In 1955, Ballantine Books published the now-classic collection of Bradbury’s gothic horror, The October Country, which celebrated its sixtieth anniversary on October 25, and many of the stories in the collection are reworkings of tales from Dark Carnival. Yet for all of my heartfelt ardor for the genre as a whole, I have never been a big fan of Golden Age science fiction. 1996, Ballantine Books in English - 1st Ballantine Books trade ed. Perhaps, they've just never read "The Smile" by Bradbury, not included in this collection). Suddenly - Light! The stories are of exceptional quality, exactly what one would expect from a writer as acclaimed as Ray Bradbury. Tap to unmute. contrary to what jp says everything in this book is halloween related. Some stories didn't hit the mark with me though. But alas, the final page has come, and I must now return this book to its rightful place on the shelf with its brothers and sisters, knowing I will undoubtedly retrieve it for a reread many times in the years to come. I am quite useless at reviewing an anthologies so please bear with me. He captured in words the longings that always young hearts feel. anything from Perversions of Science to Black Mirror to Tales from the Crypt) and those goosebumps that develop ever so sinister-like? Some are Magic Realism. By Golden Age I mean those authors writing either before or during the initial space race, authors whose imaginations were set racing by the vision of Sputnik orbiting overhead and whose Eisenhower minds drew long gleaming phallus-looking rockets flown by Aryan supermen set to spread the ethos of Manifest Destiny to the stars. I can say that there are some stories that will "click" with almost everyone out there--something to suit everyone's tastes. The October Country (1955) is a classic collection of macabre short stories by Ray Bradbury. Let the romance begin. Every story in this collection earns that type of unforgettable excitement: the pure thrill of being scared. The October Country is many places: a picturesque Mexican village where death is a tourist attraction; a city beneath the city where drowned lovers are silently reunited; a carnival midway where a tiny man's most cherished fantasy can be fulfilled night after night. $21.99, Welcome To The October County Sticker Combo Pack, The October Country Halloween Greeting Card, I’ll Be There In Spirit Halloween Greeting Card, Skin Is Overrated Halloween Greeting Card, Halloween Stationery Greeting Card Combo Pack, Regular price Audio. One of the first books I ever read, and one of the reasons I still read. I've penned dozens of reviews by now declaiming the same thing. His magic, when they finally do meet him, will open their minds and hearts to his true magnificent talents. A folklorists museum of all things horribly morbid and nightmarishly creepy. Well, I don't. 1:55; End of the Line. $24.99, Welcome To The October Country Candle Collection Combo, Regular price 34 likes. Shopping. Whose people passing at night on the empty walks sound like rain...". The 19 tales here are: The Dwarf The Next In Line The Watchful Poker Chip of H Matisse Skeleton The Jar The Lake The Emissary Touched With Fire The Small Assassin The Crowd Jack-in-the-Box The Scythe Uncle Einar (part of the Elliott family saga) The Wind The Man Upstairs by William Morrow. The October Country (1955) is a classic collection of macabre short stories by Ray Bradbury. Welcome To The October Country Club Bundle (T-Shirt, Tote, & Candle Sampler), Regular price I used to read my sister's copy over and over! I’m so glad I read this book in October with the leaves coming down, the air was crisp and Halloween was around the corner. 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