Magick Matters

27.11.2021

“Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of ’70s and ’80s Horror Fiction” by Grady Hendrix

"Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horror Fiction" by Grady Hendrix

"Take a tour through the horror paperback novels of two iconic decades . . . if you dare. Page through dozens and dozens of amazing book covers featuring well-dressed skeletons, evil dolls, and knife-wielding killer crabs! Read shocking plot summaries that invoke devil worship, satanic children, and haunted real estate! Horror author and vintage paperback book collector Grady Hendrix offers killer commentary and witty insight on these trashy thrillers that tried so hard to be the next Exorcist or Rosemary’s Baby. Complete with story summaries and artist and author profiles, this unforgettable volume dishes on familiar authors like V. C. Andrews and R. L. Stine, plus many more who’ve faded into obscurity. Also included are recommendations...>>

27.11.2021

“Journeys into Darkness: Critical Essays on Gothic Horror” by James Goho

"Journeys into Darkness: Critical Essays on Gothic Horror" by James Goho

"The tradition of supernatural horror fiction runs deep in Anglo-American literature. From the Gothic novels of the eighteenth century to such contemporary authors as Stephen King and Anne Rice, writers have employed horror fiction to unearth many disquieting truths about the human condition, ranging from mistreatment of women and minorities to the ever-present dangers of modern city life. In Journeys into Darkness: Critical Essays on Gothic Horror, James Goho analyzes many significant writers and trends in American and British horror fiction. Beginning with Charles Brockden Brown’s disturbing novels of terror and madness, Goho proceeds to discuss the influence of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher on H. P. Lovecraft, who is...>>

27.11.2021

“Projected Fears: Horror Films and American Culture” by Kendall R. Phillips

"Projected Fears: Horror Films and American Culture" by Kendall R. Phillips

"Movie audiences seem drawn, almost compelled, toward tales of the horrific and the repulsive. Partly because horror continues to evolve radically―every time the genre is deemed dead, it seems to come up with another twist―it has been one of the most often-dissected genres. Here, author Kendall Phillips selects ten of the most popular and influential horror films―including Dracula, Night of the Living Dead, Halloween, The Silence of the Lambs, and Scream, each of which has become a film landmark and spawned countless imitators, and all having implications that transcend their cinematic influence and achievement. By tracing the production history, contemporary audience response, and lasting cultural influence of each picture, Phillips offers a unique new...>>

27.11.2021

“The Walrus Was Paul: The Great Beatle Death Clues of 1969” by R. Gary Patterson

"The Walrus Was Paul: The Great Beatle Death Clues of 1969" by R. Gary Patterson

"In the autumn of 1969, the news that Paul McCartney had been killed in a road accident flooded the American airwaves. Radio call-in lines were jammed by hysterical fans who all demanded an answer to the same question: Was Paul dead? So began one of the biggest hoaxes in rock'n'roll. The rumour swept across America, sparking conspiracy theories that not only was Paul dead, but he had been replaced in order to conceal it. Frantic fans coured their Beatles albums looking for "Paul is Dead" clues and, oddly enough, began finding things of sinister significance. Piece by piece, R. Gary Patterson sniffs out every clue to the great Beatle death hoax: the lyrics on album sleeves,...>>

27.11.2021

“Angel Signs: A Celestial Guide to the Powers of Your Own Guardian Angel” by Albert Haldane and Simha Seraya

"Angel Signs: A Celestial Guide to the Powers of Your Own Guardian Angel" by Albert Haldane and Simha Seraya

"The sheer originality of the reference book Angel Signs is to reveal the exact name and identity of your own Guardian Angel. It thus enables you to effectively communicate intimately, build a daily relationship with your most devoted celestial friend and share in the spiritual bounty bestowed on you at the time of your birth. Get the help you need every time you need it! This book is based on decades of research and discoveries by the authors in angelology, kabalah, fundamental linguistics and celestial symbolism as recorded in ancient traditions. To validate the information, provided by ancient traditions — often distorted when presented in shallow translations in various books — the authors rely on...>>