Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
In Sunlight or In Shadow |
2016 |
Craig Ferguson |
Buy |
| 2 |
Alive in Shape and Color |
2017 |
Craig Ferguson |
Buy |
In Sunlight or In Shadow (2016) brought together seventeen authors, including Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Michael Connelly, and Craig Ferguson, each writing a short story inspired by an Edward Hopper painting. Lawrence Block edited both it and the follow-up Alive in Shape and Color (2017), which expanded to other artists.
Ferguson’s contribution to both volumes places him in literary company that reflects his standing as more than just a comedian who happened to write a novel. The Hopper collection in particular became a notable entry in literary anthology publishing for the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Craig Ferguson Anthologies series?
There are two books in the Craig Ferguson Anthologies series, published between 2016 and 2017.
What is the first book in the Craig Ferguson Anthologies series?
The first book in the Craig Ferguson Anthologies series is In Sunlight or In Shadow, published in 2016.
What is the premise of the Lawrence Block anthologies that Craig Ferguson contributed to?
In Sunlight or In Shadow (2016) asked seventeen authors to write stories inspired by Edward Hopper paintings, with each contributor selecting a painting and writing original fiction responding to it. Alive in Shape and Color (2017) extended the concept to paintings by multiple artists. Lawrence Block assembled both collections with a roster of literary fiction and crime fiction writers, and Craig Ferguson’s inclusion reflects his standing as a writer of serious fiction as well as comedy.