--- product_id: 95273636 title: "In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories Paperback – Illustrated, January 1, 1984" brand: "alvin schwartz" price: "$27.19" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/95273636-in-a-dark-dark-room-and-other-scary-stories-paperback store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories Paperback – Illustrated, January 1, 1984 **Brand:** alvin schwartz **Price:** $27.19 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories Paperback – Illustrated, January 1, 1984 by alvin schwartz - **How much does it cost?** $27.19 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/95273636-in-a-dark-dark-room-and-other-scary-stories-paperback) ## Best For - alvin schwartz enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted alvin schwartz brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories Paperback – Illustrated, January 1, 1984 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51TXpcFIEuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐ Amazon, please advertise that this is the updated version of the book! *by A***K on Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2019* First I want to say that I loved this book as a kid. Second I am only giving two stars for the misleading advertising on Amazons part.What I mean is that the image shown on Amazon for this book indicates that the illustrator is Dirk Zimmer. He is the original illustrator of this book, and he is a large part of why I still fondly remember “In a Dark, Dark Room” so many years later. Instead I was sent the “updated” version with illustrations by Victor Rivas. No offense intended to Mr. Rivas, but I was looking forward to an authentic nostalgic experience by re-reading one of my favorite childhood books.The good news is that the stories are still original and unadulterated, by the late, great Alvin Schwartz! However, it’s just not the complete package for me (hence the two stars). Unfortunately this is a dealbreaker and I’ll be returning the book tomorrow.My Plea to Amazon:Amazon, please advertise that this is the updated version of the book so that people like me won’t be disappointed. I would rather buy a used, beat up old copy of this book with original illustrations, and I would even pay more for it! That’s how important it is to me to preserve my childhood memories.TL/DRThis is not the original version of book with illustrations by Dirk Zimmer, but rather an updated version with illustrations by another author. Amazons main picture for this book clearly indicates Dirk Zimmer as illustrator, which I believe is misleading. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 30+ Years Later and Still Spooky *by G***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2017* I'm in my late 30s and I remember reading this at the library when i was in early grade school. I loved it then and still do. And, no joke, the stories about the hitchhiker and the scarf girl have been permanently stuck in my head since then.Over the years, I couldn't remember the name of this book so I've never been able to buy it. That is until Buzzfeed randomly did an article about it back in March or April. I was so hyped I ordered this almost immediately. ### ⭐ New edition is terrible *by L***X on Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2019* So when I purchased this item, the old illustrations were showing on the product page, but I was sent the new edition instead. The pictures are terrible- I still remember the original illustrations 20+ years after reading them, and they scared the shit out of me. All the new illustrations are very Tim Burton-esque; cutesy and lame. Also it's 2019. If a new edition was coming out, would it have killed the illustrator and publisher to include even ONE depiction of a nonwhite person? How disappointing! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/95273636-in-a-dark-dark-room-and-other-scary-stories-paperback](https://www.desertcart.us/products/95273636-in-a-dark-dark-room-and-other-scary-stories-paperback) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-06-08*