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Mythlore Index Plus
MYTHLORE INDEX PLUS MYTHLORE ISSUES 1–137 with Tolkien Journal Mythcon Conference Proceedings Mythopoeic Press Publications Compiled by Janet Brennan Croft and Edith Crowe 2020. This work, exclusive of the illustrations, is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, 171 Second Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, California, 94105, USA. Tim Kirk’s illustrations are reproduced from early issues of Mythlore with his kind permission. Sarah Beach’s illustrations are reproduced from early issues of Mythlore with her kind permission. Copyright Sarah L. Beach 2007. MYTHLORE INDEX PLUS An Index to Selected Publications of The Mythopoeic Society MYTHLORE, ISSUES 1–137 TOLKIEN JOURNAL, ISSUES 1–18 MYTHOPOEIC PRESS PUBLICATIONS AND MYTHCON CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS COMPILED BY JANET BRENNAN CROFT AND EDITH CROWE Mythlore, January 1969 through Fall/Winter 2020, Issues 1–137, Volume 1.1 through 39.1 Tolkien Journal, Spring 1965 through 1976, Issues 1–18, Volume 1.1 through 5.4 Chad Walsh Reviews C.S. Lewis, The Masques of Amen House, Sayers on Holmes, The Pedant and the Shuffly, Tolkien on Film, The Travelling Rug, Past Watchful Dragons, The Intersection of Fantasy and Native America, Perilous and Fair, and Baptism of Fire Narnia Conference; Mythcon I, II, III, XVI, XXIII, and XXIX Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Janet Brennan Croft .....................................................................................................................................1 -
Fantasy Football University Chapter 1
Fantasy Football University Chapter 1 What is Fantasy Football? Fantasy Football puts you in charge and gives you the opportunity to become the coach, owner, and general manager of your own personal football franchise. You'll draft a team of pro football players and compete against other team owners for your league's championship. The game and its rules are designed to mimic pro football as much as possible, so you'll live the same thrills and disappointments that go along with a football season. And your goal is simple: build a complete football team, dominate the competition and win your league's championship. Why should you be playing Fantasy Football? The game is easy to learn and fun to play. You'll become more knowledgeable about football than ever before. It does not take a huge commitment to be competitive and requires only as much time as you'd like to invest. And you don't have to be a die-hard fan to enjoy playing. In fact, most people who are trying Fantasy Football for the first time are casual fans. Chapter 2 Team & League Team name: The first step to getting started is creating a name for your new team. This is how you and your team will be identified throughout the season so get creative and have a little fun. Join or create a league: Your competition will be made up of the other owners in your league. The number of teams in a Fantasy Football league can vary but should always be an even number. -
Irish Gothic Fiction
THE ‘If the Gothic emerges in the shadows cast by modernity and its pasts, Ireland proved EME an unhappy haunting ground for the new genre. In this incisive study, Jarlath Killeen shows how the struggle of the Anglican establishment between competing myths of civility and barbarism in eighteenth-century Ireland defined itself repeatedly in terms R The Emergence of of the excesses of Gothic form.’ GENCE Luke Gibbons, National University of Ireland (Maynooth), author of Gaelic Gothic ‘A work of passion and precision which explains why and how Ireland has been not only a background site but also a major imaginative source of Gothic writing. IRISH GOTHIC Jarlath Killeen moves well beyond narrowly political readings of Irish Gothic by OF IRISH GOTHIC using the form as a way of narrating the history of the Anglican faith in Ireland. He reintroduces many forgotten old books into the debate, thereby making some of the more familiar texts seem suddenly strange and definitely troubling. With FICTION his characteristic blend of intellectual audacity and scholarly rigour, he reminds us that each text from previous centuries was written at the mercy of its immediate moment as a crucial intervention in a developing debate – and by this brilliant HIST ORY, O RIGI NS,THE ORIES historicising of the material he indicates a way forward for Gothic amidst the ruins of post-Tiger Ireland.’ Declan Kiberd, University of Notre Dame Provides a new account of the emergence of Irish Gothic fiction in the mid-eighteenth century FI This new study provides a robustly theorised and thoroughly historicised account of CTI the beginnings of Irish Gothic fiction, maps the theoretical terrain covered by other critics, and puts forward a new history of the emergence of the genre in Ireland. -
The Death of Genre: Why the Best YA Fiction Often Defies Classification
