Strange Attraction: Signed Leather [Leather Bound]

Edward E. Kramer (Author), Lisa Snellings (Author), Harlan Ellison (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2000

Based on the kinetic sculptures of Lisa Snellings, STRANGE ATTRACTION is a carnival ride of dark fantasy and horror. These 24 tales and poems explore the night-side of the looming Ferris wheel and its many inhabitants. But things aren't always what they seem on this ride and surprises await all who stand in line, waiting to experience the wheel for themselves. The ride is open. Admit one. The signed deluxe edition is tray-cased, leather-bound, and includes a unique ride token, an exclusive limited sculpture, and a section of art plates of the artist's interpretations of the stories that interpreted her sculpture. STRANGE ATTRACTION surely contains wheels within wheels.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Based on a series of sculptures and drawings by award-winning SF artist Lisa Snelling, the 24 stories in this impressive collection imagine the dark side of carnival life. In his introduction, Ellison writes of what happened when he ran away to the circus at age 13 (he ended up in jail, watching an alcoholic suffer the DTs); then contributors including Robert Sawyer, Caitlin Kieman, and Darrell Schweitzer deliver an unusual, character-rich array of weird carny stories. Charles de Lint weaves a layered tale about destiny and a ghostly Ferris wheel, for example, and Neil Gaiman cleverly imagines the travails of an unlucky Harlequin on Valentine's day. An unusual confabulation of strong writing, fantasy plot lines and artist-writer collaboration, the bookAedited by Horror Writers Association vice-president KramerAtakes the corny idea of the evil clown and twists it into something uncommonly inventive. (June)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Review

"...another in a series of outstanding books that is becoming a tradition from Bereshith and its imprints..." -- Baryon

"...delight in this midway-full of moody tales..." -- Rue Morgue, March-April 2000

"...learn more than you ever wanted to know about the dark side of human nature." -- MediaPlus Magazine

Product Details

• Leather Bound: 445 pages
• Publisher: Bereshith Pub; Deluxe edition (July 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966566211
• ISBN-13: 978-0966566215
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• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

More About the Author

Richard Lee Byers is the author of over thirty fantasy and horror novels, including a number set in the Forgotten Realms universe. A resident of the Tampa Bay area, the setting for many of his horror stories, he spends much of his free time fencing and playing poker. Friend him on Facebook, Follow him on Twitter, and read his blog on Livejournal.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Combines quality writing, art and binding, February 11, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strange Attraction (Hardcover)

Strange Attraction is a fascinating anthology that combines quality writing, art and binding into a unique synthesis. This showcase volume presents memorable and highly recommended work by Michael Bishop, Ray Bradbury, Ed Bryant, Richard lee Byers, Nancy A. Collins, Jack Dann & Janeen Webb, Charles de Lint, James Dorr, Harlan Ellison, Neil Gaiman, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Alexandra Elizabeth Honigsberg, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Brad Linaweaver, Jason Miller, Fred Olin Ray, Robert J. Sawyer, Darrell Schweitzer, John Shirley, S.P. Somtow, Chet Williamson, David N. Wilson, and Gene Wolfe.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dark carnival stories probe the limits of humanity, February 13, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strange Attraction (Hardcover)

It's difficult to easily categorize these dark works of fantasy: they are short stories written by such notables as Ray Bradbury, Michael Bishop, Nina Kiriki Hoffman and others, blending literature and art and all based on the strange kinetic sculpture Crowded After Hours by Lisa Snellings. Dark carnival stories probe the limits of humanity.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Give This One A Ride, February 11, 2001

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Internet Book Watch (Centreville, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strange Attraction (Hardcover)

Strange Attraction is a fascinating anthology that combines quality writing, art and binding into a unique synthesis. This showcase volume presents memorable and highly recommended work by Michael Bishop, Ray Bradbury, Ed Bryant, Richard lee Byers, Nancy A. Collins, Jack Dann & Janeen Webb, Charles de Lint, James Dorr, Harlan Ellison, Neil Gaiman, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Alexandra Elizabeth Honigsberg, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Brad Linaweaver, Jason Miller, Fred Olin Ray, Robert J. Sawyer, Darrell Schweitzer, John Shirley, S.P. Somtow, Chet Williamson, David N. Wilson, and Gene Wolfe.