RA expert Spratford updates her advisory to include the latest in monsters and the macabre, including Lists of recommended titles, authors, and sub-genres, all cross-referenced for quick reference Tips for effectively practicing horror RA, ...
Frank, Frederick S. Through the Pale Door: A Guide to and through the American Gothic. ... Horror Writers Association. www.horror.org. ... Literature Resource Center (subscription service). http://infotrac .galegroup.com.
... programming ideas for any time of year include cemetery tours, local haunted history, film discussion groups, and presentations on popular Horror tropes. For this final idea, you can look to the authors of the Nonfiction Horror titles ...
Even if you don’t happen to be a fan yourself, you won’t be “scared” to advise readers on finding their next great fright thanks to the astute guidance provided by horror expert Spratford in her updated guide.
As both an introductory guide for librarians just dipping their toes into the brackish water of scary fiction, as well as a fount of new ideas for horror-aware reference staff, Spratford’s book is infernally appropriate.