The readers' advisory guide to horror /
"Covering the latest in monsters and the macabre, horror expert Spratford's resource is ideal as both an introductory guide for novices and a fount of new ideas for horror-aware reference staff."--
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Language: | English |
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Chicago :
ALA Editions,
2021.
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Edition: | Third edition. |
Series: | ALA readers' advisory series.
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Table of Contents:
- Part I
- The Lure of the Dark Side: Horror's Enduring Appeal
- Horror 101: The State of Terror Today
- Helping Your Scariest Readers: The Horror RA Conversation
- Part II
- Ghosts and Haunted Houses: Home Scream Home
- Vampire Menace: Sparkly Vampire Need Not Apply
- Zombies Follow the Walking Dead
- Witches, Curses and the Occult: Black Magic Comes for You
- Monsters and Ancient Evil: Creature Features
- Nature Gone Wild: Plants and Animals Attack
- Satan and Demonic Possession: The Devil Inside
- Psychological Horror: It's All In Your Head...Or Is It?
- Lovecraftian and Cosmic Horror: Cthulhu is Calling
- Body Horror: Our Bodies Betray Us
- Further Explorations of the Dark Side: Whole Collection Options for Horror Readers
- Part III
- Staying in Horrific Shape: Horror Collection Development and Resources
- Sowing the Seeds of Fear: Horror Promotion and Programming
- Appendix: More Battle Tested Titles to Suggest to Readers by Subgenre.