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An Amazing Seance and an Exposure
Cover design, An Amazing Seance and an Exposure, by Sydney A Moseley, introduction by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
1919
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An Amazing Seance and an Exposure: A Peek into the World of Spiritualism in the 1910s This cover design for An Amazing Seance and an Exposure, published in 1919, invites us to step into the mysterious world of spiritualism and the supernatural. The image, created by Sydney A. Moseley, features a group of intrepid men gathered around a dimly lit seance table. The central figure, a man in a suit and hat, leans forward with rapt attention as the spectre of a woman materializes before him. The room is filled with an air of anticipation, excitement, and just a hint of fear. The title of the book, An Amazing Seance and an Exposure, hints at the dual nature of the spiritual world - the awe-inspiring and the deceptive. The seance, a popular form of spiritualist entertainment, was believed to allow communication with the dead. But, as the title suggests, there was also the possibility of exposure - the unmasking of frauds and charlatans who preyed on the gullible and the vulnerable. The introduction to this intriguing collection of stories, penned by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, adds an extra layer of intrigue. Conan Doyle, best known for his Sherlock Holmes mysteries, was a well-known spiritualist and a believer in the afterlife. His involvement lends an air of legitimacy to the tales contained within. The cover design, with its evocative imagery and intriguing title, perfectly encapsulates the sensational and sometimes scary world of spiritualism in the 1910s. The price of six shillings may have been low, but the thrills and chills promised within were certainly worth the investment.
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