The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories

I had this same book as a teenager. Used to ready it out loud and laugh. Now that I’m almost 40 I had to get it again. The illustrations and dark humor poetry are beautiful done!

`The melancholy death of oyster boy & other stories' is a compilatory book of 23 poems written by director Tim Burton (Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow) All the poems are beautifully accompanied by original illustrations drawn by Burton, the perfect complement for the stories he tells throughout the book. The book is also presented in a Postscript version of Scripps College Oldstyle, a very interesting notation on the last pages. The peculiarity of all the characters in this book is what makes them so compelling, the poems are filled with a very dark humor, irony and beautiful metaphors (there is the story of `Voodoo girl', a girl with pins around her heart, so no one can get close to her or she will be hurt) All the characters are outcasts, characters so unique that it is very difficult for them to fit in and be loved, but even though they're different, the situations can somehow relate to real life. Once you read this book it is very easy to understand the origins of `Edward Scissorhands', a guy with scissors instead of hands who couldn't possible hug or have physical contact with anyone. The last poem of the book is the perfect ending for this incredible compilation of bizarre tales on the lives of even more bizarre but lovable characters. An excellent book for all ages, the poems are quite rhythmic and simple, I have bought a couple of copies to give to some of my friends and I haven't met a single person who has read it and didn't like it. The poem that gives title to the book is just unbelievable and the best poem of the book; how love can lead to cruelty and the melancholic fate of poor oyster boy will leave you with a sensation of sadness. If you have enjoyed the works of Burton in the movies and specially liked `Edward Scissorhands' you are going to fall in love with this book.

Love this book so much, came used but in good condition like described

For all those Burton lovers old and new, This wonderful book is just for you. A bunch of great rhymes, simple yet fun, This book can be enjoyed by every one! This new instalment from the creative genius of Tim Burton shows the lighter side to his dark and often twisted social mindset. With simple comic rhymes and accompanying sketches, this small anthology of poems and 'other stories' depicts Burton's newer iconic characters including Stick Boy, the Boy with Nails in his Eyes, Stare-girl, Stink Boy, and Oyster Boy. This would be the perfect text to read to early primary students, introduce middle to late primary-aged school students to the realm of poetry, or for high school or university students to read for enjoyment and/or additional texts. The images are also Burton's work, revealing his creative genius further. A VERY cute (in a very Burton way) book, greatly enjoyed by Burton fans and those not so acquainted with his work.

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What a sad little book. I LOVED IT !!!!!!!!!! This is a book of what? I don't know. Sad twisted little tales of sad twisted little children. I know it is all twisted fantasy but the tale of Oyster boy stuck in my head. Sad, I felt sorry for Oyster boy. Just because he was different his father should not of EATEN him. Any way this is a great little book and the Toys that you can buy are awesome works of art. I had to have them all. Just a Fun Sad fantasy. If you are a Tim Burton fan you will love this as well. But if you are a true fan you already know about it.

Being a fan of Tim Burtons works which need no introduction here, I discovered after some cursory research that he had written a book of poetry with pictures that had a most interesting title.A little book all of one hundred fifteen pages or so that could be read in less than ten minutes. I had to get it.Well the binding is sure beautiful and the content is bizarre with children being the target of his illustrations.Not in an abusive way, but rather something the Addams family would enjoy.The individual parts are brief and the title work is quite good as well. Having recently reviewed a book on oysters, I remembered this one purchased many years ago and it has sat on my shelf long forgotten.I reread it again and still find it cool and thought provoking. Just a little ditty merely for fun. The illustrations are raw,minimalistic yet leave an imprint on your mind that stays there.So, if you're a Burton fan for whatever reason, you'll appreciate this little gem.Hey,don't get serious it's not high end poetry,prose or art we are talking about here just sillyness, but fun in a ghoulish sort of way.I just throw it out here for food for thought because its within my particular bent of literary preferences.Only four stars because for the price you should get more,but for originality it rates.Have fun!!

Odd stories, beautiful cover, Tim Burton's work is perfect.

Tim Burton has created so many relatable characters. English lit teachers should teach their students his work. Shakespeare and Frost are master pieces that no longer connect to their audience. Both myself my 15 yr old and 18 yr old read this book( in the 13 hours since it was delivered) and have had many great discussions. Tim Burton is the modern Edgar Allen Poe (without the incest). Cheers to Tim for creating an understandable work of art.

Incredible.

El libro llego en buen estado y las ilustraciones claras.

Veio em condições perfeitas, maravilhoso.

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