Robert Aickman

The Profile

Robert Aickman (1914–1981) was a British author celebrated for his ‘strange tales’, subtly dislocating reality with psychological and uncanny undercurrents. A major figure in 20th‑century weird fiction, he wrote influential collections such as Dark Entries, Sub Rosa, and Cold Hand in Mine.

Born 1914 and died 1981; British author of ‘strange tales’ and a leading figure in weird fiction. Co‑founded the Inland Waterways Association. Wrote 48 stories, two novels, and autobiographical works; notable collections include Dark Entries (1964), Sub Rosa (1968), and Cold Hand in Mine (1975).

Three reviews celebrate Robert Aickman as a major voice in weird fiction, emphasizing his ‘strange tales’ where the irrational fractures everyday life. They discuss key collections like Sub Rosa and Cold Hand in Mine (Brividi crudeli), highlight stories such as The Hospice, and note influences and affinities with M. R. James and Walter de la Mare. David Tibet’s championing of Aickman recurs throughout.