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A history of horror, fear, and the uncanny.

Summary:

"Enter if you dare...From the demons of legend to the werewolves, vampires, and zombies of folklore, our fascination with fear has endured for millenia. This spine-tingling history explores the orgins of our deepest terrors and the ways in which horror has been reimagined through art and culture across the world."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780241777442
  • ISBN: 9798217134281
  • ISBN: 0241777445
  • Physical Description: 320 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
  • Publisher: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, [2026]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Publisher, dates, and paging may vary.
Formatted Contents Note:
Before 500: ancient fears -- 500-1500: the monstrous medieval -- 1500-1700: early modern encounters -- 1700-1900: the gothic era -- 1900-1969: the dawn of modern horror -- 1969-: present horrors.
Subject:
Horror.
Horror films > History and criticism.
Horror in literature.
Horror in popular culture.
Genre:
Informational works.

Available copies

  • 6 of 17 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 0 of 3 copies available at Rockingham County Public Library.

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Eden Library 130 H (Text) 31554012348594 Adult New Nonfiction Checked out 08/20/2026
Madison-Mayodan Public Library 130 H (Text) 31554012348602 Adult Nonfiction Checked out 08/24/2026
Reidsville Library 130 H (Text) 31554012348610 Adult Nonfiction Checked out 07/27/2026