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Author Green, Paul

Title Encyclopedia of Weird Detectives : Supernatural and Paranormal Elements in Novels, Pulps, Comics, Film, Television, Games and Other Media
Published Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2019

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Description 1 online resource (208 pages)
Contents Cover; Table of Contents; Foreword by Frank Price; Preface; Introduction; Appendix: Listing by Medium; Bibliography; Index
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"-- Provided by publisher
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Subject Detectives in literature -- Encyclopedias
Detectives in mass media -- Encyclopedias
Fictitious characters -- Encyclopedias
Literary Criticism / Mystery & Detective.
Detectives in literature
Detectives in mass media
Fictitious characters
Genre/Form Encyclopedias
Form Electronic book
ISBN 1476638373
9781476638379