4th Armada Monster Book - 1978 First UK Edition

The Fourth Armada Monster Book, edited by R. Chetwynd-Hayes, is a vintage horror anthology published by Armada / Fontana Paperbacks in 1978. This First UK edition gathers chilling monster stories chosen for younger and teen readers who enjoy suspense, strange creatures, eerie settings, and classic supernatural thrills.

Edited by one of Britain’s well-known writers and anthologists of ghostly and macabre fiction, the collection offers a mix of frightening, imaginative, and entertaining tales. From lurking beasts to uncanny encounters, the stories capture the fun and fear of old-style monster fiction.

A nostalgic choice for readers who grew up with Armada horror paperbacks, this book also appeals to collectors of vintage children’s horror, British paperbacks, monster stories, and 1970s supernatural fiction. Its first UK edition status adds extra interest for horror and paperback collectors.