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Ghosts, Supernatural and Tales of the Uncanny| A classic, collectable edition of Satyajit Ray’s most thrilling ghost stories, featuring his original ... ... | Foreword by Sandip Ray | Ages 11 and up
Strange things happen all the time—doors creak open, shadows shift when no one’s looking and some places never quite forget their past.
Enter the world of mystery, magic and macabre with master storyteller Satyajit Ray as he weaves the finest supernatural tales. Featuring haunted houses, curious doppelgangers, sinister shape-shifters and the lingering echoes of a forgotten past, these hauntingly beautiful stories are presented for the first time to a new generation of readers in this collectable edition, featuring Ray’s original artworks.
Come, venture into the realms where the boundaries blur!
Enter the world of mystery, magic and macabre with master storyteller Satyajit Ray as he weaves the finest supernatural tales. Featuring haunted houses, curious doppelgangers, sinister shape-shifters and the lingering echoes of a forgotten past, these hauntingly beautiful stories are presented for the first time to a new generation of readers in this collectable edition, featuring Ray’s original artworks.
Come, venture into the realms where the boundaries blur!
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Published April 29, 2025
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May 24, 2025
Diving back to my Bengali literature was refreshing 🌝✨💫
I have been reading way too many english novels and some translated works from foreign languages too but when I saw this gem from Satyajit Ray , I couldn't miss out the opportunity to dive back into my own literature ❤️
Even though horror isn't my genre but the simple and easy narration of Satyajit Ray made me read one story at a time. This is a collection of short ghost stories from different timelines ranging between 1960s to 1990s in West Bengal. The refference to different elements and places of Bengal along with the witty and playful writing made each story better than than the other.
Plus, the original illustrations by the legend himself was so beautiful and refreshing to see in this translated version. This is so perfect for all the young readers and also for people like me who want to start reading this interesting genre of horror 🙈 be ready to open your imagination and creativity as each story leaves you amazed and suprised by the suspense and thrill of the facts and scenarios unraveling to an unexpected ending in each story of this book.
This is a wonderful collection of work by the legend 💖 and I had a great time reading this one.
I have been reading way too many english novels and some translated works from foreign languages too but when I saw this gem from Satyajit Ray , I couldn't miss out the opportunity to dive back into my own literature ❤️
Even though horror isn't my genre but the simple and easy narration of Satyajit Ray made me read one story at a time. This is a collection of short ghost stories from different timelines ranging between 1960s to 1990s in West Bengal. The refference to different elements and places of Bengal along with the witty and playful writing made each story better than than the other.
Plus, the original illustrations by the legend himself was so beautiful and refreshing to see in this translated version. This is so perfect for all the young readers and also for people like me who want to start reading this interesting genre of horror 🙈 be ready to open your imagination and creativity as each story leaves you amazed and suprised by the suspense and thrill of the facts and scenarios unraveling to an unexpected ending in each story of this book.
This is a wonderful collection of work by the legend 💖 and I had a great time reading this one.
May 24, 2025
This collection has 14 unique supernatural stories. Most are set in Kolkata and many begin with something as ordinary as a train ride… until the uncanny slips in. The author’s writing is crisp and simple, perfect for young readers. I especially loved how the suspense builds slowly, pulling you in without any dramatic frills.
If you grew up loving Enid Blyton’s mysteries or RL Stine’s Goosebumps, this one’s a must-read.
If you grew up loving Enid Blyton’s mysteries or RL Stine’s Goosebumps, this one’s a must-read.
July 29, 2025
This collection of short horror stories draws us into a world where the uncanny becomes almost believable. Through stories filled with haunted houses, mysterious doubles and eerie echoes of forgotten times, Satyajit Ray gently unravels the line between the real and the unreal. Each tale carries a distinct sense of unease, yet it always feels natural. Accompanied by Ray’s own illustrations, the stories in this edition form a quiet, immersive journey into the supernatural.
There’s nothing loud or hurried about the way he tells these stories. The tension builds slowly, through precise details and measured pacing. The language is elegantly simple. The author seems to understand that the best kind of fear is the one that lingers in the background. His writing allows space for the reader’s own imagination to fill in the gaps. It makes the stories more personal, more haunting.
I finished it with a sense of being gently unsettled, and I mean that in the best possible way. The collection is a beautiful tribute to timeless storytelling and it leaves a lasting impression. And the illustrations are brilliant.
There’s nothing loud or hurried about the way he tells these stories. The tension builds slowly, through precise details and measured pacing. The language is elegantly simple. The author seems to understand that the best kind of fear is the one that lingers in the background. His writing allows space for the reader’s own imagination to fill in the gaps. It makes the stories more personal, more haunting.
I finished it with a sense of being gently unsettled, and I mean that in the best possible way. The collection is a beautiful tribute to timeless storytelling and it leaves a lasting impression. And the illustrations are brilliant.
September 3, 2025
// Not a Book Review //
’Ghosts, Supernatural and Tales of the Uncanny’ features sinister entities like abandoned bungalows, blood thirsty vampires and strange people, in which the residents in and around Calcutta are displaced in extraordinary circumstances. Originally appeared in Sandesh magazine, which was edited by Satyajit Ray's grandfather Upendra Kishore Ray Choudhuri and later by his father Sukumar Ray, the stories have been masterfully translated by the Late Gopa Majumdar, Indrani Majumdar and Satyajit Ray himself. Their efforts in translating the work while preserving the original text that retained the flavour of the stories have to be applauded.
The tales have illustrations from Ray himself. The imaginative world created by him consumes you, thereby teleporting you to a glorious era that's long gone by. The characters are not confined within the book but leap from the pages, breathed to life by Satyajit Ray's sketches. With a unique blend of horror and humor, this carefully handpicked collection of curated tales are perfect for seasoned and new readers alike.
