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Monsters and villains of the movies and literature

by Gerrie McCall

Monsters in literatureJuvenile literatureMonsters in motion picturesVillains in literatureVillains in motion pictures

Discover the stories behind the world's scariest characters from ancient myth, legend and literature--from the three-headed dog Cerberus to Dracula and the Headless Horseman. This collection of more than 40 characters will scare, thrill, and entertain with stunning, colorful artwork. Maps show the location of each monster and villain. Information boxes describe fascinating facts about each terrifying creature.

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