{"product_id":"the-illustrated-compendium-of-horror-by-liz-deleo-9781668099087","title":"The Illustrated Compendium of Horror","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWITH A GLOW IN THE DARK COVER\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eThe world of horror comes to life with this gorgeously illustrated and whimsical journey through the genre—exploring the folklore, monsters, and tropes that have fueled our fears for centuries.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\nHorror is where the macabre meets the profound, and \u003cem\u003eThe Illustrated Compendium of Horror\u003c\/em\u003e is your visual guide to its twisted world. Drawing from film, fiction, and folklore, this immersive tour follows horror’s evolution from primal tales of survival to the heart-pounding thrillers of today.\n\nWe’ve dissected the genre into all its terrifying parts. Inside, you’ll discover:\n\n\u003cb\u003e- The Origins of Horror:\u003c\/b\u003e The ancient mythology, folklore, and religious traditions that have shaped the genre since the dawn of humanity.\n\n\u003cb\u003e- The Science of Horror:\u003c\/b\u003e What happens in our brains when we’re scared—and why we can’t get enough of it.\n\n\u003cb\u003e- The Characters of Horror:\u003c\/b\u003e The stories behind horror’s most iconic characters—the vampires, witches, and werewolves that have bled into our hearts.\n\n\u003cb\u003e- Horror through the Decades:\u003c\/b\u003e How history, culture, and catastrophe have shaped the genre from the turn of the century to today.\n\nAnd more!\n\nWith seek-and-find puzzles, quizzes, and hidden surprises throughout, \u003cem\u003eThe Illustrated Compendium of Horror\u003c\/em\u003e is a fun and interactive guide to one of the world’s most enduring genres.\n\nEnter…if you dare.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47894147530988,"sku":"9781668099087","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781668099087-the-illustrated-compendium-of-horror.jpg?v=1783219624","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-illustrated-compendium-of-horror-by-liz-deleo-9781668099087","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}