The Tell-Tale Heart & Other Stories (1984) by Edgar Allan Poe, published by the Franklin Library, is a sumptuous collector’s edition of the master of the macabre’s most iconic tales. This volume presents haunting classics such as The Tell-Tale Heart, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Cask of Amontillado, The Pit and the Pendulum, and The Masque of the Red Death in a lavishly bound format befitting Poe’s dark genius.
The Franklin Library edition is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship, featuring a full leather cover, 22-karat gold gilt accents, moiré silk endpapers, and a satin ribbon marker. This particular edition is further distinguished by the evocative illustrations of J. Hahn Jr., whose artwork captures the eerie atmosphere and psychological intensity of Poe’s stories with striking detail.
A treasure for bibliophiles and Gothic literature enthusiasts alike, this volume merges literary brilliance with fine bookmaking—an enduring tribute to Edgar Allan Poe’s legacy of terror and beauty.
