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- (Applause Books). Amazingly, there has never been a book quite like The Art of Horror a celebration of frightful images, compiled and presented by some of the genre’s most respected names. While acknowledging the beginnings of horror-related art in legends and folk tales, the focus of the book is on how the genre has presented itself to the world since the creations of Bram Stoker and Mary Shelley first became part of the public consciousness in the 19th century. It’s all here: from early engravings via dust jackets, book illustrations, pulp magazines, movie posters, comic books, and paintings to today’s artists working entirely in the digital realm. Editor Stephen Jones and his stellar team of contributors have sourced visuals from archives and private collections (including their own) worldwide, ensuring an unprecedented selection that is accessible to those discovering the genre, while also including many images that will be rare and unfamiliar to even the most committed fan. From the shockingly lurid to the hauntingly beautiful including images of vampires, werewolves, zombies, ghosts, demons, serial killers, alien invaders, and more every aspect of the genre is represented in ten themed chapters. Quotes from artists/illustrators, and a selection from writers and filmmakers, are featured throughout.
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“Finally! This coffee table book will make your guests question their dinner choices. It’s an encyclopedia and a history lesson whomped up together. The depth of knowledge here is astounding. This thing is hardcore, crammed with tons of information about the foundations of horror, not just the artwork of it. This book is a small-text deep dive into every cool thing about horror books, movies, and comics. The lavish, full-page depictions are so much fun. Then there are movie posters. So many movie posters. I haven’t finished it yet. There’s too much. (Joe Crowe, http://www.RevolutionSF.com, http://www.twitter.com/RevolutionSF)” By Joe Crowe
“One really cannot go wrong with this purchase. Every potential horror from the old reliable ghosts, ghouls, werewolves, and witches to abducting aliens and malevolent eldritch forces is covered in abundant detail. Worth buying for the illustrations alone, the text informs and illuminates equally well without condescension or smugness.I think I found maybe two errors in the entire book. A coffee table tome that you will turn to time and again. Perfect for stormy,windswept nights or the weeks building up to Halloween, one of the topics lovingly detailed. I saw this in my local library and i just HAD to have a copy for my very own. Worth every penny.” By James Elfers
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Product Details
Author: Stephen Jones
Kindle price: Hardcover $25.84
Hardcover: 260 pages
Publisher: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books; Ill edition (September 1, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1495009130
ISBN-13: 978-1495009136
Product Dimensions: 10 x 1 x 11.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,454 in Books
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