The whole concept of Scary Clowns has become faded and cliche over the years, but there is nothing stale or repetitive about this collection of four short stories focusing around clowns in attics. A weird specific subgenre, sure, but Jeremy Shipp is a weird kinda guy. The first and last stories in the collection are my personal favorites; Giggles, about a supernatural golem-type clown that needs to be entertained, and The Glass Box, which gives a glimpse into a world where clowns are holy men tasked with humbling their citizens. Princess and Don't Laugh are a bit more abstract and a bit shorter, but still good reads as well. Shipp's work has a Bizarro feel to it, but the bizarreness in his work always feels grounded in reality (to an extent), which makes it all that much creepier. If you love clowns, check it out. If you hate clowns, check it out. If you are a clown, get out of my attic. ( )