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Paperbacks from Hell

Paperbacks from Hell

The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horror Fiction
EssaysHorror
Pages
256
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

Take a fun and nostalgic trip back to the 1970s and '80s with this celebration of horror paperback novels. Author Grady Hendrix offers witty commentary on dozens of amazing book covers and shocking plot summaries from this iconic era. Discover familiar authors and forgotten treasures, with recommendations on which vintage thrillers are worth reading and which should stay buried.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

FunnyNostalgicInformativeLighthearted

Genres

Essays Horror Humor

About the author

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Grady Hendrix

Grady Hendrix writes horror novels that blend scares with humor and sharp social commentary. His popular books include Horrorstör, The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, and We Sold Our Souls. He offers a fresh and often funny take on the genre.

Characters

Grady HendrixProtagonist
V. C. AndrewsSupporting
R. L. StineSupporting
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