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"Better weird than plastic" marked a significant moment for horror fans with the release of a new issue of David B. Silva's influential publication, The Horror Show. Throughout the 1980s, Silva and his magazine showcased major genre talents and introduced numerous emerging writers, fostering many careers from their first publication to notable success. Renowned for his writing prowess, Silva produced several acclaimed novels and a wealth of award-winning stories. After his untimely passing in 2013, a host of authors from the horror community came together to pay tribute to his legacy. Those who cherished his magazine, benefited from his mentorship, and admired him as an editor and writer are represented in this anthology. Contributors include Keaton Patrick Burke, Brian Hodge, Joe R. Lansdale, Robert McCammon, Bentley Little, Elizabeth Massie, Brian Keene, J.F. Gonzalez, Steve Rasnic Tem, Billie Sue Mosiman, Kathryn Ptacek, Thomas F. Monteleone, Gary Raisor, Yvonne Navarro, Robert Swartwood, G. Wayne Miller, and Paul F. Olson. This collection features new tales of terror, beloved classics, and heartfelt tributes, all echoing the sentiment that it’s always better to be weird.
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Better Weird, Richard Chizmar, Brian James Freeman, Paul F. Olson
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Better Weird
- Subtitle
- A Tribute to David Silva
- Language
- English
- Released
- 2016
- Pages
- 273
- ISBN10
- 1587674998
- ISBN13
- 9781587674990
- Series
- Tags
- Good and Evil
- Description
- "Better weird than plastic" marked a significant moment for horror fans with the release of a new issue of David B. Silva's influential publication, The Horror Show. Throughout the 1980s, Silva and his magazine showcased major genre talents and introduced numerous emerging writers, fostering many careers from their first publication to notable success. Renowned for his writing prowess, Silva produced several acclaimed novels and a wealth of award-winning stories. After his untimely passing in 2013, a host of authors from the horror community came together to pay tribute to his legacy. Those who cherished his magazine, benefited from his mentorship, and admired him as an editor and writer are represented in this anthology. Contributors include Keaton Patrick Burke, Brian Hodge, Joe R. Lansdale, Robert McCammon, Bentley Little, Elizabeth Massie, Brian Keene, J.F. Gonzalez, Steve Rasnic Tem, Billie Sue Mosiman, Kathryn Ptacek, Thomas F. Monteleone, Gary Raisor, Yvonne Navarro, Robert Swartwood, G. Wayne Miller, and Paul F. Olson. This collection features new tales of terror, beloved classics, and heartfelt tributes, all echoing the sentiment that it’s always better to be weird.