Encyclopedia of weird detectives : supernatural and paranormal elements in novels, pulps, comics, film, television, games and other media / Paul Green.
By: Green, Paul [author.].
Contributor(s): Credo Reference (Firm) [distributor.].
Publisher: Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2023Edition: [Enhanced Credo edition].Description: 1 online resource (509 entries) : 38 images ; digital files.Content type: text | still image Media type: electronic Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781803161693.Subject(s): Detectives in literature -- Encyclopedias | Detectives in mass media -- Encyclopedias | Fictitious characters -- EncyclopediasGenre/Form: Encyclopedias. | Electronic books.Online resources: View this item online Also available in print version.Abstract: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | |
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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.
Also available in print version.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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