The readers' advisory guide to horror

The readers' advisory guide to horror /

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"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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Spratford, Becky Siegel (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago : ALA Editions, 2021.
Edition:Third edition.
Series:ALA readers' advisory series.
Subjects:
Fiction in libraries > United States.
Libraries > United States > Special collections > Horror tales.
Readers' advisory services > United States.
Horror tales, American > Bibliography.
Horror tales, English > Bibliography.
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.

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