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Horrors

Great Stories of Fear and Their Creators

Rocky Wood author Glenn Chadbourne illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc

Published:24th Sep '10

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This graphic novel explores the origins of modern horror and the lives of its greatest authors, including Horrors's focus on their haunting creations.

The night modern horror was born was marked by a dark and stormy atmosphere, mirroring the tumultuous lives of its greatest authors. In Horrors, a graphic novel, we delve into the lives of literary giants such as Mary Wollstonecraft, Bram Stoker, and Edgar Allan Poe. These writers, known for their fearsome yet beloved tales, were often haunted by the very monsters they created, revealing a profound connection between their personal struggles and their literary output.

On that infamous evening at Villa Diodati, Lord Byron’s challenge to craft a ghost story sparked a creative frenzy that would change literature forever. This gathering birthed iconic characters, including a mad doctor obsessed with reanimation and a vampire consumed by bloodlust. Horrors explores how this pivotal moment not only shaped the horror genre but also reflected the darker aspects of the authors' lives, suggesting that their genius came with a heavy price.

Through vivid illustrations and gripping narratives, Horrors sheds light on the psychological torment faced by these literary figures. As they confronted their fears and insecurities, their monstrous creations became symbols of their inner demons. This graphic novel not only pays homage to the genre but also invites readers to contemplate the relationship between creativity and personal anguish.

“Quite an accomplishment. Wood does a masterful job of encapsulating each of the classic stories, hitting all of the important beats, and Chadbourne’s illustrations are just masterful. You could literally spend hours going over all of the fine details on each page”—Horror World
“This unusual book blends fiction and nonfiction and is illustrated with detailed and terrifying pen-and-ink drawings”—School Library Journal
“Glenn Chadbourne’s black and white illustrations hint at the great work of horror illustrators from the early days of comics and pulps. At the same time he brings an amazing level of detail to his work which draws the reader deeper and deeper...exceptional writing of Rocky Wood. Readers will find themselves driven from page to page, finding each illustration as delightful as the last. I cannot recommend this work more highly even if the words existed to do so”—DriveThru Comics
“A fascinating and truly scary collection that takes a new and compelling look at some of the most well-known works of terror by renowned horror authors. Horrors borrows from graphic novel format to create a new and exciting non-fiction art form. Chadbourne’s illustrations are wondrously frightening...bringing depth and visual excitement to Mr. Wood’s entertaining and gripping narrative. Once begun, it is difficult to stop turning pages of this addictive book of graphic terrors, and one can only hope that a second volume will be forthcoming soon. Enjoy!”—countgore.com.

ISBN: 9780786445639

Dimensions: 254mm x 178mm x 10mm

Weight: 367g

192 pages