# A Midnight Treasury of Frightening Words

> Caroline Taggart's hardback of more than 300 macabre words traces their origins, meanings and literary excerpts, for horror and gothic fans.

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## About this item

A Midnight Treasury of Frightening Words is a book of more than 300 macabre words, with their origins and meanings, for horror and gothic fans. Grisly English expressions sit beside sinister words from other languages, such as the Japanese tsujigiri.

Its 320 pages carry 40 line drawings, with literary and poetic excerpts woven throughout. Each entry uncovers the origins and meanings of its word. At 163 x 242 x 28 mm, it fits neatly on a gothic bookshelf.

Caroline Taggart follows words through folklore, literature and cinema, and the subjects include occult studies, monsters and legendary beings. It's a standout pick for a horror fan this Christmas or a dark academia reader. Pick up A Midnight Treasury of Frightening Words and trace your first dark word to its source.

## Key facts

- More than 300 macabre words and their origins
- 320 pages with 40 line drawings
- Literary and poetic excerpts throughout
- Hardback, 163 x 242 x 28 mm

## What's in the box

- 1 hardback book, 320 pages

## Details

| | |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Contents | 320 pages, 40 line drawings |
| Size | 163 x 242 x 28 mm |
| Author | Caroline Taggart |
| Publisher | Rizzoli International Publications |
| Subjects | Language: history & general works, Occult studies, Monsters & legendary beings, Mysticism, magic & ritual |
| Published | 8 Sep 2026 |
| ISBN | 9780789346728 |

## Questions

### How many words does the book cover?

More than 300 terms, each with its origins and meanings.

### Does it include words from other languages?

Yes. Alongside English expressions it covers sinister words from other languages, such as the Japanese tsujigiri, a deadly crossroads killing.

### How big is the book and how many pages does it have?

It measures 163 x 242 x 28 mm and has 320 pages, with 40 line drawings.