How Long to Read The Ghost in the Image

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ghost in the Image?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 55 minutes to read The Ghost in the Image by Cecilia Sayad

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

"The Ghost in the Image offers a new take on the place that supernatural phenomena occupy in everyday life by examining the horror genre in fiction, documentary and participative modes. The book covers a variety of media: spirit photography, ghost-hunting reality shows, documentary and fiction films based on the Amityville and Enfield hauntings, found-footage horror movies, experiential cinema, survival games, and creepypasta. These works transform our interest in ghosts into an interactive form of entertainment. Through a transmedial approach to horror, this book investigates our expectations about the ability of photography and video to work as evidence. A historical examination of technology's role in at once showing and forging truths invites questions about our investment in its powers, which is pertinent to the so-called post-fact scenario. Behind our obsession with documenting everyday life lies the hope that our cameras will reveal something extraordinary. The obsessive search for ghosts in the image, however, shows that the desire to find them is matched by the pleasure of calling a hoax"--

How long is The Ghost in the Image?

The Ghost in the Image by Cecilia Sayad is 169 pages long, and a total of 43,771 words.

This makes it 57% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ghost in the Image Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 59 minutes to read The Ghost in the Image aloud.

What Reading Level is The Ghost in the Image?

The Ghost in the Image is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Ghost in the Image?

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