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This is a really fabulous collection of pieces that show just how far horror has stretched it tentacles through the art world. As you might expect, there are plenty of full-colour movie posters, one sheets, and other motionless visuals associated with moving pictures, horror’s main medium. However, Jones also invites a diverse array of classical and modern artworks, comic and pulp novel covers, Halloween cards, engravings, and more to the mad monster party . . . As the title tells, art is the point behind The Art of Horror, and there is a truly grotesque and gorgeous assortment here.—Mike Segretto, PSYCHOBABBLE, November 1, 2015

Editor Stephen Jones leads us through the art history of horror in a nutshell (from cave paintings, via the Egyptian hieroglyphics, the ancient myths and legends, to the horror releases of today), and what follows is a review all of the major manifestations of the art of horror . . . all this is presented in an elegant hardcover and on glossy paper. As I said: the perfect gift.

The marvelously massive anthology weighs nearly four pounds and boasts a lovely matte paper stock with impeccable image quality . . . The Art of Horror enchants page after page with vivid, deep-hued color photos, historical passages and illustrations representing art, literature, film and other realms of the horror genre . . . Beasts, demons and ghosts are brought into context, offering a great primer for teens and pre-teens and non-horror enthusiasts.

In order to fully realize this title’s ambitious scope, it would take an experienced and dedicated editor who could assemble an unparalleled roster of writers, editors, film-makers and artists to offer fascinating and detailed essays richly illustrated with hundreds of images of rare artwork. Stephen Jones and his collaborators have done just that, producing a book that will most likely come to be regarded as the essential volume.

Often labeled as trash by the mainstream, The Art of Horror proves otherwise; this showcases superb work by immensely talented people, and richly brings your fears to life . . . This is a serious celebration of the genre, and a must-have for those who love things that go bump in the night.

Elegantly designed and laid out, this glorious exploration of horror should be top of every true horror fan’s shopping list. It not only encapsulates the horror genre but goes some way to explaining its fascination and, without doubt, shows it at its very best. Hats off to every contributor in this tome and especially to Stephen Jones who once again shows that when it comes to horror, there is no greater exponent of its heart.—John Gilbert, Fear, Issue 37, August 2016