About the author
Elsa Barker (1869–1954) was an American novelist, short-story writer and poet. She became best known for Letters from a Living Dead Man (1914), War Letters from the Living Dead Man (1915), and Last Letters From the Living Dead Man (1919), books containing what she said were messages from a dead man produced through automatic writing.
📖 Where to start with Elsa Barker
💬 What our editors say about Elsa Barker's books
“While fascinating for its historical and metaphysical context, this book may not suit readers preferring empirical evidence or traditional narrative fiction. The reliance on automatic writing as a source material might feel…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on War Letters from the Living Dead Man
“While charmingly candid and vividly descriptive, this book may frustrate readers expecting rigorous theological doctrine or scientific proof. It is not suitable for those who view spiritualism as mere superstition without…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Letters from the Afterlife: A Guide to the Other Side
“While 'Last Letters from the Living Dead Man' provides a fascinating window into historical spiritualist practices, it is not suited for skeptics or those seeking empirical scientific evidence. Readers expecting rigorous…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Last Letters from the Living Dead Man
📋 Editions by Elsa Barker in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| War Letters from the Living Dead Man | 2010 | White Crow Books | 176 | 9781907355851 |
| Letters from the Afterlife: A Guide to the Other Side | 2004 | Atria Books | 276 | 9781582701219 |
| Last Letters from the Living Dead Man | 2010 | White Crow Books | 128 | 9781907355875 |
| Letters from a Living Dead Man Barker, Elsa | 2010 | White Crow Books | 178 | 9781907661228 |
| Letters from a Living Dead Man | 2010 | White Crow Books | 178 | 9781907355837 |
