Icons of Horror and the Supernatural
Title | Icons of Horror and the Supernatural PDF eBook |
Author | S. T. Joshi |
Publisher | Greenwood Publishing Group |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Horror films |
ISBN | 9780313337826 |
Offers entries on 24 of the significant archetypes of horror and the supernatural, from the classical epics of Homer to the novels of Stephen King.
Icons of Horror and the Supernatural
Title | Icons of Horror and the Supernatural PDF eBook |
Author | S. T. Joshi |
Publisher | Greenwood |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Horror films |
ISBN | 9780313337802 |
Offers entries on 24 of the significant archetypes of horror and the supernatural, from the classical epics of Homer to the novels of Stephen King.
Icons of Horror and the Supernatural
Title | Icons of Horror and the Supernatural PDF eBook |
Author | S. T. Joshi |
Publisher | Greenwood Publishing Group |
Pages | 432 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Horror films |
ISBN |
Offers entries on 24 of the significant archetypes of horror and the supernatural, from the classical epics of Homer to the novels of Stephen King.
The Penguin Encyclopedia of Horror and the Supernatural
Title | The Penguin Encyclopedia of Horror and the Supernatural PDF eBook |
Author | Jack Sullivan |
Publisher | Viking Adult |
Pages | 524 |
Release | 1986 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN |
For the first time ever, in a single volume, a comprehensive guide to horror and the supernatural in all the arts ... More than 50 essays and 600 entries covering authors, composers, visual artists, directors, actors, and movies that are connected in some way to horror tales or the supernatural. Also defines terms used with the supernatural.
Icons of Terror 2020
Title | Icons of Terror 2020 PDF eBook |
Author | Steve Hutchison |
Publisher | Tales of Terror |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 2023-03-22 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1778871801 |
This book analyzes 145 horror films grouped in 24 franchises. These franchises feature an antagonist, or villain, who has been present in all or most films. These antagonists are so iconic that they have, in all cases, generated multiple sequels. All movies included in this book are rated and ranked.
Horror Literature through History [2 volumes]
Title | Horror Literature through History [2 volumes] PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Cardin |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Pages | 1065 |
Release | 2017-09-21 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 1440842027 |
This two-volume set offers comprehensive coverage of horror literature that spans its deep history, dominant themes, significant works, and major authors, such as Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe, and Anne Rice, as well as lesser-known horror writers. Many of today's horror story fans—who appreciate horror through movies, television, video games, graphic novels, and other forms—probably don't realize that horror literature is not only one of the most popular types of literature but one of the oldest. People have always been mesmerized by stories that speak to their deepest fears. Horror Literature through History shows 21st-century horror fans the literary sources of their favorite entertainment and the rich intrinsic value of horror literature in its own right. Through profiles of major authors, critical analyses of important works, and overview essays focused on horror during particular periods as well as on related issues such as religion, apocalypticism, social criticism, and gender, readers will discover the fascinating early roots and evolution of horror writings as well as the reciprocal influence of horror literature and horror cinema. This unique two-volume reference set provides wide coverage that is current and compelling to modern readers—who are of course also eager consumers of entertainment. In the first section, overview essays on horror during different historical periods situate works of horror literature within the social, cultural, historical, and intellectual currents of their respective eras, creating a seamless narrative of the genre's evolution from ancient times to the present. The second section demonstrates how otherwise unrelated works of horror have influenced each other, how horror subgenres have evolved, and how a broad range of topics within horror—such as ghosts, vampires, religion, and gender roles—have been handled across time. The set also provides alphabetically arranged reference entries on authors, works, and specialized topics that enable readers to zero in on information and concepts presented in the other sections.
Japanese and American Horror
Title | Japanese and American Horror PDF eBook |
Author | Katarzyna Marak |
Publisher | McFarland |
Pages | 231 |
Release | 2014-11-19 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1476617929 |
Horror fiction is an important part of the popular culture in many modern societies. This book compares and contrasts horror narratives from two distinct cultures--American and Japanese--with a focus on the characteristic mechanisms that make them successful, and on their culturally-specific aspects. Including a number of narratives belonging to film, literature, comics and video games, this book provides a comprehensive perspective of the genre. It sheds light on the differences and similarities in the depiction of fear and horror in America and Japan, while emphasizing narrative patterns in the context of their respective cultures.