The Tell-Tale Heart

A thrilling, macabre collection of Edgar Allan Poe’s greatest short stories and poems, as well as his only full-length novel, The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym

Edgar Allan Poe remains the unsurpassed master of works of mystery and madness in this outstanding collection of Poe’s prose and poetry. Here are sixteen of his finest tales, including:

• “The Tell-Tale Heart,” a story of a murderer whose guilty conscience manifests in the form of chilling hallucinations;
• “The Fall of the House of Usher,” in which a man visits a childhood friend, only to discover a sinister secret lurking beneath his feet;
• “The Cask of Amontillado,” which follows a scorned man as he enacts monstrous revenge on a friend who wronged him;
• “The Pit and the Pendulum,” set during the Spanish Inquisition, introduces us to a prisoner whose shrouded cell contains untold horrors;
• “The Black Cat,” a narrative of a man whose love of animals morphs into perverse acts of violence.

Here too is a major selection of what Poe characterized as the passion of his life, his poems—“The Raven,” “Annabel Lee,” “Ulalume,” “Lenore,” “The Bells,” and more, plus his glorious prose poem “Silence—A Fable” and only full-length novel, The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym.

The hair-raising tales and poems in this collection:
“The Tell-Tale Heart” • “The Black Cat” • “The Cask of Amontillado” • “The Fall of the House of Usher” • “The Masque of the Red Death” • “The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar” • Ligeia” • The Murders in the Rue Morgue” • The Purloined Letter” • A Descent into the Maelström” • “The Pit and the Pendulum” • “Ms. Found in a Bottle” • The Premature Burial” • “William Wilson” • “Eleonora” • “Silence—A Fable” • The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym • “Stanzas” • “Romance” • “To Helen” • “Israfel” • “The City in the Sea” • “The Sleeper” • “The Valley of Unrest” • “Lenore” • “The Raven” • “A Valentine” • “Ulalume—A Ballad” • For Annie” • “Annabel Lee” • “The Bells” • “Alone”

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs