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Nightmares & Dreamscapes is another virtuoso performance from the master of modern horror. Tales of vampires and lurking spirits, of inexplicable evil cloaked in the guise of childish innocence, of ordinary people driven to unthinkable extremes by the perversities of fate, they're all here, told with King's inimitable blend of dark humor and heart-clenching suspense.
A star-studded cast of readers present these tales of horror and suspense from Stephen King's classic best-selling short story collection. This volume includes: "Chattery Teeth" read by Kathy Bates; "My Pretty Pony" read by Jerry Garcia; "Sneakers" read by David Cronenberg; "Dedication" read by Lindsay Crouse; "The Doctor's Case" read by Tim Curry; "The Moving Finger" read by Eve Beglarian; "The End of the Whole Mess" read by Matthew Broderick; and "Home Delivery" read by Stephen King.
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"A nice collection of Stephen King's short fiction...I prefer his novels but this is clear evidence that King is simply a master story teller regardless of form."
— Peter (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The power of this collection lies in the amazing richness of his fevered imagination—he just can’t be stopped from coming up with haunting plots.”
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“The theme, mood, characters, and language vary, but throughout, a sense of story reigns supreme.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review -
“In this short story collection Stephen King shows his versatility as a writer.”
— Audiofile
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A New York Times bestseller
Nightmares & Dreamscapes, Volume II Listener Reviews
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" The other day, my sink started making gurgurling noises (it's never done that before) and in one awful moment I was sure a finger was going to come up out of the drain and wiggle at me. If anyone had walked in at that moment, they would have seen me staring at the drain with a slightly wild look in my eyes (a look of interest, horror and expectation). I would have been quite a sight. "
— Colleen, 2/3/2014 -
" I wouldn't call it 'bad,' but then I also wouldn't call it 'good.' "
— SmarterLilac, 1/17/2014 -
" Stephen King at his best. Some of these stories scared the life out of be as only he can, while others warmed my heart as only he can. Loved it! "
— Juta, 1/15/2014 -
" A good collection to have. "
— Emilia, 1/9/2014 -
" not as scary (actually - not scary at all) as i expected given stephen king.... will need to try another book :) "
— Liz, 12/29/2013 -
" Got the hardback of this one year for Christmas (a morbid gift? Maybe.) Tore through it by the end of Boxing Day. Loved nearly every tale. "
— Jason, 12/19/2013 -
" A great collection of short stories by Stephen King. Some stories are fantastic, some are weird, but all are worth a read. "
— Jared, 12/14/2013 -
" Creepy as a good King book should be. Some stories were fantastic others were painfully boring, but in the end they all gave me twisted dreams lol "
— Shelli, 12/11/2013 -
" I wanted to like it as other King's books, but I could not. IMHO this is the worst of his books. I thought it could be something as Night Shift, but unfortunately it wasn't. I have started reading all of the stories, but could hardly finish only few of them. "
— Chavdar, 12/9/2013 -
" I like the latter half of the book more than the former. The last three stories and the essay were the hits!!! Hoping to read more Stephen King! "
— John, 4/28/2013 -
" It may sound stupid but I can't remember much about this one, I just know I liked it. It had alot to offer the reader. "
— Paul, 4/23/2013 -
" :) love me some king! "
— Jennifer, 1/2/2013 -
" Normally I personally love the works of Stephen King but I honestly just couldn't really get into this book. "
— Kayla, 9/16/2012 -
" Probably my favorite book of short stories by Stephen King. These are all good! "
— Bunnybodel, 9/5/2012 -
" As usual I liked some of the short stories in this book better than others. I can't remember which ones I did like and which ones I didn't like. "
— Eeyore, 3/26/2012 -
" The greatest of collection of stories I have ever seen. These mixes of horror, suspense, and thriller are legendary. What would you expect from King? "
— Bryan, 10/23/2011 -
" i really didn't like these short stories. i can't remember why, but they just weren't as good as SK's novels. "
— Whitney, 10/23/2011 -
" I like Stephen King an awful lot, but he has three collections of short stories that are better than this. Not terrible, just not his best short work. "
— Bryan, 10/18/2011 -
" Not scarry like most of his work, more insightful, like fairytales. "
— Beth, 7/31/2011 -
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Adrian Kuhn, 4/29/2011
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" I was in the mood for some Stephen King and hadn't read it since it came out -- really enjoyed it! Not as horrific relative to some of his other collections. "
— Gina, 4/24/2011 -
" Absolute crap! I think my Stephen King reading days are behind me. This is the biggest waste of reading time I have undertaken in years. The only stories which approached being good were "Popsie," about a child-napping of a vampire's son, and "The 10 O'Clock People." "
— Steve, 4/15/2011 -
" One of my fave short story books. Love Chattery Teeth! "
— Laura, 4/6/2011 -
" This is a big fat collection of stories, and I've yet to read every single story. "
— Ryan, 4/5/2011 -
" "Night Flier" and "Crouch End" probably ties for my favorites in this collection. Definitely a must read. "
— SJuhl4, 3/9/2011
About Stephen King
Stephen King has written more than sixty books, many hitting the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list. He has won the World Fantasy Award, several Bram Stoker Awards, and the O. Henry Award for his story “The Man in the Black Suit.” He is the 2003 recipient of the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and in 2007 he received the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. His epic works The Dark Tower and It are the basis for major motion pictures.
About the Narrators
James Edward Marshall (1942–1992) was an American illustrator and writer of children’s books, probably best known for the George and Martha series of picture books. He illustrated books exclusively as James Marshall; when he created both text and illustrations he sometimes wrote as Edward Marshall. In 2007 the US professional librarians posthumously awarded him the biennial Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal for “substantial and lasting contribution” to American children’s literature.
Kathy Bates is an actress and film director. She has received a Tony Award nomination, an Academy Award nomination, and she has also won a Screen Actors Guild Award for her performance in Primary Colors. Her television work has resulted in twelve Emmy Award nominations, two of which were for her starring role on the television series Harry’s Law and most recently, a win for her highly praised appearance on FX’s horror-thriller series American Horror Story. She also won an Emmy Award for her portrayal as the ghost of Charlie Harper on CBS’ comedy series Two and a Half Men, a role formerly portrayed by Charlie Sheen.
Tim Curry has created a rich array of memorable characters for both the screen and stage, most notably the role of the scientist in the Broadway and film versions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He’s been nominated for Tony Awards for his roles in My Favorite Year and The Pirates of Penzance. His film credits include Muppet Treasure Island, The Shadow, Clue, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, The Three Musketeers, and many, many more.
James Langton, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, trained as an actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and later as a musician at the Guildhall School in London. He has worked in radio, film, and television, also appearing in theater in England and on Broadway. He is also a professional musician who led the internationally renowned Pasadena Roof Orchestra from 1996 to 2002.