The Books of Blood : V1-6 A six volume short story collection of tales opened and closed by stories of a man whose flesh has become the parchment on which all the tales are written. It includes some classic Barker moments, including the Yattering and Jack and the excellent psychological story, Dread.
The Martian Chronicles
Exploring the consequences of an exploration, invasion and takeover of Mars
by human beings, and the big impact the planet has on them. Told in a series
of chronological short pieces, this is an inspired and original work, with
stories ranging from the tragic to surrealistic. [in print - UK / US]
The October Country
A brilliant and inspired collection of dark humorous short stories,
including several connected tales ('The Traveler', 'Uncle Einar' &
'Homecoming') about a strange ancient family. As well as: 'Skeleton', a
tale about a man who becomes afraid of his own skeleton, 'The Scythe' a
story about a man who aquires a big responsability, and of course,
'The Jar' an excellent tale of an oddity encased in a glass jar. [in print - UK / US]
