They’ve been reprinted in several deluxe editions, starting with a two-volume collection from Night Shade: Originally published as paperback originals by Warner Books, in recent years the tales of Kane have been acclaimed as “the most exciting and intelligent sword & sorcery series ever written” (Centipede Books). Wagner, like Dick, has grown in stature since his death, especially his Kane books.

The 11 paperback books above sold on eBay on September 27 for $70.55, making Karl Edward Wagner the most expensive author in our survey so far, outside Phil Dick. Dick, so far the most expensive author I’ve collected recently is Karl Edward Wagner, whose collections sell for around $6.40/book, roughly a 30% premium over Heinlein.

Heinlein, but at least I knew he’d be near the top of the list. As I said in the last installment, I was a little surprised at the demand for Robert A. 'Wagner is a contemporary master.I’ve been enjoying gathering data for my informal survey of paperback prices for some of the most popular and collectible 20th Century science fiction and fantasy authors - mostly because it means shopping for vintage books on eBay. 'He knows exactly what he's doing he's scary, entertaining, and knowledgeable.'- Peter Straub his tales of ancient evils working on the present are brilliantly modern.' - Washington Post This new edition includes all the stories from the original 1983 edition, plus an additional rare tale and the author's afterword from the Scream/Press limited edition, and features a new introduction by Ramsey Campbell. His seminal volume In a Lonely Place collects eight of his best tales, including 'In the Pines,' a classic ghost story evocatively set in the Tennessee woods, 'Beyond Any Measure,' an original take on the vampire story, 'River of Night's Dreaming,' a surreal and nightmarish masterpiece inspired by The King in Yellow, and the author's most famous tale, 'Sticks,' a disturbing story thought by many to have been the basis for The Blair Witch Project. Karl Edward Wagner (1945-1994) has earned a reputation as one of the finest horror writers of the modern era, but his work has been out of print and nearly unobtainable for many years. One of the most important horror collections of modern times, back in print at last!

In a Lonely Place by Karl Edward Wagner