{"product_id":"a-history-of-horror-fear-and-the-uncanny-9798217134281","title":"A History of Horror, Fear, and the Uncanny","description":"\u003cb\u003eTake a step - if you dare - 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 - 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 - from ancient visions of the Underworld, and horror in fairytales to Gothic horror and \"creepypasta\" 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 - 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 - 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\u003e...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 - 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, \"body horror\" films, and the \"folk 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 isn't just for Halloween... It is a thrilling - chilling - 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, DK's Esoteric Histories explore the rich traditions of mystical and mysterious subjects - from witchcraft to the world of the unexplained - 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e DK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.04lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.33h x 8.68w x 1.03d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798217134281","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"DK \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47876548952221,"sku":"9798217134281","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_5eaacd58-9be1-40fd-b145-11ad79c17ae9.jpg?v=1777381409","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/a-history-of-horror-fear-and-the-uncanny-9798217134281","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}