Richard carl laymon january 14, 1947 february 14, 2001 was an american author of suspense and horror fiction, particularly within the splatterpunk subgenre. He worked as a schoolteacher, a librarian, and a report writer for a law firm, and was the author of more than thirty acclaimed novels. Edited by laymon and also available from cemetery dance is the justreleased bad news, a limited edition of original short stories on the title theme by numerous greats in the horrordark crime field, signed. Edited by laymon and also available from cemetery dance is the justreleased bad news, a limited edition of original short stories on the title theme by numerous greats in the horrordark crime field, signed by all the contributors.
Plus, not only will you find the covers of each of his books. At the start of the book, author laymon has shown that all over the grandville town, the fliers showing the upcoming vampire show were tacked to trees, power poles, store windows, and sidewalks. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Savage and autograph note signed richard laymon on. However this copy has the following additional signatures which will be well known to laymon collectors and are of relevance to the book you are viewing. Signed limited edition once upon a halloween richard laymon cemetery dance book see more like this richard laymon the stake 1991 hcdj ex library st martins press 1st edition preowned. Since 2001, new releases have been sold by ann laymon, richard s wife, and consist of previously unpublished manuscripts that richard left behind at his death. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
Richard laymon 3 paperback lot leisure books horror. Browse richard laymon s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Vj books is the largest online bookseller of signed and collectible. Its a shame we wont see more classic horror novels like island penned by the late richard laymon. The traycase shows minor signs of wear including a bump to the top front spine corner as seen in photo. Author laymon was born as richard carl laymon on january 14, 1947 in chicago, illinois, the united states. Needless to say, laymon was a very nice enthusiastic man who was in love with books and writing. Hes in true form here, doing what he does best piling on the suspense one layer. Once upon a halloween by richard laymon, hardcover. Donna, the books protagonist, goes on the run with her daughter sandy when she learns that her exhusband, who. Richard laymons funland special definitive edition dark regions. Funland and stake authored by richard laymon released at filesize. An unforgettable, spinechilling horror novel hello and welcome to the ninth issue of the official richard laymon fan club its been over fifteen years since issue eight was produced, and there has been many changes during that time many new books.
Author laymon began his writing career in the year 1980 with the release of his debut book titled the cellar. Island by richard laymon, the traveling vampire show by richard laymon, night in the lonesome october by richard laymon, the. Richard laymon is the prolific author of more than 30 novels and 65 short stories which have been published in ellery queen, alfred hitchcock and cavalier. Richard laymons funland special definitive edition dark.
The book was originally signed by richard laymon, ed gorman who did the introduction, and larry mori, who is the illustrator. The book is in pristine, unread condition as is the dust jacket. Stake exlib by kensington publishing corporation staff. His writing is full of violence and sex, and not for the faint of heart. The cellar, the beast house, the midnight tour, island, the traveling vampire show. The cellar is a 1980 horror novel by american author richard laymon. Richard laymon is the author of more than thirty acclaimed novels, including the cellar, the stake, savage, quake, island and body rides. Headline publishing first uk edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, signed. The story follows the story of jane, a new librarian in the sleepy town of donnerville, a place where nothing happens. Signed by the author on the limitation page and this is one of.
Richard laymon may be a great writer of horror books, but its not this one. Rare signed limited chapbook by richard laymon in the attic from camelot books from 2000. Which of richard laymon s masterpieces is the best. One of the initial books written by richard laymon is entitled the traveling vampire show. Cemetery dance publications limited edition, first printing, mint, newunread in a flawless dust jacket, signed by the author. It was one of his earliest published works, and one he credited with having all but destroyed his publishing career in the united states. Donnerville librarian jane kerry receives an envelope containing a 50dollar bill and a note instructing her to look homeward, angel and signed. The original and intended version of the woods are dark was finally published in july of 2008 by leisure books. The high price tag is due to the fact that each copy is signed by laymon himself, not his best work but still entertaining if youre a hardcore fan and want to add this little piece of laymon history to your collection. Featuring an introduction by jack ketchum, an afterword by brian keene and over 50 pages of unpublished author notes and scanned pages during richard s work on funland from the laymon. It would be fair to say i started in the dark with an idea of where it was going, i watched part of the movie an indie movie i think at whc 2001, and i feared that knowing some of the story ahead of time might spoil it for me. It is the newest book in the richard laymon short story collections. A bram stoker and science fiction chronicle awardwinning author, his novels have been translated into fifteen languages. Explore books by richard laymon with our selection at.
