{"product_id":"the-illustrated-compendium-of-horror-9781668099087","title":"The Illustrated Compendium of Horror [DeLeo, Liz]","description":"\u003cb\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/b\u003eLiz DeLeo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWITH A GLOW IN THE DARK COVER\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe world of horror comes to life with this gorgeously illustrated and whimsical journey through the genre--exploring the folklore, monsters, and tropes that have fueled our fears for centuries.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHorror is where the macabre meets the profound, and \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Compendium of Horror \u003c\/i\u003eis your visual guide to its twisted world. Drawing from film, fiction, and folklore, this immersive tour follows horror's evolution from primal tales of survival to the heart pounding thrillers of today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e We've dissected the genre into all its terrifying parts. Inside, you'll discover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- The Origins of Horror: \u003c\/b\u003e The ancient mythology, folklore, and religious traditions that have shaped the genre since the dawn of humanity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- The Science of Horror: \u003c\/b\u003e What happens in our brains when we're scared--and why we can't get enough of it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- The Characters of Horror: \u003c\/b\u003e The stories behind horror's most iconic characters--the vampires, witches, and werewolves that have bled into our hearts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Horror through the Decades: \u003c\/b\u003e How history, culture, and catastrophe have shaped the genre from the turn of the century to today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e And more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With seek-and-find puzzles, quizzes, and hidden surprises throughout, \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Compendium of Horror\u003c\/i\u003e is a fun and interactive guide to one of world's most enduring genres. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Enter...if you dare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.08oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.13h x 7.38w x 0.67d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668099087\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLiz Deleo is an illustrator and author known for her whimsical, detail-packed artwork that transport readers into immersive environments. She believes illustrated books aren't just for children, but a powerful way for readers of any age to consume ideas and information. A lifelong lover of literature, her debut, \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Compendium of Horror\u003c\/i\u003e, pays tribute to a genre she has cherished since childhood. From her home by the sea with her husband and cat in Kittery, Maine, she creates artwork that's commissioned worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45533345939632,"sku":"9781668099087b","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pandemoniumbooks.com\/products\/the-illustrated-compendium-of-horror-9781668099087","provider":"Pandemonium Books and Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}