Introductions- read or skip them?

[AchtungBaby]

Yes, I read them.

[mustangclaire]

I read them too. I especially like the bits in Everythings Eventual, where he explains the reasons for each story. Love that, gives us an insight on how his mind works, and WHY the stories are in there. Brilliant.

[charmed_one3]

I love Stephen's introductions and afterwords! They can be both funny and touching. I enjoyed the notes at the end of Skeleton Crew where he explains how he got the ideas for all of the stories.

[Lily Sawyer]

I love reading intros! And afterwards as well!
They're like Easter eggs on DVDs, put there by the author, no less, and not just a production crew.