Acclaimed critic and broadcaster Jonathan Rigby brings his trademark wit and insight to bear on 130 of the key moments in screen horror.
His scope is wide, ranging from silent masterworks like Nosferatu and The Cabinet of Dr Caligari to such 21st century milestones as The Descent and Let the Right One In. In between, he scrutinises the achievements of Universal in the 1930s and Hammer in the 1960s. Lavishly illustrated, the result is a beautifully presented history of international horror cinema that's as entertaining as it is informative.
Reviews
"Erudite, refreshingly intelligent, idiosyncratic... The horror cognoscenti will grin with delight." --SFX Magazine
"Engrossing and entertaining... The enjoyment of this book is to relive some of your own favourite [horror] moments from Rigby's unique, informative and witty perspective." --Subtitled Online
"[Rigby] has an uncanny knack for rendering evocative word paintings in which description combines with essential background information and often insightful analysis... Studies in Terror is a delicious treat." --Horror View
"The success of STUDIES IN TERROR rests in the skill and enthusiasm of Rigby's writing, coupled with a handsome book design, an eerily efficient organisation of materials, and his tremendous taste." --Rue Morgue
"[Rigby] has an uncanny knack for rendering evocative word paintings in which description combines with essential background information and often insightful analysis... Studies in Terror is a delicious treat." --Horror View
"Engrossing and entertaining... The enjoyment of this book is to relive some of your own favourite [horror] moments from Rigby's unique, informative and witty perspective." --Subtitled Online
"[Rigby] has an uncanny knack for rendering evocative word paintings in which description combines with essential background information and often insightful analysis... Studies in Terror is a delicious treat." --Horror View
"The success of STUDIES IN TERROR rests in the skill and enthusiasm of Rigby's writing, coupled with a handsome book design, an eerily efficient organisation of materials, and his tremendous taste." --Rue Morgue
"[Rigby] has an uncanny knack for rendering evocative word paintings in which description combines with essential background information and often insightful analysis... Studies in Terror is a delicious treat." --Horror View
What We Thought:
I am a big fan of Rigby and two of his previous books: ENGLISH GOTHIC and CHRISTOPHER LEE: THE AUTHORISED SCREEN HISTORY. This latest book is very similar in layout to ENGLISH GOTHIC, a style that works and easy to read. Pick up, read a few entries, come back later. Though I must admit, I started and didn't close the book until finished. Rigby knows his stuff, educational without being stuffy. He makes you want to search out the not so familiar entries and revisit the old chestnuts. For fans of images and stills, he doesn't skimp and offers quite a few new ones and some variations on the more well known images. There are some very nice colour cinema posters and vintage stills to boot.
If you're going to put a booky on your Christmas list this year, make it this one. He'll not disappoint.
Marcus Brooks.
Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 18.6 x 3 cm
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