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Alvin Schwartz Book Posters
American author (1927 to 1992).
Alvin Schwartz (1927–1992) left an indelible mark on children's literature through folklore retellings, riddles, and above all, stories that made a generation sleep with the lights on. This collection celebrates his distinctive voice with minimalist posters that honor both his playful and... Read more
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About Alvin Schwartz Book Posters
Alvin Schwartz (1927–1992) left an indelible mark on children's literature through folklore retellings, riddles, and above all, stories that made a generation sleep with the lights on. This collection celebrates his distinctive voice with minimalist posters that honor both his playful and chilling work.
Schwartz mastered the art of brevity and atmosphere. His Scary Stories trilogy—featuring Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, More Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, and Scary Stories 3: More Tales To Chill Your Bones—introduced countless young readers to the power of folk horror and oral tradition. Beyond fright, he explored wordplay in Busy Buzzing Bumblebees And Other Tongue Twisters and Unriddling: All Sorts Of Riddles To Puzzle Your Guessery, showcasing his linguistic dexterity. In A Dark, Dark Room And Other Scary Stories remains a gateway title for early readers discovering suspense.
Each poster in this collection is available in Modern, Minimalist, Square, and Edge art styles, with framed or unframed options to suit any space. Whether you grew up clutching these books under the covers or you're discovering Schwartz's folklore genius for the first time, these designs capture the essence of his storytelling without overwhelming your walls.
Browse the full Alvin Schwartz collection and bring home a piece of literary nostalgia that never goes out of style.
Good to know
What styles do these Alvin Schwartz posters come in?
Every book comes in up to six original Blurby styles: Blurby, Minimalist, Modern, Modern Minimalist, Square and Edge. Use the style buttons above the posters to see just one style.
What sizes and frames can I choose?
Prints come from A5 to A1 and in US inch sizes, unframed or framed in natural wood, black or white and ready to hang.
How fast is delivery?
Order by 1pm (Mon–Fri) and your poster is dispatched the same day, with free tracked delivery to the UK, US, Canada, Australia and the EU.
Is there a discount for more than one poster?
Yes. Buy any three prints and 20% comes off automatically in your basket, or choose one of our ready-made poster sets.
Do they make good gifts?
Very. Add a free gift note to any order, and see our gift finder for ideas for every kind of reader.
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