About the Robert Bloch Official Website
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Welcome!
This website, authorized by the Bloch Estate, hopes to provide insight into the breadth of Robert Bloch’s versatility as a writer—at home in the worlds of fantasy and horror, but equally adept at writing thrillers, science fiction, detective/crime, and humor. The author of over 25 novels and hundreds of short stories, many acknowledged classics, 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.
Bloch’s genuine warmth, wit, and unfailing willingness to share his time and talent with fans made him one of the most beloved and respected figures in the world of fantastic literature. We welcome your feedback. Click Contact Us to submit your suggestions or questions. |
Burlesque of Bloch's marriage taken shortly after the real ceremony. L-to-R: Robert Vail, Robert Bloch, and Marion Bloch.
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What’s New?
11/17/23: two updates to Psycho page:
1) A link to a video showing Psycho (film) locations and how they look today.
2) A behind-the-scenes shot with Hitchcock in front of the Bates home.
10/14/23 - Two updates:
1) Stories pages: each entry now lists the tale's original source of publication.
2) Bloch's GoH Acceptance Speech from the 1975 First World Fantasy Convention (read here: Acceptance Speech)
09/30/23: Bloch's 1991 interview with David J. Schow: A Conversation...
11/17/23: two updates to Psycho page:
1) A link to a video showing Psycho (film) locations and how they look today.
2) A behind-the-scenes shot with Hitchcock in front of the Bates home.
10/14/23 - Two updates:
1) Stories pages: each entry now lists the tale's original source of publication.
2) Bloch's GoH Acceptance Speech from the 1975 First World Fantasy Convention (read here: Acceptance Speech)
09/30/23: Bloch's 1991 interview with David J. Schow: A Conversation...
Literary Rights/Permissions
For questions surrounding the literary rights, or permissions for use, to Bloch's works, please submit your query via the Contact Us page.
For questions surrounding the literary rights, or permissions for use, to Bloch's works, please submit your query via the Contact Us page.
Of Note
All text in red throughout site are links.
All text in red throughout site are links.
Thanks
The Robert Bloch Official Website would like to thank the following individuals:
The Robert Bloch Official Website would like to thank the following individuals:
- Sally Francy – for your approval, support, and enthusiasm for this deserving project.
- Randall Larson – for paving the way with your indispensable books documenting the Robert Bloch oeuvre.
- For contributions, permissions, suggestions, and/or inspiration: Leigh Blackmore, Ken Bowden, Hugh B. Cave, George Chastain, Stefan Dziemianowicz, Graeme Flanagan, Dean A. Grennell, Rich Henshaw, Randy Lofficier, Fritz Leiber, Rich Lynch, Bob Madison, Michael G. Pfefferkorn, Tony Porco, Robert M. Price, James P. Roberts, Karl Schadow, David J Schow, John and Bjo Trimble, Tom Weaver, Robert Weinberg, Mark Young