The Tenant
The Tenant by Roland Topor, published by Valancourt Books in 2020, is a psychological horror novel that delves into the unsettling experiences of Trelkovsky, a Parisian searching for an affordable apartment. Despite the chilling history of the previous tenant, who tragically leapt from the window, Trelkovsky seizes the opportunity, only to find himself spiraling into a nightmarish reality filled with paranoia and bizarre occurrences that challenge his grip on sanity.
In this edition, readers will encounter a surreal narrative that explores themes of madness and the complexities of city life. As Trelkovsky navigates his new environment, the tension escalates, leading to a profound sense of dread. This 176-page work, originally published in French in 1964 and later adapted into a film by Roman Polanski, is presented with a new introduction by R B. Russell, offering fresh insights into Topor’s haunting vision.
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When Trelkovsky, a Parisian in desperate need of a place to live, comes across an affordable apartment, he jumps at the chance to rent it, undaunted by the fact that the previous tenant hurled herself screaming through the window. What happens next is a harrowing descent into paranoia and madness as a series of bizarre events unfolds that leaves Trelkovsky doubting his sanity and fearing for his life.
First published in French in 1964 and adapted for Roman Polanski’s 1976 film version, Roland Topor’s surreal and hallucinatory horror masterpiece The Tenant returns to print at last in this edition, which includes a new introduction by R B. Russell.
“As closely coiled, as cold and quiet and deadly as a snake in the bed.” – John Collier, author of Fancies and Goodnights
“Echoes of Kafka, Poe, and Hitchcock . . . not recommended to any average reader who may be easily shocked.” –
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“Grotesque and harrowing, The Tenant is a powerful fable set in the twilight zone.” – The Observer
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