Touchstones of Gothic Horror: A Film Genealogy of Eleven Motifs and Images by Da

Description: Touchstones of Gothic Horror by David Huckvale Explores the origin of Gothic cinema in art and literature, tracing its connection to the Gothic revival in architecture, the Gothic novel, landscape, ruins, Egyptology, occultism, sexuality, the mythology of werewolves, the philosophy of Hegel, and many other aspects of the Romantic and Symbolist movements. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Gothic cinema, typified by the films of Universal, Hammer, Amicus and Tigon, grew out of an aesthetic that stretches back to the eighteenth century and beyond, even to Shakespeare. This book explores the origin of Gothic cinema in art and literature, tracing its connection to the Gothic revival in architecture, the Gothic novel, landscape, ruins, Egyptology, occultism, sexuality, the mythology of werewolves, the philosophy of Hegel, and many other aspects of the Romantic and Symbolist movements. Author Biography David Huckvale has worked as a researcher, writer and presenter for BBC Radio and as a lecturer for various universities in England. He lives in rural Bedfordshire. Table of Contents Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. Stairways to Hell 2. Sturm und Drang 3. Ruins 4. Municipal Sublimity 5. Heaving Cleavage 6. Living Pictures INTERLUDE. Werewolves 7. Ornate Coffins 8. Hegelian Horrors 9. Ancient Egypt 10. The Occult 11. Satire Chapter Notes Select Bibliography Index Review "provides the reader a fun Grand Tour through the ages and is packed with references...With this book McFarland furthers their reputation of publishing books that deal intelligently with subjects often marginalized by more mainstream publishing houses. Keep em coming, McFarland!"—Van Helsings Journal. Review Quote "provides the reader a fun Grand Tour through the ages and is packed with references...With this book McFarland furthers their reputation of publishing books that deal intelligently with subjects often marginalized by more mainstream publishing houses. Keep em coming, McFarland!"-- Van Helsings Journal . Details ISBN0786447826 Author David Huckvale Year 2010 ISBN-10 0786447826 ISBN-13 9780786447824 Format Paperback Subtitle A Film Genealogy of Eleven Motifs and Images Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States Short Title TOUCHSTONES OF GOTHIC HORROR Language English Media Book DEWEY 791.43616409 Illustrations 117 photographs AU Release Date 2010-08-09 NZ Release Date 2010-08-09 UK Release Date 2010-08-30 Pages 271 Publication Date 2010-08-30 Audience General US Release Date 2010-08-30 Audience Age 18 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Imprint McFarland & Co Inc We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168562577;

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