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Philosophy Of Horror
Thomas . Ed(S): Fahy
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Paperback. Editor(s): Fahy, Thomas. Num Pages: 268 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APF; HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 436.
Sitting on pins and needles, anxiously waiting to see what will happen next, horror audiences crave the fear and exhilaration generated by a terrifying story; their anticipation is palpable. But they also breathe a sigh of relief when the action is over, when they are able to close their books or leave the movie theater. Whether serious, kitschy, frightening, or ridiculous, horror not only arouses the senses but also raises profound questions about fear, safety, justice, and suffering.
From literature and urban legends to film and television, horror's ability to thrill has made it an integral part of modern ... Read more
Sitting on pins and needles, anxiously waiting to see what will happen next, horror audiences crave the fear and exhilaration generated by a terrifying story; their anticipation is palpable. But they also breathe a sigh of relief when the action is over, when they are able to close their books or leave the movie theater. Whether serious, kitschy, frightening, or ridiculous, horror not only arouses the senses but also raises profound questions about fear, safety, justice, and suffering.
From literature and urban legends to film and television, horror's ability to thrill has made it an integral part of modern ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Series
The Philosophy of Popular Culture
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Lexington, United States
ISBN
9780813136554
SKU
V9780813136554
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Ref
99-17
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