Zebra 1990's Horror Line

Also see the:
Zebra 1980's Horror Line
Zebra Gothics Line (80s, 90s)

This now buried publisher released dozens and dozens of goodies in the late 70s, 80s, and part of the 90s. They were known for their pulpy and outrageously fun horror covers. You will likely recognize several of these by the covers and nostalgia. They liked paranormal, haunted houses, cheesy vampires, demonic activity, demented dolls, and of COURSE Evil Children.

Due to Goodread's asinine policy that will not let me add more than 100 books to a list, I have capped out and can not add more that I know belong here.

If you add some books, only add books to this list that were published in the 90's under the ZEBRA line.
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message 1: by Kendall (new)

Kendall Moore You know as unintentionally cheesy and ironically tone deaf as these books are, they did change the field of horror fiction forever. Specifically, they helped to in large part cause the collapse of the horror book market by pumping out subpar stories that sold themselves purely by the cover art alone. There are some testimonials by now famous horror authors that Zebra was a publisher of last resort.


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* Kendall wrote: "You know as unintentionally cheesy and ironically tone deaf as these books are, they did change the field of horror fiction forever. Specifically, they helped to in large part cause the collapse of..."

Interesting trivia, thanks

I agree some of the covers probably sold the books alone.


message 3: by Kendall (new)

Kendall Moore Erin ☕ *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Kendall wrote: "You know as unintentionally cheesy and ironically tone deaf as these books are, they did change the field of horror fiction forever. Specifically, they helped to in large part cause..."


I'm not saying that all the authors at Zebra were hacks, just that some publishers have a knack for cultivating talent and Zebra didn't seem to have this ability. That being said though, Joe R. Lansdale published his first work here as did John Shirley so there is that.

Great list, btw. :)


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* Kendall wrote: "Erin ☕ *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Kendall wrote: "You know as unintentionally cheesy and ironically tone deaf as these books are, they did change the field of horror fiction forever. Specifically..."

Thanks - I was bummed people already didn't have lists dedicated to cheesy horror lines - they were some of the best, even if not all the books were winners as you said.


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* Sounds good, let me know if you create any and I'll check them out.


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* The rockabilly werewolf from Mars wrote: "Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Sounds good, let me know if you create any and I'll check them out."

I've created one for the Tor horror line, mostly because I've read a fair number of them; I'm..."


Great, will look them up =)


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* The rockabilly werewolf from Mars wrote: "Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "The rockabilly werewolf from Mars wrote: "Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Sounds good, let me know if you create any and I'll check them out."

I've created one ..."


Very cool, I'll see I have some to add tomorrow.


message 8: by Jean (new)

Jean I loved these books growing up and i have been trying to find a list because i would love to re read these. Thank you so much


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