{"product_id":"terror-on-the-air-richard-j-hand-9780786469192","title":"Terror on the Air!: Horror Radio in America, 1931-1952","description":"\u003cp\u003e The macabre world of monsters, killers on the loose and revenge from beyond the grave existed not only in the movies, but also on the radio before television's dominance in American homes. One of many distinct genres born of early broadcasting, terror-inspiring radio thrilled millions. Nearly 80 such programs, many of enduring sophistication, aired every week in the late 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This first full-length study of golden age horror radio focuses on six representative programs, starting with \u003ci\u003eThe Witch's Tale\u003c\/i\u003e in 1931 and ending with \u003ci\u003eThe Mysterious Traveler\u003c\/i\u003e in 1952. Each chapter is a critically and historically informed study of one series. The book ends with a look at the demise of horror radio and its enduring influence. Photographs are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard J. Hand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0786469196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780786469192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/08\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 7.20w x 0.60d","brand":"Richard J. Hand","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44245061697791,"sku":"9780786469192","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_90ab4418-a3fd-4708-8d81-53f0083243f6.jpg?v=1693925896","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/terror-on-the-air-richard-j-hand-9780786469192","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}