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Mentioned in 2 episodes
The Magic Island
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Dashiell Hammett's "The Magic Island" is a lesser-known work compared to his famous detective novels.
While details about the plot are scarce, it's understood to be a significant work in the context of zombie literature, marking one of the earliest uses of the undead in fiction.
This makes it a historically important piece for understanding the evolution of the zombie trope in popular culture.
The book's contribution to the genre is notable, even if its overall popularity is less widespread than his other works.
Further research into the plot and themes would be needed to provide a more comprehensive summary.
While details about the plot are scarce, it's understood to be a significant work in the context of zombie literature, marking one of the earliest uses of the undead in fiction.
This makes it a historically important piece for understanding the evolution of the zombie trope in popular culture.
The book's contribution to the genre is notable, even if its overall popularity is less widespread than his other works.
Further research into the plot and themes would be needed to provide a more comprehensive summary.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Mentioned by John Coulthard as a book from his childhood that influenced his interest in magic.
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Alan Moore on Magic
Mentioned as a book that entered the public domain.
#502 - Rhubarb Abercrumble
Mentioned as the author of a book that brought the concept of the undead to the English mainstream.
Zombies (Primer for 28 Days Later)
