history and criticism

History of superhero comic books from the early thirties to the postwar late forties with more than 300 full-color illustrations.

Chronicles the growth of the blues in the Mississippi Delta Region and offers insight into its importance in African-American culture.

Includes the "missing" first chapter of Dracula, fully annotated with facts and legends about Dracula, Transylvania, and vampires with an introductory essay and traces the literary history of the vampire novel.

Presents an overview of science fiction during the formative years of the genre, from 1926 to 1970.

The history of the black women writers in America, their struggle for recognition, and their contributions to American literature.

Contains alphabetically arranged articles that provide critical excerpts and biographical information on nine of the world's most frequently discussed and studied poets.