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Good Website !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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UK - Thursday, May 02, 2002 at 15:33:29 (BST)

Excellent! Your site is what the net's all about, stay with it. & may I recommend Voices of the Fire by Alan Moore, a very dark rumination on the shadow side of human nature in psycho-geographic viginettes, from pre-history to the present, tearing away the stata of his home turf in provincial england. beware the shagfoals!
carnaki the toast scraper
the provinces, UK - Friday, April 19, 2002 at 00:40:46 (BST)

Hey, really cool website, keep up the good work! :)
Chris < marijuanaguy2002@yahoo.com>
Colum, USA - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 08:37:43 (GMT)

Nice site ! I HAVE to find some free time to read it all! Greetz.
Weirdo X < weirdox@pandora.be>
Antwerp, Belgium - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 15:00:50 (GMT)

Hello luxury cruise Keep up the good work :)
con
UK - Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 06:03:01 (GMT)

great site.
ezguy < mp3rank@tripod.cl>
UK - Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 00:46:51 (GMT)

Wonderful site. Thanks
britney spears
New York, USA - Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 14:48:20 (BST)

i'm doing angela carter as part of my a-level syllabus this year and i enjoy her literature SO much now. i was just browsing through the net lookin for stuff and found this page, its been a help, thanks!! xxx
ariane < ari_sugar@hotmail.com>
york, UK - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 15:11:36 (BST)

Hi from france !
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France - Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 15:47:10 (BST)

Great site !
Lenka < asv@canada.com>
UK - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 22:41:05 (BST)

Really Cool site.
Art Bell
UK - Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 03:31:51 (BST)

I Love Graham Masterton books, but they are very difficult to find here in South Africa!!!!! I only KNEW about 10 of his book until I discovered your website!!!!
Petro Götze < s200110529@student.rau.co.za>
Johannesburg, South Africa - Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 15:26:22 (BST)

Good site.
Nicky O Donnell < nickaus1@yahoo.com>
Cork, Ireland - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 15:34:35 (BST)

Nice site
Nick < nickbob2000uk@yahoo.co.uk>
UK - Friday, August 17, 2001 at 14:35:25 (BST)

Really like your Dark Literature site and you have given me a number of new authors to explore. I can highly recommend Death on the Installment Plan, by Louis Ferdinand Celine (french author 1930's}. This work is not only beautifully written but gave me an insightful view of French (& european ) history of his period- pre and post first world war. Full of blackness and light, tragedy and hope. Well this is my one eyed view of his work. If you enjoy Death on the...you should also check out Journey to the End of the Night.
Ian a'Beckett < roakin@bigpond.com.au>
melbourne, UK - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 16:29:28 (BST)

Good webpage you have here, .. Yes You Are --> WELCOME <-- To Visit My Webpage as well -->
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Reykjavik, ICELAND - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 02:24:06 (BST)

What a great theme for a site! There are authors here with whom I am not at all familiar, and I thank you for providing me with an opportunity to find something new.
Susan
NY Metro, USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 16:45:08 (BST)

great site!
rajini < rajini@tripod.de>
UK - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 19:09:19 (BST)

ummmmmm i want 2 become a goth wat does it intail how can i become 1
sian cole < cole_sian@hotmail.com>
wales, UK - Friday, June 15, 2001 at 12:45:05 (BST)

Sir, this site has alot of information, I'll be sure to cheack in soon again.
Elysion
UK - Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at 16:52:28 (GMT)

Machen too...you have exellent taste!
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Usa - Friday, March 16, 2001 at 21:20:02 (GMT)

Nice to find someone with my tastes-even Clark Ashton Smith? Have you read any Karl Edward Wagner? His first collection, "In a Lonely Place" I bet you'd love! Great site to get people reading more of the GOOD stuff.
Sin < Lady_Leowyn@bluemurder.co.uk>
Chicago, USA - Friday, March 16, 2001 at 21:16:15 (GMT)

