Terror on the Air! by Richard J Hand

Terror on the Air! by Richard J Hand

The macabre world of monsters, killers on the loose and revenge from beyond the grave existed not only in the movies, but also on the radio before television's dominance in American homes. One of many distinct genres born of early broadcasting, terror-inspiring radio thrilled millions. Nearly 80 such programs, many of enduring sophistication, aired every week in the late 1940s.

This first full-length study of golden age horror radio focuses on six representative programs, starting with The Witch's Tale in 1931 and ending with The Mysterious Traveler in 1952. Each chapter is a critically and historically informed study of one series. The book ends with a look at the demise of horror radio and its enduring influence. Photographs are included.

covers the genre well--Big Reel; long awaited and thoroughly researched..the illustrations are splendid...recommended--OTR Digest; excellent--Gothic Studies

Richard J. Hand is a professor of media practice and the director of drama at the School of Art, Media and American Studies and the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia in Norwich.

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ISBN 13	9780786469192
ISBN 10	0786469196
Title	Terror on the Air!
Author	Richard J Hand
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	McFarland & Co Inc
Year published	2012-03-08
Number of pages	192
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