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The Horror Crossover Encyclopedia
Remember when Abbott and Costello met Frankenstein, or when Freddy met Jason? Remember when all the monsters met for a mad, mad party, or when Scooby Doo met Mr. Hyde? Remember when Hellboy punched out the Great Old Ones or Sherlock Holmes staked Dracula?
This book is dedicated to chronicling these stories: recording the myriad easter-eggs and hints that tie together modern horror and prove the universe to be nothing more than a thing of fright. The Horror Crossover Encyclopedia is a reference guide of fictional crossovers within the horror genre, using a “six degrees” methodology.
Settle deep in your coffin, fill your pipe with tana leaves, and enjoy.
This book is dedicated to chronicling these stories: recording the myriad easter-eggs and hints that tie together modern horror and prove the universe to be nothing more than a thing of fright. The Horror Crossover Encyclopedia is a reference guide of fictional crossovers within the horror genre, using a “six degrees” methodology.
Settle deep in your coffin, fill your pipe with tana leaves, and enjoy.
489 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 8, 2014
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January 9, 2015
Just to be up front, I was an unpaid contributor to this book, so while I have a personal interest in it, I don’t see a dime if it sells or doesn't.
That said, I really do think this is a good book. Like myself, Robert’s interest in crossovers extends well beyond the limits of horror fiction, but for the most part he reigned it in to make this volume a genre-specific reference guide. Robert’s format lines up his sources according to the dates they were published / released, and this feels right to me.
It’s not for everyone of course; many don’t give a fig about horror, or don’t want to suspend disbelief long enough to imagine that multiple, seemingly unrelated works of fiction share a reality. Others may appreciate the content, but prefer a format that places the stories in chronological order of when they take place, or alphabetical by title and/or author. I find that the way Robert set it up makes it a more palatable read. He also includes personal commentary on many of the sources he references, but does not discriminate against those sources he doesn't like; if a crossover meets his criteria, it gets mentioned, and as someone with tastes that vary wildly, I really appreciate the inclusiveness.
That said, I really do think this is a good book. Like myself, Robert’s interest in crossovers extends well beyond the limits of horror fiction, but for the most part he reigned it in to make this volume a genre-specific reference guide. Robert’s format lines up his sources according to the dates they were published / released, and this feels right to me.
It’s not for everyone of course; many don’t give a fig about horror, or don’t want to suspend disbelief long enough to imagine that multiple, seemingly unrelated works of fiction share a reality. Others may appreciate the content, but prefer a format that places the stories in chronological order of when they take place, or alphabetical by title and/or author. I find that the way Robert set it up makes it a more palatable read. He also includes personal commentary on many of the sources he references, but does not discriminate against those sources he doesn't like; if a crossover meets his criteria, it gets mentioned, and as someone with tastes that vary wildly, I really appreciate the inclusiveness.
May 6, 2023
Not for me
While I respect the work the author put into this, it's really a mess. He tries to connect too many disparate genres within horror, monsters, etc. Comics, movies, TV. They should each have their own timeline. Just too convoluted. Nice try, but a swing and a miss.
While I respect the work the author put into this, it's really a mess. He tries to connect too many disparate genres within horror, monsters, etc. Comics, movies, TV. They should each have their own timeline. Just too convoluted. Nice try, but a swing and a miss.
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