The Frighteners: A Journey Through our Cultural Fascination with the Macabre
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
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- ISBN
- 9781510726765
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1510726764
ISBN-13
9781510726765
eBay Product ID (ePID)
240335845
Product Key Features
Book Title
Frighteners : a Journey Through Our Cultural Fascination with the Macabre
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
Death & Dying, Social History, Popular Culture
Genre
Social Science, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
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Reviews
"Phrases like page-turner and tour-de-force are slapped on any old tome these days, but in this case, it is fully deserved. Truly the Bill Bryson of the horror think-piece, in literary terms, the highest honor this writer can bestow upon another." -- Starburst magazine
Synopsis
For fans of Stiff by Mary Roach and Jon Ronson, this illuminating journey written by an ordained minister seeks to uncover the reasons we are drawn to the morbid side of life., For fans of Stiff by Mary Roach and Ghostland by Colin Dickey, this illuminating journey written by an ordained minister seeks to uncover the reasons we are drawn to the morbid side of life. The Firghteners is a bizarrely compelling, laugh-out-loud exploration of society's fascination with the dark, spooky, and downright repellent, written by a man who went from horror-obsessed church hater to a God-fearing Christian, who then reconciled his love of the macabre with his new faith. Laws takes us on a worldwide adventure to shine a light on the dark corners of our own minds. He meets the people who collect serial killers' hair, spends a night in a haunted hotel, and has dinner with a woman who keeps her own coffin in her living room, ready for the big day. He's chased by zombies through an underground nuclear bunker, hunts a supposed real-life werewolf through the city streets, and meets self-proclaimed vampires who drink actual blood. From the corpse-packed crypts of Rome to the spooky streets of a Transylvanian night, he asks why he, and millions of other people, are drawn to ponder monsters, ghosts, death, and gore. And, in a world that worships rationality and points an accusing finger at violent video games and gruesome films, can a love of morbid culture actually give both adults and children safe ways to confront our mortality? Might it even have power to re-enchant our jaded world? Grab your crucifixes, pack the silver bullets, and join the Sinister Minister on this celebratory romp through our morbid curiosities.
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- y***0 (347)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseA+++++++seller they gave me a great price and shipped it out immediately and communicated friendly. Shipping was fast and when it arrived it was packaged thoughtfully. The book is brand new and exactly as described. I have come to exect high quality books from them as they are always brand new. I definitely recommend this seller to anyone who wants beautiful books at a great price. Thank you for a great transaction.
- a***n (386)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAwesome A+++seller item is in great working condition, in great cosmetic condition as it was pictured and described. Item was also shipped fast and packaging was also excellent the price accepted was a reasonable offer thank you would recommend and do business again. This is a great seller will be back for more items. Thanks
- l***t (30)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThank you! 😊 Excellent shipping and packaging! Excellent value, Quality& condition. Appearance as described and pictured. Great EBayer!!MOUSE PIN TRADING GUIDE 2013 B & W Edition: the Beginner's Guide to the Fun an.. (#315853353277)