Maltz ranks among the best of American short-story writers, both in his versatility and in the sheer power of his prose. The stories selected for this volume are considered classics and have been translated into more than 20 languages. All display Maltz at his most provocative.
Published here for the first time, alongside the rest of his poetry, including some uncollected pieces, this poem will restore Lyman Andrews’s place among the great American poets of the twentieth century.
An unpublished novel by one of the Hollywood Ten, who were blacklisted for their involvement with the Communist Party USA. Based on the true story of a group of Russian dissidents... Læs mere
The Fiery Pillars of War takes the reader across the battle fronts in Europe and beyond, highlighting the brutality of the war on the battlefield, on civilian populations and on... Læs mere
First published in 1815, The Devil’s Elixirs is a macabre masterpiece of German literature, and is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the Romantic movement, or the genres of fantasy and horror which it spawned.
A unique collection of supernatural short stories by a forerunner of science fiction. It includes ‘What Was It?’, a story which served as a model for H.G. Wells’s The Invisible Man. Contains an introduction by Professor Michael Hayes.
A new annotated edition of 'the funniest book in the world' (Evelyn Waugh). It features Weedon Grossmith's hilarious illustrations and contains notes, a bibliography and extra material.
A deluxe edition of Jemima Puddle Duck and Other Animal Stories, illustrated by Anna Currey. Contains 80 colour illustrations and a glossary. It’s the perfect companion to Alma edition of The Peter Rabbit Stories, also illustrated by Anna Currey.
A voyage through the thrilling history of the expedition of the thousand which led to the unification of Italy in 1860. Written by one of the most accomplished British writers.
New annotated collection of George Orwell’s articles while he was writing for the British left-wing newspaper Tribune. Part of Alma George Orwell Collection.
Presented in a sparkling new translation by Sander Berg, Death in Venice contains an introduction by the translator, notes and extra material, including the author’s life and works. Part of Alma Evergreens series of popular classics.
A unique edition of one of Thomas Mann’s most significant cultural essays which reflect on environmentalism, the degradation of nature, the challenges facing Western civilization and democracy, wealth disparity, Islamophobia and, indirectly, anti-Semitism.