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CFP Global Fantastika: An Interdisciplinary Conference, 4-5 July 2016, Lancaster University
Sadly, I was unable to attend this year’s Locating Fantastika Conference at Lancaster University in July (though Kaja is presenting there and I’m sure she’ll report back!). However, the CFP is out for the follow-up Global Fantastika conference in 2016: … Continue reading
Posted in CFP (Conferences)
Tagged CFP, Fantasy, globalisation, horror, postcolonialism, SF, steampunk, YA Fiction
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David Castillo and William Egginton, ‘Dreamboat Vampires and Zombie Capitalists’
In this essay, David Castillo and William Egginton give a very thoughtful politicised analysis of the meaning of vampires and zombies in contemporary society. A very useful adjunct to the themes discussed in the OGOM book.
Posted in Critical thoughts
Tagged Anne Rice, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, capitalism, consumerism, George Romero, Lacan, Marx, postcolonialism, The Strain, True Blood, Twilight, Vampires, Zizek, Zombies
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