The Horror Studies Collection
The Horror Studies Collection within Archives & Special Collections at the University of Pittsburgh Library System includes rare books, film and literary archives, pulps, comics, and more. These materials serve as a scholarly resource to document the history of the genre and illuminate its often hidden social and cultural significance. It also captures the creative process to help inform and inspire the next generation of writers and filmmakers. The collection is open to all researchers and fans.
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Editor's Note: This post was written by David Riser, a PhD student in English Literature at the University of Pittsburgh. David is also serving as a Graduate Student Assistant with Archives & Special Collections focusing on working with horror studies collections. Stanley Wiater is a writer, journalist, and Bram Stoker Award winner… Read More
While best known for his horror films, reading through his unproduced writings, it is apparent that Romero was a dedicated fan of science fiction. Many of his writings reflect a deep fandom of not just the genre, but also reflect an interest in space that many of his generation shared growing up during the dawn of the space age and the… Read More
The Horror Studies Collection continues to grow and includes a variety of materials documenting the history and creative process of the genre including:
- First and limited editions of seminal works such as Frankenstein, The Haunting of Hill House, and The Shining;
- Drafts, production materials, promotional works, and ephemera from the George A. Romero Archival Collection from both his produced and unproduced works;
- Literary papers that include drafts, galleys, development notes, and publicity for authors including Linda D. Addison, Kathe Koja, Gwendolyn Kiste, Daniel Kraus, and Tim Waggoner;
- Newsletters and ephemera from the Horror Writers Association;
Draft scripts for landmark films including Dracula, Jaws, Halloween, and more!
To learn more about the collections, access, or how you can contribute, please contact:
Ben Rubin, Horror Studies Collection Coordinator
Phone: 412-648-8194
Email: btr9@pitt.edu
Archives & Special Collections