One of the classic horror novels of the seventies, Graham
Masterton's debut novel is a tale of revenge as an ancient
Red Indian medicine man is reincarnated in modern day New York intent
on reclaiming his land from the white men.
Bestsellers Magazine described it as "a tale that just
won't let go, and which will have them screaming for more. Highly and
memorably visual, The Manitou aches for translation onto film:
the special effects possibilities are virtually never-ending ... word
of mouth could make it this year's rage!"
In fact, the book was made into a film by William Girdler, starring
Tony Curtis and Susan Strasberg.
This special Telos edition celebrates the 25th
anniversary of this novel and is available in two editions;
a limited edition, signed and numbered hardback and a paperback.
Both feature a new introduction by Graham
Masterton, and the book’s original ending which, after
publication in the first hardback edition, was changed for all subsequent
editions. The revised ending is also present so readers can at last
make their own minds up. Both editions feature internal illustrations
taken from pre-production drawings for the 1978 William Girdler film
which have never before seen publication. The paperback features
two of these in full colour on the cover whilst the hardback features
an additional colour section with 12 full colour illustrations and
is limited to 100 copies, each signed by Masterton.
All editions of this book have now sold out.
Published 31 October 2002
