Remembering Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark is a tribute to the original illustrations created by Stephen Gammell and included in the popular children’s books, Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark. Sadly, Gammell’s illustrations are no longer being printed in the series so my goal was the preserve them in a context fitting for their subject matter. This book tells a brief history of the series’ origins, their author’s inspiration, and Gammell’s experience as an untrained artist.
The dates “1981–2011” refer to the period of time when Gammell’s illustrations were printed in the original Scary Stories series. The oversized skull mimics Gammell’s common use of large headed figures in his illustrations.
Detail of the end paper pattern and prelude to the book. (Click to view larger)
The title page spread featuring Gammell's work. This illustration was also used for the title page in the first Scary Stories book.
Spread for Chapter 1: In Memory of Macabre
Detail of the matching bookmarks that were created for this publication.
Pull quote detail
Detail of the distressed type used throughout the book.
Back cover with coffin symbolizing the end of an era for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.
BFA undergraduate project at Tyler School of Art
Art Direction by Paul Sheriff
Design and copywriting by Melissa Cronk
Art Direction by Paul Sheriff
Design and copywriting by Melissa Cronk
Photography by Austen Hart
