Most of his early years were spent in birminghams east lake community. A glimpse in the life of maldives the vampire as under the fang edited by robert r. Robert rick mccammon was born july 17, 1952 in birmingham al, where he. Robert rick mccammon born july 17, 1952 is an american novelist from birmingham, alabama. In the 1980s, as horror exploded in popularity and supermarket paperback racks were crammed with books that featured glowing eyes and demonic children, critics and fans alike often talked about the genres three primary practitioners. The marriage failed, and mccammon was raised by his grandparents in. Under the fang, ed by robert mccammon science fiction. I have always had some serious questions about what horror is supposed to be about. Mccammonthe miracle mile robert mccammonmccammon always serves up his readers platter after platter of stories with threedimensional characters and layers of atmosphere. Oh, and if you want to see a horrible german cover of this book where it appears that barack obama is a fuzzy vampire bat, please click here. Under the fang the horror writers of america present. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
The anthology, entitlted under the fang, was edited by robert r. This story originally appeared in the anthology under the fang, first published in 1991. M ccammon has 107 books on goodreads with 387209 ratings. Robert rick mccammon was born in birmingham, alabama, on july 17, 1952, the son of jack a musician and barbara bundy mccammon. One of the influential names in the late 1970searly 1990s american horror literature boom, by 1991 mccammon had three new york times bestsellers the wolfs hour, stinger, and swan song and around 5 million books in print. Under the fang is one ive seen on bookstore shelves many times throughout the 1980s. Its chock full of the decades horror stalwarts, yet somehow i never picked it up.
Robert mccammon writes contemporary, mass market horror. There are more than four million copies of his books in print. Under the fang the horror writers of america present by robert r. Limited to 750 numbered copies, this copy is not numbered and marked pc, signed by the editor and the contributors. Jun 24, 2018 robert mccammon writes contemporary, mass market horror. When jack divorced barbara bundy mccammon, robert went to live with his grandparents in birmingham, eventually receiving his b. The sauna haunting is the part i remembered most, i think it scared me then and now because of the claustrophobia of a sauna room combined with being stalked by something you can hear but cant see in the steam. Aug 11, 2012 swan song is a fantastic book, done many rereads, could try boys life which is my favorite mccammon book. Robert mccammon was born on the 17th of july, 1952, in birmingham, jefferson county, to jack and barbara bundy mccammon. Buy under the fang signed 1st edition, ltd to just 750 copies numbered and s by unnamed isbn. In a shared world anthology, different writers contribute stories that share settings, situations, andor characters with the other stories in the collection. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at.
Robert mccammon in antiquarian and collectable books for sale. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Under the fang paperback january 1, 1991 by robert r. Mccammon was a major name in horror fiction during its boom period, but went into a depression following the novel gone south and would not come out with another novel until speaks the nightbird in 2002. Mccammon under the fang is one ive seen on bookstore shelves many times throughout the 1980s. This may have been the last vampire book i read during my horrordays, and though i loved it, i did switched over to sf then for good and never turned back. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Click on the covers below for more information about each of the books. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions. Robert mccammon will rock your effin eyeface chuck wendig.
Robert r mccammon is one of my favorite authors, i have practically all of his books and have enjoyed most of them. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Under the fang the horror writers of america present and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Book recommendations for people who like under the fang the horror writers of america present by edited by robert r mccammon. The marriage failed, and mccammon was raised by his grandparents in birmin. One of the most successful and enduring writers of the horror boom that occurred between the 1970s and the early 1990s, robert r. In i travel by night, master of horror robert mccammon introduced the tortured and instantly unforgettable vampire. Author robert r mccammons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. A little amber book of wicked shots may 7, 2020 cardin.
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Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. After 17 years, books and a lot of adverse opinion regarding his novels, robert r. Flirting under a full moon flirting with fangs by chase, ashlyn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The series is set in the late 17th century and into the early 18th century. Most critics argue that modern horror really is not about fear. Its chock full of the decades horror stalwarts, yet somehow i read more under the fang edited by robert r. Order of matthew corbett books matthew corbett is the protagonist of a series of historical fictionhorror novels by american author robert mccammon. Sep 25, 2006 in 1952, birmingham, alabama saw the birth of robert mccammon rick, a storyteller who would be known for his exquisite prose, strong characterization and intriquing plots.
Under the fang signed hardcover january 1, 1991 by robert r. But throughout his career, he has written three other new york times bestsellers, received a multitude of accoladesincluding several bram stoker and world fantasy awardsand drawn countless. Mccammon is the author of ten acclaimed horror novels including baal, they thirst and stinger. I guess the scary stayed with me more than anything. Deluxe hardcover edition limited to 750 signed, numbered, and slipcased copies. Many of his short stories have been adapted for televisions darkroom and twilight zone series. Survivors of the apocalypse try to find one last glimmer of joy from a favorite family vacation spot. Under the fang the horror writers of america present robert r. He was raised in east lake and attended the university of alabama, seeking a journalism degree. Under the fang hardcover january 1, 1991 by robert r. Mccammon, including swan song, and boys life, and more on. Oct 12, 2009 its worth noting that mccammon gets vampires in a much scarier way in one of his short works, miracle mile, found in under the fang.
Mccammon was a major name in horror fiction during its boom period, but went into a depression following the novel gone south and would not come out with another novel until speaks the nightbird in 2002 robert mccammon would have his first novel, baal, published in 1978, although his first four novels remain out of print. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Complete list of books read up until 2015 in no particular order or ranking or order whatsoever. Mccammon at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. That book began the matthew corbett series, which continues with the. See the complete matthew corbett series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Mccammon was one of the most influential writers in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s during the american horror literature boom. Buy robert mccammon in antiquarian and collectable books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Robert mccammon is the new york times bestselling author of fifteen novels, including the awardwinning and critically acclaimed boys life. Under the fang the horror writers of america present authors. Register for free to build your own book lists books.
But unlike most writers in that genre, hes actually good. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. In this highly evocative collection of writers, with a forward by the great robert mccammon, we are given a spectacular view into an alternate universe where the earth is overrun and conquered by our new vampiric masters. Under the fang the horror writers of america present paperback july 1, 1991 by robert r. Mccammon the miracle mile robert mccammon mccammon always serves up his readers platter after platter of stories with threedimensional characters and layers of atmosphere. Under the fang by robert mccammon, does an ebook exist. Under the fang by sally peters 1991, paperback for sale. Under the fang by robert r mccammon fantastic fiction. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading.
He was joint winner of the first bram stoker award of the horror writers of america in the novel category, sharing the honours with stephen king. The horror writers of america present under the fang. Williamson contributor, chelsea quinn yarbro contributor. His childhood stories focused on aliens, cowboys and fantastic monsters. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The anthology is the first book mccammon has edited. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Buy the horror writers of america present under the fang reissue by mccammon, robert r. M ccammon, including swan song, and boys life, and more on. When i found that he was the editor of this collection of vampire tales, i had to buy it. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. He began the art of writing when he was only ten years old. The hunter from the woods by robert mccammon, hardcover.
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