{"product_id":"a-history-of-horror-fear-and-the-uncanny-dk-9780241777442","title":"A History of Horror, Fear, and the Uncanny","description":"\u003cp\u003eA spine-chilling look at the subject of horror through history and across the world\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake a step - if you dare - into the shadows and the story of our primal fascination with fear, terror, and the macabre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive and creepily illustrated guide explores the dark and eerie landscapes of horror down the centuries and across the world - from prehistoric death rituals and early monster myths to modern manifestations of the subject in art, literature, and film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover how horror has evolved through the ages, beginning with the ancient visions of a hellish underworld. Encounter terrifying figures like Medusa and the Babylonian demon Pazuzu. Tread carefully through the medieval world, where a fear of the unknown stoked apocalyptic terror around the Black Death and gave rise to the demonology of the Malleus Maleficarum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into the folklore that gave birth to iconic 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 Edgar Allan Poe and Mary Shelley, and learn how the 20th century saw a new wave of terror unleashed through silent films, Expressionist art, and the emergence of horror cinema - from gruesome \\\"body horror\\\" movies to the social commentaries of films like Get Out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a dedicated horror aficionado or a curious newcomer, this book is the ultimate guide to the subject... Prepare yourself for a thrilling - and chilling - journey into the heart of darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DK","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":48811585863923,"sku":"9780241777442","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/9780241777442.jpg?v=1775592051","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/a-history-of-horror-fear-and-the-uncanny-dk-9780241777442","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}