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Encyclopedia of weird detectives supernatural and paranormal elements in novels, pulps, comics, film, television, games and other media

Title
Encyclopedia of weird detectives [electronic resource] : supernatural and paranormal elements in novels, pulps, comics, film, television, games and other media / Paul Green ; foreword by Frank Price.
Author
Green, Paul, 1955-
Publication
Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019]

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Additional Authors
Price, Frank, 1930-
Description
1 online resource (vii, 199 pages) : illustrations.
Summary
"The detective genre has explored supernatural and paranormal themes throughout its colorful history. Stories of detectives investigating spiritualists, ghostly apparitions, the occult and psychics have spanned pulp fiction magazines, comic books, novels, film, television, animation and video games. This encyclopedia covers the history of the genre in its multiple forms and informs and adds to the knowledge of either the new or informed reader. Its A-Z format provides ready reference by title, detective fans browsing for new discoveries will enjoy the entertaining style"--
Uniform Title
Encyclopedia of weird detectives (Online)
Alternative Title
Encyclopedia of weird detectives (Online)
Subject
  • Detectives in literature > Encyclopedias
  • Detectives in mass media > Encyclopedias
  • Fictitious characters > Encyclopedias
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (page 193) and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
LCCN
2019032470
OCLC
ssj0002188696
Author
Green, Paul, 1955-
Title
Encyclopedia of weird detectives [electronic resource] : supernatural and paranormal elements in novels, pulps, comics, film, television, games and other media / Paul Green ; foreword by Frank Price.
Imprint
Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019]
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 193) and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
Added Author
Price, Frank, 1930-
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