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Author_Liz Deleo
body horror
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classic horror
coffee table book
cosmic horror
cult classics
Dracula
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Frankenstein
Freddy Krueger
ghosts
gothic horror
haunted houses
horror genre
horror history
horror subgenres
horror tropes
monster movies
Pennywise
psychological horror
slasher films
supernatural horror
vampire lore
werewolves
zombies
Product details
- ISBN 9781668099087
- Weight: 557g
- Dimensions: 187 x 232mm
- Publication Date: 10 Sep 2026
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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The world of horror comes to life with this gorgeously illustrated and whimsical journey through the genre—exploring the folklore, monsters, and tropes that have fueled our fears for centuries.
Horror is where the macabre meets the profound, and The Illustrated Compendium of Horror is your visual guide to its twisted world. Drawing from film, fiction, and folklore, this immersive tour follows horror’s evolution from primal tales of survival to the heart pounding thrillers of today.
We’ve dissected the genre into all its terrifying parts. Inside, you’ll discover:
- The Origins of Horror: The ancient mythology, folklore, and religious traditions that have shaped the genre since the dawn of humanity.
- The Science of Horror: What happens in our brains when we’re scared—and why we can’t get enough of it.
- The Characters of Horror: The stories behind horror’s most iconic characters—the vampires, witches, and werewolves that have bled into our hearts.
- Horror through the Decades: How history, culture, and catastrophe have shaped the genre from the turn of the century to today.
And more!
With seek-and-find puzzles, quizzes, and hidden surprises throughout, The Illustrated Compendium of Horror is a fun and interactive guide to one of world’s most enduring genres.
Enter…if you dare.
Horror is where the macabre meets the profound, and The Illustrated Compendium of Horror is your visual guide to its twisted world. Drawing from film, fiction, and folklore, this immersive tour follows horror’s evolution from primal tales of survival to the heart pounding thrillers of today.
We’ve dissected the genre into all its terrifying parts. Inside, you’ll discover:
- The Origins of Horror: The ancient mythology, folklore, and religious traditions that have shaped the genre since the dawn of humanity.
- The Science of Horror: What happens in our brains when we’re scared—and why we can’t get enough of it.
- The Characters of Horror: The stories behind horror’s most iconic characters—the vampires, witches, and werewolves that have bled into our hearts.
- Horror through the Decades: How history, culture, and catastrophe have shaped the genre from the turn of the century to today.
And more!
With seek-and-find puzzles, quizzes, and hidden surprises throughout, The Illustrated Compendium of Horror is a fun and interactive guide to one of world’s most enduring genres.
Enter…if you dare.
Liz Deleo is an illustrator and author known for her whimsical, detail-packed artwork that transport readers into immersive environments. She believes illustrated books aren’t just for children, but a powerful way for readers of any age to consume ideas and information. A lifelong lover of literature, her debut, The Illustrated Compendium of Horror, pays tribute to a genre she has cherished since childhood. From her home by the sea with her husband and cat in Kittery, Maine, she creates artwork that’s commissioned worldwide.