If you are interested in more dark literature, I recommend the work of Leonora Carrington. You'll like her short story "The Debutante". Also, I believe the author Shirley Jackson ("The Lottery") deserves some mention on your website.
Alfredo Luis Torres < AlfredoTorres@Scubadiving.com>
Newington, CT, USA - Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 01:24:57 (GMT)

Thanks for providing some handy info.I've been collecting Moorcock,Howard,Lovecraft and the likes for years.Mostly bought from charity shops.If anyone wants to swap books drop me a line.
Bob < jt0111399@blueyonder.co.uk>
Falkirk, UK - Thursday, March 08, 2001 at 10:42:22 (GMT)

Good site..will use it for my english degree in future!!Now on my favourites
kat < kaffchick@hotmail.com>
UK - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 21:28:16 (GMT)

Dear Ian, I just wanted to tell you that I appreciate your website! I have similar tastes in literature (I actually am writing my Master's thesis on HPL), and you've created a useful page here. By the way, have you read any John Crowley? (Aegypt) Anyway, feel free to email if you like... I'm sure we'd have a lot to talk about!.
Gregg < nelsonga@uwec.edu>
USA - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 20:58:57 (GMT)

Thank you for a wonderful website and the invite to sign your guestbook. I too am selling some books. http://website.lineone.net/~booksforsale. Good luck and a happy new year to all
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UK - Monday, January 01, 2001 at 03:06:05 (GMT)

Maybe you should consider putting something up about Anne Rice. That to me is dark literature at it's best. If you think about it Stephen King is also, so putting these two great writer's on your page would be great. I just found it very odd that a site focusing on dark literature didn't at least mention Anne Rice. Think about it. They both have written great books about vampire's and killer clown's, is that not considered dark? King has wrote about creepy pet's that come back from the dead and what about The Stand? Rice wrote Interview with the Vampire & to me vamp's are ruler's of anything dark! These are just a few suggestions, don't take them personally. Later
Brandi
- Monday, December 11, 2000 at 10:06:43 (GMT)

Okay I should have said a lot more. What about comic such as the Sandman and Preacher, also Hellblazier. Tom Holt is probably one of the funniest fantasy writers I have come accross for a long time. But the most amazing guy of all as got to be Clive Barker. If you haven't read WeaveWorld then your really missing out it as got to be one of the most beatiful fairytale ever told. I came here because of the Cristopher Fowler mention. I would like to know if and what he as brought out recently. Last CF book's I got where Soho Black and Flesh Wounds. Please someone drop us a line.
Natasha < italtash@yahoo.ca>
London, UK - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 02:50:10 (GMT)

Not Bad will come back.
Natasha < italtash@yahoo.ca>
London, UK - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 02:38:37 (GMT)

loved your work, do you have any information on "The Wasp Factory" by Iain Banks, Please
sally < twilight_Y2K@yahoo.com>
leicester, UK - Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 09:44:56 (BST)

Olá, eu gostava de fazer troca de poemas
Vânia Marisa Correia De Aguiar < vaniaaguiar@hotmail.com>
Faro, Portugal - Sunday, June 11, 2000 at 23:10:16 (BST)

I actually came here looking through links about Kim Newman's "anno dracula," having read the short story which he expanded into it. But the reason I leave the message is to express surprise that not only do you include Terry Pratchett in the humour list -which is odd because he rights humor - but that in doing so you miss out his drakest book - Carpe Jugulum. While I understand that this list is obviously based on your own opinon(s), I still find it strange. nice site though.
The Gronk < strontiumdog@xena.com>
UK - Saturday, June 10, 2000 at 20:16:43 (BST)

I found the comments URL's on James Herberts books hard to find. Nice website though good idea. Have you read James Herberts Moon. What did you think of it? Thanks Catherine Heywood
Catherine Heywood < catherineheywood@my-Deja.com>
Leeds, UK - Wednesday, May 31, 2000 at 16:27:57 (BST)

