The Weird: A Compendium of Strange and Dark Stories

“Weird fiction” is a genre that often blurs the lines between horror, science-fiction and magical realism. You will know it by its peculiar quality of “unreality,” where the only logic is the logic of dreams (or nightmares). This impressive collection is both a primer for the uninitiated and—with its global scope and span of decades—a voyage of discovery for seasoned genre fans. Don’t be put off by its size; it holds dark riches to match!