There are warnings online about the trustworthiness of the information contained in this book, with a particular reference to the bibliographical information (non-existent books etc.). The production/packaging company (NOT Viking Penguin, evidently) rather than the editor and contributors appear to be the ones at fault. This is something of an issue for a reference book, of course. It is also, now, almost 1/3rd of a century out of date. Nevertheless it is a handsome and well-illustrated book, wide-ranging (encompassing poetry, music, architecture, etc. as well as fiction and cinema/TV. But it's chiefly valuable for about 50 stand alone essay-length thematic entries. ( )

A terrific reference work ( )

OK for historical material but lacking impact and a bit dull ( )

http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/depts/bookguide/srec/staffrec07-10.htm ( )

A must have for all serious genre enthusiasts...great reference material on movies, books, and movements in the world of horror. ( )