Author Archives: Sam George

About Sam George

Associate Professor of Research, School of Humanities, University of Hertfordshire Co-convenor OGOM Project

Black and Deep Desires: was the ‘dark lady’ of Shakespeare’s sonnets a vampire?

Posted on 14th May 2015 by Sam George

Black and Deep Desires William Shakespeare, Vampire Hunter Shakespeare, the Dark Lady, Guy Fawkes – and vampires! Prof. Graham Holderness (esteemed Shakespeare scholar and Professor of Literature here at the University of Hertfordshire) has embraced the spirit of OGOM and … Continue reading →

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OGOM meets Spring-Heeled Jack- the slides

Posted on 11th May 2015 by Sam George

Dr Karl Bell has very kindly forwarded the slides to his Spring-Heeled Jack talk and you can view them here:  Open Graves talk PP Kaja and I particularly enjoyed SHJ’s appearance on New Port Arch in Lincolnshire  (Lincoln is her home … Continue reading →

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Feeling Gothicky? OGOM Welcomes Prof. Lucie Armitt for ‘Haunted Landscapes’ May 13th at UH

Posted on 8th May 2015 by Sam George

Looking forward to meeting our next speaker Prof. Lucie Armitt (University of Lincoln) on 13th May. Many of you will know Lucie’s work. She is greatly esteemed in the field of Gothic studies and is a specialist in the fantastic, … Continue reading →

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‘Spring-Heeled Jack and the ersatz Victorian Vampire’: Dr Karl Bell, 6th May, University of Hertfordshire

Posted on 29th April 2015 by Sam George

Dr Karl Bell will be in dialogue with OGOM on 6th May at the University of Hertfordshire where he will present his research into  Spring-Heeled Jack and the Victorian vampire myth. His talk is entitled: – ‘”His eyes resembled red … Continue reading →

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Re-wilding the British Lynx and Other Animal Stories at Company of Wolves

Posted on 27th April 2015 by Sam George

The BBC’s debate today about re-wilding the Lynx in the UK is quite pertinent to our Company of Wolves conference. There is a lot of tension around such stories which makes them ripe for discussion in relation to our strand on … Continue reading →

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Gothic in Birmingham: New Show

Posted on 22nd April 2015 by Sam George

This looks worth visiting if you are in the Midlands: Gothic in Birmingham: Exhibition and Conference Literature, film, architecture, art, Goth culture and more Tuesday 7 April until Saturday 2 May 2015, Highlight, Level 3, Library of Birmingham All Welcome … Continue reading →

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What do botany and vampirism have in common?

Posted on 19th April 2015 by Sam George

Literature and science is a field that has always interested me and Professor Martin Willis has just published Literature and Science: Reader’s Guide to Essential Criticism. This will be of interest to Company of Wolves delegates as it has a … Continue reading →

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Great Day at Daughter of Fangdom: Women and Telvision Vampires Conference

Posted on 19th April 2015 by Sam George

Well done to Stacey, Lorna and Mike for their excellent conference at the University of Roehampton on women and television vampires on April 18th. You can view the programme here daughter-of-fangdom-programme-11-march. Stacey Abbott has contributed widely to OGOM and will … Continue reading →

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Vatican Wants Exorcisms for Teens Who Love Vampires

Posted on 14th April 2015 by Sam George

Thanks to Dr Beyer for forwarding the link to The Independent which today claimed that Exorcists Warn Vatican over Beautiful Young Vampires   Perhaps Pope Francis would like to borrow our vampire slaying kit complete with crucifix bible and holy water. … Continue reading →

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CFP Books of Blood: Collaborative Project and Funding Bid

Posted on 12th April 2015 by Sam George

*Extended Deadline – submissions by 1st November 2015* All humans ‘are books of blood—wherever you open us, we’re red’ (Clive Barker). If our bodies are books of blood, then they can be read; we invite such readings and contributions where … Continue reading →

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