About this title: This is an exploration of the tradition of horror, from its earliest origins - as far back as the biblical victim Job - to the monsters, slashers, satanic children and serial killers who represent our anxieties today. Each letter of the alphabet is used as a starting point for an aspect, element or ingredient of horror. It may be a scene in a film, such as the shower scene in "Psycho", or a character such as Freddie in "Nightmare on Elm Street". Or it may be idea such as evil, violence or darkness, which is explored to reveal hidden meanings. Other themes examined include the psychological ...
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Description: Very good. Book has appearance of light use with no easily noticeable wear. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: BBC, London
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780563371526ISBN:0563371528
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. No creases in tight, flat spine. Wraps and pages are bright and clean. No edition stated. 256p. : ill. (some col. ), ports.; 24 cm. Includes: Illustrations, Portraits. Includes index. Compiled by Stephen Jones. Heavily illustrated with colour and black and white photos and art. A fun and informative book on the subject. read more
Edition: 1st Paperback Edition
Binding: Paper
Publisher: BBC Book Publishing, London
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780563371526ISBN:0563371528
Description: Profusedly Illustrated. As New in Large Softcover. No Dustjacket. 7 x 9" A solid copy; ----------SATISFACTION GUARANTEED---------FAST, COURTEOUS SERVICE------ read more
Edition: No Additional Printings Stated
Binding: Softbound
Publisher: BBC Books, London, United Kingdom
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780563371526ISBN:0563371528
Description: Very Good. 9" by 7" Clean and tight, 256 pages, many illustrations, former owner's initials on bottom edge and inside front cover. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: BBC Books, London, United Kingdom
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780563371526ISBN:0563371528
Description: VG+ No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Using each letter of the alphabet as an entry point, Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror takes you on a ghost train ride through this most enduring and popular genres.255 pages including index. Fully illustrated with color photos and black and white drawings. Light shelfwear. read more
Description: BBC Books, c1997, 1st edition, SOFTCOVER, ; About 9 x 7, b/w and color photos throughout, pages bright, a tight solid copy, VERY GOOD. A nice copy you will be happy to own. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: BBC, London
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780563371526ISBN:0563371528
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. 256p. : ill. (some col. ), ports.; 24 cm. Includes: Illustrations, Portraits. Includes index. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Pictorial Cover Paperback
Publisher: B.B.C., UK
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780563371526ISBN:0563371528
Description: As New. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. BBC Horror Large Format Paperback Book No 37152. This Book Is In As New Condition. & Is Compiled By Stephen Jones. & Accompanies The Major TV Series. There Is Loads Of Colour & Black & White Photos. read more
Binding: S Trade Paperback
Publisher: BBC
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780563371526ISBN:0563371528
Description: New. SIGNED. Flat signed by the author. This book is square, solid, unread and appears nearly brand new with barely a trace of shelf wear. Stored in, and ships with, a protective mylar bag--you'll turn cartwheels of glee when this book gets to you! ! ! Signed: I Signed by Author. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: BBC Books
Date Published: 30/10/1997
ISBN-13:9780563371526ISBN:0563371528
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780563371526ISBN:0563371528
Description: Near Fine in Cover is Bright and Clean, jacket. Book as purchased NEW at the local large chain bookstore & is unread, NO notes/marks/highlights/underlines, very slight shelf wear from store, read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780563371526ISBN:0563371528
Description: Near Fine in Cover is Bright and Clean, jacket. Book as purchased NEW at the local large chain bookstore & is unread, NO notes/marks/highlights/underlines, very slight shelf wear from store, read more
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