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W. Scott Poole
A historian and Bram Stoker Award nominee traces the birth of modern horror movies and literature back to World War I, exploring how the conflict influenced H.P. Lovecraft, Franz Kafka, and other artists of the genre. From Nosferatu to Frankenstein’s monster, from Fritz Lang to James Whale, the touchstones of horror can all trace their roots to the bloodshed of the First World War. Bram Stoker Award nominee W. Scott Poole traces the confluence of military history, technology, and art in the wake of World War I to show how overwhelming carnage gave birth to a wholly new art form: modern horror films and literature.
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Author
W. Scott Poole
Pages
304
Publisher
Catapult
Published Date
2018-10-16
ISBN
1619022885 9781619022881
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"This is a must read for any horror fan. The historical context of horror’s increased popularity is not something I ever considered before coming across this book. Well researched and supported, it was a delight to stretch my brain to consider horror in this new light."
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"9/10"
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