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Theatre of fear and horror : the grisly spectacle of the Grand Guignol of Paris, 1897-1962
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Theatre of fear and horror : the grisly spectacle of the Grand Guignol of Paris, 1897-1962

by Mel Gordon

An examination of the history and techniques of the Theatre of the Grand Guignol, a Parisian precursor to modern horror cinema. The text analyses the theatre's graphic themes and includes plot summaries, play scripts, and nearly 100 illustrations.

Accession 15278 ISBN 0306808064 Publisher Feral House
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