Tag Archives: Gothic

CFP: Nautical Gothic (Journal Special Issue)

Posted on 23rd February 2016 by firekrank

The following CFP has been released for a journal special issue: ‘Nautical Gothic (journal special issue): proposals due 30 May 2016; papers due 30 November From the earliest sea journeys, the challenges of coastal and ocean travel have rendered the … Continue reading →

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More Furry and Fairytale Fashion

Posted on 23rd February 2016 by firekrank

Following on from my post on wolfish nails or ‘furry manicures’, a colleague shared a blogpost on the subject, ‘Nothing about her is human except that she is not a wolf’. There are some lovely ideas in this brief blog … Continue reading →

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Are You Afraid of Fairies?

Posted on 23rd February 2016 by firekrank

Though quite old, this article on the British Library, ‘Are you afraid of fairies? You should be’, is pretty marvellous. I have to admit, I like my fairies dark. (Holly Black, I’m looking at you. I still remember the first … Continue reading →

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Reimagining the Gothic 2016: Monsters and Monstrosity

Posted on 23rd February 2016 by firekrank

The registration for ‘Reimagining the Gothic 2016: Monsters and Monstrosity’ has opened. The event is run by the University of Sheffield Gothic reading group and will include a symposium (at which I am presenting) and a creative showcase. Taking place … Continue reading →

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Paranormal Romance: Notes towards a definition II

Posted on 23rd February 2016 by William the Bloody

Continuing my tentative exploration of the hybrid, shape-shifting nature of the genre of paranormal romance below, here’s an extract from my plenary talk at the Company of Wolves conference. I hope you find this interesting and helpful (there are references … Continue reading →

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‘The Witch’ (2015)

Posted on 22nd February 2016 by firekrank

Over the past few days, I have been enjoying watching the trailer for The Witch (2015), a horror movie about witchcraft, Puritanism, wilderness and the New World. The film has received excellent reviews and a recent Buzzfeed article, ‘The Movie That’s Going … Continue reading →

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Ghostly Sightings: hauntology and spectrality in East Asian gothic cinema

Posted on 22nd February 2016 by firekrank

If your around London on 15th March, it’s worth heading to Kingston University for Colette Balmain’s talk ‘Ghostly Sighting: hauntology and spectrality in East Asian gothic cinemas’. Colette gave a wonderful talk, ‘Through the eyes of a child: Hybridity and … Continue reading →

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Gothic Women and Feminists in Horror

Posted on 22nd February 2016 by firekrank

So apparently, and apologies for not realising earlier, but February is ‘Women in Horror’ month. XOJane have published an article celebrating their favourite women in horror. So it’s the perfect time to celebrate the Final Girl (a trope which was … Continue reading →

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Mythical Creatures from Philippine Folklore and Mythology

Posted on 22nd February 2016 by firekrank

Over on the Facebook site, Bill has shared this very interesting article about ‘Creatures & Mythical Beings from Philippine Folklore & Mythology’. The relationship between culture, nationality and folklore and is incredibly interesting. One of my neighbours is from Trinidad … Continue reading →

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CFP: Studies in horror and the Gothic

Posted on 16th February 2016 by firekrank

Taken from the Palgrave Communications website, the following has been announced: ‘Studies in horror and the Gothic Deadline for article proposals: September 1, 2016 Final deadline for full submissions: November 1, 2016 Palgrave Communications is inviting submissions and article proposals … Continue reading →

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