"The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories" by Tim Burton is a first edition hardcover book published by HarperCollins in 1997. This collection of stories includes humorous and darkly humorous tales, as well as elements of horror and mystery. With illustrations by the author himself, this book is a unique and captivating read for fans of Burton's distinctive style. The compact size of 7.5 inches in length, 5 inches in width, and 0.2 inches in height makes it a convenient and collectible piece for any book lover's shelf.