I love reissues of classics, even though I don’t buy a lot of them. At one point, realizing I had over 13 copies of 1984 and limited space led me to getting rid of most of them. Anyway, I like “The Willows”, but haven’t been made a superfan of Blackwood yet. He sets fantastic moods, … Continue reading Marginalia #11
I feel like I read too many surveys or books that cover a range of topics. This one is certainly an antidote to that. A fascinating, academic look at ilanot (something like Maps of God or Trees of Life) from around 1300 to the initial era of printing. Besides captivating art, this book is an … Continue reading Marginalia #10
I reviewed Dario Argento’s new movie over at HorrorDNA. Continue reading At HorrorDNA: Dark Glasses Review
For over 20 years I’ve been making sounds with a few different friends. A few of them are on this goofy and noisy punk album put out by Make World Gooder Tapes. I had a blast adding bass to the tracks. The album is at that link above on Bandcamp. Some samples for you: Continue reading New Release: Shitbricks: All Whammers Must Die!!
I’ve been rereading some classic horror including Sheridan Le Fanu’s Carmilla and Stoker’s Lair of the White Worm. Le Fanu is the better writer and sets up a lot for Stoker’s Dracula almost three decades later. These and M. R. James’s ghost stories have filled up my October reading. Kyua (Cure, 1997) is part of … Continue reading Marginalia #9
Some AI art. Continue reading Lemon Skulls
Every time I say I’m not going to write and focus on music, I end up coming back to writing about horror. My first almost-publication was a Halloween edition of my sixth grade school paper. I wrote movie reviews and drew pumpkins for a rating system. They got printed (on orange paper!) but were never … Continue reading Black Lodge Review Over at HorrorDNA
I’ve been rereading M.R. James’s stories. He’s most associated with ghost stories and quiet horror, but as an influence on Lovecraft there are plenty of creepy crawlies for those kinds of fans. I get why they seem archaic to some contemporary readers. Jacobi’s readings are perfect in the audiobooks. Puppets and animation in a serious … Continue reading Marginalia #8
Some nice shots by Dee Dee Kohl of Future Hate at the Handlebar in Pensacola. Continue reading Past Future Hate
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