Summary: As a reconvening of the Horroretc Book Club is long overdue we present to you a second episode dedicated to the world of horror literature. Horror works very well on film as the medium allows for manipulation of the viewer's senses by visual means. The foreboding sense of a darkened alley can be conveyed by controlling the contrast of shadow, movement of a camera, the creeping dread delivered by a subtle musical underscore and many other elements. On the printed page however our minds are free to shape a scene and add all the ingredients necessary to truly frighten, all led by the workings of a singular author. When the words and imagery offered marry perfectly to the internal fears of the reader who is able to visualize and tailor the horror to their own subjective minds....terror is achieved. In an effort to again celebrate horror on the page, we delve into a whole list of titles be they favorites or recommendations to share some of the vast amount of content out there. Along with our choices, we hear from listeners who have their own suggestions to explore. The book club is joined by Peter Straub who sits in to reflect on a successful career, the process of horror writing and the story of his latest novel A Dark Matter. And we have giveaways. With six books handed out and a new contest announced (plus still more to come), there's no better time to participate than right now. We wrap things up with some casual banter including initial reaction to The Wolfman and the 10 Oscar best picture entries for 2010. We always welcome your comments: horroretc@gmail.com WWW.HORRORETC.COM
