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Beyond Grimm: Stories & Rhymes from the Dark Corners of Fairyland (Not for Children)
Hardcover
Publisher Price: $29.99
ISBN13: 9781578692279
Publisher: Rootstock Publishing
Published: Oct 1 2026
Pages: 136
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.50 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
This illustrated collection features twenty-five short stories and poems based on the Grimm Brothers' fairy tales, which were sanitized in their time to reduce violence for children-but these tall tales are not for children. In Beyond Grimm, some stories are simple, others more thought-provoking, but all of them-by twisting known fairy tales to be darker and more amusingly gory and violent-restore for adults the fun of reading about fanciful characters who are demented, bloodsucking, and get the end they deserve. Written by award-winning author, poet, and playwright Alan S. Kessler and illustrated by Kali Kahn.
With a blend of shock, horror, suspense, and intrigue, Beyond Grimm is a scrumptious treat for dark fantasy lovers. I absolutely loved this collection. It's delightfully wicked. Kessler has an amazing ability to pull you in from the very first page, and the twists and turns are so unpredictable and clever that you're completely glued to the pages... These narratives are absurd and surreal, and packed with mystery and tension... you will find yourself constantly surprised by the unexpected reveals and other machinations of these plots... If you enjoy dark fantasy and short stories, this will be right up your alley.
-Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite, 5-Star Review
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