Wesley thomas in the crazy world of horror fiction, few writers manage to produce not only impressive material but to leave an everlasting impression in our minds, thus becoming true icons of horror. Rare limited edition hardcover novel by richard laymon cuts from cemetery dance from 1999. The traveling vampire show by richard laymon signed first. Brand new, signed lettered edition hardcover from richard laymon night show. By richard laymon in the dark 1st first edition hardcover. An uncut version of the novel was released by cemetery dance publications in july 2008. This copy is lettered x, one of just 26 lettered leatherbound hardcovers signed on the limitation page by richard laymon.
Jun 25, 20 richard laymon is the prolific author of more than 30 novels and 65 short stories which have been published in ellery queen, alfred hitchcock and cavalier. Isbn 9780747279006 9780747279006 hardcover, headline, 1993. It was one of his earliest published works, and one he credited with having all but destroyed his publishing career in the united states an uncut version of the novel was released by cemetery dance publications in july 2008. Cuts by richard laymon signed first edition limited to 1500 signed copies. Laymon, richard come out tonight signed first edition. Really, its difficult to go wrong when choosing a laymon novel, but if you are new to richard laymon, i have some suggestions for where to start. Oct 26, 20 laymon was born in chicago in 1947, and died of a heart attack on valentines day, 2001. Darkness, tell us 1991, headline by richard laymon. Dark regions press is excited to present richard laymons funland special definitive edition in two signed collectible formats for preorder. Laymon, richard come out tonight signed first edition uk book. One writer that never fails to deliver is richard laymon. All that aside, i think it was a good book but far to pricey.
A look at richard laymon s take on the ouija board horror novel, 1991s darkness, tell us. They are all great in their own right, but here is your chance to vote on your favorites. The traveling vampire show richard laymon first edition. This is a very fine fine uk first edition bentley little and richard laymon signed limited editions.
The book was purchased as new from the publisher and promptly shelved. The final novel written by him was published posthumously in 2005. Laymon used books, rare books and new books find all books by richard laymon and compare prices find signed collectible books by richard laymon english. Laymon, richard cuts signed limited edition book author signed hardcover book. He was the author of around 40 novels one of which the traveling vampire show won the bram stoker award, and over 50 short stories, an output that saw him described as. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Before he left us, he penned some of the scariest, seediest horror novels ever written. Many readers are not aware of this fact especially new laymon readers. I had heard of him, but i wasnt sure which of his books. In the dark was further along the laymon line for me, and i must say overall that this book lived up to the hype and the awesome potential that laymon almost always seemed to deliver. Laymon was born and raised outside of chicago, illinois, then lived in tiburon, california. Once upon a halloween by richard laymon, hardcover barnes. At the start of the book, author laymon has shown that all over the.
Im a laymon fan now, first the traveling vampire show, which i loved, and now in the dark. Richard laymon audio books, best sellers, author bio. Buy a cheap copy of body rides by richard laymon 0747251002 9780747251002 a gently used book at a great low price. Find signed collectible books by richard laymon english. Richard laymon cuts signedlimited hc cemetery dance. Special definitive edition from dark regions press from 2016. Below is a list of richard laymon s books in order of when they were originally published. Resurrection dispatch time we dispatch within 3 days, mondayfriday postage and packaging we use royal mail 2nd class from united kingdom on the majority of items 92% of parcels arrived within 34 days excluding weekends. The mystery and mens magazines and was released on may, 14th 2014. Really, its difficult to go wrong when choosing a laymon novel, but if you are new to richard laymon. Each dust jacket is protected in an acidfree archival quality acetate cover.
