W&S005 - House of Leaves, part 2

Wound and Stab

November 6th, 2017 House of Leaves - Mark Z. Danielewski Part Two: The Forward, Introduction, and Chapters I-IV

The Work This is it. We're plunging into the hyper-textual horror romance of Mark Z. Danielewski. The big take-away question: If you were to disappear right now what would be the most mysterious thing you leave behind that keeps people guessing?

The Guest Giaco Furino returns to discuss horror fiction writing at the turn of the century, how it developed, what it looked like around the same time House of Leaves was being published, and a little on how it has continued to develop.

He is a freelance journalist who writes for Vice, Popular Science, and many other publications. He also recently entered The Ranger, the independent horror film he co-wrote with director Jenn Wexler, into the festival circuit. You can find Giaco on twitter @giacofurino on instagram @giacofurino and his writings on his clippings page.

Giaco mentions some additional reading: Carrie by Stephen King Peter Straub's Ghost Story American Psycho by Brett EastonEllis Choke, Lullaby, and Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk Broken Monster byLauren Beukes 30 Days of Night by Stephen Niles & Ben Templesmith Hellboy by Mike Mignola

Pairings

Aural Stimuli

Visual Stimuli The Landscapes, Exteriors, and Interiors of Daniel Danger. Paintings from Joe Coleman. The Dingbat buildings of LA.

Next - House of Leaves, Part Three: Chapters V-VI Our second reading assignment in House of Leaves; Chapters V-VI. We'll be joined by Dr. Sydnee McElroy @sydneemcelroy to discuss physiology and fright.