Alvin Schwartz wrote and compiled folklore, riddles and children's horror, best known for the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark series. The books collect ghost stories, urban legends, folktales and macabre anecdotes adapted from oral and printed sources, with brief notes identifying where many stories came from. Stephen Gammell's original illustrations became a major part of the series' reputation, adding grotesque visual imagery to Schwartz's concise retellings. Schwartz also produced books of jokes, wordplay and folklore for younger readers. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is the central entry for readers of children's horror and oral tradition, especially those interested in short tales designed to be read aloud or retold. Editions with the original artwork provide the reading experience most closely associated with the series. Read more Less
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