Richard laymon can be a bit gorey and sexual but not. He was born in chicago in 1947 and grew up in california. The late richard laymon is considered one of the most influential horror authors of all time, and his classic novel night show clearly displays a writer whose career was destined for success. The author largely viewed much of this as a product of the poorly reedited and reconstructed first release of the woods are dark, which had over 50 pages. Quite possibly one of the best books i have ever read. The eskimos live in a world of snow and have a hundred words for it, but richard laymon lived in a world of nipples and had only the one word.
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. The late richard laymon uses this premise to great effect in night in the lonesome october, one of the last books he wrote before his untimely death. At 250 pages i would have finished the book in a single read if life didnt intrude. Some laymon bibliography sites on the net claim richard wrote more fastbacks, however these are all of them. The book, according to laymon, was full typos and grammatical errors. Jack ketchum is the pen name of american horror novelist dallas mayr. Page 1 of 2 pages 1 2 a good, secret place by richard, laymon. Richard laymon collection series by richard laymon goodreads. Richard laymon was born in chicago in 1947 and grew up in california. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Richard laymon 19472001 is the author of more than sixty short stories and more than thirty novels, a few of which were published under the pseudonym richard kelly. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Sure, there were hard nipples and long nipples, even more exotic. See all books authored by richard laymon, including the cellar, and island, and more on. This is a complete printable listing of all richard. Richard laymon audiobooks download instantly today. Richard laymon quickly became my favorite author and this is, in my opinion his best work. A bram stoker and science fiction chronicle awardwinning author, his novels have been translated into fifteen languages. I never got the chance to meet him so i dont call him dick. Come one come all to richard laymons funland special definitive edition. Anyone who reads, hears, sees or knows anything we dont please drop us a line. Author richard laymons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. But i would recommend reading his books in order of release as his books sometime make.
Richard laymons first novel was the cellar, published in 1980. The lovestory is very romantic, as romantic as you can find in a champion of splatterpunk. Island is a thriller novel by american author richard laymon, originally published in 1995 by headline features. Richard laymon has 161 books on goodreads with 228551 ratings. Author richard laymon bio and signed books vj books. The cellar is the first in a series, and is centered around a towns tourist attraction. See all books authored by richard laymon, including the cellar, and endless night, and more on. Richard laymon books list of books by author richard laymon. There will be plenty to enjoy just keep a look out for the trolls and stay away from the boardwalk at night.
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. Laymon was a twisted writer, taking the blood, guts, and gore of the horror genre and adding a disturbing aspect to the equation, with some of the best books in the authors bibliography including. It was reissued in 2002 by leisure publishing, with new cover artwork and a foreword by popular suspense novelist dean koontz. Here is where you will find the most uptodate and complete list of richard laymon novels. Latest laymon news visit here often to find out all about the latest releases and justbreaking news about books by richard laymon. Following the killers blood trail, trevor meets jesse, a wild tomboy. Richard carl laymon january 14, 1947 february 14, 2001 was an american author of suspense and horror fiction. Richard carl laymon january 14, 1947 february 14, 2001 was an american author of suspense and horror fiction, particularly within the splatterpunk subgenre. Richard laymon s most popular book is the traveling vampire show. One of the initial books written by richard laymon is entitled the traveling vampire show. His novel flesh was named best horror novel of the year for 1988 by science fiction chronicle. One writer that never fails to deliver is richard laymon. Plus, not only will you find the covers of each of his books here, but also the blurb found on the back of the novels.
Richard carl laymon january 14, 1947 february 14, 2001 was an american author of suspense and horror fiction, particularly within. The story centers on ed logan, a college student who has just been dumped by his girlfriend holly. The story pulls you in, lets you in the charicters heads and jumps around from one to another without loosing you. Four of his books have been shortlisted for the bram stoker award, which he won in. It also removed a pivotal character, lander dills, featured in the initial draft. At the end of the list is each book in chronological order for those readers who like to follow an author from first book.
Laymon always maintained that this was due to the initial edited release of the woods are dark in 1981. Discover book depositorys huge selection of richard laymon books online. Browse audiobooks written by richard laymon sorted by. Island by richard laymon, the traveling vampire show by richard laymon, night in the lonesome october by richard laymon, the. Richard laymon is currently considered a single author. At the end of the list is each book in chronological order for those readers who like to follow an author. 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. Night in the lonesome october by richard laymon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The notorious murdered decides to go to america in order to learn torture techniques from the natives.
Without exception, they have been a tribute to the mans good humor and kindness. Books by richard laymon author of the traveling vampire show. Richard laymon and a bit of a horror fiction pet peeve. 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 teenager. Born in livingstone, nj, ketchum has worked as a lumber sales representative, a teacher, and actor before becoming a novelist. I am looking for an author similar to richard laymon. Richard laymon primary author only author division. One, the beast house, is from his early phase, and the other, to wake the dead, is only a few years old. As one of his earlier works published in 1984, night show. Explore books by richard laymon with our selection at. Richard laymon was in many ways not a very good writer, but he was a master of breathless pacing and the woods are dark is laymon firing on all cylinders.
Ive read countless tales from others about richard laymon, or dick if you knew him. Below is a list of richard laymons books in order of when they were originally published. Ive never read his stuff before, but recently i gave two of his books a try. Richard laymon books list of books by richard laymon. The richard laymon collection book series by richard laymon includes books laymon library. Would you say that you feel his books are sexist, or just juvenile and deranged. Brian keene he even has a book castaways that is tied to the beast house books by laymon. Poor richard laymon, he was born into the wrong world. The woods are dark by richard laymon, paperback barnes. Discount prices on books by richard laymon, including titles like lisola italian edition. His final novel was published in 2005, titled both the glory bus and into the fire.
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