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message 1: by Ryan (new)

Ryan Naughton Quick question.

What would be the definition of Counter-Lovecraft?


message 2: by Neutrino (new)

Neutrino Increasing Ryan wrote: "Quick question.

What would be the definition of Counter-Lovecraft?"

Works that consciously try to challenge and subvert racism, sexism and general conservative/right wing outlook that were at the core of Lovecraft's original Cthulhu Mythos fiction...


message 4: by Michael (last edited Sep 23, 2017 07:06AM) (new)

Michael Neutrino wrote: "Works that consciously try to challenge and subvert racism, sexism and general conservative/right wing outlook that were at the core of Lovecraft's original Cthulhu Mythos fiction..."


Thanks, Neutrino! This is exactly the sort of work I was hoping to collect in this list. I'm going to add a description that articulates this better (might just quote your description here).


message 5: by Anelis (new)

Anelis this is an amazing list i'm very glad i found


message 6: by Aureolus (new)

Aureolus This is beyond silly; the things you're trying to challenge are some of the most important parts of Lovecraftian horror.


message 7: by Cristy (new)

Cristy Emmnm Excellent list. I am excited to have come across it and I am really looking forward to exploring some of these recommendations. Kudos.


message 8: by C.T. (last edited Dec 31, 2018 05:02AM) (new)

C.T. Phipps J.M.Wadden wrote: "This is beyond silly; the things you're trying to challenge are some of the most important parts of Lovecraftian horror."

Eh, deconstructions are fine. The whole point of Watchmen is, "Superheroism is pretty messed up." Mind you, I'm listed on this list so I'm fully biased.


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