I have a collection of Moorcock mostly in paper-back. I'll check them with your want list, but doubt if I will let them go! I knew he was a prodigious writer but didn't realise how much! Gary.
Gary Fullalove < garyfullalove@hotmail.com>
Warwick, UK - Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at 10:41:55 (GMT)

We are great fans of James Herbert and really love his book THE RATS!!!We love the way he writes his books and think its a bit gruesome aswell which makes the book so challenging. Please E~mail us soonWe are hoping to finish the book soon its really good so far! see ya bye.
Natalie and Amy < smithn883@thegrid.co.UK>
STAlbans, UK - Friday, March 10, 2000 at 10:02:11 (GMT)

A stimulating and useful site - but where's Chaz Brenchley? He's about the best dark fantasy / cross-genre writer around! My own site concentrates on his Outremer fantasy series, but it will also link you through to his Northern Gothic site - a bit out of date, but still a great introduction to a terrific writer.
Jean Rogers < jean@outremer.co.uk>
Durham, UK - Monday, February 28, 2000 at 15:26:45 (GMT)

This is a terrific theme for a site. I'll be sure to visit next time I want to read more about one of these authors.
Anne < critteranne@yahoo.com>
Maryland, USA - Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 17:39:02 (GMT)

good site .nice to find someone else who knows "how to destroy angels" and now I must be "absolute elsewhere".
beast
porthcawl, UK - Monday, December 13, 1999 at 00:38:32 (GMT)

great site but what you really need is a poetry column i am a great fan of gothic poerty and write some of my own it's pretty lame though bye
london goth hippy < hippy_goth_homeboy@lineone.net>
london, UK - Thursday, December 02, 1999 at 21:34:57 (GMT)

Brite! Brite! Brite! Lush, sensuous and spine tinglingly brilliant. Brite is worthy of at least a mention on these entertaining and insightful pages. I was most impressed with the amount of research into this type of literature and have now found a few more titles to put on my must get list. THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Aithne < l.a.wason@hw.ac.uk>
Edinburgh, UK - Monday, November 08, 1999 at 17:50:18 (GMT)

I am a fan of dark fiction and enjoyed your site. I would like to see other sites of this ilk. This is a much neglected and trivialized genre. Angela Carter is surely one of the most underrated writers of this century. Another favorite is Tanith Lee; such a magical, evocative and prolific writer. I would welcome correspondence with other persons who have a passion for this literature.
Aislynn < Asakoala@aol.com>
Orlando, Usa - Monday, November 08, 1999 at 15:17:16 (GMT)

I am doing a paper on Angela Carter's "Reflections" and attempting to compare it to Ayn Rand's theory on Moral Grayness. I am also looking for additonal information on Carter. I was wondering about your opinion on the meaning behind "Reflections". It might help me with the paper. I enjoyed the story and chose it out of many. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you again.
Jill Barefoot < sunsets@bellsouth.net>
Miami, UK - Friday, September 17, 1999 at 17:59:17 (BST)

Am interested in discussing the sumptuous tales of Angela Carter with other fans.
angela barclay < barclaya@telusplanet.net>
UK - Sunday, August 29, 1999 at 22:17:46 (BST)

I have spent years researching and of course enjoying the works of arthur machen glad to see he is one your list
joe klaff < zagrodzka@aol.com>
glen arm, usa - Monday, August 23, 1999 at 15:48:10 (BST)

Nice Site! I illustrated the Thirtieth Anniversary Edition of Michael's Nebula Award-Winning Novella, BEHOLD THE MAN (MOJO PRESS). The original art for these black-and-white interior illustrations is for sale as well as the full-color painted cover art for the 1997 Moorcock release, TALES FROM THE TEXAS WOODS (which contains a brand-new original Elric short story by Michael). Let me know if you're interested or if anyone you know might be! Best, John
John Picacio < picacio@texas.net>
San Antonio, USA - Thursday, June 10, 1999 at 02:50:02 (BST)

