Horror writing is '90 per cent dreck' says Peter Straub, author of Ghost Story

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Horror writing is '90 per cent dreck' says Peter Straub, author of Ghost Story

Date2/22/1983

Names

Innell, Reg, 1926-2018 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Horror writing is '90 per cent dreck' says Peter Straub; author of Ghost Story. But he excepts himself and Stephen King; author of The Shining.

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Authors and Playwrights

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Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0100205F

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