LoriScot Goodson Smith & Jim Blasingame The Death of Genre: Why the Best YA Fiction Often Defies Classification few years ago, I received a phone call from a adding a list called genre-busters, novels which do not desperate sixth grade reading teacher. “Help!” easily fit into a single category. The more I think about Ashe cried, “I have a literary mutiny on my my YA favorite titles of the past few years, the more hands. I need your help now!!” I immediately raced bewildered I become. Zusak’s The Book Thief— upstairs. historical fiction or fantasy? Anderson’s The Astonish- Our sixth graders read Louis Sachar’s Holes as a ing Life of Octavian Nothing—historical fiction or required novel. The teacher uses Holes as part of her science fiction? Rosoff’s How I Live Now?—realistic unit on fantasy. In a time where many middle fiction or science fiction? Shusterman’s The Schwa schoolers are steeped in Harry Potter and Paolini, Was Here—realistic fiction or fantasy? I have come to Holes just did not seem to fit into that the same the realization that genre might be dead, that many of category of fantasy. recently published YA novels no longer fit into the “Mr. Smith,” they argued, “It can’t be fantasy. It’s predictable categories we typically designate for too real.” books. Is it time to despair? I think not. Rather, let us What followed was a long discussion about the celebrate the innovative fashion in which today’s YA different types of fantasy. We debated over the effects authors are bending the traditional definitions of of rattlesnake nail polish, the existence of yellow genre. -
Astrosociology and Science Fiction: a Synergy
Astrosociology and Science Fiction: a Synergy Simone Caroti Purdue University 500 Oval Drive West Lafayette, IN 765-426-4380; [email protected] Abstract. Both astrosociology and science fiction have claimed outer space as their preferred turf. Astrosociology did so in order to study the impact of space on human societies, and to develop a set of protocols that earthbound governments can utilize to prepare us for the next phase of humanity’s adventure outside our home planet. Science fiction, on the other hand, found in outer space a fitting environment for dramatizing in a work of fiction the potential outcomes attending the kind of decision astrosociology is trying to foster in actuality. This paper explores the relationship between the two fields, and examines ways in which science fiction can contribute to the creation of an astrosociological consciousness. Particular attention will be given to the most relevant commonality that the two fields share: both astrosociology and science fiction are earthbound disciplines, areas of inquiry created by those who never left earth for those who never left earth. They can potentially function as partners in the endeavor of educating the bulk of humanity on the subject of space flight and space colonization. Keywords: Astrosociology, Science Fiction, Astrosocial Phenomena, Astrosocial Triggers, Definitions. PACS: 87.23.Ge; 89.65.s; 89.65.Ef INTRODUCTION My purpose in this paper is twofold: on the one hand, I will attempt to give a functional working definition of both astrosociology (AS) and science fiction (SF), with a view to identifying their respective areas of competence. On the other hand, I will try to develop a series of protocols through whose agency science fiction can either become an astrosociological discipline or open itself up to an astrosociological perspective. -
Haunted Narratives: the Afterlife of Gothic Aesthetics in Contemporary Transatlantic Women’S Fiction
HAUNTED NARRATIVES: THE AFTERLIFE OF GOTHIC AESTHETICS IN CONTEMPORARY TRANSATLANTIC WOMEN’S FICTION Jameela F. Dallis A dissertation submitted to the faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of English and Comparative Literature. Chapel Hill 2015 Approved by: Minrose Gwin Shayne A. Legassie James Coleman María DeGuzmán Ruth Salvaggio © 2016 Jameela F. Dallis ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ii ABSTRACT Jameela F. Dallis: Haunted Narratives: The Afterlife of Gothic Aesthetics in Contemporary Transatlantic Women’s Fiction (Under the direction of Minrose Gwin and Shayne A. Legassie) My dissertation examines the afterlife of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Gothic aesthetics in twentieth and twenty-first century texts by women. Through close readings and attention to aesthetics and conventions that govern the Gothic, I excavate connections across nation, race, and historical period to engage critically with Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House, 1959; Angela Carter’s “The Lady of the House of Love,” 1979; Shani Mootoo’s Cereus Blooms at Night, 1996; and Toni Morrison’s Love, 2003. These authors consciously employ such aesthetics to highlight and critique the power of patriarchy and imperialism, the continued exclusion of others and othered ways of knowing, loving, and being, and the consequences of oppressing, ignoring, or rebuking these peoples, realities, and systems of meaning. Such injustices bear evidence to the effects of transatlantic commerce fueled by the slave trade and the appropriation and conquering of lands and peoples that still exert a powerful oppressive force over contemporary era peoples, especially women and social minorities. -
