For those of you who still have affection for print media – and why on earth wouldn’t you? – Darkest Margins: 24 Essays on Liminality and Liminal Spaces in the Horror Genre is a completed and upcoming project to watch. Cards on the table: I’m fortunate enough to have a chapter included in the book, because I’m not one to waste an opportunity to talk about The Blood on Satan’s Claw (amongst other titles), particularly from the perspective of…actually, take a look at the link itself, if you would like to find out more. That way, you can also read about all the other essays included, covering such diverse subject matter as Dario Argento’s Inferno, Flatliners, The Blair Witch Project, Hellraiser, Yellowjackets, Skinamarink, I Saw the TV Glow and many more.
The focus of the book is the idea of liminal space – those ambiguous, disorientating places and states which have proven so vital and important in the horror genre. Liminality is a broad church and this is represented through the sheer range of essays, across TV, film, literature, art and video gaming, as well as across geographical, anthropological and psychological spaces. The tone is academic, but all of the contributors are fans first and foremost – meaning detailed, analytical but always enthusiastic perspectives.
The idea behind the crowdfunder is simply to help cover the print costs whilst offering a number of perks – each linked to a specific chapter – which you will then receive alongside your copy of the book itself. Everything from stickers to comic books to art prints to eerie children’s toys are available; simply pick the perk you like the best, and it’ll be included with your copy of the book. There are some other perks available: Darkest Margins editor and contributing writer Matt Rogerson is also offering the chance to pick up a bundle deal including his two other books to date: The Vatican vs Horror Movies and his newest, Fulci’s Inferno: Faith in the Films of a Horror and Giallo Auteur. Included in this bundle deal will be a copy of my brand-new forthcoming book Celluloid Hex: The Witch in Horror and Genre Cinema, which I’ll be posting about in more detail soon.
There are a range of perks to choose from, dependent on budget and preference: why not click on the link and take a look? Your support is massively appreciated and Matt, 1428 Publishing and the writing team can’t wait to bring this book to its audience. Thank you.
Here’s a link to the crowdfunder itself…
And here’s a link to the 1428 Publishing social media account, which is probably the easiest place to find out more.