ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Thank you to: my Rockport editor Emily Potts for her belief in my work and for the suggestion that I illustrate a book of Poe stories and poems in the first place. Rockport creative director Regina Grenier for her valuable eye that double checked our files. José Villarrubia for generously allowing me access to his personal collection of Poe books. Fellow designers Nicholas Blechmann, Joe Parisi and Paul Sahre for their verbal input and support. Professors Michael Nuetzel and Michael Northrup for their ongoing support. Photographer Christopher Myers for my bio photo. Kristen Harbeson at the Poe House. My silent collaborator Mr. Poe for his writing which has and will continue to endure and terrify readers for generations. Spur intern Stephanie Shafer for researching the stories and poems selected in this volume. Sherri Price for tapping the watch and keeping the parade on schedule. Design assistant Andrea Kalfas for her aid in designing and producing the book and its various details. My children Madison, Emma and Jacob for their patience while Dad used up more weekends for yet another project. My wife and partner Joyce Hesselberth whose love and support has made this and most projects not just possible but worthwhile.

DAVID PLUNKERT—BALTIMORE 2014