Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1151229 in Books
• Published on: 1985-11
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback

Customer Reviews

I Agree: It's A Masterpiece
Yes, I've recommended this to friends. It is about love and is not limited to any kind of love. It is wonderful, unforgettable, one of the best, most touching books I've ever read. Original edition had illustrations by Edward Gorey. The book was openly published under the pseudonym of "Terry Andrews," said on the book's jacket to be a well-known children's book author. Well, the children's book writing in this novel is so close to that of George Selden, author of the best-selling The Cricket In Times Square and other books, that I believe he wrote it. I have corresponded with some authors who agreed, but one told me that "George Selden" is actually a pseudonym and that "Terry Andrews"is the real name of the author. As far as I know, he published no other books, and I believe he is no longer alive.

"Harold" once called me
[Written by a friend who is not internet savvy; submitted by me on his behalf]
Years ago, when this book first came on the market, I read it and became immediately enthralled. At the time, I was working in the publishing business. While I gushed my enthusiasm to any and everyone who listened, an acquaintence offered to match me up with the author I so clearly admired. The author's apparent real name was also shared with me, and I began reading those children's stories, which were every bit as haunting as that told of Harold's.
Then one day, I got a phone call. "Bruce? This is Harold. I hear you like to read," and I certainly did. A date to meet was proffered but I was speechless. Not clear on how to deal with suddenly being on stage in this new kind of play within a play, I failed to follow up on that offered date. My loss.
Instead I bought a case of paperback copies of "Story of Harold" and, over subsequent decades, gave all but one alway. It's now quite dog-eared.
I still wonder what I'd do if he ever called again.

Amazing
I read this book when I was first coming out in the early 80's. Truly revelatory, incredibly well-written, deep and dark, and redemptive in the end. One of my all-time favorite books, I've worn out two copies by reading them so much, and have given them away to others to read. Wish I could find another. Buy it if you can find it.