New Directions in Popular Fiction
NEW DIRECTIONS IN POPULAR FICTION Genre, Distribution, Reproduction Edited by KEN GELDER New Directions in Popular Fiction Ken Gelder Editor New Directions in Popular Fiction Genre, Distribution, Reproduction Editor Ken Gelder University of Melbourne Parkville , Australia ISBN 978-1-137-52345-7 ISBN 978-1-137-52346-4 (eBook) DOI 10.1057/978-1-137-52346-4 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016956660 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2016 The author(s) has/have asserted their right(s) to be identifi ed as the author(s) of this work in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifi cally the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfi lms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specifi c statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the pub- lisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. -
10 Vital Ways to Spot a Werewolf
12 What is a Werewolf? 13 Once they have experienced raw All werewolves have excessive 10 Vital Ways to 4meat in their wolf form, even as 8 body hair. This does not mean a human the werewolf will enjoy the that all people with extra body taste of fresh, bloody meat. hair are werewolves, but check for Spot a Werewolf hair on the palms of the hands, a Some werewolves exhibit pronounced “widow’s peak” or heightened senses of hearing, 5 marked hair loss either side of the Spotting a werewolf is not easy, especially when they are smell, and sight. forehead, and – harder to check – in human form. However, there are a few telltale clues All werewolves will be nervous, hair growing inside the skin. even secretive, as the full moon 6 When in human form a that you can use to make it easier: approaches. Some will enjoy this werewolf may show signs of time of power; others may meet this 9 In human form, check for than their middle finger is likely to increased agression or periods of prospect with sadness, even fear. eyebrows that meet in the be a werewolf in human guise. unprovoked rage. 1 middle. This has long been A werewolf will avoid silver of Werewolves have a pronounced Keep an eye on anyone who considered a sign of a werewolf. any kind, whether in wolf or ability to heal themselves, unless hangs about in the woods or 3 7 10 It is well known that any person human form, and will react as if struck by silver or, especially, shot moors during a full moon and comes 2 who has a ring finger longer burnt when touched by silver. -
Janny Wurts ______Supporting Membership(S) at US$35 Each = US$______
Address Correction Requested Address CorrectionRequested Convention 2004 2004 Convention World Fantasy Tempe, AZ 85285-6665Tempe, USA C/O LepreconInc. P.O. Box26665 The 30th Annual World Fantasy Convention October 28-31, 2004 Tempe Mission Palms Hotel Tempe, Arizona USA Progress Report #2 P 12 P 1 Leprecon Inc. presents World Fantasy Con 2004 Registration Form NAME(S) _____________________________________________________________ The 30th Annual ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________ World Fantasy Convention CITY _________________________________________________________________ October 28-31, 2004 STATE/PROVINCE _____________________________________________________ Tempe Mission Palms Hotel ZIP/POSTAL CODE _____________________________________________________ Tempe, Arizona USA COUNTRY ____________________________________________________________ EMAIL _______________________________________________________________ Author Guest of Honour PHONE _______________________________________________________________ Gwyneth Jones FAX __________________________________________________________________ Artist Guest of Honor PROFESSION (Writer, Artist, Editor, Fan, etc.) ______________________________________________________________________ Janny Wurts _______ Supporting Membership(s) at US$35 each = US$_________ Editor Guest of Honor _______ Attending Membership(s) at US$_______ each = US$_________ Ellen Datlow _______ Banquet Tickets at US$53 each = US$ _________ Total US$___________ Publisher Guest of Honor _______ Check: -
Richard S. Wheeler
