Learning on ScreenRobert Aickman: Author of Strange Tales
- Synopsis
- This documentary explores and provides new insights into the life and writing of British author Robert Aickman (1914-1981), with special reference to his celebrated ‘strange stories’, his two volumes of autobiography and his campaigning work for the restoration of the British canal system. The film includes rare footage, recordings and photographs of Aickman, interviews with his friends and with writers Jeremy Dyson and Reggie Oliver, along with dramatised excerpts of his stories
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year of release
- 2016
- Subjects
- English language and literature
- Keywords
- canals; ghost stories; Aickman, Robert
Online availability
- URI
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-FyIYMEFjE
- Price
- free
- Delivery
- Streamed
Credits
- Director
- R.B. Russell; Rosalie Parker
- Contributor
- Jean RIchardson; Jeremy Dyson; Reggie Oliver
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 0 PAL
- Price
- £10.00
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 53 minutes
- Year
- 2016
Distributor
- Name
Tartarus Press
- tartarus@pavilion.co.uk
- Web
- www.tartaruspress.com External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1969 640399
- Address
- Coverley House
Carlton
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 4AY
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