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Werewolves, Vampires and Clubbing: The Joy of Dark Fantasy Pulp

Posted on October 5, 2016 by cococatani

I have developed a sudden and severe addiction to the work of Keri Arthur, an Australian writer whose Riley Jenson… Read more Werewolves, Vampires and Clubbing: The Joy of Dark Fantasy Pulp

Theorising the Popular

Posted on July 29, 2016July 29, 2016 by cococatani

On June 29, I presented a paper at Theorising the Popular at Liverpool Hope University. I analysed how Richard Bates… Read more Theorising the Popular

The Hateful Eight: Blood, Snow, and Coffee

Posted on January 18, 2016July 28, 2016 by cococatani

Weather recently took a turn for the worse, so I decided to spend my Saturday afternoon tucked away in my… Read more The Hateful Eight: Blood, Snow, and Coffee

On the Joys of Starting a Mini Reading Group

Posted on November 30, 2015July 28, 2016 by cococatani

Many moons ago, I was a member of a reading group. The members have since gone their separate ways, but… Read more On the Joys of Starting a Mini Reading Group

When Reading Feels Like a Guilty Pleasure…

Posted on January 15, 2015July 28, 2016 by cococatani

It’s been a while since my last post, but I have been enjoying a well-deserved break. As most people I… Read more When Reading Feels Like a Guilty Pleasure…

What Cheap Booze Taught Me About Literature

Posted on December 8, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

Many moons ago, when I had just reached the legal drinking age and was introduced to the wonderful world of… Read more What Cheap Booze Taught Me About Literature

Why Am I Listening to This: On Cannibals, Gore, and Stunning Music

Posted on October 10, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

As we speak, I’m listening to the wonderful work of Riz Ortolani, an Italian composer who sadly died this year.… Read more Why Am I Listening to This: On Cannibals, Gore, and Stunning Music

Hogg: The Best and Worst Book I’ve Ever Read?

Posted on August 5, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

“I’m not sure whether I should recommend this to you,” one of my supervisors told me as he handed me… Read more Hogg: The Best and Worst Book I’ve Ever Read?

David Cronenberg – The Exhibition

Posted on July 31, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

I spent yesterday in Amsterdam and visited an exhibition at the EYE film museum dedicated to the work of David… Read more David Cronenberg – The Exhibition

Why I Am Terrified of Squid: On H.P. Lovecraft

Posted on July 18, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

I’m currently rereading some of H.P. Lovecrafts short stories, which I first encountered a few years ago. Despite his cult… Read more Why I Am Terrified of Squid: On H.P. Lovecraft

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