The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories
by Tim Burton
The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories by Tim Burton holds a highly rated rating of 4.13 out of 5, based on 19.8K reader ratings. First published in 1997. The book spans 115 pages.
About The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories
From breathtaking stop-action animation to bittersweet modern fairy tales, filmmaker Tim Burton has become known for his unique visual brilliance – witty and macabre at once. Now he gives birth to a cast of gruesomely sympathetic children – misunderstood outcasts who struggle to find love and belonging in their cruel, cruel worlds. His lovingly lurid illustrations evoke both the sweetness and the tragedy of these dark yet simple beings – hopeful, hapless heroes who appeal to the ugly outsider in all of us, and let us laugh at a world we have long left behind (mostly anyway).
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Tim Burton |
| Published | 1997 |
| Pages | 115 |
| Genres | Poetry, Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Arts & Photography |
| Average Rating | 4.13 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,773 |
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What genre is The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories?
The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories is categorized as Poetry, Fiction, Fantasy, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories worth reading?
Based on 19.8K reader ratings, The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories has an average score of 4.13 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories?
The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories has 115 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories?
The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories was written by Tim Burton. It was first published in 1997.
What is the ISBN for The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories?
The ISBN-13 for The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories is 9780688156820.0.
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