Book Review: Penny Dreadfuls: Sensational Tales of Terror edited by Stefan Dziemianowicz While the term “penny dreadfuls” proper belongs to a particular type of inexpensive newsprint periodical, as explained in the introduction to this volume, the twenty stories chosen here can all be described as lowbrow sensationalist literature written for those seeking thrills in their… Continue reading Book Review: Penny Dreadfuls: Sensational Tales of Terror
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Manga Review: Tokyo Ghoul Volume 1
Manga Review: Tokyo Ghoul Volume 1 by Sui Ishida There is a parallel Earth that seems exactly like ours, except that humanity shares the planet with “ghouls.” Ghouls are shaped like humans, and can pass for them with a little effort, but they are not human. They possess body weapons known as “kagune” and can… Continue reading Manga Review: Tokyo Ghoul Volume 1