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In Poe's Wake

Travels in the Graphic and the Atmospheric

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The book delves into Edgar Allan Poe's profound influence across various artistic mediums beyond literature, examining why his works resonate with filmmakers, musicians, and visual artists. Jonathan Elmer identifies two key aesthetic categories—graphic and atmospheric—that encapsulate Poe's appeal, highlighting his themes of dread and vivid imagery. By analyzing diverse cultural references, from Magritte to Spongebob Squarepants, Elmer illustrates how Poe's "brand" of extreme sensation and innovative form continues to shape contemporary aesthetic production in a multimedia landscape.

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In Poe's Wake, Jonathan Elmer

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2024
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Sottotitolo
Travels in the Graphic and the Atmospheric
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2024
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
224
ISBN13
9780226833477
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The book delves into Edgar Allan Poe's profound influence across various artistic mediums beyond literature, examining why his works resonate with filmmakers, musicians, and visual artists. Jonathan Elmer identifies two key aesthetic categories—graphic and atmospheric—that encapsulate Poe's appeal, highlighting his themes of dread and vivid imagery. By analyzing diverse cultural references, from Magritte to Spongebob Squarepants, Elmer illustrates how Poe's "brand" of extreme sensation and innovative form continues to shape contemporary aesthetic production in a multimedia landscape.