The Art of Horror: An Illustrated History

Vampires, zombies, werewolves, psychos, aliens and ghosts--The Art of Horror compiles a phantasmagorical collection of images to terrify and excite in a beautifully made and gorgeously laid out coffee-table book. With an introduction by author Neil Gaiman and a respected researcher or writer in the genre covering each topical chapter, this collection does more than just show, it also tells, with detailed  information on the imagery, from the earliest film posters and book illustrations to more modern digital art pieces. The chapters tackle their specific topics with reverence and an appreciation of what the horror genre across all media does for its audience. As Gaiman says in the introduction, horror isn't just scary--it is--but it is also incredibly fun. This broad examination of powerful, vibrant, glorious reproductions from works of horror art is a treasure for any fan of the macabre. --Rob LeFebvre, freelance writer and editor

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