About this title: From Harlan Elision, whom The Washington Post regards as "lyric poet, satirist, explorer of odd psychological corners, moralist, one-line comedian, purveyor of pure horror and black comedy, "comes Strange Wine. Discover among these tales the spirits of executed Nazi war criminals who walk Manhattan streets, the damned soul of a murderess escaped ...
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Edition: 1st Edition-4th Printing
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Warner, N. Y.
Date Published: 1979
ISBN-13:9780446919463ISBN:0446919462
Description: Cover Art. Reading Copy. No Jacket. Paperback. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Creases---Reading copy rated from good to very fine.......We are very careful when we list our books, but sometimes something minor may get by. read more
Description: Good. Purchasing this DVD supports the North Central Regional Library. Thriftbooks and NCRL have partnered to help raise additional funds for the library system. Library ID found on DVD and case. Ex-Library book-will contain library markings. Book has appearance of light use with no easily noticeable wear. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Fair. Warner, reissue Jan. 1984 "fifteen stories from the nightside of the world by the man who just could be the best short story writer alive today" read more
Description: Good. 2004-Paperback----Used-Good-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Description: Reader copy. Ex-Public Library. Covers and page corners are very worn. Usual library stickers and stamps. Save a tree-buy used.. read more
Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: Warner Books
Date Published: 1979
ISBN-13:9780446894890ISBN:0446894893
Description: Dillon, Leo & Diane. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. VG+ 316 p. 1st paperback edition from Warner, 1979. VERY GOOD PLUS, back cover a bit kafoongled. Great Leo & Diane Dillon cover art. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: IBooks, Inc
Date Published: 2007-11-25
ISBN-13:9781596870703ISBN:1596870702
Description: Acceptable. Some damage to the cover but integrity still intact, binding slightly damaged but integrity still intact, possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text. read more
Edition: 1st pb ed.
Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: Warner Books
Date Published: 1979
ISBN-13:9780446894890ISBN:0446894893
Description: Dillon, Leo & Diane. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. VG+ 316 p. 1st paperback edition from Warner, 1979. VERY GOOD PLUS. Great Leo & Diane Dillon cover art. read more
Edition: First Paperback Printing
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Warner Books, New York
Date Published: 1979
ISBN-13:9780446894890ISBN:0446894893
Description: Leo Dillon; Diane Dillon; Very Good+ 316 pp. Light edge and corner wear with a flat uncreased spine; no interior markings. Cover art by Leo and Diane Dillon. This collection contains: Croatoan; Working with the Little People; Killing Bernstein; Mom; In Fear of K; Hitler Painted Roses; The Wine had been Left Open Too Long and the Memory has Gone Flat; From A to Z in the Chocolate Alphabet; Lonely Women are the Vessels of Time; Emissary from Hamelin; The New York Review of Bird; Seeing; The ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: IBOOKS, U.S. Country = USA
Date Published: 1939
ISBN-13:9780743479899ISBN:0743479890
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 210 x 135 mm. (352 pages) a remarkable compendium of diverse short fiction by the acclaimed author ranges from satire to horror in such tales as "the new york review of birds" and "working with the little people" and features such unusual characters as dr. d'arque angel who brings death to her patients. reprint. (Paperback) read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Warner Books
Date Published: 1979
ISBN-13:9780446894890ISBN:0446894893
Description: Paperback. First Printing. Tight Sound Copy In Very Good Plus Condition. Signed HARLAN ELLISON" on the title page. ISBN 0-44689489-3. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: E-Rights/E-Reads Ltd
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780759204249ISBN:0759204241
Description: New. BRAND NEW and ready for dispatch. Delivery normally within 4/7 days. Our reputation is built on our Speedy Delivery Service and our Customer Service Team. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: eReads. com
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780759204249ISBN:0759204241
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 8.5 by 5 inches. This book is printed on demand [allow 1-2 weeks for printing]. (00268 pages) lang=english accessory: no accessory (Paperback ) read more
"This was my first encounter with Harlan Ellison. Well, almost. I had read his introduction to the fourth Sandman volume The Season of Mists, which I'd always enjoyed, but nothing beyond that.
And now Strange Wine... A collection of short fiction that reveals a very fertile imagination and a sense of language that ranks among the best short fiction writers of the 20th century (at the very least). The collection, first published in 1978, includes an introduction railing against the evils of television and fifteen short stories of varying length, each with a presentation by Ellison himself (which often is just as much fun reading as the stories themselves).
The material sweeps between horror, dark fantasy, science fiction, the merely fantastical and metafiction, yet is all rooted in excellent storytelling and Ellison's absolutely wonderful prose.
The opening story "Croatoan" sets the mood and the ride just keeps going after that.
Ellison is a must read among American 20th century writers and a true master of the short story format."
"This is one of my favorite Harlan Ellison short stories collections, and it's probably mainly for the awesome, and brilliant "Hitler Painted Roses." I don't know how many times I've read this story but it's truly unforgettable, horrifying, and beautiful.
The one negative of the story: it introduced me to the evil that is Gilles de Rais. I did a little research on this infamous man in history and still haven't been able to sweep him from my mind. *shudder*"
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