Bold and brilliant horror in the twelfth volume in an exciting collection of Laymon classics
Richard Laymon Books
January 14, 1947 – February 14, 2001
Richard Laymon was a prolific author celebrated for his visceral and suspenseful storytelling. His works often delve into the darker aspects of the human psyche, known for their raw intensity and unflinching approach. Laymon masterfully crafted atmospheres of dread and tension, frequently setting his narratives in seemingly ordinary environments that rapidly descend into nightmares. His ability to immerse readers in terrifying scenarios and his distinctive narrative voice established him as a significant figure in horror literature.
Two classic novels of terror in the sixteenth volume in the Laymon collection
The eighth volume in a haunting collection of Laymon classics
The fifth volume in a frightening collection of Laymon classics - 'Fast-paced, weird, gruesome fun in the unique Laymon style.' Dean Koontz
Richard Laymon's acclaimed Beast House Trilogy in one volume
Sean Penn: his life and times
- 472 pages
- 17 hours of reading
'The riveting Sean Penn by Richard Kelly which tells a story of America and politics, publicity and character, is a book nobody should miss.' Andrew O'Hagan 'A fascinating 'oral history' of the actor-director, with countless interviews with family, friends and colleagues (Nicholson, Huston, Walken) and the ex-Mr Madonna himself.' Time Out 'A relentlessly entertaining insight to the most talented actor of his generation.' Guardian 'Revealing... comprehensive and impressive... Richard Kelly has done an excellent job.' Sunday Telegraph 'Highly readable... Essential reading for any admirer of the actor but also for those seeking a front-line account of American cinema over the past 25 years.' The Herald
A companion volume to "one of the most original works of recent American Cinema"* Donnie Darko was the surprise cult hit of 2001. Appearing nationwide on critic's year-end top-ten lists, the quirky independent film's effortless blending of science fiction, horror, adolescent angst, and social satire defied description while simultaneously providing "an unexpectedly poignant catharsis for Sept. 11 blues" (Jan Stuart, Newsday). Its Möbius strip-like narrative about Donnie, a troubled teenager who can see into the future, continues to inspire fans to obsessive heights. The Donnie Darko Book includes the film's screenplay, an in-depth interview with writer-director Richard Kelly, facsimile pages from The Philosophy of Time Travel book that Donnie uses to go back in time, as well as photos and drawings from the film and the artwork it inspired.
The Richard Laymon Collection Volume 18: The Glory Bus & Friday Night in Beast House
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
The final volume in a gripping collection of Laymon classics
A terrifying journey into evil by the highly acclaimed Richard Laymon. 'No one writes like Laymon and you're going to have a good time with anything he writes' Dean Koontz
The fourth volume in a terrifying collection of Laymon classics - 'This author knows how to sock it to the reader' The Times
