Midnight Treasury of Frightening Words
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- ISBN 9780789346728
- Dimensions: 152 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 08 Sep 2026
- Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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From the abysmal and cadaverous to wraith and zombie, readers can discover over 300 of the most grisly, ghostly, and gruesome words ever to creep into the English language and beyond. Equally sinister terms from other languages include the Japanese tsujigiri (a deadly crossroads killing) and the Dutch bokkenrijders (ghostly goat-riding thieves), each with a story as dark as the words themselves. This isn t just a dictionary it s a journey into the hidden history and dark etymology of language, exploring how meanings have twisted, evolved, and haunted the human imagination through the ages. Literary and poetic excerpts bring these chilling terms to life, revealing the enduring allure of the macabre across literature, cinema, and pop culture. These words don t just unsettle they challenge conventions, wrestle with moral ambiguity, and echo the fears, taboos, and dark curiosities of cultures throughout history. Perfect for language lovers, dark-academia enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the eerie and unusual, this is a dreadful dictionary with a difference, designed to entertain, educate, and unnerve in equal measure.
Caroline Taggart is the bestselling author of more than thirty books, including I Used to Know That, My Grammar and I (Or Should That Be Me ?), 500 Words You Should Know, and The Book Lover s Bucket List. A frequent presence on radio and television, she brings her signature wit, charm, and encyclopedic knowledge of language to every page now inviting readers to explore the deliciously dark side of words.
