The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories
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The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories
by Authors:
Tim Burton
Released: October, 1997
ISBN: 0688156819
Hardcover
Sales Rank: 1,291
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$19.95
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Customer Review #1:
 Weird but Wonderful Burton
I was lucky enough to have a co-worker share this book with me. A collection of Tim Burtons short macabre stories with his own illustrations, written for more adult readers than children. For the example the title story regarding "Oyster Boy" features a bizarre ending in which the father eats his son to better his lackluster sex life with his wife. In "Robot Boy" a women gives birth to a boy robot after having sex with kitchen appliances(!) much to her husbands dismay. Other stories in the collection that I enjoyed: "Stainboy," "The Girl Who Turned Into a Bed," "Mummy Boy" and "Anchor Baby." As one reads this book we see the ever-present dark human side of a cinematic genius! Interestingly enough the book is dedicated to then Burtons girlfriend Lisa Marie who has appeared in some of his films as well. It should come as no surprise that the title character in "Stickboy" resembles Jack from the " A Nightmare Before Christmas." If youre a Burton fan or are inspired by his work this book is a definite must!
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Customer Review #2:
 This was what it tried to be...
This small, short book was surprising to me. Though it was, as I said before, very short, it was a good length for something of this type. The poems were each very unique and offered new morals to the reader. Some people could argue that it was too grossly disgusting (I meant to be repetitive), but it was just showing the true ways of people...or un-people...The world shuns freaks and monsters, just as these poor children are. They only want to be accepted.
I enjoyed this book thoroughly and will treasure it for my book collection because not only was it entertaining, the binding is very nice. You dont need to read it to be satisfied. The nice, black cover should be enough...Well, Good-bye!
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Customer Review #3:
Poor, poor Oyster Boy!
Tim Burton takes you on a wild ride in this collection of twisted and funny stories and poetry. This is definitely a unique twist on fairy tales.
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