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Lost Souls of Horror and the Gothic: Fifty-Four Neglected Authors, Actors, Artists and Others
In recent years horror and gothic themes have penetrated mainstream popular culture in a manner unseen since the horror boom of the 1970s. Primetime television viewers who before might not have shown interest in such late-night fare now happily settle down after dinner to watch zombie or serial killer shows. This collection of 54 biographical essays examines many overlooked and underrated figures who have played a role in the ever expanding world of horror and gothic entertainment. The contributors push the boundaries of how we define these terms, bringing into the discussion such diverse figures as singer-songwriter Tom Waits, occultist Dion Fortune, author Charles Beaumont, historian and bishop Gregory of Tours and video game designer Shinji Mikami.
- GenresHorrorNonfictionGothic
260 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 24, 2016
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February 26, 2021
Este libro es una joya absoluta debido al espléndido criterio de selección de perfiles relacionados con el gótico: descubrí a Maya Deren, conocí al Dr. Nikola, genio del mal, creación de Guy Boothby, me enteré de datos curiosos sobre autores que pensé que ya conocía (como Dion Fortune), y por supuesto, hay muchísima bibliografía a revisar. Me demoré en terminarlo y seguro volveré a revisar a manera de consulta. Buenísimo.
May 26, 2019
An intriguing collection of short essays on those long-forgotten or under-appreciated artists, writers, film-makers, actors, video-game creators and musicians whose work has contributed to the Gothic in the arts over the years. Included in this collection are essays on Tom Waits, Charles Fort, Dulcie Deamer, Tod Slaughter, Edogawa Rampo, Charles Beaumont, Victor Halperin, Aleister Crowley and Team Silent Hill.
Each of these essays is relatively short, and some are more convincing than others regarding the legitimacy of applying the term "Gothic" to describe their work, but I appreciated learning about so many interesting and creative personalities who each created something worthy of comment and further examination in his or her life.
I was already familiar with some of these names, but having read this book, I'll now look up many other books, movies and other creative works recommended by the authors of these essays.
I satisfying and informative read, I certainly recommend this book.
Each of these essays is relatively short, and some are more convincing than others regarding the legitimacy of applying the term "Gothic" to describe their work, but I appreciated learning about so many interesting and creative personalities who each created something worthy of comment and further examination in his or her life.
I was already familiar with some of these names, but having read this book, I'll now look up many other books, movies and other creative works recommended by the authors of these essays.
I satisfying and informative read, I certainly recommend this book.
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