Robert 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

Email

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