Tag Archives: Werewolves

The Wolves Are Running!

Posted on 21st August 2015 by William the Bloody

The excitement is mounting as the Company of Wolves conference approaches! Today Kaja Franck, OGOM Researcher, has been interviewed by BBC News and by BBC Radio 4 about the conference. And the Guardian have also given us substantial coverage.

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Company of Wolves: The Illustrated Programme

Posted on 20th August 2015 by Sam George

We have signed off the proofs for the final conference schedule. Click on the link below to view the fabulous design and see the event in its full glory. Its wonderful to see it all come together …get ready for … Continue reading →

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Wolves in Southern France

Posted on 19th August 2015 by firekrank

I was lucky enough to spend a few days in the Southern France a few weeks ago. Of course, the wolves were never far behind. Wolves were prevalent in the forested areas of Southern France (Robinson Crusoe’s companion gets eaten … Continue reading →

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“Werewolves, not Swearwolves” – A Lycanthropic sequel to ‘What We Do In The Shadows’

Posted on 19th August 2015 by firekrank

Fingers crossed there’s going to be a sequel to Jermaine Clement’s and Taiki Waititi’s vampiric mockumentary What We Do In The Shadows (2014). And one which concentrates on its break-out stars, the Werewolf Pack. The “Werewolves, not Swearwolves” line is the most … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare’s Irish Werewolves

Posted on 16th August 2015 by Sam George

Serendipity is perhaps an overused term but I saw a production of As You Like It today, whilst taking time out from ‘Company of Wolves’, only to find a bardic reference to (were)wolves! In Act V, Scene ii when Rosalind … Continue reading →

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Company of Wolves: one of the most talked about social justice issues of the day

Posted on 12th August 2015 by Sam George

Recent events suggest that Animal Rights is quickly becoming one of the most talked about social justice issues of the twenty-first century. Garry Marvin, Professor of Human and Animal Studies at the University of Roehampton will be opening up some … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: Extended Deadline: Monstrous Messengers 17 Aug. 2015

Posted on 1st August 2015 by William the Bloody

Chapters still required for this collection of essays on ‘supernatural figures in children’s picture books and early readers’, edited by Leslie Ormandy. For this collection, three more papers from any discipline are welcome; however, advantaged are those focusing on a … Continue reading →

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OGOM Company of Wolves Poster

Posted on 30th July 2015 by Sam George

So pleased with the art work for the OGOM Company of Wolves Conference. The posters are looking very attractive indeed. Hope you agree. We’re very excited to meet all the delegates and we cannot wait to Walk With Wolves!! Booking … Continue reading →

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Company of Wolves Programme: latest version

Posted on 21st July 2015 by William the Bloody

We’ve made a slight change to the Conference Programme–please take a look here. Further updates on Fees, and Travel and Accommodation will be appearing very soon, so keep an eye on alerts and Tweets, etc.

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Review of ‘Locating Fantastika’, University of Lancaster, 7th-8th July 2015

Posted on 14th July 2015 by firekrank

I have now been to enough conferences in my research area to start recognising people so that conferences become not only a place to proffer your work to other academics (flinching slightly when it gets to questions) but also to … Continue reading →

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