Ghosts, Supernatural and Tales of the Uncanny

The book brings together Ray’s distinctive blend of mystery, suspense, humour and the macabre. The stories explore the unsettling space between the ordinary and the unexplained, while Ray’s original artwork adds to the atmosphere of the collection.

Satyajit Ray (1921–1992) was an internationally acclaimed filmmaker, writer, illustrator, designer and composer. He received the Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1992 and was awarded the Bharat Ratna the same year. His literary works continue to be widely read by children, young adults and adults.

Ghosts, Supernatural and Tales of the Uncanny presents a selection of Ray’s haunting supernatural fiction in English. From eerie houses and mysterious strangers to uncanny transformations and unexplained events, the stories combine suspense and imagination with Ray’s characteristic storytelling style. This edition introduces his supernatural writing to a new generation while preserving the visual character of his original illustrations.