Disorders of Magnitude: A Survey of Dark Fantasy (Studies in Supernatural Literature) - Hardcover

Brock, Jason V

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1442235241 ISBN 13: 9781442235243

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2014

Synopsis

This book illuminates the impact, lasting influence, and personalities involved with the creation and development of dark fantasy works of the 20th and 21st century-classics of literature, cinema, and television. This collection of new and reprinted material will focus on recognized trailblazers-Rod Serling, Ray Bradbury, Hugh Hefner, etc.-as well as those whose contributions have been sadly neglected. Featuring profiles, interviews, and essays, this collection will provide insight into not only what is important, but why, and how these works have made such an impact on popular culture.

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Review:

Imagine your favorite late night college radio show. And the deejay is Jason V Brock, the author of this book, Disorders of Magnitude. You rely upon Jason to provide insights and intriguing facts as he connects the dots. Good, so far? Well, it gets even better. We're talking about a multitude of connections, some from on high and some from on low. It's not easy to categorize it all but Brock manages to collect a lot of essential wisdom and in a very accessible presentation. The college radio analogy is fitting since Disorders of Magnitude falls under an academic book category. It is right at home as part of a college course. But it is also the perfect companion for anyone interested in a deeper understanding of where we are today in terms of the entertainment we consume, particularly dark fantasy.--Comics Grinder

About the Author:

Jason V Brock is an award-winning writer, editor, filmmaker, composer, and artist. He has been widely-published online, in comic books, magazines, and anthologies, such as Butcher Knives & Body Counts, Simulacrum and Other Possible Realities, Fungi, Weird Fiction Review, Fangoria, and many others.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1442235241
• ISBN 13: 9781442235243
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 338