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Jordan Krall

    Questo autore ha ottenuto consensi per le sue opere sperimentali e spesso inquietanti, che si addentrano coraggiosamente negli aspetti più oscuri della psicologia umana e delle correnti sociali sottostanti. La sua scrittura si distingue per uno stile grezzo e selvaggio, che impiega frequentemente immagini scioccanti e colpi di scena inaspettati per suscitare una forte risposta emotiva nei lettori. Attraverso le sue narrazioni, l'autore esplora costantemente temi di alienazione, violenza e la ricerca di significato all'interno di un'esistenza caotica, consolidando così la sua reputazione di voce provocatoria nella letteratura contemporanea.

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    Gorgonaeon
    Tentacle Death Trip
    King Scratch
    Your Cities, Your Tombs
    • Your Cities, Your Tombs

      • 232pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      Delving into personal and public tragedy, this novel offers a unique narrative structure with brief chapters set in a vast universe plagued by physical and mental illness, urban decay, and societal fractures. Influenced by early avant-garde writers, it presents a stark and unsettling portrayal of modern life, revealing the absurdities and dangers that often go unnoticed. Celebrated for his ability to evoke discomfort through a clear yet alienating perspective, Krall's work invites readers to confront the darker aspects of existence.

      Your Cities, Your Tombs
    • King Scratch

      • 102pagine
      • 4 ore di lettura

      The narrative explores a surreal and disturbing vision where the protagonist witnesses a grotesque dissection of his own body, combined with the remains of historical figures Lincoln and Booth. This amalgamation creates a mechanized entity destined for self-destruction, endlessly innovating methods of self-harm. Themes of identity, mortality, and the nature of violence are intricately woven into this dark and thought-provoking tale.

      King Scratch
    • Tentacle Death Trip

      • 224pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      Set in a neon-colored nuclear wasteland in 2025, five diverse drivers face off in a perilous race that could shape the world's fate. Each character brings a unique backstory: a grieving father, a ruthless warrior, a cross-dressing survivor, a tattooed Christian, and a madman with a tentacled vehicle. As they navigate a terrifying post-apocalyptic New Jersey, they encounter bizarre threats, including mutants and strange creatures, all leading to the ancient city of R'lyeh. This thrilling tale blends dark humor with Lovecraftian horror.

      Tentacle Death Trip
    • Gorgonaeon

      • 98pagine
      • 4 ore di lettura

      Fragmented narratives and hallucinogenic prose characterize this unique reading experience, blending paranoia with an underlying optimism. The story features bizarre mages woven into a tale of mental and moral decay, creating a curious doubling effect. With frequent shifts in time and perspective, it challenges readers while offering a rewarding exploration of grotesque surrealism. Praised for its unsettling visions and mythological horror, it appeals to those intrigued by the absurdities and dangers of modern life.

      Gorgonaeon
    • Screwhorse, Nevada ist legendär für seine brutalen und ungewöhnlichen Vorlieben. Doch als der Revolverheld einen hölzernen Esel in die Wüstenstadt schleppt, ist die Bühne frei für ein Blutbad, das Schlimmste, das der Westen je erlebt hat. Der Name des Helden? Calamaro – und er stammt aus New Jersey. In den Hauptrollen: Cthulhu verehrende Indianer, eine vierbeinige Frau, ein Giallo-esque Serienkiller, ein durchgeknallter Revolverheld, der es liebt an Zucker zu lecken, Syphilis Mutanten, Arschwasser rülpsende Pistolen, sexuell übertragbare Tattoos, und ein Haus, das den verrücktesten Fetischen gewidmet ist. Jordan Kralls Für eine Handvoll Füße ist der unheimlichste Western der je verfasst wurde. 'Krall hat ein wahres Gespür dafür, eine Gräueltat als Kunstform zu präsentieren.', Edward Lee 'Jordan Kralls Texte führen einen an Orte, von denen man nie geglaubt hätte dorthin zu gelangen.', Jeremy C. Shipp

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