The Art of Horror: An Illustrated History Stephen Jones 9781495009136

Amazingly there has never been a book quite like EThe Art of HorrorE a a celebration of frightful images compiled and presented by some of the genre's most respected names. While acknowledging the beginnings of horror-related art in legends and folk tales the focus of the book is on how the genre has presented itself to the world since the creations of Bram Stoker and Mary Shelley first became part of the public consciousness in the 19th century. It's all here: from early engravings a via dust jackets book illustrations pulp magazines movie posters comic books and paintings a to today's artists working entirely in the digital realm.THEditor Stephen Jones and his stellar team of contributors have sourced visuals from archives and private collections (including their own) worldwide ensuring an unprecedented selection that is accessible to those discovering the genre while also including many images that will be rare and unfamiliar to even the most committed fan.THFrom the shockingly lurid to the hauntingly beautiful a including images of vampires werewolves zombies ghosts demons serial killers alien invaders and more a every aspect of the genre is represented in ten themed chapters. Quotes from artists/illustrators and a selection from writers and filmmakers are featured throughout.

About the Author
STEPHEN JONES is a Hugo Award nominee and the winner of three World Fantasy Awards, three International Horror Guild Awards, four Bram Stoker Awards, twenty-one British Fantasy Awards, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Horror Association. One of Britain's most acclaimed horror and dark fantasy writers and editors, he has more than 130 books to his credit. He lives in London.


Book Information
ISBN 9781495009136
Author Stephen Jones
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Applause Theatre Book Publishers
Publisher Hal Leonard Corporation
Series Applause Books
Weight(grams) 1592g
Dimensions(mm) 285mm * 250mm * 27mm