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The author of over 25 novels and hundreds of short stories has cemented Bloch’s reputation as one of the masters of fictional horror. His versatility extended to the field of scriptwriting as well, his talents frequently in demand for writing/adapting stories for radio, television, and film.
Below is the most comprehensive list of Bloch's professionally published stories which, to date, number 353. The first bullet for each story lists its original published source; subsequent bullets list the RB collection(s) in which each are contained. (Note: there are 16 stories originally published in fanzines that are not included in the ...
Sep 23, 1994 · April 05, 1917. Died. September 23, 1994. Genre. Horror, Mystery & Thrillers, Science Fiction & Fantasy. Influences. H.P. Lovecraft. ...more. edit data. Robert Albert Bloch was a prolific American writer.
Psycho is a 1959 novel by American writer Robert Bloch. The novel tells the story of Norman Bates, a caretaker at an isolated motel who struggles under his domineering mother and becomes embroiled in a series of murders. The novel is considered Bloch's most enduring work and one of the most influential horror novels of the 20th century.
Robert Bloch has 960 books on Goodreads with 396508 ratings. Robert Bloch’s most popular book is Psycho (Psycho, #1).
Psycho #1. Robert Bloch. 4.12. 68,430 ratings4,048 reviews. It was a dark and stormy night when Mary Crane glimpsed the unlit neon sign announcing the vacancy at the Bates motel. Exhausted, lost, and at the end of her rope, she was eager for a hot shower and a bed for the night. Her room was musty but clean and the plumbing worked.
Nov 18, 2014 · It’s understandable, but unfair to the real progenitor— Robert Bloch. Bloch’s novel Psycho was published in 1959 by Simon & Schuster, loosely based on real-life serial killer Ed Gein. For those who haven’t read the book, allow me to give a synopsis. Consider this your warning: I am about to spoil the whole shebang, sequels and all.
