Am I the only person on the face of the
earth who truly appreciates the unique,
somewhat bizarre vision of Tim Burton?
Hopefully, in writing this, that will
change.
"The Melancholy Death Of Oyster Boy
And Other Stories" is, as if you can't tell,
a collection of "Illustrated Tales" from the
king of all that is weird (i.e. "Beetlejuice",
"The Nightmare Before Christmas", and much more).
We are introduced to a group of social outcasts
who try to find love and happiness in their
world, a theme Burton has used in all his
movies.
I think the one story that I loved would have
to be "Stick Boy's Festive Christmas." It is
worth the $20 hardcover price for that story
alone. But please, if you buy it, read the
whole book.
Other stories worthy of mention are the title
story and "Char Boy". They are quintessential
Burton Tales.
The Melancholy Death Of Oyster Boy" will fill
the void till Burton's next movie which looks
like it will be "Superman Reborn" if he can
just agree on a script, though I personally
feel he should instead do the next "Batman."
He is the only director who can do the caped
crusader justice.
Go to your favorite bookstore and get "The
Melancholy Death Of Oyster Boy." If you love
Tim Burton's Twited sense of humor as I do,
you will not be disappointed.