Bracke guides us from the series' humblest beginnings to its blockbuster success, through the political and moral minefields of the 1980s and 1990s.

This book takes readers on a journey through time to explore the origins of this superstition and its historical, cultural, and religious significance throughout the ages.

If 13 people sit down at a table, will one die within a year? What is the only major N.Y. hotel that has a 13th floor? What does it mean if a clock strikes 13?

In 13, a fascinating cultural history-cum-detective story, Nathaniel Lachenmeyer gets to the root of how one superstition—the fear of the number 13—developed among wildly divergent societies.

On location in Blairstown: The Making of Friday the 13th covers the creation, planning and filming of the iconic 1980 film, Friday the 13th in a way that no other film has been documented before.

In 13, a fascinating cultural history-cum-detective story, Nathaniel Lachenmeyer gets to the root of how one superstitionthe fear of the number 13developed among wildly divergent societies.

Why does breaking a mirror lead to misfortune? This fascinating collection answers these and many other questions about the world of superstitions and forms an endlessly browsable guide to a subject that continues to obsess and intrigue.

And without conflicting with the basic tenets of Judaism and Christianity? This book proposes a theory that marries faith and rationality in a symphony of science and scripture.