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Book Synopsis: From the New York Times best-selling author of The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires comes a nostalgic and unflinchingly funny celebration of the horror fiction boom of the 1970s and ’80s. Take a tour through the horror paperback novels of two iconic decades . . . if you dare. Page through dozens and dozens of amazing book covers featuring well-dressed skeletons, evil dolls, and knife-wielding killer crabs! Read shocking plot summaries that invoke devil worship, satanic children, and haunted real estate! Horror author and vintage paperback book collector Grady Hendrix offers killer commentary and witty insight on these trashy thrillers that tried so hard to be the next Exorcist or Rosemary’s Baby. Complete with story summaries and artist and author profiles, this unforgettable volume dishes on familiar authors like V. C. Andrews and R. L. Stine, plus many more who’ve faded into obscurity. Also included are recommendations for which of these forgotten treasures are well worth your reading time and which should stay buried.
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Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horror Fiction is a must-have for any horror fan. Written by the best-selling author of The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, this book takes you on a nostalgic journey through the horror fiction boom of the 1970s and '80s. Get ready to be enthralled by the amazing book covers featuring well-dressed skeletons, evil dolls, and knife-wielding killer crabs!
But it's not just about the eye-catching covers. Inside, you'll find shocking plot summaries that will send chills down your spine, with themes ranging from devil worship to haunted real estate. Grady Hendrix, a renowned horror author and vintage paperback book collector, provides killer commentary and witty insights on these trashy thrillers that were striving to be the next Exorcist or Rosemary's Baby.
What sets this book apart is its comprehensive nature. You'll discover not only beloved authors like V. C. Andrews and R. L. Stine but also untold gems from authors who have faded into obscurity. With story summaries and artist and author profiles, Paperbacks from Hell will become your go-to guide for exploring the forgotten treasures of horror fiction. Discover which books are worth your reading time and which should stay buried, all in one unforgettable volume.
Don't miss out on this spine-tingling journey into the twisted history of '70s and '80s horror fiction. Get your copy of Paperbacks from Hell today and experience the thrilling world of vintage horror like never before!
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