Thursday, December 10, 2009

This Rough Magic in the Chicago Tribune, 1964

I just came across a condensation of This Rough Magic that appeared in the Chicago Tribune! They published the story in 18 installments running from Nov. 8 - Nov. 24, 1964, which must have been just as the book was released in the U.S. The illustrations are very 1960-ish.

The quality of the images isn't that great, seeing as they're from a newspaper, but it's still fun. I especially love the taglines that they put at the top of each installment: "Bullets Shatter a Peaceful Vacation," "Spiro Tells of His Brush with Death," "Keeping a Killer off his Victim's Trail." And the best of all: "Suspense Winds an Ever Tighter Coil as Lucy Waring Creeps up like a Ghost from the Sea on the Spy who Tried to Kill Her".

I'm posting the first two pages, as I think that's all I'm allowed due to copyright. I located these images using the ProQuest Historical Newspaper database.





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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 10, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    Jennie,
    You always find the coolest MS things! I love this - I was almost 1 year old when it came out (that dates me - lol!)

    Thanks for putting this up.
    Cheers~

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  2. AnonymousDecember 11, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    This is so great. Sharks! bullets! communists! all in one page. And oh, those scary illustrations--Lucy and Phyllida look more like Bellatrix and Narcissa to me.

    Thanks for this one!

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  3. Some BirdsDecember 12, 2009 at 2:11 AM

    Thank you! This Rough Magic is one of my favorites...and those taglines are rather excellent.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 12, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    I just started reading Mary Stewart this year. Of the three novels I have read (so far), my favorite is This Rough Magic.
    That is a neat find, but I don't like the illustrations very much.
    Thanks for maintaining such an awesome website and blog!

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  5. Patti SextonJanuary 6, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    Hi Jennie,
    I just found your blog tonight. I have been a Mary Stewart fan since high school in the 80's. I found her books while working in the library. Your blog is fun and I'm pleased to see other Mary Stewart fans. Currently I'm re-reading (for the thousandth time?) Wildfire at Midnight. My copy is a well used 1965 paperback that will very soon have to be retired. Thanks for a fun site.

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  6. Maurissa GuibordJanuary 12, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Mary Stewart is one of my favorite authors- I would have to say This Rough Magic being my all time favorite story. Thanks for the site and blog.
    BTW Is there any contact info for Mary Stewart herself? I understand that she is still alive and I would love to write to her.

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  7. MaurissaJanuary 12, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Whoops- just saw your posting below about contacting Mary Stewart- will try sending a letter through Harper Collins.
    Thanks!
    Maurissa Guibord

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  8. JD HolidayFebruary 2, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    Can't beat Mary Stewart for cozy read anytime!
    JD Holiday

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  9. ReneeSeptember 6, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    I'm sad that the most recent post on this blog is almost a year old because I just found this website, and I love it! I adore Mary Stewart and her books!

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  10. Thyme2BeSeptember 18, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    I just discovered your web site and this related blog - lovely! I look forward to perusing your content, and hope to see new entries and conversations in the future.

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  11. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I am in my 60s and just discovering the books of Mary Stewart. My brother suggested this author to me several years ago. He had read the Merlin Trilogy in high school and became a fan in his teens.
    We are both avid readers. I simply cannot understand how I missed knowing of such a wonderful writer/story teller. She's fantastic and I'm loving retirement and long hours of reading her novels.
    Thank you for the information I found on your site. I rate you an A-Plus for the great job you did providing so much background.
    I feel knowing the author is as important as reading their books.

    Thank you, thank you THANK YOU.

    Sincerely, CHHM

    P.S. I tried sending this via an e-mail but my server said the address was incomplete.....
    I've read two novels and now I'm starting the Merlin Chronicles. Reading is like eating dessert!!!

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