THE ILLUSTRATED COMPENDIUM OF HORROR

WITH A GLOW IN THE DARK COVERThe world of horror comes to life with this gorgeously illustrated and whimsical journey through the genre exploring the folklore monsters and tropes that have fueled our fears for centuries Horror is where the macabre meets the profound and The Illustrated Compendium of Horror is your visual guide to its twisted world Drawing from film fiction and folklore this immersive tour follows horror s evolution from primal tales of survival to the heart pounding thrillers of today We ve dissected the genre into all its terrifying parts Inside you ll discover The Origins of Horror The ancient mythology folklore and religious traditions that have shaped the genre since the dawn of humanity The Science of Horror What happens in our brains when we re scared and why we can t get enough of it The Characters of Horror The stories behind horror s most iconic characters the vampires witches and werewolves that have bled into our hearts Horror through the Decades How history culture and catastrophe have shaped the genre from the turn of the century to today And more With seek and find puzzles quizzes and hidden surprises throughout The Illustrated Compendium of Horror is a fun and interactive guide to one of world s most