(This collection of juvenilia was eventually published as a special issue of Crypt of Cthulhu magazine titled- Ghostly Tales- Crypt of Cthulhu 6, No 8, whole number 50, Michaelmas 1987, edited by Robert M. His earliest stories, written in 1957-58, when Campbell was but eleven years of age, comprised a collection called Ghostly Tales. Joshi) Hornsea, UK: PS Publishing, 2002.Ĭampbell had already been attracted to the weird field before he read H. Although both parents lived in the same house, Campbell states, 'I didn't see my father face to face for nearly twenty years, and that was when he was dying.' Other autobiographical pieces regarding Campbell's life are available in Section V, 'On Ramsey Campbell' in his essay collection Ramsey Campbell, Probably: 30 Years of Essays and Articles (ed. And check out Vogue’s official 2023 Met Gala best dressed list for our favorite looks of the night.John Ramsey Campbell (born Januin Liverpool) is an English horror fiction author, editor and critic.Ĭampbell's childhood and adolescence were marked by the rift between his parents and his mother's developing schizophrenia, an experience he has discussed in detail in the introduction and afterword to the restored text of The Face That Must Die. The rest of the guest list-a mix of top actors, singers, athletes, models, and artists-turned up in styleīelow, scroll through for every single Met Gala 2023 red carpet outfit from last night, and if you missed it, you can rewatch the official livestream here. This year’s official Met Gala co-hosts were all be present, including Penélope Cruz, Michaela Coel, Roger Federer, Dua Lipa, and Vogue’s Anna Wintour. This year, the A-list attendees were asked to dress “ in honor of Karl”-meaning we saw some custom ensembles that paid homage to Lagerfeld’s design signatures, including his Chanel tweeds and his own black-and-white uniform. After all, the Met Gala-often dubbed the “Super Bowl of fashion”-has created some of the most memorable (and viral) celebrity red carpet looks from the past decade. Just as important as the exhibition, of course, is the star-studded red carpet spectacle that took place as guests made their way up the famous Met steps. This year, the annual affair celebrated the exhibition “ Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” The gala honored the legacy of Lagerfeld-the late designer who helmed fashion houses such as Chanel, Fendi, and his own eponymous line-and raised funds for The Met’s Costume Institute. The first Monday in May is officially over! The 2023 Met Gala red carpet has officially closed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Ancient Images by Ramsey Campbell