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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
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| International Standard Book Number |
9781591581765 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER |
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| Classification number |
016.80 |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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| Personal name |
Pulliam, June Michele |
| 9 (RLIN) |
362137 |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT |
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| Title |
Read on: |
| Remainder of title |
Horror Fiction |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. |
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| Place of publication, distribution, etc. |
United States; |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. |
ABC-CLIO; |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. |
2006 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
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| Extent |
204 Pages; |
| Other physical details |
Paperback |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. |
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| Summary, etc. |
Hundreds of popular horror fiction titles are described and categorized according to their underlying appeal features, and under topics and themes you'll never find in the library catalog: the plot thickens (complex plots), fear factors (truly terrifying), big city horror, over-the-top weirdos, and many other themes that appeal to horror readers and fans. Use these unconventional, sometimes whimsical reading lists to identify read-alikes rooted in shared appeal features or in the specific characteristics on which the lists are based. Post individual lists on your library Web site, put them in your newsletter, or use them for patron handouts to encourage circulation and reading. Horror fiction readers and fans looking for new reading material will enjoy browsing through this book and using it to create checklists or reading plans. Readers' advisors who wish to better acquaint themselves with the genre and its newer publications, particularly in terms of appeal features, will find a treasury of ideas here as well. Looking for a new way to find suggestions for readers seeking that great new horror read? How about some fresh ideas for that Halloween horror fiction display? You've come to the right place. Read On...Horror Fiction categorizes hundreds of popular horror fiction titles-not according to standard subgenres and themes, but according to their underlying appeal features, and under topics and themes you'll never find in the library catalog. Choose the plot thickens (complex plots), I'm too sexy for my fangs (erotic horror), graffiti and gore (big city horror), favorite monsters, or any of the many other themes that appeal to horror readers and fans. The book includes approximately 350 of the best and most current horror fiction titles, and a few popular classics as well, offering bibliographic information and brief, punchy plot summaries designed to spark reader interest and capture the appeal connection. These unconventional, sometimes whimsical reading lists can be used to identify read-alikes rooted in shared appeal features or in the specific characteristics on which the lists are based. Post specific lists on your library Web site, put them in your newsletter, or use them for patron handouts to encourage circulation and reading. Horror fiction readers and fans looking for new reading material will enjoy browsing through this book, and using it to create checklists or reading plans. Readers' advisors who wish to better acquaint themselves with the genre and its newer publications, particularly in terms of appeal features, will find a treasury of ideas here as well. Libraries may wish to order multiple copies-one for the readers' advisor and reference desk and one to the circulating collection. desk, and one for the circulating collection. |
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| Topical term or geographic name entry element |
Bibliographies, catalogues |
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362138 |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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Horror & ghost stories |
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362139 |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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Library & information sciences |
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362140 |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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| Personal name |
Fonseca, Anthony J. |
| 9 (RLIN) |
362141 |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) |
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| Suppress in OPAC |
0 |