| A Grown-Up's Halloween: Fantasies and Fables for the Philosophically Fiendish Contributor(s): Various Authors (Author), Rasovsky, Yuri (Producer), Full Cast, A. (Read by) |
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ISBN: 0786160373 ISBN-13: 9780786160372 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $40.50 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: September 2006 Annotation: A Grown-up's Halloween: Fantasies and Fables for the Philosophically Fiendish is an eclectic mix of stories, plays, and sketches dedicated to the thinking paranoiac. Selections include "In a Grove," upon which Akira Kurosawa based his classic film, Rashomon; an adult fairy tale by the author of Winnie-the-Pooh; the real story (honest!) behind Edgar Rice Burroughs's novel The Moon Maid; and cautionary and scary tales from, Dostoevsky, Kafka, Mark Twain, and others. Gore, sex, horror, literature, and edifying morals ? what more could you want from an audiobook? |
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| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Horror - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 1.18" H x 6.38" W x 6.78" (0.54 lbs) |
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| Publisher Description: Blackstone Audio presents an eclectic mix of stories, plays and sketches dedicated to the thinking paranoiac. Gore, sex, horror, literature and edifying morals--what more could you want from an audiobook? This collection includes In a Grove, upon which Akira Kurosawa based his classic film, Rashomon; an adult fairy tale by the author of Winnie-the-Pooh; the real story (honest ) behind Edgar Rice Burroughs's novel The Moon Maid; and cautionary and scary tales from Arabian Nights, Dostoevsky, Kafka, Mark Twain, and others. |
Contributor Bio(s): Baker, John: - John Baker is the founder of Celebrate Recovery(R), a program of Saddleback Church, now being used in 12,000 organizations nationwide. A nationally known speaker, trainer, he has authored and coauthored several books and study guides about personal development and recovery. Towles, Tom: -Tom Towles met Yuri Rasovsky in grammar school fifty years ago! After working with Paul Sills in the ground-breaking Story Theater, he became a cult favorite in horror movies such as Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Night of the Living Dead, and House of 1000 Corpses. Recently he portrayed a vicious gang leader in the big screen adaptation of Miami Vice. Jacobs, Jane: -Jane Jacobs is a voice-over artist who can be heard in dozens of animated films, audiobooks, commercials, and promotional materials. Raver, Lorna: -Lorna Raver, named one of AudioFile magazine's Best Voices of the Year, has received numerous Audie nominations and AudioFile Earphones Awards. An experienced stage actress, she has also guest-starred on many top television series and starred in director Sam Raimi's film Drag Me to Hell. Among her many Blackstone titles are The Age of Innocence, Up from Orchard Street, The Lodger, Selected Readings from the Portable Dorothy Parker, and Diamond Ruby. Proctor, Phil: -Phil Proctor is an original member of the three-time Grammy-nominated Firesign Theatre. He has performed on stage, television, through interactive games, and in film, including the Emmy Award-winning Rugrats, Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc., and the Dr. Doolittle films. He is part of Los Angeles' celebrated Antaeus Classical Ensemble. Kind, Richard: -Richard Kind is an American actor known for his roles in television sitcoms, including Mad About You and Spin City. Also a prominent voice actor, his work includes Disney's Tom and Jerry: The Movie, A Bug's Life, Cars, and Cars 2. He lives in Santa Monica. Mueller, Roger: -Roger Mueller is a well-known stage and television actor in Chicago. In addition, his radio and voice-over credits include Unshackled!, the Left Behind series, and the audio series Down Gilead Lane. Rasche, David: -David Rasche has starred on and Off Broadway, in some 35 films, and in such TV series as Monk, West Wing, Just Shoot Me, and L.A. Law. Full Cast, A.: - Dylan Thomas was born in Swansea, Wales on 27 October 1914. In 1934 his first book of poetry, Eighteen Poems appeared, followed by Twenty-five Poems in 1936, Deaths and Entrances in 1946 and in 1952 his final volume, Collected Poems. He also published many short stories, wrote filmscripts, broadcast stories and talks, did a series of lecture tours in the United States and wrote Under Milkwood, the radio play.During his fourth lecture tour of the United States in 1953, a few days after his 39th birthday, he collapsed in his New York hotel and died on November 9th at St. Vincent's Hospital. His body was sent back to Laugharne, Wales, where his grave is marked by a simple wooden cross. In June 1994, his wife, Caitlin Thomas, died in Italy, where she had spent most of the years of her life after the death of Dylan Thomas. Her body is buried next to his. Dean, Robertson: -Robertson Dean has played leading roles on and off Broadway and at dozens of regional theaters throughout the country. He has a BA from Tufts University and an MFA from Yale. His audiobook narration has garnered ten AudioFile Earphones Awards. He now lives in Los Angeles, where he works in film and television in addition to narrating. Rasovsky, Yuri: -Yuri Rasovsky (1944-2012) was the leading writer, producer, and director of audio drama in the United States. Also a distinguished actor, narrator, and critic, his numerous honors include two Peabody Awards, eight Audie Awards, and a Grammy. Bramhall, Mark: -Mark Bramhall has won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration, more than thirty AudioFile Earphones Awards, and has repeatedly been named by AudioFile magazine and Publishers Weekly among their Best Voices of the Year. He is also an award-winning actor whose acting credits include off-Broadway, regional, and many Los Angeles venues as well as television, animation, and feature films. He has taught and directed at the American Academy of Dramatic Art. Otis, James: -James Otis Kaler (1848-1912) was an American journalist and author of children's literature. He used the pen name James Otis. Rudnicki, Stefan: -Stefan Rudnicki first became involved with audiobooks in 1994. Now a Grammy-winning audiobook producer, he has worked on more than three thousand audiobooks as a narrator, writer, producer, or director. He has narrated more than three hundred audiobooks. A recipient of multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards, he was presented the coveted Audie Award for solo narration in 2005, 2007, and 2014, and was named one of AudioFile's Golden Voices in 2012. |