Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy

This collection of short but morbid stories were created by Tim Burton. They each deliver a fable/warning tale and are in repsonse to the happy-ever-after tales told to children across the world. They are written in verse, detailing the grisly circumstances and occurrences of the characters, each accompanied by illustrations. I am an avid follower of all things Tim Burton, his use of line and colour in his illustrations is extremely shrewd and I feel, ingeniously designed. There is a strong stylised formula to all Tim Burton work, it is easily recognisable and highly creative. He applies this concept in his film work also, which tend to lie in the dark, imaginative fantasy genre.