FORGE BOOKS JUNE 2017 LEAD FICTION Eric Van Lustbader Any Minute Now From the New York Times bestselling author of the Jason Bourne series Red Rover--the blackest of black ops teams--is betrayed during a top-priority mission to capture and interrogate a mysterious Saudi terrorist. One of their own is killed; the remaining two barely get home alive. Then, without warning or explanation, the team is disbanded. Greg Whitman and Felix Orteño are left adrift in a world full of deathly shadows, blind alleys, and unanswerable questions. They hook up with Charlize Daou, a brilliant, wildly talented arms expert whose past is entangled with Whit's. Though Charlie grapples with damage of her own, she becomes their new center, their moral compass, and their reason for resurrecting Red Rover. ON-SALE DATE: 6/27/2017 The new Red Rover secretly sets out to find the protected Saudi terrorist, ISBN-13: 9780765385536 the first step in a perilous journey into the heart of a vast conspiracy that involves the NSA, a cabal of immensely wealthy mystics known as the EBOOK ISBN: 9780765385529 Alchemists, and an ageless visionary out to create an entirely new way of PRICE: $9.99 / $13.99 CAN. waging war. A war that will destabilize one of the great super-powers and PAGES: 352 forever rearrange the balance of power across the entire globe. SPINE: 0.840 IN CTN COUNT: 48 KEY SELLING POINTS: CPDA/CAT: 05/SUSPENSE/THRILLER * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR: Starting with his ORIGIN: FORGE HC (8/16, breakout hit The Ninja, Lustbader is a regular fixture on the bestseller list 978-0-7653-8551-2) * ALL-NEW STAND-ALONE NOVEL: This novel is a new story and AUTHOR HOME: NEW YORK, NY; somewhat new style for Lustbader but with the same elements of suspense LONG ISLAND, NY that his readers love * NEW BOURNE MOVIE IN 2016: Lustbader's Bourne novels are top ten, multiple week bestsellers, fueled by a mega-blockbuster movie franchise. -
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 2:30 Pm
1 Wednesday, March 18, 2020 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Pre-Opening Refreshment Ballroom Foyer ********** Wednesday, March 18, 2020 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Opening Ceremony Ballroom Host: Jeri Zulli, Conference Director Welcome from the President: Dale Knickerbocker Guest of Honor Reading: Jeff VanderMeer Ballroom “DEAD ALIVE: Astronauts versus Hummingbirds versus Giant Marmots” Host: Benjamin J. Robertson University of Colorado, Boulder ********** Wednesday, March 18, 2020 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 1. (GaH) Cosmic Horror, Existential Dread, and the Limits of Mortality Belle Isle Chair: Jude Wright Peru State College Dead Cthulhu Waits Dreaming of Corn in June: Intersections Between Folk Horror and Cosmic Horror Doug Ford State College of Florida The Immortal Existential Crisis Illuminates The Monstrous Human in Glen Duncan's The Last Werewolf Jordan Moran State College of Florida Hell . With a Beach: Christian Horror in Michael Bishop's "The Door Gunner" Joe Sanders Shadetree Scholar 2 2. (CYA/FTV) Superhero Surprise! Gender Constructions in Marvel, SpecFic, and DC Captiva A Chair: Emily Midkiff Northeastern State University "Every Woman Has a Crazy Side"? The Young Adult and Middle Grade Feminist Reclamation of Harley Quinn Anastasia Salter University of Central Florida An Elaborate Contraption: Pervasive Games as Mechanisms of Control in Ernest Cline's Ready Player One Jack Murray University of Central Florida 3. (FTFN/CYA) Orienting Oneself with Fairy Stories Captiva B Chair: Jennifer Eastman Attebery Idaho State University Fairy-Tale Socialization and the Many Lands of Oz Jill Terry Rudy Brigham Young University From Android to Human – Examining Technology to Explore Identity and Humanity in The Lunar Chronicles Hannah Mummert University of Southern Mississippi The Gentry and The Little People: Resolving the Conflicting Legacy of Fairy Fiction Savannah Hughes University of Maine, Stonecoast 3 4. -
Mirrorshade Women: Feminism and Cyberpunk
Mirrorshade Women: Feminism and Cyberpunk at the Turn of the Twenty-first Century Carlen Lavigne McGill University, Montréal Department of Art History and Communication Studies February 2008 A thesis submitted to McGill University in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Studies © Carlen Lavigne 2008 2 Abstract This study analyzes works of cyberpunk literature written between 1981 and 2005, and positions women’s cyberpunk as part of a larger cultural discussion of feminist issues. It traces the origins of the genre, reviews critical reactions, and subsequently outlines the ways in which women’s cyberpunk altered genre conventions in order to advance specifically feminist points of view. Novels are examined within their historical contexts; their content is compared to broader trends and controversies within contemporary feminism, and their themes are revealed to be visible reflections of feminist discourse at the end of the twentieth century. The study will ultimately make a case for the treatment of feminist cyberpunk as a unique vehicle for the examination of contemporary women’s issues, and for the analysis of feminist science fiction as a complex source of political ideas. Cette étude fait l’analyse d’ouvrages de littérature cyberpunk écrits entre 1981 et 2005, et situe la littérature féminine cyberpunk dans le contexte d’une discussion culturelle plus vaste des questions féministes. Elle établit les origines du genre, analyse les réactions culturelles et, par la suite, donne un aperçu des différentes manières dont la littérature féminine cyberpunk a transformé les usages du genre afin de promouvoir en particulier le point de vue féministe.