Something at the Window Is Scratching: Children's Tales for Disturbed Children
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Book Overview
A collection of short poems all telling macabre and twisted tales for children of all ages . As Roman Dirge, creator, author and artist of LENORE: THE CUTE LITTLE DEAD GIRL describes it, 'This is collection of children's tales for disturbed Children.' From serious sinister one page poems like, 'Critter Pie' and 'Pear Head Man and Bread Boy' to longer stories such as 'The Sideways Man' and the title story, 'Something at My Window is Scratching'. This is Roman at his most macabre best, short stories with creepy stings in their tales. This collection has been recoloured by Roman Dirge approved artist, Adam Bolton who also recoloured Roman's other non-Lenore book, Cat With The Really Big Head.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0943151090
ISBN13:9780943151090
Release Date:December 2008
Publisher:Slave Labor Publications (CA)
Length:119 Pages
Weight:0.37 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 5.4" x 8.3"
Age Range:13 to 16 years
Grade Range:Grades 8 to 11
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Cute comic!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Its a really cute comic... read it, buy it... you wont regret it. I love breaking it out on those rainy days.
Dirge at his best
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Yet again something wonderfully twisted from a talented artist/writer. Been a fan of Roman Dirge for years and everything thing he does just brings a smile to my face. With his usual dark and twisted yet somehow innocent style of humor and story telling his book of poems is a quick read but something you'll spend hours reading again and again. I highly recommend Something at the Window is Scratching.
VERY touched by this book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Well, it sounds really dumb, but I love this book more than anything else. There's one picture in the book that is just so adorable, and I loved the one story so much that I got it tattooed on me. Yes, you read that right. The little sandman's son is tattooed about 6 inches big on my back right shoulder blade. Now, if that isn't explaining how good something is, I don't know what could.
Just when you thought it was safe to read poems again!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I love this book. It has the greatest art work, and the poems are the funniest yet. Very good for people who have a dark type of humor (and admit it, everyone does deep down.) 5 stars aren't enough to describe the zanny poems and illustrations. Also good, is his comic series 'Lenore', which I highly suggest for anyone who liked this book.
Timeless tales, silly portraits, all pretty tragic...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Roman Dirge puts out a memorable collection of childish poems accompanied with good artwork. The language rings well with the pictures that are drawn in a very Dirge-distinct style, all on a grand spooky scale. What comes to mind is Shel Silverstein meets Edward Gorey meets the Simpsons meets Lane Smith. I recommend this little book for anyone, any age, with a bent for creepy-cute stuff.
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