This is a rare unread vintage and out of print copy of THE MELANCHOLY DEATH OF OYSTER BOY & OTHER STORIES written by TIM BURTON in 1997 and published and distributed by Rob Weisbach Books; 1st edition (October 22, 1997). This hardcover book is 128 pages in length and measures 5.27 x 0.68 x 7.79 inches. See photos for condition.

“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)."

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tim Burton is the creative genius behind Batman, Beetlejuice, Ed Wood, Edward Scissorhands, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure and The Nightmare Before Christmas, among others. He began his career at Disney, where his first project was a six-minute tribute to Vincent Price. His second film, the 27 minute Frankenweenie, was deemed unsuitable for children and never released in theaters. He lives in New York and Los Angeles."

Due to recent delivery issues with the USPS I now ship all magazines, digests and paperback books via Priority Mail. $100 of insurance is included in this price. I’m selling my collection of vintage 1950-1980s gay pulp paperback novels, pictorial & hardcore magazines, physique photography, magazines, artwork & other LGBTQ ephemera.