Overview
The expanded second edition of this award-winning readers' advisory guide describes and organizes hundreds of horror titles according to reading preference. Focusing on titles published in the last decade as well as older classics, the authors cover 13 popular subgenres of horror fiction; lively annotations, commentary, background information, and lists of pertinent resources accompany titles. New features include streamlined organization for easy access, the inclusion of graphic novels, and indications of audio, e-book, and large print formats.
Hundreds of new and classic horror titles are described and organized according to reading preferences in this expanded second edition of Fonseca and PulliaM's award-winning readers' advisory guide. Focusing on titles published in the last decade and older classics that are currently in print or commonly available in libraries, the authors cover 13 popular subgenres of horror fiction, including vampires and werewolves, techno horror, ghosts and haunted houses, and small town horror. Lively annotations and commentary help you find the right book for even your most demanding horror fans. Background information is also offered along with lists of pertinent resources. Special features of this book are a new streamlined organization for easy access; the inclusion of graphic novels; indications of audio, e-book, and large print formats; and much more. An essential tool for readers' advisors in all library settings, and a perfect guide for fans craving for their next great read!
Synopsis
This annotated bibliography lists categorized novels, anthologies, criticism, and some films. Fonseca (Our Lady of the Lake U.) and Pulliam (Louisiana State U.) include some 825 works of fiction and 230 nonfiction titles among the entries, which include publishing information and brief summaries. The entries list representative works of the various genres and all of the works by so-called "benchmark" authors, such as Stephen King and Anne Rice. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
VOYA
This title appears likely to become a staple in the professional collection of every young adult librarian who booktalks or performs a readers' advisory function. The authors have prepared a descriptive bibliography of popular horror novels for use in both public service and collection development. The listed materials are not evaluated, but the in-depth data on each entry will simplify the search for reviews. Orson Scott Card's Lost Boys (HarperCollins, 1992) appears in the chapter "Ghosts and Haunted Houses," with complete bibliographic information, a brief descriptive paragraph, and a short list of four somewhat similar titles. The authors then offer seven subject headings to be checked against the index for similar titles. Lost Boys also appears in "Small-Town Horror," with a cross-reference to the earlier citation in place of the descriptive paragraph. Further illuminating each chapter is an essay overview of the particular subgenre and a list of popular films. This practical reference will help both readers' advisors and readers expand their reading patterns with ease. Young adult-friendly titles, however, are not identified, and the only YA titles listed are ones frequently read by adults. Hooked on Horror, which is part of the Genreflecting Advisory series, is a strong candidate for purchase for any young adult collection in which the horror genre is popular. Index. 1999, Libraries Unlimited, Ages Adult, 425p. PLB $55. Reviewer: Marsha Valance
Editorials
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This title appears likely to become a staple in the professional collection of every young adult librarian who booktalks or performs a readers' advisory function. The authors have prepared a descriptive bibliography of popular horror novels for use in both public service and collection development. The listed materials are not evaluated, but the in-depth data on each entry will simplify the search for reviews. Orson Scott Card's Lost Boys (HarperCollins, 1992) appears in the chapter "Ghosts and Haunted Houses," with complete bibliographic information, a brief descriptive paragraph, and a short list of four somewhat similar titles. The authors then offer seven subject headings to be checked against the index for similar titles. Lost Boys also appears in "Small-Town Horror," with a cross-reference to the earlier citation in place of the descriptive paragraph. Further illuminating each chapter is an essay overview of the particular subgenre and a list of popular films. This practical reference will help both readers' advisors and readers expand their reading patterns with ease. Young adult-friendly titles, however, are not identified, and the only YA titles listed are ones frequently read by adults. Hooked on Horror, which is part of the Genreflecting Advisory series, is a strong candidate for purchase for any young adult collection in which the horror genre is popular. Index. 1999, Libraries Unlimited, Ages Adult, 425p. PLB $55. Reviewer: Marsha ValanceVOYA
From the Genreflecting Advisory series, this second edition of Hooked on Horror (Libraries Unlimited, 1999/VOYA August 2000) treats horror as a genre in its own right, rather than as an offshoot of fantasy. The major portion of this useful source is an annotated bibliography of adult horror novels and films arranged by thirteen subgenres that cover everything from supernatural topics such as "ghosts and haunted houses" to "maniacs and sociopaths." Each entry consists of a brief but descriptive plot summary, a list of similar titles, and a list of subject headings. Wherever possible, Fonseca and Pulliam identify fiction titles that are available in nonprint formats. The authors also include an excellent history of the horror genre as well as a general discussion of each subgenre. With the exception of some classic horror writers, the authors focus on novels published since 1998, the year at which where the first edition left off, and therefore intend this edition to be a supplement to the first. A large section of the book is dedicated to further reading and sources for research on the subject of horror, lists of award winners, a core list of titles for collection development purposes, and an interesting listing of "cross-genre" horror including some Christian fiction and "gentle" reads. Although titles of interest to young adult readers are not indicated as such in this resource, public librarians as well as horror fans will enthusiastically welcome this goldmine of information. 2003, Libraries Unlimited, 400p.; Index. Biblio. Further Reading. Appendix., PLB. Ages adult professional.—Dotsy Harland