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585. Philip Gelatt, writer of The Europa Report and The Spine of Night

Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast

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Celebrating Horror Writers

This chapter explores the speakers' admiration for horror authors like Laird Baron, Paul Tremblay, and Grady Hendrix, sharing personal anecdotes and discussing Baron's influence on cosmic horror. The conversation also highlights Clark Ashton Smith's contributions to weird fiction, his relationships within the literary community, and his lesser-known status compared to contemporaries like Lovecraft and Howard.

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