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Paperbacks from Hell

The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horror Fiction

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Paperbacks from Hell

Yazan: Grady Hendrix
Seslendiren: Timothy Andrés Pabon
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Take a wildly entertaining tour through the horror paperback boom of the 1970s and ’80s as Grady Hendrix unearths forgotten authors, bizarre plots, publishing history, and gloriously lurid vintage book covers.

Horror author and vintage paperback book collector Grady Hendrix offers killer commentary and witty insight on these trashy thrillers that tried so hard to be the next Exorcist or Rosemary’s Baby. Complete with story summaries and artist and author profiles, this unforgettable volume dishes on familiar authors like V. C. Andrews and R. L. Stine, plus many more who’ve faded into obscurity.

From Satanic children and haunted houses to killer rabbits, murderous moths, flesh-eating Vikings, and other forgotten nightmares, Hendrix charts horror's evolution through two unforgettable decades with sharp commentary, bizarre plot summaries, publishing history, and an infectious love for the genre.

Packed with over 300 reproductions of outrageous vintage paperback artwork, this richly illustrated celebration is a treasure trove for horror fans, book collectors, pop-culture obsessives, and anyone who believes books really were weirder back then.

  • An exhaustive retrospective of the golden age of paperback horror novels from the 1970s and 1980s
  • Trace horror crazes from occult fiction and haunted houses to slashers and killer creatures, as well as the prolific authors of the time
  • Features over 350 vintage horror novel covers
  • Includes Grady Hendrix's recommendations on which novels are worth your time, and which should be allowed to fade into obscurity
  • A fascinating resource for horror readers, vintage paperback collectors, artists, designers, and publishing-history fans

Descend into two decades of gloriously weird paperback horror and discover the bizarre books and forgotten nightmares that made the era unforgettable.
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One of SFFWorld's Best of the Decade

“Pure, demented delight.”—The New York Times Book Review

“Paperbacks from Hell
is as funny as it is engaging.”—The Washington Post

“The book is a true appreciation of the genre.”—Los Angeles Times

“Just thumbing through these pages will bring back your youth—and terrify you all over again.”—Newsday

“A loving examination of lurid pulp book covers from the 1970s and ’80s.”—Atlas Obscura

“Paperbacks from Hell is as wild as its source material.”—The A.V. Club

“[Paperbacks from Hell]
will delight anyone with an interest in horror, design illustration, or the macabre.”—Print Magazine

“A nostalgic treat.”—Playboy Online

“You may find yourself trying to stock up on old titles so you can get your fill of gloriously trashy scares.”—Bustle

“[Hendrix's] love of the genre shines through as he pokes gentle fun at some of the era's more entertaining reads, and speaks with genuine appreciation of other titles whose horrors stand the test of time.”—BookRiot

More praise for Grady Hendrix:
“National treasure Grady Hendrix follows his classic account of a haunted IKEA-like furniture showroom, Horrorstor (2014), with a nostalgia-soaked ghost story, My Best Friend’s Exorcism.”—The Wall Street Journal, on My Best Friend’s Exorcism

“Horrorstör delivers a crisp terror-tale...[and] Hendrix strikes a nice balance between comedy and horror.”—The Washington Post, on Horrorstör

“Terrific... Sharply written... [My Best Friend’s Exorcism] makes a convincing case for [Hendrix’s] powers as a sharp observer of human behavior.”—The A.V. Club, on My Best Friend’s Exorcism

“Hendrix’s darkest novel yet will leave readers begging for an encore.”—Booklist, starred review, on We Sold Our Souls

“Campy. Heartfelt. Horrifying.”—Minnesota Public Radio, on My Best Friend’s Exorcism

“An inventive, hilarious haunted house tale.”—Bustle, on Horrorstör

“Clever, heartfelt, and get-under-your-skin unnerving.”—Fangoria, on My Best Friend’s Exorcism

“A good, creepy, music-tinged thriller.”—CNET, on We Sold Our Souls
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The book covers a plethora of topics and novels, but as a result any analysis is purely cursory. I'd still say it's worth listening to, as the author has a wonderful, accessible style, and you may find one or two reading suggestions within it's pages.

Surface level

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probably would have gotten more if I could see this book, instead of have vague knowledge of the orginal covers of some of the books. It's still an interesting history of horror.

it's a visual book in audiobook.

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Absolutely amazing! Fun, educational and interesting peek at both the horror and culture of 70's and 80's America.

A must for every horror fan

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Reading this fascinating book,reminded me of my teen years.When I would browse through the second hand book shops and market stalls,in search of a new horror to read.Drawn more to the amazing art work on the cover,then to the blurb on the back.I now look back on those 40 years nostalgically.Yes the modern day has many advantages for readers/listeners,but theres nothing like having one of those "Forbidden Classics"in your hands.
"Paperbacks From Hell"works well as an introduction to these books and as a starting point to learn more.Unfortunatley,many of these books have not made it to your Kindle or Audible (apart from the more successful ones),but they are still out there in their paperback covers,waiting to terrify and disgust the adventurous reader again !

A Nostalgic Return To My Youth

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This is the book I’ve been waiting for. As an avid horror fan who doesn’t live in the U.S., I find great horror hard to find, especially in English. This book has provided a wealth of much-needed recommendations.

Really informative, really fun

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