Inspired by horror films of the past, such as George Romero's 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead, zombies have come lurching back into the forefront of the public imagination with books such as the Jane Austen parody Pride, Prejudice and Zombies, video games such as Left 4 Dead and blockbuster movies like Zombieland. The living dead have never been so popular!
We all know that zombies are by no means a modern phenomenon but where did this zombie fascination come from, and where did people like Romero get their inspiration? This book takes a look at all aspects of this gruesome entity and delves into the less well known mythological and historical side of this fascinating subject. This hardcover volume is illustrated throughout in ghoulish, garish full color. This compendium of gore and ghastliness will reveal the complex history of the zombie from its earliest known origins in Haitian Voodoo, through its mysterious mythology to its modern incarnations in graphic novels, film and computer games. In popular culture, readers will find, Zombies have arisen once more.

Zombies: Complete Guide to the World of the Living Dead

Literature & Fiction

Graves, Zachary

Genre Fiction

Chartwell Books

The werewolf possesses human sensitivities that no other monster exhibits. In the pantheon of legendary creatures, the werewolf is the only one to e consumed by remorse for his actions. He wakes after a night of lunacy, covered in blood and gore, appalled at what he's done. Every one of us can empathize with the duality of the werewolf personality. Some more so than others... This hardcover volume complete with four-color illustrations and text decoration will make an excellent addition to any fantasy fan's library and a wonderful companion resource for any scholar of myths and legends. Werewolves explores the myths surrounding the fantastical creature and questions the probably realities behind the fantasies. This lycanthropic compendium traces the complex history of wolf men from their earliest origins in the founding of Rome, through the forests of medieval Europe and the plains of Arizona, to the dark streets of Jekyll and Hyde's Victorian London and beyond. This book examines the impact of werewolves on popular culture and explains why we can't get enough of howling at the moon.

Werewolves

Ghosts traces the cultural and literary origins of the paranormal, reveals the secrets behind many mysterious myths and legends, and analyzes our continued fascination with visitors from the other side. With chapters on the origins of ghosts, poltergeists, ghosts from around the world, exorcism, haunted houses, and more, this book will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Ghosts investigates our continued obsession with visitors from the other side, and establishes once and for all where the horror begins—and ends. Belief in ghosts is nothing new. It goes back thousands of years and is a feature of many cultures around the world. Uncertainty about death is part of the human condition and the existence of an afterlife is deeply rooted in most worldwide cultures and religions. This hardcover, full-color book makes a wonderful addition to any paranormal enthusiast's library. It is sure to catch the interest of anyone interested in the occult or in ghost stories in literature and popular culture. Readers will be informed, entertained, and frightened by this comprehensive volume about "the other side."

Ghosts: The Complete Guide to the Supernatural

Religion & Spirituality

Occult & Paranormal

<div>Ghosts traces the cultural and literary origins of the paranormal, reveals the secrets behind many mysterious myths and legends, and analyzes our continued fascination with visitors from the other side. With chapters on the origins of ghosts, poltergeists, ghosts from around the world, exorcism, haunted houses, and more, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat. Belief in ghosts is nothing new. Uncertainty surrounding death is part of the human condition and the existence of an afterlife is deeply rooted in most worldwide cultures and religions. In Taoism and Buddhism, the Hungry Ghost Festival celebrates the belief that, once a year, ghosts and spirits are released from the afterlife and walk among the living. In the west, ghost stories were established in ancient folklore and tend to embrace the same classic themes as today's horror movies: romance, tragedy, and terror. Writers of antiquity used ghosts and hauntings as a way to provide background information or foretell coming events, and Shakespeare, the father of English literature, used the same techniques in his plays. Glamis Castle, the infamous haunted Scottish setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth, is said to be on of the most nerve-wracking places on earth--but are these feelings imagined or real? At one time or another, most people have experienced a creepy, spine tingling, someone's watching you sort of sensation that they can't explain. Scientists may try to account for these fears by attributing them to the natural fear of the unknown. Cold spots are nothing more than an open window and creaking floorboards are nothing more than old wood shifting in place. Regardless, millions of people believe that there is much more to these strange phenomenons than can be explained by modern science. And really, who can say that they're wrong? Be informed, entertained, and frightened by this comprehensive volume about "the other side." The Oxford People series offers deep dives into the most influential people, subjects, and cultures from history. From horror-fiction legends like H. P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allen Poe, to historical heavyweights like Houdini and JFK, to the supernatural world of vampires, werewolves, and ghosts--Oxford People encompasses it all. &nbsp;</div>

Ghosts: Phantoms, Poltergeists, Apparitions, Specters, Spirits, and More (Volume 25) (Oxford People, 25)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Ghosts traces the cultural and literary origins of the paranormal, reveals the secrets behind many mysterious myths and legends, and analyzes our continued fascination with visitors from the other side. With chapters on the origins of ghosts, poltergeists, ghosts from around the world, exorcism, haunted houses, and more, this book will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Ghosts investigates our continued obsession with visitors from the other side, and establishes once and for all where the horror begins—and ends. Belief in ghosts is nothing new. It goes back thousands of years and is a feature of many cultures around the world. Uncertainty about death is part of the human condition and the existence of an afterlife is deeply rooted in most worldwide cultures and religions. This hardcover, full-color book makes a wonderful addition to any paranormal enthusiast's library. It is sure to catch the interest of anyone interested in the occult or in ghost stories in literature and popular culture. Readers will be informed, entertained, and frightened by this comprehensive volume about "the other side."    

Canary Press

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Zombies: Complete Guide to the World of the Living Dead

Werewolves

Ghosts: The Complete Guide to the Supernatural

Ghosts: Phantoms, Poltergeists, Apparitions, Specters, Spirits, and More (Volume 25) (Oxford People, 25)

Ghosts: The Complete Guide to the Supernatural