{"product_id":"9781611466195","title":"Brazilian Horror Zé do Caixão in the Multimedia Work of José Mojica Marins","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCritical Conversations in Horror Studies\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eBrazilian Horror\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eZé do Caixão in the Multimedia Work of José Mojica Marins\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDaniel Serravalle de Sá\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerforming Arts \/ Film \/ Genres \/ Horror\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalyzing multiple works of director José Mojica Marins, highlights the cross-section between horror cinema, Victorian Gothic literature, and Brazilian culture.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book examines the legendary Brazilian horror character Zé do Caixão, created by director José Mojica Marins. It analyses six of his films in their cultural context, exploring their unique blend of early horror cinema, Victorian Gothic literature, and Brazilian folklore. It also investigates the character's evolution in different media (radio, television, comic books, fotonovela, literatura de cordel) and how his oeuvre provide insights into Brazilian national identity. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the complex relationship between Zé do Caixão (creature) and José Mojica Marins (creator), contributing to a deeper understanding of his significance within the global horror film tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDaniel Serravalle de Sá\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of English at Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 April 2028\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLehigh University Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781611466195\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e336\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.76\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57328988848268,"sku":"9781611466195","price":117.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781611466195","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}