A Comedy of Tragedies

An American Memoir for the Completely Dysfunctional (Encyclopocalypse Originals)

By: Steve Barton

Narrated by: Tom Jordan

Steve Barton, co-founder and former Editor-in-Chief of Dread Central, stands as a trailblazer in horror journalism, marking his place as one of the internet's first genre influencers. His autobiography transcends mere industry insights, offering a poignant journey through peaks and valleys with unfiltered emotional honesty. From grappling with the stark realities of 9/11 to being mentored by icons like George A. Romero and Sid Haig, and ultimately playing a pivotal role in the success of the Terrifier film franchise.

A Comedy of Tragedies is for everyone and anyone who dreams big in the face of daunting odds and lives to tell the story.

©2024 Steve Barton (P)2025 Mark Alan Miller

A no holds barred insight into the life of Creepy

The story is both heartbreaking and hilarious at times. A must 'read' for anyone who has faced adversity.

Uncle F****** Creepy!

This guy is the real deal, man. As a dedicated, life long horror fan, as well as someone who grew up through trials and tribulations in my private life, I related SO MUCH to the content within these pages. Rest assured, this is NOT just any old dry autobiography, and it's not just a list of accolades and name dropping, either. It's a firsthand account of everything that puts one in a position to fall in love with, and become a champion of the horror genre. The excitement. The heartache. The wonder. The isolation. The anxiety. And the resolve. All told in a voice that doesn't hold back, doesn't censor itself to fall in line with the prim and proper prose expected in the world of literature...it's the voice of the people. The REAL fans, and the REAL human beings that all BELONG in our macabre little community. And let me tell you...Steve is one HELL of a storyteller. You won't be disappointed. If you want supernatural encounters, it's here. If you want your heart ripped out by some harrowing tales of love, loss, and tragedy... that's here, too. Exciting and hilarious exploits of your favorite horror legends being the real people they are? Yep. That's here, too. If you've ever called yourself a horror fan in ANY capacity...you'll regret not taking a journey through the life of Uncle Creepy.