Another fantastic collection of Abrahamsson’s essays and lectures. Being shorter, this doesn’t quite explore the depths of his interests, but it serveAnother fantastic collection of Abrahamsson’s essays and lectures. Being shorter, this doesn’t quite explore the depths of his interests, but it serves as a great introduction to his work. ...more
Barker has crafted a thoroughly enjoyable YA fantasy world here. This third chapter drags on a tad too long, but I’m eagerly awaiting whatever is nextBarker has crafted a thoroughly enjoyable YA fantasy world here. This third chapter drags on a tad too long, but I’m eagerly awaiting whatever is next. ...more
Another enjoying weekly Batman story, although this really should have been titled Robins Eternal. The shorter length of this (in comparison with BatmAnother enjoying weekly Batman story, although this really should have been titled Robins Eternal. The shorter length of this (in comparison with Batman Eternal) works in its favor; I found this storyline much more understandable and enjoyable in the long run. This doesn’t aspire to the heights of some other notable runs surrounding it, but it is a thoroughly enjoyable story. ...more
An utterly exhaustive history of anarcho-punk in the UK, the scope of bands covered is absolutely immense (except Poison Girls, listed on the cover buAn utterly exhaustive history of anarcho-punk in the UK, the scope of bands covered is absolutely immense (except Poison Girls, listed on the cover but nowhere to be found in the book!) and Glasper’s interviews tend to bring out the best from his subjects. ...more
An entertaining (and mildly tedious, in spots) “occult adventure� story. This really shines in the overall construction, a story within a story of theAn entertaining (and mildly tedious, in spots) “occult adventure� story. This really shines in the overall construction, a story within a story of the reading of a manuscript, etc. Not something I’ll likely read again, but I’m glad I read it. ...more
Abrahamsson’s books (and his editorship of The Fenris Wplf, as well) are never anything less than an absolute joy to read, and this autobiography is nAbrahamsson’s books (and his editorship of The Fenris Wplf, as well) are never anything less than an absolute joy to read, and this autobiography is no exception. Quite possibly my favorite occult writer. ...more
This was, dare I say it, pretty cute for a Clive Barker novel. Probably not one I’d read again, but it held my attention well for the multiple sittingThis was, dare I say it, pretty cute for a Clive Barker novel. Probably not one I’d read again, but it held my attention well for the multiple sittings it took to read. . ...more
Des Barres� writings on her life and lifestyle are amongst my favorite music writing. This collection of fellow groupie portraits is multi-generationaDes Barres� writings on her life and lifestyle are amongst my favorite music writing. This collection of fellow groupie portraits is multi-generational and makes zero concessions to sanitizing any aspect of the story, and is an excellent glimpse at a side of the music world very few people get a glimpse of in their lifetime. ...more
Unflinchingly visceral. Moments of reading this book make me feel like the text itself was sticking a finger in my brain and swirling it around a littUnflinchingly visceral. Moments of reading this book make me feel like the text itself was sticking a finger in my brain and swirling it around a little. Not for the faint of heart. ...more
While it doesn’t really have much in terms of an overarching central theme or thesis, and it’s extremely scattershot in presentation at times, LachmanWhile it doesn’t really have much in terms of an overarching central theme or thesis, and it’s extremely scattershot in presentation at times, Lachman’s stidy of the occult side of the 1960’s is a treasure trove of information. It also manages to connect some dots and trace a thread here and there. Not by any means a definitive text on the topics at hand, but an enjoyable read regardless. ...more
This is excellent fantasy; Barker builds believable worlds and characters here, and his storytelling is a rich blend of light and darkness that does nThis is excellent fantasy; Barker builds believable worlds and characters here, and his storytelling is a rich blend of light and darkness that does not condescend to a younger audience of readers that he’s normally not writing for. ...more
Nicolay’s study of working musicians in popular music is excellent, meticulously researched and thoroughly entertaining. It opens the curtains on a woNicolay’s study of working musicians in popular music is excellent, meticulously researched and thoroughly entertaining. It opens the curtains on a world that even the biggest of music fans pay little attention to, Studs Terkel with earplugs and a laminate. Highly recommended. ...more
A single extended Batman story told in 52 weekly installments is a very ambitious undertaking that could easily go wrong on multiple fronts, but this A single extended Batman story told in 52 weekly installments is a very ambitious undertaking that could easily go wrong on multiple fronts, but this managed to be thoroughly enjoyable the whole way through. ...more
A new issue of this journal is always an absolute joy; I generally find most of the essays thoroughly engaging, even ones covering topics I’m not partA new issue of this journal is always an absolute joy; I generally find most of the essays thoroughly engaging, even ones covering topics I’m not particularly interested in. Issue 12 is no exception; this is a download of a broad range of gloriously subversive and esoteric topics. ...more
One of the great Batman stories that I can’t believe I’ve neglected to read for so long. Winick’s writing is tight and well-paced, and Red Hood’s origOne of the great Batman stories that I can’t believe I’ve neglected to read for so long. Winick’s writing is tight and well-paced, and Red Hood’s origin is a fantastic fucking tale. ...more
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