Mr Iversen wrote to point out the simply mindblowing piece of research and presentation, the Encyclopedia of Fantastic Victoriana! By Mr Jess Nevins (who also wrote companion books to the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) with an introduction from Mr Michael Moorcock, this work goes into intricate detail on a wide swathe of the fiction of the Victorian era with entries on such things as Springheeled Jack, the Invisible Man and Vampire Bombs, whatever they maybe. I imagine this to be a book that one does not attempt to read at a sitting, but could find it endlessly fascinating to open a page at a random entry and enjoy a look at the frequently fascinating, often brilliant (and occasionally wonderfully-awful) fantastic literature of the Victorian years.

Not just Steampunk and Victorian Science Fiction, but mysteries, ghost tales, and more. It’s quite a shame that it seems to be sold out most places I look for it, but I’m sure it will return at some point in the future. Thank you, Mr L.T. Intollerant, Ms Katie and Mr Iversen! (I hope your trip went well, Mr Iversen.)

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