Great British Fictional Villains by Russell James

Great British Fictional Villains by Russell James

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Great British Fictional Villains by Russell James

The first full-length study of its type highlighting over 150 fictional villains, many famous through their film and TV adaptations including The Daleks and Cruella De Vil, as well as crime fiction favourites. Using essays to highlight different types of villains and focusing on some of the more famous such as Moriarty and Sweeney Todd. Popular crime fiction writer and former Chairman of the CWA, Russell James celebrates the role of the fictional villains. Illustrations will include original film posters and first edition covers from classic crime fiction and other genres and media.This is the companion book to Russell's Great British Detectives. Part of a series of dictionary-style books to include The Dictionary of Animal Stories: from Black Beauty to White Fang by Fiona Shoop (published September 2009)
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ISBN 13 9781844680603
ISBN 10 1844680606
Title Great British Fictional Villains
Author Russell James
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Year published 2009-12-20
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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