Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horror Fiction

by Hendrix, Grady
ISBN: 9781594749810
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An affectionate, nostalgic, and unflinchingly funny celebration of the horror fiction boom of the 1970s and '80s

Take a tour through the horror paperback novels of two iconic decades . . . if you dare. Page through dozens and dozens of amazing book covers featuring well-dressed skeletons, evil dolls, and knife-wielding killer crabs Read shocking plot summaries that invoke devil worship, satanic children, and haunted real estate Horror author and vintage paperback book collector Grady Hendrix offers killer commentary and witty insight on these trashy thrillers that tried so hard to be the next Exorcist or Rosemary's Baby. Complete with story summaries and artist and author profiles, this unforgettable volume dishes on familiar authors like V. C. Andrews and R. L. Stine, plus many more who've faded into obscurity. Also included are recommendations for which of these forgotten treasures are well worth your reading time and which should stay buried.

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Hendrix, Grady
  • ISBN: 9781594749810
  • Condition: New
  • Dimensions: 9.90 x 0.80
  • Number Of Pages: 256
  • Publication Year: 2017
Language: English

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  • A History of 70s and 80s Horror Paperbacks

    Harper A. - 2 years 4 months ago

    Paperbacks from Hell is a history of the 70s and 80s horror paperbacks, written by one of my favorite horror writers Grady Hendrix. He covers all types of fiction, from well-thought-out, beautifully written stories to the gross-out, mass market horrors. He also describes the rise of horror fiction from its gothic fiction infancy to its decline as "thrillers" took its place in the market. It was a fantastic read that was at times very funny and at other times quite sad (horror authors seem to have hard lives). I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the horror genre, or someone who just wants to read about the most insane plot lines ever written.

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  • Fascinating look at old-school horror novels

    STEPHANIE Z. - 5 years 11 months ago

    What an interesting slice of literary history! This will give you lots of ideas for the next time you're perusing eBay or your local used bookstore. Gotta love that wild cover art! #SummerReading