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The Many Lives of Scary Clowns: Essays on Pennywise, Twisty, the Joker, Krusty and More
The Many Lives of Scary Clowns: Essays on Pennywise, Twisty, the Joker, Krusty and More
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The clown is a classic horror and comedy character that has been blended to create the perfect recipe for entertainment. This volume offers an in-depth analysis of the clown horror genre, including essays by horror scholars and interviews with actors and directors. It explores what these iterations of scary clowns have to say about society and its fears.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2022
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
One of literature, theater, television, and film's most enduring and iconic characters is the frightening yet comic clown. From Shakespeare's Porter in Macbeth to Edgar Allan Poe's Hop-Frog, or Stephen King's Pennywise, horror and comedy have blended to create the perfect recipe for entertainment across the centuries.
This comprehensive volume delves into the realm of clown horror, featuring essays by renowned horror scholars such as Kevin Wetmore, Dale Bailey, Kim Hester Williams, Jennifer K. Cox, and Joanna Parypinski. Their essays explore various topics, including nostalgia, race, class, and new portrayals of the scary clown as zombies or phantoms. Additionally, the book includes interviews with actors and directors who work in the clown horror genre, such as Eoghan McQuinn (Stitches), Kevin Kangas (Fear of Clowns), and Jaysen Buterin (Kill Giggles).
Within these pages, some of fiction's most terrifying creations—including the Killer Klowns, Captain Spaulding, Art the Clown, Krusty, Frowny, the Joker, and Twisty—come to life, engaging in analysis and deconstruction. They raise profound questions about our society and its fears, shedding light on the enduring appeal of this genre.
The clown horror genre has captivated audiences for decades, offering a unique blend of terror and humor that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. This volume provides a valuable insight into the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of this genre, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of horror and comedy.
Weight: 117g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476680910
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