You know him as the Sultan of Slash, the Guru of Gore, and the Father of Freddy. Now get to know the real person behind some of the most iconic horror movies of our time. With his latest book, Author Joseph Maddrey presents a revealing look at the life, career, and soul of filmmaking auteur Wes Craven. Featuring new interviews with the friends, family, and colleagues who knew him best, The Soul of Wes Craven offers fans insight into the master of horror like never before.

THE SOUL OF WES CRAVEN features:

Over eighty new interviews - all exclusive to this bookNever before seen photos from Wes's life and careerChapters on Wes's alter egos Thomas Sparrow & Abe SnakeA history of his poetry, short stories, and articlesCoverage of his various forays into televisionNew details on lost, canceled, and abandoned projectsPreviously untold stories of his studio strugglesFresh insights into Wes's creative influencesAn index of attributed scripts (and where to find them!)A list of Wes's favorite books, music, and moviesAn Afterword by Jonathan Craven

"Finally, the Bible is written for the cult of Wes Craven! ... The reason Wes Craven is often overlooked and taken for granted is because this book didn't exist. Now it does, and we have no more excuses."

- Grady Hendrix, author of Paperbacks from Hell and The Final Girl Support Group