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Journal for Spectral Visions Press
Contact Us
​If you have any questions, please contact Colin Younger at:
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colin.younger@
sunderland.ac.uk
Our Mission
'The monstrum is etymologically "that which reveals"' - Jeffrey Jerome Cohen
Monstrum aims to publish the best and most interesting articles about Gothic literature, monsters and the monstrous.
Areas of Interest Include:
Gothic
Monster Theory
Monsters
Folklore
Paranormal
Poetry
Other media
Spectral Visions
​Spectral Visions is a collective of Gothic enthusiasts of various academic backgrounds.
We host an annual conference, a blog, and have a newly established press.
Monstrum is published under Spectral Visions Press.
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News & Publications
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20-12-2014
Inaugural issue of Monstrum announced! The CFP is available for download on our Submissions page.
Deadline announced: 31-01-2015
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20-11-2014
Spectral Visions Press announced their second Gothic anthology; Spectral Visions: Grim Fairy Tales. Submissions are open for original Gothic pieces themed on fairy tales.
Deadline announced: 31-01-2015