I bet Icould run faster than a camel eith three legs (pointless theory)
tom < tompughnarcosceptics@yahoo.com>
Manchester, UK - Thursday, April 22, 1999 at 09:34:55 (BST)

I am a great fan of Graham Masterton and I enjoyed reading about his past books. There were many I did not know about and I will have to get them soon and read them.
Michelle Buchan <mmbuchan@cheerful.com>
Aberdeen, UK - Sunday, April 04, 1999 at 22:40:08 (BST)

I was a little dissapointed not seeing two of the best british hooror writers in your list. 1. Brian Lumley 2. James Herbert. You should read them.
Rodney Powell <fairmont66@yahoo.com>
Centerville, USA - Sunday, March 28, 1999 at 17:10:43 (BST)

Nice Site.
Johnny Clark <johnny_clark2@hotmail.com>
Hobbs End, USA - Thursday, January 21, 1999 at 17:28:04 (GMT)

Your classification of 'Dark Fiction' is inspired. As somebody who is delving into 'Weird Fiction' and an admirer of Clark Ashton Smith, I noticed similarities in Moorcock's works but couldn't put my finger on it. I am really impressed. I'll tell you... and all. Good job.
Thom Loney <kthom_kopf@yahoo.com>
Cleveland, USA - Saturday, December 12, 1998 at 22:38:22 (GMT)

It's a pity that Poppy Z. Brite hasn't risen in the esteem of dark fiction fans the same way that Clive Barker or even Stephen King have. Personally, I believe her fiction is incredibly lush and sensous, in addition to being disturbingly dark. Reading her is like opening up a serial killer's brain, or what I imagine a serial killer's brain is like: all oozing with decaying mush and heinous thoughts. I hope Poppy Z. Brite would become more famous so that her books would be more avilable in my local bookstore.
britefan
UK - Tuesday, November 24, 1998 at 00:56:25 (GMT)

How about it?.....Care for a shared nightmare?
FCToownsend <naughtybits@net-magic.net>
Fernandina, Fla - Wednesday, November 18, 1998 at 19:58:19 (GMT)

I haven't read it all yet, but I've added it to my favorites list. I too have idolized the authors you've mentioned, save Masterson and Moorecock. I too am a short story fan, as well as a published author. Unfortunately, none of my Mythos tales have been published yet, but then, none have been submitted either. I'm mostly known for my vampire tales, which aren't really what I want to be known for. I've only submitted six {not internet,magazine}, so that's all I have in print. Pease mail me, I'd like to read what you think about the short works of Joe R. Lansdale, David J. Schow, Brian Lumley, Poppy Z. Brite and others. Not all are Mythos cotributors, but they have their intensities... I have an extensive short story collection, most of which is mythos related. Titles like "Cthulhu's Disciples" and stranger ones still. Let's talk...... Sincerely, FCTownsend
FCTownsend
Fernandina,Fla., US - Saturday, November 14, 1998 at 08:43:18 (GMT)

I love Graham Masterton books but seem to find them very scarce in South Africa. Is there a reason for this? Where can I obtain his books? If I wanted to send mail to Graham Masterton or find out any more information about him who could I write to or contact? Please help. Thanks Rhoda
Rhoda
Gauteng, RSA - Sunday, November 08, 1998 at 14:57:26 (GMT)

Great webpage! Check out mine if you have any interest in Thomas Ligotti. It's called Thomas Ligotti Online, and though it isn't complete yet, there is still a plethora of information to be found there. Thanks. Oh, here's the address: http://www.longshadows.com/ligotti/
Doctor Locrian
New York, USA - Friday, October 16, 1998 at 17:16:34 (BST)

Great webpage! Check out mine if you have any interest in Thomas Ligotti. It's called Thomas Ligotti Online, and though it isn't complete yet, there is still a plethora of information to be found there. Thanks.
Doctor Locrian
New York, USA - Friday, October 16, 1998 at 17:16:08 (BST)

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