Icons of Horror and the Supernatural [2 volumes]: An Encyclopedia of Our Worst Nightmares (Greenwood Icons)
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (866 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0313337802 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 824 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Illustrations are small and confined to chapter headings, although there are many sidebars in each chapter, usually lists of films, books, or short stories. Surprisingly in a work that examines popular fiction, the Harry Potter series is barely mentioned in either the chapters on the sorcerer or the witch. Although the emphasis is on print fiction, movies, television, and role-playing games are mentioned. From Booklist In this collection of 24 essays analyzing major "icons" in the field of horror and supernatural literature, icons are defined as themes—"The Alien," "The Haunted House," "The Zombie." Chapt
Because of their popularity and influence, they have attained iconic status and a special place in the popular imagination. Horror and the supernatural have fascinated people for centuries, and many of the most central figures appear over and over again. These figures have starred in the world's most widely read literary works, most popular films, and most captivating television series. This book overviews 24 of the most significant icons of horror and the supernatural.. Entries include illustrations, sidebars of interesting information, and excerpts from key texts.Horror and the supernatural have fascinated people for centuries, with many of the most central figures appearing over and over again across time and cultures. These figures have gained iconic status and continue to hold sway over popular culture and the modern imagination. This book offers extended entries on 24 of the most enduring and significant figures of horror an
T. His many books include Supernatural Literature of the World: An Encyclopedia (Greenwood, 2005), An H.P. Lovecraft's writings.. Joshi is one of the world's foremost authorities on the supernatural. Lovecraft Encyclopedia (Greenwood, 2001), and numerous editions of H.P. S