Have you read any of the “Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark” series of books? As a kid? As an adult? Both? . These books, the Scary Stories series, made a HUGE impression on me when I read them a couple of years ago, as an adult. The artwork is terrifying and amazing. The stories are timeless and creepy, sometimes funny, sometimes disgusting. Always entertaining and fun, that’s the trick of these stories. They grab you and won’t let go. Just like some of the baddies in the stories? Oh, but the art, that’s the REAL kicker, isn’t it? The art in the Scary Stories books worms it’s way into your brain and takes up permanent residence. The original art by Stephen Gammell, that is. Sinister and creepy to the point you feel the art could jump out of the pages and say “YOU HAVE IT!!!”. Here’s what you’ll get in this episode - An in-depth look at Alvin Schwartz and Stephen Gammell. Three stories, one from each book, are dissected and analized. There’s a dramatic retelling of “The Hook”, as it was told to me, when I was a kid in the 1980’s. Then, in the final chapter of the episode, a brief look at the controversy that has plagued this book series for years and years. The Celluloid Catacombs with Carolyn Mauricette pops in to talk about the “Scary Stories…” movie adaption and some fiends of The Bobcast stop by to tell us how the Scary Stories have affected them over the years. Music of the episode by Vudu Sister, who are amazing and will delight you with their spooky sounds. Here are some links!

Carolyn Mauricette’s webpage, View From The Dark

Vudu Sister on Bandcamp

Hannah Healy’s Healy Eats Real page

Cherise Williams’ Webpage Witchcraft, tarot and the paranormal!

Here are the resources I used to make this episode -

Part One - Alvin Schwartz and Stephen Gammell

Alvin Schwartz interview - 

https://www.jstor.org/stable/41961625?read-now=1&seq=1

Alvin Schwartz - Bibliography - 

http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?Alvin_Schwartz

Stephen Gammell - Quoted - http://www.lookingglassreview.com/html/stephen_gammell.html

Art - https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3577739/beyond-scary-stories-macabre-works-artist-stephen-gammell/ 

Part Two - Stories - 

One Sunday Morning origin - 

https://www.jstor.org/stable/536698?seq=1

Just Delicious versions - 

https://www.scaryforkids.com/just-delicious/

Part Three - Controversy

Crime rate information - 

https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/americas-faulty-perception-crime-rates

Scary Stories Documentary

http://www.scarystoriesdoc.com/

Legal stuff for the music in the episode

Vudu Sister appear courtesy of Keith McCurdy and Vudu Sister.

Intro and outro song - 

Music used :  " The House" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

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The Celluloid Catacombs - 

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Part One

Music used :  "Broken Piano " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

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Part Two

“Melancholia” by Ryan Creep

Part Three

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Stories / Testimonials

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Tim Powers is my favorite author. There, I said it. Now that the cat’s out of the bag, let’s talk about this episode. Tim is the author of many incredible novels, such as - On Stranger Tides, The Anubis Gates, The Stress Of Her Regard, Expiration Date and Alternate Routes. Twisted histories? Sort of. More like a fictional unveiling of the secrets behind historical figures and events. Why did Blackbeard drink burning rum mixed with gunpowder? Why did Thomas Edison throw firecrackers at his terrified children? Who wad Spring-Heeled Jack, really? Read Tim’s books and you’ll find out the answers to these questions and many, many more. I might add, you’ll be VERY entertained and enthralled, too, when reading the words of Tim Powers. We talk about UFO’s, Tim’s writing process (which is sometimes a little rough), freeways in Los Angeles and why most of the main characters, or, heroes, in Tim’s books get run so ragged. Hint - I’m calling it the “Diehard Effect” from now on.

Shop for the books of Tim Powers via INDIEBOUND

You can also view Tim’s Goodreads page HERE

Paul Tremblay is the author of several novels, such as “A Head Full Of Ghosts”, “Disappearance At Devil’s Rock”, “The Cabin At The End Of The World” and “Survivor Song”. One short story collection, “Growing Things” belongs on this list, as well. All thought provoking, some ambiguous, all lovely (and sometimes heartbreaking), some straight forward and tidily resolved. No mater what, I always walk away from a novel or story written by Paul Tremblay satisfied and yet yearning for more. Questions, though. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have any questions after reading the stories of Paul Tremblay. So, here we are! This episode features an interview with Paul Tremblay, plus three songs by some of the bands that he loves. A Husker Du cover performed by Big Drill Car, plus two songs by those Welsh masters of melodic mayhem, Future Of The Left. Samples of the questions I asked one of my favorite authors of recent years? Where do you find the best fried clams in the Boston area? (Hint, they’re not IN Boston proper, trick question.) Who would you choose, from a roster of Boston bands? The Pixies or The Cars? Last one, last sample question - do you, Mr. Tremblay, believe in ghosts? Listen for the answers to those questions, plus the sounds of some of Paul Tremblay’s favorite bands. Check out the links below!

Paul Tremblay’s website is HERE

Check out Paul Tremblay on Goodreads HERE

Buy Paul Tremblay’s books at a local and independent bookstore if you’d like to support your own community! INDIEBOUND.ORG is a great way to find your local indie bookshop! This message is from me, Bob, not Paul, by the way. I don’t speak for Paul in any way, shape or form.

Future Of The Left WEBSITE and BANDCAMP PAGE

Big Drill Car on SPOTIFY

LEGAL STUFF

Song info - Intro song “Celebrated Summer” performed by Big Drill Car, who appear courtesy of themselves.

The music in the intro segment after Big Drill Car is “Dusty Memories” by Darren Curtis. Here’s his info -

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Mid-Interview song and the final song in the episode were “The Real Meaning Of Christmas” and “The Hope That House Built” performed by Future Of The Left, who appear courtesy of themselvs.

HP Lovecraft was undoubtedly one of 20th century fiction’s greatest writers. He invented horror fiction as we know it today, I believe. Cosmic, undulating, gasping for breath tales of terror that will keep the bravest soul awake at night. Lovecraft was also an unabashed racist, xenophobe and weird nationalist. This episode covers the history of HP Lovecraft, from birth to death, plus the incredibly lousy views he held on race, immigrants and white power/nationalist nonsense. HP Lovecraft was the early 20th century version of a “proud boy”. Timely, I know. Music of the episode by The Darkest Of The Hillside Thickets, the world’s greatest Lovecraft-inspired band.

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LEGAL STUFF

Episode 84 Music Credits

Intro - "Ghost Of The Lake" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

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Part One - "Beautiful Torment" Dark Scary Piano Organ Music

Darren Curtis Music

10/28/2016 Remastered version now available for download on my new album "Come Play!"

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Part Two - Composed by Joseph Earwicker

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"You Fool, Warren is Dead" is the first track off of the 2017 album "The Dukes of Alhazred" by Vancouver-based rock band The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets...