This magnificent companion to EThe Art of HorrorE from the same creative team behind that award-winning illustrated volume looks at the entire history of the horror film from the silent era right up to the latest releases and trends.THThrough a series of informative chapters and fascinating sidebars chronologically charting the evolution of horror movies for more than a century profusely illustrated throughout with over 600 rare and unique images including posters lobby cards advertising promotional items tie-in books and magazines and original artwork inspired by classic movies this handsomely designed hardcover traces the development of the horror film from its inception and celebrates the actors filmmakers and artists who were responsible for scaring the pants off successive generations of moviegoers!THEdited by multiple award-winning writer and editor Stephen Jones and boasting a foreword by director and screenwriter John Landis (EAn American Werewolf in LondonE) this volume brings together fascinating and incisive commentary from some of the genre's most highly respected experts. With eye-popping images from all over the world EThe Art of Horror MoviesE is the definitive guide for anyone who loves horror films and movie fans of all ages.

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 9781495064845
Author Stephen Jones
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Applause Theatre Book Publishers
Publisher Hal Leonard Corporation
Weight(grams) 1610g
Dimensions(mm) 288mm * 257mm * 25mm