The Thrill of Repulsion: Excursions into Horror Culture
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (574 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764351435 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
William Burns is an English professor at Suffolk County Community College. He teaches classes on horror films and horror literature, and lectures widely on the topics of experimental films, graphic novels, postmodernism, and surrealism.
"If you like horror and can research with something other than Google, this is the book for you." according to Kindle Customer. The Thrill of Repulsion: Excursions Into Horror Culture by William Burns, was received direct from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This book, which I agreed to review, is a hard book to review, as it is not your typical articles, essays, etc about the horror culture. It is a book of lists and the like th. "'The Horror"" according to Timothy C. I wasn't sure what to expect with this title - the press release and back cover info suggested a serious study of all aspects of 'horror culture' - film/literature/TV/comic books, and certainly the author appears to have the credentials for a high brow appraisal of the whole horror genre. The introduction reads like the
. About the Author William Burns is an English professor at Suffolk County Community College. He teaches classes on horror films and horror literature, and lectures widely on the topics of experimental films, graphic novels, postmodernism, and surrealism
Enjoy detailed reviews and analysis in categories such as the 13 Most Deranged Horror Director Debuts, the 13 Horror Movie Adaptations That Are Better Than the Book, and the 13 Most Terrifying Horror Film Soundtracks. This collection of carefully curated lists, articles, and interviews celebrates the beleaguered horror genre across different media while tracing the history of its acceptance into popular culture. Divided into four sectionsFilm, Television, Literature & Comic Books, and Musicthis book groups horror movies from the Silent Era to today, as well as classic horror books and cult musical albums, into top-13 lists. Fans of experimental cinema, heavy metal, industrial music, comics, and the occult will be delighted to see their favorite, yet far too often critically marginalized, works of art reviewed with a fresh, exhilarating voice.. These chapters, together with in-depth conversations with musicians, demonstrate how horror has penetrated our culture in more ways than we know