A history of horror, fear, and the uncanny.
"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]
- Copyright: ©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.
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- 6 of 17 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 3 copies available at Rockingham County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 17 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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"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."--
