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The first of a planned series of pocket books (5 x 6.7 and under 200 pages) mainly focused on surreal and decadent literature. Jeff VanderMeer will serve as series editor and the editor of the first number. Thereafter, VanderMeer will enlist guest editors to edit subsequent numbers of this series. The emphasis will be on nonfiction as well as fiction. For purposes of continuity, each volume will have the same basic layout, with the typography used as the cover art and a different color scheme for each book. History/Background: Zutique was a writers' group extant during the Decadent period in France (late 1800s). It included Verlaine and Rimbaud. Accounts indicate that Album Zutique was an open journal or blank book in which members of the writers' group would scribble down stories and poems. The book was kept at a cafi where those who frequented the cafi could read it. Contents: A Guide to the Zoo, Stepan Chapman The Beautiful Gelreesh, Jeffrey Ford The Toes of the Sun, Rhys Hughes My Stark Lady, D.F. Lewis Python, Ursula Pflug Free Time, James Sallis The Scream, Michael Cisco Dr. Black in Rome, Brendan Connell Lights, D.F. Lewis Mortal Love, Elizabeth Hand (an excerpt)A Dream of the Dead, Steve Rasnic Tem A Hero for the Dark Towns, Jay Lake The Catgirl Manifesto, Christina FlookEternal Horizon, Rhys Hughes… (més)
This is a volume of contemporary Decadent writing. The unique aspect of this book is that the Decadent prose and tales are NEW, rather than 100+ years old (there aren't many writers still wringing in the Decadent style these days). I really enjoyed the odd stories; quite strange to read the Decadent style within a contemporary context. My favorite story was "The Scream" by Michael Cisco, an absolute delight. I love stories that are the literary equivalent to drugs, and Cisco's work was like taking a handful of mushrooms. No apologies; just a one way ticket on a runaway train into madness.
The name of the book comes from a 19th century Parisian poet's circle called the Zutistes. This literary coven included the likes of Verliane and Rimbaud. When they met they'd put out a blank album. Members were encouraged to write anonymous poems into the album if they so wished.
Some of the stories really surprised me with their level of sophistication and knowledge of obscure aestheticism. A trademark of Decadent writing is over-refinement. Some of these stories distilled incredibly wild concepts down to their essential oils; an ultra-potent elixir for the senses. I kept thinking, "How did the writer even come up with this stuff?" Great fun! ( )
The first of a planned series of pocket books (5 x 6.7 and under 200 pages) mainly focused on surreal and decadent literature. Jeff VanderMeer will serve as series editor and the editor of the first number. Thereafter, VanderMeer will enlist guest editors to edit subsequent numbers of this series. The emphasis will be on nonfiction as well as fiction. For purposes of continuity, each volume will have the same basic layout, with the typography used as the cover art and a different color scheme for each book. History/Background: Zutique was a writers' group extant during the Decadent period in France (late 1800s). It included Verlaine and Rimbaud. Accounts indicate that Album Zutique was an open journal or blank book in which members of the writers' group would scribble down stories and poems. The book was kept at a cafi where those who frequented the cafi could read it. Contents: A Guide to the Zoo, Stepan Chapman The Beautiful Gelreesh, Jeffrey Ford The Toes of the Sun, Rhys Hughes My Stark Lady, D.F. Lewis Python, Ursula Pflug Free Time, James Sallis The Scream, Michael Cisco Dr. Black in Rome, Brendan Connell Lights, D.F. Lewis Mortal Love, Elizabeth Hand (an excerpt)A Dream of the Dead, Steve Rasnic Tem A Hero for the Dark Towns, Jay Lake The Catgirl Manifesto, Christina FlookEternal Horizon, Rhys Hughes
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The name of the book comes from a 19th century Parisian poet's circle called the Zutistes. This literary coven included the likes of Verliane and Rimbaud. When they met they'd put out a blank album. Members were encouraged to write anonymous poems into the album if they so wished.
Some of the stories really surprised me with their level of sophistication and knowledge of obscure aestheticism. A trademark of Decadent writing is over-refinement. Some of these stories distilled incredibly wild concepts down to their essential oils; an ultra-potent elixir for the senses. I kept thinking, "How did the writer even come up with this stuff?" Great fun! (