Speculative Fiction
Strange Monsters of the Recent Past
1991·208 pages
A collection of bizarre, unique short stories by Howard Waldrop, blending sci-fi, fantasy, and alternate history with cultural homages.
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A collection of bizarre, unique short stories by Howard Waldrop, blending sci-fi, fantasy, and alternate history with cultural homages.
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Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Howard Waldrop, born in Mississippi and now living in Austin, Texas, is an American iconoclast. His highly original books include Them Bones and A Dozen Tough Jobs, and the collections All About Strange Monsters of the Recent Past, Night of the Cooters, and Going Home Again.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Violence & gore
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Moderate violence with B-movie monster attacks; some graphic imagery implied.
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Witchcraft / occult
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Minor occult themes in surreal settings, such as Bosch-inspired landscapes.
Political content
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Minor cultural commentary through homages to historical and pop culture trends.
Self-harm / suicide
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Sexual assault
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Abuse & suffering
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