Interview with dean koontz 2000 by michael mccarty. He is a writer and producer, known for odd thomas 20, phantoms 1998 and watchers 1988. The first novel for young readers from dean koontz is now available in digital format. His books are published in thirtysix languages and his worldwide sales top 450 million copies. A fable for all ages is a childrens book written by dean koontz, illustrated by phil parks, and published by warner books in september 1988. Visit us to find signed books by the author online today. Dean koontz went from being the quintessential struggling writer to dominating the suspense thriller genre with works in the fields of horror, fantasy. Complete information about dean koontz books both fiction and nonfiction, short stories, and poetry.
Oddkins by dean koontz phil parks signed woriginal art. A fable for all ages 1988 midnight 1989 the bad place 1991 cold fire 1992 hideaway 1992 dragon tears. A fable for all ages by koontz, dean r warner books. Dean koontz is a prolific american writer of fictional thrillerhorror novels. These toys are made specifically for children that are good and destined to do great things when they get older, the toys will be their guides until they too loose the innocence of youth. Find great deals on ebay for dean koontz and dean koontz the eyes of darkness. Almost anything llc is located in historic downtown opelika alabama. Signed autographed oddkins a fable for all ages dean koontz 1988 first printing 9781480520233 ebay. This fable begins with the kindly toymaker passing away and his wonderful toys oddkins setting out on an adventure across the city in search of the new toymakers shop, pursued by evil toys. Leigh nichols the servants of twilight 1988, novel, pseudo. He has been married to gerda ann cerra since october 15, 1966. Oddkins fable for all ages by dean koontz abebooks.
Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. I didnt think this book would be to my taste but i was hooked right away. He has spawned dozens of books in his real name and under aliases such as brian coffey, leigh nichols, k. Ive read other books by koontz, but i hadnt realized that he wrote childrens stories. From 1965, dean started off with scifi and short fictions before. A fable for all ages by dean koontz 1988, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Signed autographed oddkins a fable for all ages dean. Koontzs most recent books include life expectancy 2004, life is good. The first thing you need to know is that koontz writes a lot.
Also, i, like many other readers, identify koontz with horror fiction, but this is a falsehood since koontz has written many different genres. Koontz also found success with childrens books, including oddkins 1988, santas twin 1996 and the paper doorway 2001. Her work has appeared regularly in the orlando sentinel. Dean koontz is the best there is when it comes to making a story come to life. A comedian in hell 1994 by uncredited talking with dean koontz 1996 by s. Only now the toys themselves amos, the brave stuffed bear and his friends skippy, butterscotch, burl. Did you know in 1988 dean koontz wrote a childrens story. Dean s father, raymond koontz, was extremely abusive to him and his mother. His mothers courage in standing up to her husband also served as an inspiration in dean s writing.
Whatever the reasons, in recent years, several middleaging horror authors have written childrens books rarely marketed as such. Dean koontz has published over 100 novels in many genres like science fiction, horror, and romance. Leigh nichols the door to december 1988, novel, pseudo. The oddkins, which i just discovered, and devoured in less than two days, was published back in 1988.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to. He was educated at shippensburg state college now known as shippensburg university. R dwyer, leonard chris, deanna dwyer, david axton, owen west, aaron wolfe and richard paige. Christopher zavisa when the death of their creator leaves them without protection, a band of magic living toys must attempt a dangerous journey across the city to another toyshop, while under attack from evil toys. Oddkins by dean koontz hardback, 1988 for sale online ebay. To the world, the oddkins are just stuffed animals. I loved it and i am buying one for my grandson who is 8 years old. A genre in crisis 1988 only as by dean koontz the truth about christmas 1988. His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
A fable for all ages by dean koontz illustrated by phil parks 1988 mel parker books 3. A fable for all ages 1988 midnight 1989 also appeared as. His childhood had a strong influence on his writing as he grew older. With oddkins, his first book for young readers, koontz introduces a magical and dazzling world of toys and terror, good versus evil. The british edition was released on november 1988, and the paperback edition, which was only released in the united kingdom, was published in 1989. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. True first printing complete 10 1 numberline and first printing october, 1988 on page, illustrated endpapers, dark. This is a beautiful tale and parks illustrations are gorgeous. Dean koontz was born in july of 1945, a month before world war ii ended in the pacific. Signed autographed oddkins a fable for all ages dean koontz 1988 first printing 9781480520233. The book is beautifully illustrated and visually stunning. Oddkins by koontz, dean and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. But all of these soft, cuddly, sweetfaced toys share a wonderful, magical secret.
The oddkins are given to these children to inspire them, help them, and love them as long as the children need them. In his final year a piece of his won a fiction competition held by atlantic monthly, which marked the beginning of his determination to become a writer. Koontz was born on july 9, 1945 in everett, pennsylvania, usa as dean ray koontz. A conversation with dean koontz 1997 by robert morrish.
This is a very fine fine uk first edition hardcover of this title published by warner books in 1988 and signed by dean koontz and phil parks via a special oddkins bookplate. He has written under the pen names of david axton, gerda ann cerra and brian. Blockbuster author dean koontz s first novel for young listeners, a beautifully illustrated and visually stunning story about a magical band of living toys who learn to overcome the fears we all face in the dark toymaker isaac bodkins created the oddkins, a group of living toys, for very special children who face difficulties in life and need. A fable for all ages is on sale now from open road media and mel parker books. Oddkins a fable for all ages dean koontz illustrations by phil parks created by christopher zavisa mel parker books the perpetrators of this book dedicate it in the. A fable for all ages by dean r koontz hardback, 1988.
A fable for all ages 1988, juvenile key to midnight 1989, novel the mask. But all of these soft, cuddly, sweetfaced toys share a wonderful, magical secret theyre alive. Dean koontz introduces a dazzling world of toys and terror, exploring the fears we all face in the dark. However, he also adds elements of other genres such as horror, scifi, mystery and satire. A fable for all ages is written by dean koontz and illustrated by phil parks. Dean koontz has done much the same thing with this tale of fantasy and fairytales for all ages beginning with a story of magical toys.
A fable for all ages by dean koontz 1988, hardcover at the best online prices at. Many of his books have appeared on the new york times best seller list, with 14 hardcovers and 16 paperbacks reaching the numberone position. A fable for all ages by dean r koontz hardback, 1988 at the best online prices at ebay. Signed autographed oddkins a fable for all ages dean koontz. A fable for all ages by koontz, dean r grand central pub. A fable for all ages by dean koontz 1988, hardcover for. Oddkins by dean koontz hardback, 1988 about this product. Dean koontz is the author of fiftysix new york times bestsellers, including odd thomas, from the corner of his eye, and watchers. Unfollow dean koontz to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. List of dean koontz books, stories, and other writings. Dean koontz was born in 1945 in everett, pennsylvania. Deans father, raymond koontz, was extremely abusive to him and his mother. A fine bright copy in like color pictorial dust jacket.
Lessons in joyful living, cowritten with his dog, trixie 2004, frankenstein. His mothers courage in standing up to her husband also served as an inspiration in deans writing. Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used, and books made into movies and audio books. Dean ray koontz, fodd 9 juli 1945 i everett, pennsylvania, ar en amerikansk forfattare inom omradet fantastisk litteratur fantastik koontz skrackromaner ar brett upplagda spanningsromaner som ofta har inslag av science fiction, dar ny, hittills okand, teknologi far forklara det som i borjan av romanerna ter sig overnaturligt. The oddkins, secret toys that aid and inspire children facing serious problems or. Dean koontz is an extremely prolific author known for his suspense thriller novels. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
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