Cool Art: 'Terror And Wonder' by Dave McKean

'Terror and Wonder: The Gothic Imagination' opens in October at the British Library, and explores all aspects of the Gothic world. 

Iconic works, including Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, the sinister fairy tales of Angela Carter and the modern horrors of Clive Barker, highlight the ways in which contemporary fears have been addressed by successive generations of Gothic writers. Other rare and fascinating exhibits, including overlooked manuscripts and even a real-life vampire-slaying kit, highlight how contemporary fears have been addressed by generation after generation.

The artwork for the poster is by Dave McKean, best known for his work on Neil Gaiman's 'The Sandman'.

'Terror And Wonder: The Gothic Imagination' opens on 3 October 2014 and is on until 20 January 2015.