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Why Would Anyone Read That Stuff?
Noted horror writer Peter Straub defends his chosen field in a talk entitled “Why Would Anyone Read That Stuff?” at the University of South Florida, Feb. 15, 7 p.m. in the Phyllis P. Marshall Center Ballroom. This event is free and open to the public and was sponsored by the USF Humanities Institute and the University Lecture Series. For more information call (813) 974-3657 or visit http://webcal.usf.edu/cgi-bin/webevent.cgi?cmd=opencal&cal=cal14
With 18 novels and four books of novellas to his credit, Straub is considered a major “modern horror” novelist. Among his works are Ghost Story, Shadowland, Mystery, Houses Without Doors, The Hellfire Club, lost boy lost girl and Mr. X. The winner of seven Bram Stoker awards, the British Fantasy Award, two World Fantasy awards, he was honored with the prestigious “Life Achievement Award” by the Horror Writers Association in 2006. Straub is also known for The Talisman and Black House, collaborations with his friend Stephen King. His latest book is In the Night Room published in 2004. He is currently at work with King on a sequel to their bestseller The Talisman. (Note: I don't have independent confirmation of this)
“Peter Straub impresses his fans with the way he manages to write so intelligently and yet remain accessible and highly entertaining,” said William Scheuerle, director, USF College of Arts and Sciences Humanities Institute. “He is equally engaging as a speaker. This is a great opportunity for our students and anyone interested in horror novels to get acquainted with one of the leading proponents of the genre.”
With 18 novels and four books of novellas to his credit, Straub is considered a major “modern horror” novelist. Among his works are Ghost Story, Shadowland, Mystery, Houses Without Doors, The Hellfire Club, lost boy lost girl and Mr. X. The winner of seven Bram Stoker awards, the British Fantasy Award, two World Fantasy awards, he was honored with the prestigious “Life Achievement Award” by the Horror Writers Association in 2006. Straub is also known for The Talisman and Black House, collaborations with his friend Stephen King. His latest book is In the Night Room published in 2004. He is currently at work with King on a sequel to their bestseller The Talisman. (Note: I don't have independent confirmation of this)
“Peter Straub impresses his fans with the way he manages to write so intelligently and yet remain accessible and highly entertaining,” said William Scheuerle, director, USF College of Arts and Sciences Humanities Institute. “He is equally engaging as a speaker. This is a great opportunity for our students and anyone interested in horror novels to get acquainted with one of the leading proponents of the genre.”
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