To Learn what we fear is to learn who we are. Horror defines our boundaries and illuminates our souls, In that, it is no different, or less controversial, than humour, and no less intimate than sex. Our rejection or acceptance of a particular type of horror fiction can be as rarified or kinky as any other phobia or fetish.
The series covers haunted houses, science fiction horror, psychological horror, gothic horror and swings from subtle to graphic. With the exception of Ray Russell, I had read most of the selections before, but great fiction is well worth the re-read.
What I like best about the series is just how well the material was respected. Having a small selection of horror in hardcover is pretty great, especially when introductions, annotations and even some filmographies are included. Until now, the majority of my collection is mainly comprised of mass market paperbacks, as the genre tends to be left out of the hardcover market.
I do hope the collection gets expanded on, as I for one, would be happy to keep reading wherever it goes.
Thanks Penguin!
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