"The Mezzotint" by M. R. James / Artifacts of Horror

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  • Опубліковано 17 жов 2024

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  • @vero0992
    @vero0992 6 років тому +30

    I laughed at his evident disdain for golf. Also this reminds me of some strange, very old artwork I saw at the Guillermo del Toro exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto last year. It never changed or moved, but it had a certain gravity that gave me the creeps. I'm enjoying this series!

  • @arachnonixon
    @arachnonixon 6 років тому +25

    ahh, after a long day of staring at numbers on a screen, it's always nice to unwind with a Horrorbabble story

    • @jojoheartspaypay
      @jojoheartspaypay 6 років тому +5

      arachnonixon this channel can't be beat!

    • @garysuarez9614
      @garysuarez9614 Місяць тому

      This statement has only become more true as the seasons churn past us in thier agitated abandon....

  • @lynnbell6353
    @lynnbell6353 4 роки тому +8

    I studied art history and have some knowledge of the field, so this one really caught my attention! Many thanks for your superb reading of a chilling tale!

  • @HorrorBabble
    @HorrorBabble  6 років тому +5

    Artifacts of Horror
    Episode 2: The Mezzotint
    Written by British writer, M. R. James, The Mezzotint tells of a strange engraving, with even stranger properties...
    Chapters:
    00:24 - Introduction
    00:59 - The Mezzotint
    Narrated by Ian Gordon for HorrorBabble
    Music: "Red Limbo Spread" by Ian Gordon
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  • @12201185234
    @12201185234 4 роки тому +5

    I've been re-listening to your catalogue, putting your channel on each night when I lay down to sleep. I like this one. The commentary on golf is just great.

  • @andilucas6926
    @andilucas6926 6 років тому +7

    You have an excellent voice for James - countless readings of this story exist, but you have nailed it.

  • @Arwcwb
    @Arwcwb 3 роки тому +6

    The way golf gets picked on is pretty funny - but this story genuinely made me feel pretty uneasy - might have to watch something funny later on so I'm not creeped out for the rest of the day.

  • @thuzzwhistle1028
    @thuzzwhistle1028 6 років тому +7

    Great reading of one of my favourites from The Master. What a fantastic channel this is, and your Lovecraft channel too!

  • @benhuether5474
    @benhuether5474 Рік тому +2

    If it wasn’t for M. R. James we wouldn’t have stories like The Conjuring, Insidious, The Ring, The Grudge, The Fog, Poltergeist, The Shining, The Amityville Horror, The Haunting of Hill House, and countless other ghost stories by multiple authors from around the world.

  • @jamiecameron7615
    @jamiecameron7615 6 років тому +3

    Simply wonderful, I am enjoying this series immensely. Thank you very much!

  • @aaron2709
    @aaron2709 6 років тому +4

    I love horror stories that involve art. Rod Serling's "Night Gallery" TV show did that in the 1970s.

  • @vintagebrew1057
    @vintagebrew1057 2 роки тому +3

    My Edwardian primary school had a "Red Library" that always smelled of pipe smoke and had an old portrait of an Elizabethan gentleman who we all believed had eyes that followed us about the room......

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  2 роки тому +1

      Sounds fabulous!

    • @vintagebrew1057
      @vintagebrew1057 2 роки тому +1

      @@HorrorBabble It was a creepy room. We also had a haunted assembley hall with a piano that played itself!
      I miss those spooky old hallways!!
      Thank You and Merry Christmas!

  • @murrfeeling
    @murrfeeling 2 роки тому +2

    ...and then A SKELETON POPPED OUT...
    ...very...
    ...very...
    ...slowly.
    (Pretty fine story though.)

  • @MrsCaranAmy
    @MrsCaranAmy 4 роки тому +1

    This was a great story. I thoroughly enjoyed it. You did an awesome job of narrating it.

  • @paulcateiii
    @paulcateiii 6 років тому +2

    another fine performance of a classic tale - thank you Ian

  • @daisysoup158
    @daisysoup158 3 роки тому +2

    Great content. Totally enjoying these stories.

  • @Tipi_Dan
    @Tipi_Dan 3 роки тому +1

    One of the truly terrifying stories.

  • @raymondgerman6671
    @raymondgerman6671 6 років тому +5

    I thank you for a good story.

  • @leebritnell8668
    @leebritnell8668 2 роки тому

    Good to hear of another Britnell in the story!

  • @jmac77
    @jmac77 3 роки тому

    One of the scariest stories ever

  • @markvickers2607
    @markvickers2607 6 років тому +1

    Love a bit of M. R. James 😁👍

  • @Pentapus1024
    @Pentapus1024 6 років тому +3

    Great reading, as always. But once again, the music stands out. Couldn't put my finger on it until right now, but it reminded me of Chrono Cross, just can't remember where. It's not important!

  • @johnbryant8603
    @johnbryant8603 6 років тому +5

    An ambient dark music, James, who is so mysterious to me, only that his stories are kinda short. As for your plan to re-read this piece, you’re fast. Though I cannot tell you how much you’re lullabies mean to me, I am forever grateful. 🌹🎩🌙✨
    Now I remember, is similar to the story, The Painting, By the same author. Did not mean fast, in the sense of narration, on FAST, in performing your tasks. Please, this is a great pace. ✨🎩❤️

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  6 років тому +1

      Thanks John! I know you prefer the slower-paced readings... I just tend to go with the flow. These 'lighter' tales bring out a certain energy in me. Ian

    • @johnbryant8603
      @johnbryant8603 6 років тому +1

      HorrorBabble, fast, in the sense of tasking. Not pace, sir✨🎩🌹 perfect perfect

    • @HorrorBabble
      @HorrorBabble  6 років тому

      Ah, I see - thank you John! You should read more of M. R. James' work: www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/8486/pg8486.html

    • @johnbryant8603
      @johnbryant8603 6 років тому +1

      HorrorBabble wow, thank you. I found a copy of, I think it was called Antiquated Ghost Storie, her, on UA-cam; last night. But this link looks like GOLD ✨🎩🙏🏽🌹

    • @johnbryant8603
      @johnbryant8603 6 років тому +1

      HorrorBabble thank you so much. I found some of his work' on Horror Vault, also. Gutenbrug seems like a dream, thank you

  • @countiblis1246
    @countiblis1246 3 роки тому +1

    circa 25:20 Spes Ultima Gentis, The Last Hope of The Nation.

  • @jerichohill487
    @jerichohill487 3 роки тому

    Great video

  • @DavidLovins67
    @DavidLovins67 Рік тому

    Hello

  • @blakmajk3512
    @blakmajk3512 2 роки тому +1

    33

  • @thli8472
    @thli8472 5 років тому

    Professor J.J.Binks?

  • @adamscrivner30
    @adamscrivner30 2 роки тому

    Golf is rubbish