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The fantasy book : an illustrated history from Dracula to Tolkien / Franz Rottensteiner

by Franz Rottensteiner

This illustrated study explores the history and development of literary fantasy across books, magazines, and film, covering genres from Gothic horror to modern epics. The work features colour and black and white illustrations and includes a bibliography and index.

Accession 36555 ISBN 0020535600 Publisher Collier
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