{"product_id":"a-history-of-horror-fear-and-the-uncanny","title":"A History of Horror, Fear, and the Uncanny","description":"\u003cb\u003eTake a step â \" if you dare â \" into the shadows, and discover the blood-curdling history of horror across the world in this gruesomely illustrated title.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny \u003c\/i\u003eexplores the dark and eerie landscapes of horror down the centuries â \" from prehistoric death rituals to modern interpretations in art, literature, and film.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this petrifying book, you will find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA complete global history of the subject â \" from ancient visions of the Underworld, and horror in fairytales to Gothic horror and â oecreepypasta⠝ tales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 350 stunning full-colour images combined with engaging and accessible text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfiles of infamous supernatural creatures â \" from ghosts and demons to banshees and changelings, and from Grendel to Baba Yaga and the Morrigan to the Golem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfiles of the scariest books and films of all time â \" from novels by Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, and Stephen King to movies like The Exorcist, The Shining, and Alien\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eâ ]in a stunning, giftable package with a specially commissioned cover artwork and gorily printed page edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover how our experience and understanding of fear and terror have evolved through the ages, beginning with the ancient visions of a hellish Underworld. Encounter terrifying figures like Medusa and the Babylonian demon Pazuzu. And tread carefully through the medieval world, where a fear of the unknown stoked apocalyptic terror around the Black Death and gave rise to the danse macabre and the demonology of the Malleus Maleficarum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelve into the folklore that gave birth to creatures of the night â \" from vampires and werewolves to the Japanese Kappa water demon and the cannibalistic Wendigo of Indigenous American lore. Witness the emergence of Gothic literature, with the terrifying and genre-defining works of authors like Mary Shelley, H. P. Lovecraft, and M. R. James. And learn how the 20th century saw a new wave of terror unleashed through Expressionist art, monsters in the movies, â oebody horror⠝ films, and the â oefolk horror⠝ revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a dedicated horror aficionado or simply curious, \u003ci\u003eA History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny\u003c\/i\u003e isnâ (TM)t just for Halloweenâ ] It is a thrilling â \" chilling â \" journey into the heart of darkness. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Esoteric Histories series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith global sales of more than 300,000 copies, DKâ (TM)s Esoteric Histories explore the rich traditions of mystical and mysterious subjects â \" from witchcraft to the world of the unexplained â \" weaving together religion, mythology, folklore, and the paranormal with art, culture, and science. Other titles in the series include \u003ci\u003eA History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult; A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural; and A History of Astrology, Divination and Prophecy.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45329732239497,"sku":"9798217134281","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0376\/3057\/4729\/files\/9798217134281_7d505_c7355acd-5b46-46db-be1d-33dfb42ce4a4.jpg?v=1778948392","url":"https:\/\/thebookmarkpr.com\/products\/a-history-of-horror-fear-and-the-uncanny","provider":"The Bookmark Books \u0026 Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}