Pinaki De, a leading illustrator of India has brilliantly designed the cover featuring a scene from the story - ’Anath Babu's Terror’. The tones of black with dark blue highlighting the silhouettes have preserved the beauty of Satyajit Ray's original sketches.
’Ghosts, Supernatural and Tales of the Uncanny’ features sinister entities like abandoned bungalows, blood thirsty vampires and strange people, in which the residents in and around Calcutta are displaced in extraordinary circumstances. Originally appeared in Sandesh magazine, which was edited by Satyajit Ray's grandfather Upendra Kishore Ray Choudhuri and later by his father Sukumar Ray, the stories have been masterfully translated by the Late Gopa Majumdar, Indrani Majumdar and Satyajit Ray himself. Their efforts in translating the work while preserving the original text that retained the flavour of the stories have to be applauded.
The tales have illustrations from Ray himself. The imaginative world created by him consumes you, thereby teleporting you to a glorious era that's long gone by. The characters are not confined within the book but leap from the pages, breathed to life by Satyajit Ray's sketches. With a unique blend of horror and humor, this carefully handpicked collection of curated tales are perfect for seasoned and new readers alike.
Pinaki De, a leading illustrator of India has brilliantly designed the cover featuring a scene from the story - ’Anath Babu's Terror’. The tones of black with dark blue highlighting the silhouettes have preserved the beauty of Satyajit Ray's original sketches.
May 17, 2025
I always enjoy a good ghost story or anything from the horror genre for that matter. “Ghosts, Supernatural Tales of the Uncanny” is a well put together collection of ghost stories by the legendary Satyajit Ray and the stories are accompanied by original artworks by Mr. Ray.
The stories, most of them, are set in West Bengal and take you back in time to the 50s and 60s which was a much simpler time. The stories reflect the state of affairs in those times very well and all the stories being set in India are much more relatable contextually.
While the collection is meant for Young Adults, I would not put an upper age limit on it. I feel it is a collection of stories that anyone can enjoy. Even though being in the horror genre, the stories are very light and fast paced with easy vocabulary.
I was reading something from this genre after a long time and I thoroughly enjoyed each story from the book.
The stories, most of them, are set in West Bengal and take you back in time to the 50s and 60s which was a much simpler time. The stories reflect the state of affairs in those times very well and all the stories being set in India are much more relatable contextually.
While the collection is meant for Young Adults, I would not put an upper age limit on it. I feel it is a collection of stories that anyone can enjoy. Even though being in the horror genre, the stories are very light and fast paced with easy vocabulary.
I was reading something from this genre after a long time and I thoroughly enjoyed each story from the book.
May 27, 2025
Ghosts, Supernatural and Tales of the Uncanny is a spine-tingling collection that invites readers into the shadowy corners of imagination, where reality dances with the supernatural. Satyajit Ray, a master of storytelling, conjures eerie atmospheres and unsettling encounters with effortless brilliance. From haunted houses and doppelgangers to shape-shifters and whispers of the past, each tale is a doorway into a world where the ordinary is forever touched by the extraordinary.
What makes this edition especially captivating is the inclusion of Ray’s original artwork, adding a personal and haunting visual layer to the narratives. The stories are unsettling yet poetic, filled with quiet suspense rather than loud horror, perfect for both seasoned fans of the genre and new readers alike.
This collectable edition serves as a timeless tribute to Ray’s genius—where mystery, magic, and the macabre intertwine. Dare to open the book—and blur the line between what is and what could be.
What makes this edition especially captivating is the inclusion of Ray’s original artwork, adding a personal and haunting visual layer to the narratives. The stories are unsettling yet poetic, filled with quiet suspense rather than loud horror, perfect for both seasoned fans of the genre and new readers alike.
This collectable edition serves as a timeless tribute to Ray’s genius—where mystery, magic, and the macabre intertwine. Dare to open the book—and blur the line between what is and what could be.
May 30, 2025
As the title suggests this is a collection of 14 stories that will make the reader enjoy if one is interested in ghosts.
August 1, 2025
great short stories
May 30, 2025
This is a captivating collection of ghost stories that will transport you to West Bengal in the 50s and 60s.
The collection features a range of stories, from classic ghost tales to comedy-horror. Ray's use of sarcasm and deadpan humor adds a unique touch to the stories, making them both entertaining and thought-provoking.
The stories are light and fast-paced, with easy vocabulary that makes them accessible to readers of all ages.
Throughout the book, Ray explores the theme of justice, highlighting the importance of standing up for what's right, even in the face of adversity. This theme is particularly relevant for young readers, who will appreciate the courage and determination of the characters.
The original illustrations by Ray add to the charm of the book. They perfectly capture the essence of the stories and bring the characters to life.
Overall, it is a must-read for fans of horror and supernatural fiction. With its unique blend of horror and humor, this collection is sure to delight readers of all ages.
The collection features a range of stories, from classic ghost tales to comedy-horror. Ray's use of sarcasm and deadpan humor adds a unique touch to the stories, making them both entertaining and thought-provoking.
The stories are light and fast-paced, with easy vocabulary that makes them accessible to readers of all ages.
Throughout the book, Ray explores the theme of justice, highlighting the importance of standing up for what's right, even in the face of adversity. This theme is particularly relevant for young readers, who will appreciate the courage and determination of the characters.
The original illustrations by Ray add to the charm of the book. They perfectly capture the essence of the stories and bring the characters to life.
Overall, it is a must-read for fans of horror and supernatural fiction. With its unique blend of horror and humor, this collection is sure to delight readers of all ages.
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