Richard laymon night show new signedlettered pc drp. I hope two laymon posts in a week isnt pushing it im going through a bit of a retrospectivenostalgia reread phase and he so much better than i ever realised as a. A former president of the horror writers association, laymon has written over thirty novels, more than sixtyfive literary short stories which were published in ellery queen, alfred hitchcock and cavalier, poetry, crime fiction, two suspense novels, a western, and two romance novels. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Shop the latest titles by richard laymon at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. The cellar the cellar is the first in a series, and is centered around a towns tourist attraction known as the beast house. Midnights lair by richard laymon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Filled with gratuitous sex and violence and numerous plot twists, it is hard to figure out who will survive the machinations of the madman who is pulling the strings. A beautiful pristine collectors copy of a very scarce book. Richard laymon signed for sale in uk view 26 bargains.
The cellar by richard laymon signed first edition 1997. Richard laymon was born in chicago and grew up in california. Richard laymon from publishers weekly heres another halloween offering from cemetery dance, which, with last years anthology october dreams and the forthcoming anthology trick or treat, plus last years richard laymon. The woods are dark is a 1981 horror novel by american author richard laymon. Stephen king says, if youve missed laymon, youve missed a treat. Flesh richard laymon tor books 1988 a few months ago, i found a bunch of richard laymon books in my favourite second hand book store. Featuring an introduction by jack ketchum, an afterword by brian keene and over 50 pages of unpublished author notes and scanned pages during richards work on funland from the laymon archives. Donnerville librarian jane kerry receives an envelope containing a 50dollar bill and a note instructing her to look homeward, angel and signed mog master of. The book was released in a slipcased limited edition of 500 signed and numbered copies, and a traycased. The story of three teenagers in 1963 who find a flyer for the traveling vampire show featuring valeria, the only know vampire in captivity and their attempt to attend the performance. Among the missing by laymon, richard 0843947888 au fast post. Richard laymon doesnt seem to have an upcoming book.
He autographed a copy of resurrection dreams which i. His final novel was published in 2005, titled both the glory bus and into the fire. Order of richard laymon books richard laymon 19472001 was an american novelist of horror and suspense novels, considered part of the splatterpunk subgenre. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The book is signed by author jack ketchum with the deluxe edition also being signed by editor james r. The first time laymon secured a place in my list of phenomenal horror fiction writers, was when i stumbled across a book with an intriguing cover called the cellar. Cemetary dance first edition, first printing, mint, newunread in a flawless dustjacket, signed. He was born in chicago in 1947 and grew up in california. In the dark by richard laymon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Richard carl laymon january 14, 1947 february 14, 2001 was an american author of suspense and horror fiction. The cellar by richard laymon, island by richard laymon, endless night by richard laymon, the traveling vampire show by r.
Cuts richard laymon signed lettered cemetery dance horror see more like this. Simply brit shipped with premium postal service within 24 hours from the uk with impressive delivery tim. There are plenty of other laymon books to read for a fun time, this is not one that i would recommend. Richard laymon s first novel was the cellar, published in 1980. Discover book depositorys huge selection of richard laymon books online. Richard laymons works include more than sixty short stories and more than. He also wrote under the pseudonyms richard kelly, carla laymon, and lee davis willoughby.
Buy richard laymon books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Isbn 9780755331826 9780755331826 softcover, headline book publishing, 2007 richard laymon collection volume 5. Buy a cheap copy of in the dark book by richard laymon. Once upon a halloween by richard laymon, first edition. However, despite praise from prominent writers from within the genre, including stephen king and dean koontz, laymon was little known in his homeland he enjoyed greater success in europe, though, particularly in the united kingdom until his affiliation with leisure books in 1999. In the dark by laymon, richard hardback book the fast free shipping see more like this. Featuring an introduction by jack ketchum, an afterword by brian keene and over 50 pages of unpublished author notes and scanned pages during richard s work on funland from the laymon archives. Body rides by richard laymon 0747251002 9780747251002. Richard laymons works include more than sixty short stories and more than thirty novels, a few of which were published under the pseudonym richard kelly.
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