Nick Mamatas élabore des récits qui explorent l'intersection troublante du littéraire et de l'étrange. Son œuvre plonge dans des thèmes sombres et atmosphériques, sondant les aspects dérangeants de la psyché humaine et du surnaturel. Mamatas construit des mondes où la réalité se brouille souvent avec le cauchemardesque, créant des histoires à la fois intellectuellement captivantes et viscéralement percutantes. Sa prose incisive et évocatrice en fait une voix distinctive dans la fiction spéculative contemporaine.
Inspired by Lovecraft's more optimistic writings, this unique collection spotlights the weird works of nine current horror and fantasy authors, including the award-winning Michael Cisco and Livia Llewellyn. Also includes Clark Ashton Smith's 1931 "The City of the Singing Flame" and Lovecraft's own "The Shadow Over Innsmouth."
He walks the stars embedded in the virtual dome of night and, when he tires of a world, throws a small black stone over his shoulder - and entire societies blink out of existence. Meanwhile, in 'The Strange Case Of,' Mamatas gleefully blinks sentimental, shopworn ideas out of easy acceptance. But listen. That 'Ring, Ring, Ring' (and so forth) you hear is the dreaded ouija phone connecting the living with the dead. And it's for you. Of course we include our predictably unpredictable, outrageously rageous Outspoken Interview with Mamatas. Also for you.
Exploring unconventional ideas, the narrative presents a world where fame is fleeting and accessible to all. It imagines rock legend Joey Ramone as a potential savior and provocatively suggests that spiritual enlightenment could be spread like a sexually transmitted disease. These intriguing concepts challenge perceptions of celebrity, spirituality, and the nature of existence, inviting readers to ponder the surreal intersections of fame and enlightenment.
Exploring the intersection of cosmic horror and poetry, this collection features senryu that capture the eerie essence of H.P. Lovecraft's mythos. Each poem evokes a sense of dread and fascination, blending humor and existential themes with references to the iconic Cthulhu lore. The work invites readers to reflect on the absurdity of life in the shadow of ancient, unfathomable beings, offering a unique lens through which to appreciate both the grotesque and the sublime.
"Readers will be enthralled, chilled, and astonished." -- Tom Piccirilli, author of A Choir of Ill Children. In the first of many references to H. P. Lovecraft's "The Call of Cthulhu," this thoroughly unique novel begins with the rise of the lost city of R'lyeh, portending certain doom for human existence. The witness to this deadly harbinger is Jack Kerouac, who recruits fellow beats Neal Cassady and William S. Burroughs for a cross-country road trip that will climax in a confrontation with a murderous cult.
Set against the backdrop of Manhattan's Chelsea district, this novel intertwines the lives of William, an Irish immigrant dodging the Civil War, and Ahmadi, a gay man from the South seeking his place in New York. As William becomes embroiled in the violent draft riots, Ahmadi experiences a supernatural pull to the past, linking their destinies in a powerful exploration of race, identity, and the impact of historical events on personal lives.
Edgy satire and ironic political humor shine through a collection of fantastical and allegorical stories, culminating in the short novel "Under My Roof." The narratives explore larger-than-life characters and situations, offering a sharp commentary on contemporary issues. This blend of creativity and critique invites readers to reflect on societal norms while being entertained by the absurdity of the scenarios presented.
With sections on immortal quotations, inspirational quotations, humorous quotations, famously inaccurate quotations, and even quotations about quotations, this title offers quotable wisdom by everyone from Buddha, Plato, and Voltaire to Dororthy Parker, Jerry Seinfeld, Daniel Tosh, and more.
The infamous eleventh-century warrior Hexen Sabbath is plucked from death and certain damnation by a being claiming to be an angel of the Lord, and finds himself dropped into contemporary Manhattan with no clothes, no weapons, no resources, and one mission—to track down and kill the living personifications of the Seven Deadly Sins before they bring about Armageddon. With time running out and his only ally a destitute art gallery owner, Sabbath must fight his way through New York's elite and challenge the world's most powerful man, or an eternity of suffering will be his, and our, only reward.
Set against the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse, Vasilis "Billy" Kostopolos navigates a chaotic San Francisco as a former sci-fi writer turned driller of the undead. Amidst the collapse of society, he grapples with his failures, clings to his solitary published work, and seeks solace in alcohol. With few sane individuals remaining, Billy’s darkly humorous journey explores themes of purpose and survival in a world overrun by the reanimated.