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Ever since horror leapt from popular fiction to the silver screen in the late 1890s, viewers have experienced fear and pleasure in exquisite combination. Wheeler Winston Dixon's A History of Horror is the only book to offer a comprehensive survey of this everpopular film genre.Arranged by decades, with outliers and franchise films overlapping some years, this onestop sourcebook unearths the historical origins of characters such as Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolfman and their various incarnations in film from the silent era to comedic sequels. A History of Horror explores how the horror film fits into the Hollywood studio system and how its enormous success in American and European culture expanded globally over time.Dixon examines key periods in the horror filmin which the basic precepts of the genre were established, then banished into conveniently reliable and malleable forms, and then, after collapsing into parody, rose again and again to create new levels of intensity and menace. A History of Horror, supported by rare stills from classic films, brings over fifty timeless horror films into frightfully clear focus, zooms in on today's top horror Web sites, and champions the stars, directors, and subgenres that make the horror film so exciting and popular with contemporary audiences.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A History of Horror'? A: 'A History of Horror' provides a comprehensive survey of the horror film genre, exploring its evolution from the late 1890s to the present day.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A History of Horror' is Wheeler Winston Dixon.
- Q: How is the book structured? A: The book is arranged by decades, featuring key periods in horror film history, including influential characters and their film adaptations.
- Q: What types of films are discussed in the book? A: 'A History of Horror' covers a wide range of films, from silent classics to modern horror, including iconic characters like Dracula and Frankenstein.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'A History of Horror' published? A: 'A History of Horror' was published on August 24, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'A History of Horror' contains a total of 248 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any illustrations included in the book? A: Yes, 'A History of Horror' includes rare stills from classic films to enhance the discussion of the genre.
- Q: Does the book cover contemporary horror films? A: Yes, the book explores modern horror films and highlights today's top horror websites and influential figures in the genre.