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The Haunting of Hill House

The Haunting of Hill House Hardcover - 1959

by Jackson, Shirley


About this book

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson is widely considered one of the best literary ghost stories published during the twentieth century. The novel has been adapted to film twice — in 1963 and again in 1999 — both times under the title The Haunting. The Gothic tale tells the story of socially repressed Eleanor Vance and three others who head to Hill House to partake in an experiment involving paranormal activities.

First Edition Identification

The Viking Press first published The Haunting of Hill House in New York in 1959. The dust jacket of first editions display the original price of $3.95.

Details

  • Title The Haunting of Hill House
  • Author Jackson, Shirley
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Publisher Viking Adult, New York
  • Date 1959
  • ISBN 9780670362615