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Literature

  • Google Books

    Clearinghouse for facsimiles of Public Domain books as well as sample pages from many modern ones.

  • Project Gutenberg

    Another publisher of digitized Public Domain books.

  • Goodreads

    Goodreads is the largest social network for readers in the world. We have more than 2,900,000 members who have added more than 80,000,000 books to their shelves. A place for casual readers and bona-fide bookworms alike, Goodreads members recommend bo

  • Bruno Schulz

    Bruno Schulz (July 12, 1892 – November 19, 1942) was a Polish writer, graphic artist and literary critic, who is widely regarded as one of the great Polish-language prose stylists of the 20th century.

  • Friends of Arthur Machen

    Very briefly, a writer with an unusual ability to touch the twin sublimes of wonder and terror...

  • The World of Kenji

    Miyazawa Kenji has transcended the generations to become one of Japan's most read and best loved authors.

  • Chomu Press

    We are a new imprint hoping to make a difference to people’s reading habits, and to improve, if only by the flutter of a butterfly’s wing, the lot of underrated writers.

  • Mr. Wilum

    The Wilum H. Pugmire channel on YouTube. Many reviews of Lovecraftian subjects, punk, and some Queer studies for good measure.

Humour

  • Zero Punctuation

    Zero Punctuation is The Escapist's groundbreaking video review series starring Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw. Every Wednesday Zero Punctuation picks apart the games so you don't have to. Called "hilariously cutting ... first legitimate breakout hit from the

  • Charlie Brooker on YouTube

    Simply because he both amuses and edifies me.

Miscellany

  • The Elegant Ascot

    A great maker of handmade ties in various old-fashioned styles.

  • Fungi Perfecti

    Fungi Perfecti® is a family-owned, environmentally friendly company specializing in using gourmet and medicinal mushrooms to improve the health of the planet and its people. Founded by mycologist and author Paul Stamets...

  • The Mannequin Gallery

    Mannequin Rentals, Sales, Custom Work & Refurbishing

  • The Wormwood Society

    The Wormwood Society is a non-profit educational and consumer advocacy organization focused on providing current, historically and scientifically accurate information about absinthe, the most maligned and misunderstood drink in history.

Art

  • Zdzisław Beksiński

    Zdzisław Beksiński (24 February, 1929 – 21 February, 2005) was a renowned Polish painter, photographer, and sculptor who is best known as a fantasy artist.

  • Marionettes by Scott Radke

    Cleveland, Ohio artist who makes individual characters out of clay and found objects.

  • Wurzeltod

    Giving taste a bad name since kindergarten.

  • Forest Rogers

    Artist, keeper of Little Ahab the Bird, child of Lou the Visionary, servant of Folktales, lover of Myth, parent of the "Carnegie Dinosaurs" and other curious Commercial Objects, blessed with many an odd Adventure, the best and dearest Friends and mos

  • Marc Johns

    Marc Johns creates whimsical drawings filled with dry wit and humour. Whether it’s a man with branches growing out of his head that need pruning, or a pipe that’s trying to quit smoking, his characters are simply, sparsely drawn, yet speak volume

  • Andrew Bannecker

    A collector of old ephemera and just about anything wood and metal, Andrew creates beautiful art that captures the imagination and tells a story.

  • Jonathan Ball - Poked Studio

    At pokedstudio we are committed to creating innovative and creative visual solutions all with a healthy measure of fun.

  • Parskid

    Parskid was born & raised in the Pacific Northwest where he draws inspiration from his childhood, the weather, nature, fantasy & folklore. When he's not curled up in his dark underground lair painting, he enjoys dripping ink & playing by the trains.

  • Krista Huot

    Krista Huot spent her formative years in the forests of British Columbia, where she was formally trained in fine arts and classical animation. Her paintings explore the ongoing emotional relevance of archetypes in folklore...

  • Andy Kehoe

    Eventually, Andy Kehoe somehow found himself in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania making art for a living and the days of lying in the sun amongst his iguana friends are a faint and fading memory thanks to many years of forced therapy.

  • Val Denham's Tranart

    Visionary art & music from '80s British 'cult' painter.

Music

  • A Different Drum

    The Source for Synthpop

  • The Legendary Pink Dots

    The LPDs are an Anglo-Dutch experimental rock band formed in 1980. Although far outside the mainstream they have released more than 40 albums, have a devoted worldwide following, and tour frequently.

  • Goodbye July

    A synthpop band that at times sounds like Leonard Cohen. Amazing!

  • Trance to the Sun

    A psychedelic darkwave band. Wonderful music and imagery.

  • Severed Communications

    The resting place of experimental synthpop band Severed Heads and outlet for Tom Ellard's various art projects.

Weird Universe

  • Slap me and make me beautiful

    According to the Koh Chang Sun, in Thailand slapping is a government-approved alternative to plastic surgery. Slap your way to a bigger bust, better complexion, etc. Plus, it's all natural, so it must be good for you! Comments

  • Dick Wakes Up

    Personally, I'd rather listen to Jiminy Cricket as my conscience, instead of "Good Judgment." By the way: do kids nowadays ever tell someone, "Aw, go play in traffic!" Comments

  • News of the Weird 2.0 (May 30, 2012)

    News of the Weird 2.0 (Almost) Daily, Since May 21, 2012 Underreported News, Hand-Picked and Lightly Seasoned by Chuck Shepherd May 30, 2012 (datelines from May 26 or later) (links correct as of May 30) ★ ★ ★ ★! In a incident not weird at all but bound to vib ...

  • The Attack of the 20-Foot Baby

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  • The Darndest Thing

    A trained hamster? Who have thought the little guys could be trained like that?? Comments

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    2010-05-19 20:28:47

    I talk to myself a lot...

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