FOLLOW the terrifying journey of Horror Cinema from 1931 onwards, told through original newspaper reports as they were published at the time. From Boris Karloff’s chilling debut in Frankenstein to the making of Jaws, Hitchcock’s Psycho, and ads for genre-defining classics like The Exorcist, Carrie, The Shining, and A Nightmare on Elm Street. Spanning 166 pages, this personalized book can be finished with a name and message, making it a keepsake to treasure. A piece of Horror history to gift, share, and relive.
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STEP into the chilling world of Horror Cinema, as told through authentic newspaper articles, curated by Historic Newspapers. This edition spans 166 pages of terrifying milestones, documenting the genre’s most spine-tingling moments exactly as they were reported at the time. Relive iconic horror history, including:
– A 1931 spotlight on Boris Karloff’s breakthrough role as Frankenstein’s Monster
– The production and promotion of Jaws in the 1970s
– Features on Alfred Hitchcock and his genre-defining masterpiece Psycho
– Original ads and coverage for classics like The Exorcist, Carrie, The Shining, and A Nightmare on Elm Street
Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a horror fan, a film history enthusiast, or someone who remembers these shocks first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Horror Cinema history ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 160+
Paper source: our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
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