Hooked on Horror: A Guide to Reading Interests in Horror Fiction (Genreflecting Advisory Series)

Fonseca, Anthony J.; Pulliam, June Michele

ISBN 10: 1563089041 / ISBN 13: 9781563089046

Published by Libraries Unlimited, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hooked on Horror: A Guide to Reading Interests in Horror Fiction (Genreflecting Advisory Series)
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1563089041
• ISBN 13: 9781563089046
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The expanded second edition of this award-winning readers' advisory guide describes and organizes hundreds of horror titles according to reading preference. Focusing on titles published in the last decade as well as older classics, the authors cover 13 popular subgenres of horror fiction; lively annotations, commentary, background information, and lists of pertinent resources accompany titles. New features include streamlined organization for easy access, the inclusion of graphic novels, and indications of audio, e-book, and large print formats.

Hundreds of new and classic horror titles are described and organized according to reading preferences in this expanded second edition of Fonseca and Pulliam's award-winning readers' advisory guide. Focusing on titles published in the last decade and older classics that are currently in print or commonly available in libraries, the authors cover 13 popular subgenres of horror fiction, including vampires and werewolves, techno horror, ghosts and haunted houses, and small town horror. Lively annotations and commentary help you find the right book for even your most demanding horror fans. Background information is also offered along with lists of pertinent resources. Special features of this book are a new streamlined organization for easy access; the inclusion of graphic novels; indications of audio, e-book, and large print formats; and much more. An essential tool for readers' advisors in all library settings, and a perfect guide for fans craving for their next great read!

About the Author

ANTHONY J. FONSECA is Instructional Services Librarian at the Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. He has taught many college level courses on horror literature.

JUNE MICHELE PULLIAM is Instructor of English and Women's and Gender Studies, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge where she teaches horror literature. She also is editor of Necropsy: The Review of Horror Fiction, an online journal.