsters, epic voyages and an affinity with animals. From ‘The First Fire’ to ‘The Legend of Hiawatha’, this collection brings together tales from all over the region.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
Available from
07 Sep 2020
£20.00
Wicca: Charms, Potions and Lore
Wicca is a beautiful, life-enhancing way of living that venerates the cycles of nature and the seasons and promotes positive and constructive values. Covering everything from the Wiccan deities to getting started with spellwork, natural care and healing, and accompanied by stunning contemporary artwork, this book will bewitch and enlighten you.
Series: Gothic Dreams
Available from
25 Oct 2020
£9.99
Lovecraft Mythos New & Classic Collection
Expanded with new stories from modern authors, written specially for this collection. H.P. Lovecraft created an evolving universe of cosmic horror with the intention that others would develop it further. Robert E. Howard, Clark Ashton Smith, Robert Bloch, Ramsey Campbell were amongst those who did and their work is also appears here.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
Available from
06 Oct 2020
£20.00
One Thousand and One Arabian Nights
With the famous stories of Sinbad, ‘The Merchant and the Genie, ‘The Three Apples’ and hundreds more this collection offers the storytelling genius of Scheherazade as she tells ever more ingenious stories, to save her life. Stories are selected from the original, medieval Thousand and One Nights and the many expanded tales from around the world.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
Available from
01 Oct 2020
£20.00
Strange Lands Short Stories
Packed with strange and distant places, from underground cities, undiscovered islands, ancient lands, hidden continents, civilisations on the moon and Mars this new book brings together the tales of Washington Irving, H.G. Wells, Otis Kline, with Homer, Samuel Butler and a generation of modern writers for a thrilling read of speculative fiction.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
Available from
01 Oct 2020
£20.00
Witches, Wizards, Seers & Healers Myths & Tales
Seers, healers, shaman, sorcerers and witches appear in many traditions of the world, from the Baba Yaga of Eastern Europe to the Skinwalkers of the Navajo, from Merlin of the Arthurian Legend to the foxes of Japanese witches. Druids and wizards appear in many forms, good and diabolical, all explored here in the epic tales of legend and myth.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
Available from
01 Oct 2020
£20.00
Auras: Awakening Awareness
All of us are surrounded by an aura that reveals the state of our mood and health and even our personality. This book will introduce you to the life enhancing effect of aura awareness, taking you through how to detect, sense or see auras, how to interpret them, and then how to cleanse, heal, strengthen and protect them.
Series: Gothic Dreams
Available from
01 Sep 2020
£9.99
Pendulums: For Guidance & Healing
This inspiring book will take you through the background and basics of pendulums – from choosing and getting comfortable with your pendulum, whether it be metal, wood or crystal, to how to use them in the different spheres of everyday life.
Series: Gothic Dreams
Available from
09 Mar 2021
£9.99
Shamanism: Spiritual Growth, Healing, Consciousness
Shamanism is a spiritual practice that has persisted since ancient times in many parts of the world. In this book, discover the origins, background, cosmology and practices of traditional shamanism before being introduced to the first steps in your own shamanic journey, from power animals to working with nature, ancestors and soul retrieval.
Series: Gothic Dreams
Available from
01 Sep 2020
£9.99
Black Sci-Fi Short Stories
New stories from modern black writers, many published here for the first time, explore the themes of science fiction: discovery, time-travel, genetics and more. This deluxe edition presents them alongside storytellers of an older generation who evoked the living dystopia of slavery: Martin Delany, Frances Harper, Pauline Hopkins and W.E.B. Dubois.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
Available from
13 Apr 2021
£20.00
George Orwell Visions of Dystopia
Orwell is most well-know for his two famous books Nineteen Eighty-Four and Animal Farm, but their dystopian vision was informed by observations of poverty and disillusion with political events of the time. The new collection brings together his famous novels and non-fiction, as well as work that influenced him, by Jack London and Yevgeny Zamyatin.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
Available from
12 Jan 2021
£20.00
Gods & Monsters Myths & Tales
Ancient gods and their foes, monsters and demons, make for great adventures. From the Norse Aesir and the pantheon of mighty Greek deities, to the gods of the earth and the sky in Pacific legends most of the great traditions are featured here with monsters galore, from Fenrir the father of wolves, the basilisk, the Wendigo and the Egyptian Sphinx.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
Available from
12 Jan 2021
£20.00
Terrifying Ghosts Short Stories
A deluxe edition of terrifying tales, with new stories from modern writers, many published here for the first time, merged with an outstanding collection of classic writers including A.C. Benson, Algernon Blackwood, William Hope Hodgson, Marjorie Bowen, M.R. James and Edith Wharton.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
Available from
13 Apr 2021
£20.00