Book Details

"My Favorite Horror Story" is an anthology edited by Mike Baker and Martin H. Greenberg, first published in 2000. This collection features 15 classic horror tales, each selected and introduced by a prominent contemporary author, offering insights into their personal favorites and the reasons behind their choices.

The anthology includes:

- "Sweets to the Sweet" by Robert Bloch, selected by Stephen King
- "The Father-Thing" by Philip K. Dick, selected by Ed Gorman
- "The Distributor" by Richard Matheson, selected by F. Paul Wilson
- "A Warning to the Curious" by M.R. James, selected by Ramsey Campbell
- "Opening the Door" by Arthur Machen, selected by Peter Atkins
- "The Colour Out of Space" by H.P. Lovecraft, selected by Richard Laymon
- "The Inner Room" by Robert Aickman, selected by Peter Straub
- "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, selected by Rick Hautala
- "The Rats in the Walls" by H.P. Lovecraft, selected by Michael Slade
- "The Dog Park" by Dennis Etchison, selected by Richard Christian Matheson
- "The Animal Fair" by Robert Bloch, selected by Joe R. Lansdale
- "The Pattern" by Ramsey Campbell, selected by Poppy Z. Brite
- "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe, selected by Joyce Carol Oates
- "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce, selected by Dennis Etchison
- "The Human Chair" by Edogawa Rampo, selected by Harlan Ellison

Each story is accompanied by the selector's commentary, providing context and personal reflections on the chosen work. This anthology offers readers a curated selection of influential horror literature, reflecting the tastes and influences of some of the genre's most respected authors.