First printing of King's influential and engaging discussion of the elements of horror.
Near fine in a very good jacket.
Price: $250.00
"But if I find I cannot terrify [...] I will try to horrify; and if I find I cannot horrify, I'll go for the gross-out. I'm not proud."
King's analysis of the purposes, effects, and methods of the horror genre focuses on the later twentieth century, with consideration of film, radio, television, and literature. Disarmingly personal and conversational, self-consciously disclaiming conventional academic approaches, a classic of criticism in spite of itself.
First edition. New York: Everest House, (1981). 9'' x 6''. Original quarter red cloth with red boards. Gilt-lettered spine. In original unclipped ($13.95) dust jacket. 400 pages. Illustrated in black and white. Moderate edgewear, mostly at head of spine. Touches of rubbing. Few spots of soil to verso of jacket only. Else clean and sound.
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