{"product_id":"9780241777442","title":"A History of Horror, Fear, and the Uncanny","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: DK\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFolklore, myths \u0026amp; legends\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 2 April 2026 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd (DK) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Esoteric Histories' series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 320 pages\u003cbr\u003e261 x 220 x 26 | 1386g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake a step – if you dare – into the shadows, and discover the blood-curdling history of horror across the world in this gruesomely illustrated title.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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 Baba Yaga and the Morrigan to the GolemProfiles of the scariest books and films of all time – from novels by Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, and Stephen King to movies like The Exorcist, The Shining, and Alien…in a stunning, giftable package with a specially commissioned cover artwork and gorily printed page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover how our experience and understanding of fear and terror have evolved through the ages, beginning with the ancient visions of a hellish Underworld. Encounter terrifying figures like Medusa and the Babylonian demon Pazuzu. And tread carefully through the medieval world, where a fear of the unknown stoked apocalyptic terror around the Black Death and gave rise to the danse macabre and the demonology of the Malleus Maleficarum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelve into the folklore that gave birth to 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 Mary Shelley, H. P. Lovecraft, and M. R. James. And learn how the 20th century saw a new wave of terror unleashed through Expressionist art, monsters in the movies, “body horror” films, and the “folk horror” revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a dedicated horror aficionado or simply curious, A History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny isn’t just for Halloween… It is a thrilling – chilling – journey into the heart of darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Esoteric Histories seriesWith global sales of more than 300,000 copies, DK’s Esoteric Histories explore the rich traditions of mystical and mysterious subjects – from witchcraft to the world of the unexplained – weaving together religion, mythology, folklore, and the paranormal with art, culture, and science. Other titles in the series include A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult; A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural; and A History of Astrology, Divination and Prophecy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darling Reads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56585683796292,"sku":"9780241777442","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/1265\/8244\/files\/9780241777442.jpg?v=1774970844","url":"https:\/\/darlingreadsbooks.com\/products\/9780241777442","provider":"Darling Reads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}