Wyrd Words: Personal Reflection On The Art Of Horror - Softcover

Fox, Dr Timothy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 819844131X ISBN 13: 9788198441317

Publisher: Red Herring - The Antonym Collections, 2025

Synopsis

Why do we love to be afraid?
In Wyrd Words, Dr. Timothy Fox—writing as the enigmatic Grandfather Hu—guides readers through the eerie world of horror fiction and film, unpacking what the genre reveals about our culture, psyche, and humanity itself.

This compelling essay collection blends memoir, literary analysis, and cultural criticism to explore the origins and evolution of horror, from gothic classics to modern psychological thrillers. Dr. Fox examines horror’s deep psychological and physiological impact, tracing how different subgenres—supernatural horror, body horror, folk horror, and more—mirror society’s changing fears and desires.

Written in an engaging, personal voice, Wyrd Words is ideal for fans of horror studies, cultural theory, and readers who want to understand the why behind the monsters.

Perfect for readers of:
Mark Fisher (The Weird and the Eerie), Stephen King, Shirley Jackson, Noel Carroll (The Philosophy of Horror), and cultural nonfiction lovers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Red Herring - The Antonym Collections
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 819844131X
• ISBN 13: 9788198441317
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212