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The Mammoth Book of Nightmare Stories: Twisted Tales Not to Be Read at Night! Paperback – February 19, 2019

by Stephen Jones (Editor)

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Winner of the British Fantasy Award

Sixteen rare terror tales not to be read at night—from Neil Gaiman, Harlan Ellison, Tanish Lee, and more!

To sleep, perchance to dream . . . of horrors! Here are some of the stories that gave their own authors nightmares—things that go bump at night, hauntings that lurk in the back of the mind, skin-crawling moments between the realms of wakefulness and sleep. In this somnambulistic collection, award-winning editor Stephen Jones asks many of the biggest names in horror fiction to choose their own favorite stories and novellas which, for one reason or another, have been unjustly overlooked or ignored.

From Hugh B. Cave’s 1930s “shudder pulp” tale to Ramsey Campbell’s stunning novella of barely concealed hysteria and grim black humor, these are the “forgotten” stories ripe for rediscovery, by such acclaimed authors as Poppy Z. Brite, Basil Copper, Harlan Ellison®, Neil Gaiman, Caítlin R. Kiernan, Joe R. Lansdale, Tim Lebbon, Tanith Lee, and Michael Marshall Smith.

Be warned: do not try to read this book at night, because these superior horror stories—both supernatural and psychological—will leave a lasting chill down your spine long after you have put it down, shut off the lights, and ducked under the covers. As you try to get off to sleep, who knows what dreams may come . . .?

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456 pages
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Skyhorse
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February 19, 2019
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6 x 1.2 x 9 inches
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1510736441
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978-1510736443
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"The anthology gathers best or rare stories from a roll call of genre greats including Harlan Ellison, Basil Copper, Hugh B. Cave, Dennis Etchison and Tanith Lee. . . . There is no doubt that Stephen Jones is one of the very best anthologists working in the horror and fantasy fields now or in the past. . . . I continue to look forward to each new volume that he publishes. The Mammoth Book of Nightmare Stories is no exception. I highly recommend it to both seasoned adventurers in the horror genre who may uncover new delights from their favorite authors to newcomers who will find examples of the very best between its pages."
—John Gilbert, Phantasmagoria Magazine?

“A well-chosen selection which shows the strength of the ‘weird’ field, and gives us a chance to read less celebrated or less available stories which may have been missed . . . More please!”
—All Hallows

“Edited by the prolific and reliable Stephen Jones . . . strong stuff by modern horror stars like Poppy Z. Brite, Ramsey Campbell, Neil Gaiman, and Michael Marshall Smith.”
—SFX Magazine

“A solid collection with a fine and varied assortment of themes and eras . . . I recommend this collection highly.”
—Cemetery Dance Magazine

“Jones really manages to pull it off in high style . . . No small achievement.”
—Gahan Wilson, Realms of Fantasy

“Even before opening the book, there is one guarantee—all the stories will be extremely well written.”
—Crowsnest.com

“A well-chosen selection which shows the strength of the ‘weird’ field, and gives us a chance to read less celebrated or less available stories which may have been missed . . . More please!”
—All Hallows
“Edited by the prolific and reliable Stephen Jones . . . strong stuff by modern horror stars like Poppy Z. Brite, Ramsey Campbell, Neil Gaiman, and Michael Marshall Smith.”
—SFX Magazine
“A solid collection with a fine and varied assortment of themes and eras . . . I recommend this collection highly.”
—Cemetery Dance Magazine
“Jones really manages to pull it off in high style . . . No small achievement.”
—Gahan Wilson, Realms of Fantasy
“Even before opening the book, there is one guarantee—all the stories will be extremely well written.”
—Crowsnest.com

About the Author

Stephen Jones is one of Britain’s most acclaimed horror and dark fantasy writers and editors. He is a Hugo Award nominee and the winner of four World Fantasy Awards, three International Horror Guild Awards, five Bram Stoker Awards, twenty-one British Fantasy Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Horror Writers Association. He has more than 145 books to his credit, including The Lovecraft Squad and Zombie Apocalypse! series, and twenty-eight volumes of Best New Horror anthologies. Visit his web site at www.stephenjoneseditor.com or follow him on Facebook at stephenjones-editor. He lives in London, England.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skyhorse (February 19, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 456 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1510736441
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1510736443
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.2 x 9 inches

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bluebirder

Book's title says it all

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2021

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I was fascinated by this collection. It contains what might be the single most disturbing story I have read in the genre of dark fantasy/horror. I'm not going to identify it, as I don't want to spoil anything for other readers!

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Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2020

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Great scary stories.

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Some good stories, others tedious

Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2019

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A few of these stories were good, but many of them were tedious or felt dated. One story (by the author with the surname Cave) was so childish, it was like somethong written by a 5th grader rather than an adult. Several stories were apparently written on demand for earlier anthologies, and felt rushed or contrived : not these authors' best works, judging by the awards included in each author's credentials.
My favorite story in this collection appears second to last -- the one titled something about "Stitches in a Man's Back." Even that one is dated, in that the author describes tattoos as involving actual threads as if being sewn. Unless that's how tattoos were really made in the past, it sounds odd to a modern reader, now that tatoos are so common that a lot of us know how they are made. Other than the parts about tatooing, that story is pretty good, with elements of a zombie apocalypse.
If not for the few good stories here, I'd have to give this collection only 1 or 2 stars. The last story (by Ramsey Campbell or Clark) was so tedious I had to skim the final pages to get it over with.

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Jennifer Stead

Superbly Crafted Stories, but...

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2019

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I enjoyed each one of these tales. That being said, not one of them cost me a wink of sleep. False advertising, I’m afraid.

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Arlene Burke

Spooky cover sold me. Stories can be hits or misses.

Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2022

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I liked getting a load of stories. I knew it would be hit or miss.

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Gene Stewart

Vintage Horror At It’s Best

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020

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Stephen Jones knows his stuff. In this wide-ranging anthology are stories the writers of which thought deserved more attention than they’d received first time out. There are many novellas of excellent quality, well-written and darkly conceived. Stand-outs for me include the Lansdale and the Campbell but there is no clunker and the variety of approach keeps you reading and surprised. The Ellison, the Gaiman. Too many offer superlative entertainment and most delve deeper. Recommended. / Gene Stewart

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Linda Christensen

Book is good- disappointed in the condition

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2019

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I'm enjoying the book but I am disappointed in the condition. Ordered new but it appears it is used.

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