A History of Horror, Fear, and the Uncanny

About the book

Take a step - if you dare - into the shadows, and discover the blood-curdling history of horror across the world in this gruesomely illustrated title.
A History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny explores the dark and eerie landscapes of horror down the centuries - from prehistoric death rituals to modern interpretations in art, literature, and film.

In this petrifying book, you will find:


A complete global history of the subject - from ancient visions of the Underworld and horror in fairytales to Gothic horror and "creepypasta" talesMore than 350 stunning full-colour images combined with engaging and accessible textProfiles of infamous supernatural creatures - from ghosts and demons to banshees and changelings, and from Grendel to...