TY - BOOK AU - Green,Paul TI - Encyclopedia of Weird Detectives: Supernatural and Paranormal Elements in Novels, Pulps, Comics, Film, Television, Games and Other Media SN - 9781476638379 AV - PN3448 .E539 2019 PY - 2019/// CY - Jefferson PB - McFarland and Company, Incorporated Publishers KW - Detectives in literature KW - Encyclopedias KW - Detectives in mass media KW - Fictitious characters KW - Electronic Books N1 - 2; Cover; Table of Contents; Foreword by Frank Price; Preface; Introduction; Appendix: Listing by Medium; Bibliography; Index; 2; b N2 - "The detective genre has explored supernatural and paranormal themes throughout its colorful history. Stories of detectives investigating spiritualists, ghostly apparitions, the occult and psychics have spanned pulp fiction magazines, comic books, novels, film, television, animation and video games. This encyclopedia covers the history of the genre in its multiple forms and informs and adds to the knowledge of either the new or informed reader. Its A-Z format provides ready reference by title, detective fans browsing for new discoveries will enjoy the entertaining style"-- UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=2251626&site=eds-live&custid=s3260518 ER -