Dean koontz was born in july of 1945, a month before world war ii ended in the pacific. Whatever the reasons, in recent years, several middleaging horror authors have written childrens books rarely marketed as such. Signed autographed oddkins a fable for all ages dean koontz 1988 first printing 9781480520233. R dwyer, leonard chris, deanna dwyer, david axton, owen west, aaron wolfe and richard paige. Dean koontz is a prolific american writer of fictional thrillerhorror novels. Dean koontz is the best there is when it comes to making a story come to life. To the world, the oddkins are just stuffed animals. Koontz wrote under a number of pen names earlier in his. Blockbuster author dean koontzs 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 true friends. Did you know in 1988 dean koontz wrote a childrens story. He is a writer and producer, known for odd thomas 20, phantoms 1998 and watchers 1988. The oddkins, secret toys that aid and inspire children facing serious problems or. 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. 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.
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 1988, juvenile key to midnight 1989, novel the mask. A fable for all ages by dean koontz illustrated by phil parks 1988 mel parker books 3. Leigh nichols the door to december 1988, novel, pseudo.
I loved it and i am buying one for my grandson who is 8 years old. A fable for all ages by dean koontz 1988, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Dean koontz went from being the quintessential struggling writer to dominating the suspense thriller genre with works in the fields of horror, fantasy. His books are published in thirtysix languages and his worldwide sales top 450 million copies.
Dean koontz introduces a dazzling world of toys and terror, exploring the fears we all face in the dark. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to. 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. His mothers courage in standing up to her husband also served as an inspiration in dean s writing. From 1965, dean started off with scifi and short fictions before. The oddkins, which i just discovered, and devoured in less than two days, was published back in 1988. Oddkins fable for all ages by dean koontz abebooks.
True first printing complete 10 1 numberline and first printing october, 1988 on page, illustrated endpapers, dark. Also, i, like many other readers, identify koontz with horror fiction, but this is a falsehood since koontz has written many different genres. A fable for all ages by dean r koontz hardback, 1988. Her work has appeared regularly in the orlando sentinel. A comedian in hell 1994 by uncredited talking with dean koontz 1996 by s. Ive read other books by koontz, but i hadnt realized that he wrote childrens stories. The oddkins are given to these children to inspire them, help them, and love them as long as the children need them. The book is beautifully illustrated and visually stunning. 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.
A fable for all ages by dean r koontz hardback, 1988 at the best online prices at ebay. Find great deals on ebay for dean koontz and dean koontz the eyes of darkness. Dean koontz is the author of fiftysix new york times bestsellers, including odd thomas, from the corner of his eye, and watchers. The first thing you need to know is that koontz writes a lot. The british edition was released on november 1988, and the paperback edition, which was only released in the united kingdom, was published in 1989. With oddkins, his first book for young readers, koontz introduces a magical and dazzling world of toys and terror, good versus evil. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Dean koontz was born in 1945 in everett, pennsylvania. A fine bright copy in like color pictorial dust jacket. His childhood had a strong influence on his writing as he grew older. Dean koontz has published over 100 novels in many genres like science fiction, horror, and romance. A fable for all ages by koontz, dean r grand central pub.
Unfollow dean koontz to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Visit us to find signed books by the author online today. 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. 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. Many of his books have appeared on the new york times best seller list, with 14 hardcovers and 16 paperbacks reaching the numberone position. 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.
Oddkins by dean koontz hardback, 1988 about this product. Dean s father, raymond koontz, was extremely abusive to him and his mother. A fable for all ages by dean koontz 1988, hardcover for. Almost anything llc is located in historic downtown opelika alabama. A fable for all ages 1988 midnight 1989 the bad place 1991 cold fire 1992 hideaway 1992 dragon tears. Oddkins by dean koontz hardback, 1988 for sale online ebay. This is a beautiful tale and parks illustrations are gorgeous.
Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used, and books made into movies and audio books. Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. Dean koontz is an extremely prolific author known for his suspense thriller novels. A fable for all ages by koontz, dean r warner books. I didnt think this book would be to my taste but i was hooked right away. 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. Only now the toys themselves amos, the brave stuffed bear and his friends skippy, butterscotch, burl. His mothers courage in standing up to her husband also served as an inspiration in deans writing. Signed autographed oddkins a fable for all ages dean koontz. Signed autographed oddkins a fable for all ages dean. A fable for all ages 1988 midnight 1989 also appeared as.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Leigh nichols the servants of twilight 1988, novel, pseudo. But all of these soft, cuddly, sweetfaced toys share a wonderful, magical secret. The first novel for young readers from dean koontz is now available in digital format. Koontz also found success with childrens books, including oddkins 1988, santas twin 1996 and the paper doorway 2001. A fable for all ages is on sale now from open road media and mel parker books. A genre in crisis 1988 only as by dean koontz the truth about christmas 1988. He has been married to gerda ann cerra since october 15, 1966. Deans father, raymond koontz, was extremely abusive to him and his mother. Lessons in joyful living, cowritten with his dog, trixie 2004, frankenstein. 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. The house of thunder 1988, novel fear nothing 1988, novel lightning 1988, novel eyes of darkness 1988, novel, pseudo.
His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. A fable for all ages by dean koontz 1988, hardcover at the best online prices at. Oddkins by koontz, dean and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He has spawned dozens of books in his real name and under aliases such as brian coffey, leigh nichols, k. He was educated at shippensburg state college now known as shippensburg university. A fable for all ages is written by dean koontz and illustrated by phil parks. Oddkins by dean koontz phil parks signed woriginal art. But all of these soft, cuddly, sweetfaced toys share a wonderful, magical secret theyre alive. List of dean koontz books, stories, and other writings.
Signed autographed oddkins a fable for all ages dean koontz 1988 first printing 9781480520233 ebay. Koontzs most recent books include life expectancy 2004, life is good. Interview with dean koontz 2000 by michael mccarty. Koontz was born on july 9, 1945 in everett, pennsylvania, usa as dean ray koontz. He has written under the pen names of david axton, gerda ann cerra and brian.
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