Podolo: A Ghost Story for Christmas

(Paperback)

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World-renowned cartoonist Seth returns with three new ghost stories for 2024.

When a group of tourists visits the deserted island of Podolo, the lady of the group wants to rescue a feral cat they find there, and the men reluctantly agree. Unfortunately, the rescue proves more difficult than they expect, and they soon discover theyre not alone on Podolo.

Reviews

Praise for Christmas Ghost Stories

[This] series of Christmas ghost stories, miniature books chosen and illustrated by the cartoonist Seth [offers] chillsand charm.
John Williams,New York Times Book Review

"Did you know there is an old tradition of telling ghost stories on Christmas Eve For the past several years Canadian publisher Biblioasis has revived the tradition, one thin, tiny book at a time (illustrated by minimalistic, idiosyncratic cartoonist Seth). Theyve revived ghosts by Edith Wharton, Charles Dickens and others ... What is, after all, 'A Christmas Carol' but a ghost story, handed down, every holiday"
Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune

I just bought my set of these and they are PERFECT. I hope they do these every year.
Patton Oswalt

"Aperfectly sized collectible with Seths signature illustrations throughout, this latest edition would make for a fine stocking stuffer. Just dont wait until Christmas morning to open it."
Literary Review of Canada

"Internationally celebrated Guelph cartoonist Seth dug deep into his archive of ghost stories to resurrect a Victorian tradition of reading one on Christmas Eve."
Deb Dundas,Toronto Star

"These annual sets of ghost stories from cartoonist Seth and publisher Biblioasis has, over the last few years, become one of my favorite holiday traditions. The 2023 set arrives bearing three creepy stories and an armload of stark, atmospheric illustrations that perfectly capture and bolster them to chilling effect ... Like these stories, Seths illustrations suggest more than they actually show, adding to the quiet horror creeping around the edges. These are perfect for a quick read on a cold winters night, and are sure to warm the cockles of any jaded horror fans heart."
Blu Gilliand, Cemetery Dance

"[If] you are looking to add a little old world charm to your winter celebrations, this book series just may be for you. This years batch in particular offers up some fantastic reads, accompanied once again by stark and unsettling (in the best way) illustrations by accomplished illustrator Seth."
Lindsey Childs, Prairie Fire

Author Bio

L. P. Hartley (18951972) was a British novelist and short story writer.

Seth is the cartoonist behind the comic-book series Palookaville, which started in the stone age as a pamphlet and is now a semi-annual hardcover. His comics have appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Best American Comics, and McSweeneys Quarterly. His illustrations have appeared in numerous publications including the cover of the New Yorker, The Walrus, and Canadian Notes & Queries. He is the subject of a recent documentary from the National Film Board of Canada, Seths Dominion. Seth lives in Guelph, Ontario, with his wife Tania and their two cats in an old house he has named Inkwells End.