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Ghost writing

From: The Case for Spirit Photography, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Hutchinson, 1922 The Ghost writing of a Mr W T Stead around a Mr Wm. Walker. Apparition ghost, phantom, spectre, spirit. Date: 1922

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Apparition Arthur Case Conan Doyle From Ghost Hutchinson Spirit Stead Walker 1922

EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing photograph, taken in 1922, is a striking example of the mysterious phenomenon known as 'Ghost Writing.' The image, which was published in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's book 'The Case for Spirit Photography,' features the apparition of the late journalist and spiritualist, Mr. W.T. Stead, writing around the materialized form of Mr. Wm. Walker. At the time, Spirit Photography was a controversial practice that claimed to capture the images of spirits in photographs. Doyle, a renowned author and skeptic turned believer, was a prominent advocate for the authenticity of these images. In this photograph, Stead, who had passed away in 1912, is said to have materialized in the presence of Walker, and wrote the words "Margery" and "Ever Yours" on a piece of paper held by Walker. The photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, was published in Doyle's book as evidence of the continuity of life after death and the ability of spirits to communicate with the living. The image has since become a subject of fascination and debate among paranormal enthusiasts and skeptics alike. Some believe it to be a genuine manifestation of the spirit world, while others argue that it is a clever hoax. Despite the controversy surrounding Spirit Photography, this photograph remains a compelling and enigmatic reminder of the enduring human desire to connect with the unknown and the mysteries of the afterlife.

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