This book is a wonderfully illustrated book of 4 short stories by Edgar Allen Poe. I would highly suggest getting it if you like either illustrations of the author. I wouldn't necessarily call it a children's book but it's wonderful to look at for anyone old enough.

I love Edgar Allan Poe, and I love art. That is why I bought this book. I had never even heard of this artist before, but now I am definitely a fan. His illustrations are dark and creepy, just like the poetry. It is a quick read, but I go back to look at the images every once in a while. The style of art is perfect for the subject matter, and if Gris Grimly did another book like this I would definitely buy it! Highly recommended.

You've never seen Poe like this before, the nighmare world he creates in his ingenious horror stories comes to life with madly grinning figures trapped in a landscape of sweltering oatmeal colored skies and stark, grasping trees. Gris Grimly breaks through the cliche of Poe illustrations with his brilliant use of color and humor that embodies the manic glee of the doomed that characterizes Poe's most chilling tales.

Though it may look like your average children's book do not be fooled- these are some of Edgar Allan Poe's finest (darkest) short stories brought to life by Gris Grimly's beautiful illustrations. I purchased this book as an introduction to Poe for my 13 year old goth nephew and he adores it.

This is a must have for any Poe fan!
You may already own the stories here, but it's worth it for the art alone. The classic stories combined with Gris Girmly's artwork are truly amazing.
There was one particular image I recall from reading The Fall of the House of Usher that was such a loving tribute to Vincent Price it really moved me. In fact, I ended up writing Mr Grimly an email to tell him how much I appreciated his work and to ask about the possibilty of a companion book which he hinted was in the works. You can tell he is also a fan of the material.