Category Archives: OGOM News

The Monsters We Deserve Tuesday 4th September

Posted on 10th August 2018 by Sam George

To celebrate the publication of The Monsters We Deserve, a fascinating reappraisal of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein,  Marcus Sedgwick and Dr Sam George go head to head in the gothic battle of the books  Frankenstein versus Dracula Chaired by writer, editor and translator Daniel Hahn. Venue: Conway … Continue reading →

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World Vampire Beings

Posted on 10th August 2018 by Sam George

Here is our research into world vampire beings over the last few weeks. The hashtag #WorldVamps2018 turned out to be one of most successful and it is such an interesting project. If you are studying vampires, or just a huge … Continue reading →

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Monsters: Dreams and Discords: Vampire Fiction in Twenty-First-Century American Culture

Posted on 26th June 2018 by Sam George

Congratulations to Jillian Wingfield who yesterday submitted her thesis: ‘Monsters: Dreams and Discords: Twenty-First-Century Vampire Fiction and American Culture’. Jillian got a mention in the preface to the Open Graves, Open Minds book as embarking on her journey into American vampires … Continue reading →

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OGOM: Fearful Fens

Posted on 3rd June 2018 by Sam George

Thanks to Kaja for initiating the fabulous #FearfulFens during May.  Some really interesting and fun research came out of this and you can catch up via our Twitter ‘moment’ below. Our new hashtag for June is the deliciously wicked #TheFallen. … Continue reading →

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Polidori and the Romantic/Byronic Vampire

Posted on 22nd May 2018 by Sam George

Just a reminder that I will be in the Polidori room at the Living Frankenstein event tomorrow with a very special prop! I’m so excited. There are still tickets available…. Dare to join us on Wednesday 23 May for the … Continue reading →

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Fallen Angels and the Hybrid Nature of Demons

Posted on 4th May 2018 by Sam George

Here’s my Twitter ‘Moment’ for ‘Demon of the Day’ #gothichybridity. I’ll be back with this hashtag later in the month when I’ll be exploring vampire/ angels and continuing my research into hybridity in relation to the fallen. Devils & Demons #DeathByFolklore

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Living Frankenstein – On tour with a vampire slaying kit

Posted on 28th April 2018 by Sam George

I will be on tour in May with a vampire slaying kit. First stop UCL on 23rd May and then on to the Bath Literary Festival. Do put the dates in your diary it is going to be such a … Continue reading →

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Twitter ‘Moment’ for #UrbanWeird2018

Posted on 17th April 2018 by Sam George

Here’s our Twitter ‘Moment’ for #UrbanWeird2018 documenting the fantastic OGOM meets Supernatural Cities conference and tour. Enjoy! The Urban Weird 2018

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Press Release: OGOM and Supernatural Cities to Host ‘The Urban Weird’, 6th-7th April

Posted on 2nd April 2018 by Sam George

University of Hertfordshire to host ‘The Urban Weird’, a two-day programme of events on the theme of supernatural cities ‘The Urban Weird’ will take place at the University of Hertfordshire on the 6 and 7 April. The event will explore … Continue reading →

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The Urban Weird 6th-7th April Booking is Open

Posted on 14th March 2018 by Sam George

The amazing OGOM and Supernatural Cities present ‘The Urban Weird’ on 6th-7th April is now open for bookings!! You can log on and select a number of events from spectral city tours to Urban Weird screenings and workshops!! Find out … Continue reading →

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