Free Downloads Mr. Fox And Other Feral Tales
Book by Partridge, Norman
Hardcover: 391 pages
Publisher: Subterranean Press; 1st edition (October 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1596060328
ISBN-13: 978-1596060326
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 1.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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The subtitles of the new Subterranean Press edition of Norm Partridge's Mr. Fox and Other Feral Tales--- "A Collection--A Recollection--A Writer's Handbook"--say it all. A hybrid of story, biography and practical advice, this volume should appeal to anyone who appreciates good writing.Regarding the fiction: as Joe Lansdale said in his introduction to 1996's BAD INTENTIONS, "Nobody writes `em like Norm Partridge." The first eight stories here comprised the original version of Mr. Fox, which won a well-deserved Bram Stoker Award in 1993. In addition to the stories that helped build Partridge's reputation, the book contains some added bonuses--an excerpt from KISS OF DEATH, (an unpublished zombie novel), and eleven additional stories, most of which were uncollected to this point, including "The Season of Giving," a successful collaboration between Partridge and Rich Chizmar.As if that weren't enough to sell it to potential buyers, Partridge has, in addition to an introduction and afterword, written extensive story notes for each tale, each containing his views and advice on the craft and the business of writing. As evidence of his hard won wisdom, Partridge quickly dismisses the idea of writing a "how to" book. What he does offer is a guide to the highs and lows of being a professional writer, frankly discussing the joy he found in perfecting his craft while at the same time cautioning wannabes about the myriad potential pitfalls of a writing career. Partridge pulls no punches, nor does he sugarcoat the truth.In addition to relating personal anecdotes, Partridge provides realistic, sensible and simple guidance to writers. Partridge's basic message is that writing is hard, but worth it. Facing a personal problem? Keep writing and submitting. Depressed?
The invisibility of Norman Partridge among fans of horror and dark fiction is difficult to understand.He is the most undervaluated writer of the 90's and the most original voice since Thomas Ligotti.Partridge's fiction is often compared to that of Joe Lansdale, they share a love of drive-in movies, old west mythology and similar stuff, but when comes to approach and style they are poles apart and IMHO his short stories are superior to that of Lansdale.Partridge's prose is richly textured and the facility with wich he blends genres and handle different styles borders on the scary.The quality of Partridge's short fiction is remarkable high and even his lesser pieces are far superior to the majority of dark fiction being published today.The expanded MR FOX AND OTHER FERAL TALES isn't Partridge`s best collection (Bad Intentions and The Man With the Barbed-Wire Fists are slightly superior) but it displays his immense range, from weird dark suspense (The Entourage) to subtle ghost stories (Vessels, Sandprints), delightful juveniles (Velvet Fangs), weird western (!Cuidado!), pop culture and media (The Beauty, Like the Night, Save the Last Dance for Me) and unclassifiable pieces ( Mr Fox), I could go on and on...For those who aprecciate literate dark fiction Partridge is the writer.
Mr. Fox and Other Feral Tales Trash Animals: How We Live with Nature's Filthy, Feral, Invasive, and Unwanted Species Feral Sins: Phoenix Pack, Book 1 The Scam: A Fox and O'Hare Novel (Fox and O'Hare Novels) Fox Coloring Book: An Adult Coloring Book of 40 Stress Relief Fox Designs to Help You Relax and Unwind (Animal Coloring Books) (Volume 16) Exposing The LSAT: The Fox Guide to a Real LSAT, Volume 3: The Fox Test Prep Guide to a Real LSAT Tales of the Seal People: Scottish Folk Tales (International Folk Tales) Fox Tossing: And Other Forgotten and Dangerous Sports, Pastimes, and Games What's the Hurry, Fox?: And Other Animal Stories The Fox and the Hound: Hide and Seek (Little Golden Book) The Fox and the Star The Job: A Fox and O'Hare Novel, Book 3 Fox and His Friends (Penguin Young Readers, Level 3) Chanticleer and the Fox A Pig, a Fox, and a Box (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2) The Tomten and the Fox Fox and Crow Are Not Friends (Step into Reading) Francis Marion and the Legend of the Swamp Fox Friend: The Story of George Fox and the Quakers Fox and McDonald's Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
