Description
From abysmal and cadaverous to wraith and zombie, readers can discover over 300 of the most grisly, ghostly and gruesome words ever to creep into the English language. Sinister words from other languages include the Japanese tsujigiri (a deadly crossroads killing) and the Dutch bokkenrijders (ghostly goat-riding thieves), each with a story as dark as the words themselves. A journey to explore how meanings have twisted, evolved, and haunted the human imagination, accompanied by literary and poetic excerpts.
Details
  • Author: Taggart, Caroline
  • Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publication Date: 08/09/2026
  • ISBN: 9780789346728
  • B-Code: B086418
  • Illustrated: 40 line drawings
  • Pages: 320
  • Dimensions: 234x152mm
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