Horror fiction is an important part of the popular culture in many modern societies. This book compares and contrasts horror narratives from two distinct cultur

A doctor makes a late-night emergency call to an exclusive California riding school; a professor inherits a mysterious vase... and a strange little man; a strug

Significantly expanded and updated—a lively excursion into Japanese folklore and its increasing influence within global popular culture. Monsters, spirits, fa

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