The Encyclopedia of the Gothic

"The essays are well written and interesting, and many of them provide moments of real and pleasurable insight ... [It is] a testament to the breadth and depth of knowledge about its central subject among the more than 130 contributing writers, and also among the three editors, each of whom is a significant figure in the field of gothic studies ... A reference work that's firmly rooted in and actively devoted to expressing the current state of academic scholarship about its area." New York Journal of Books
 
"It includes over 200 commissioned essays from experts in gothic studies ...The entries are well written and vary in length from one to five thousand words. Recommended." Choice
 
"A substantial achievement ... An essential addition for humanities libraries, particularly those with researchers active in Gothic." Reference Reviews