Aglimpse of what goes on in the Obscenarium

[Eisenfaust]

My latest fragment of prose detailing my VSF London for In Her Majesty's Name and Empire of the Dead. Enjoy!

Here's a direct link to the blog post:

http://bit.ly/19Fkhz6

[Craig]

A new Lovecraft is born...

Nicely written. well done 

[Eisenfaust]

Wow. Thank you, Craig. It's humbling and thrilling to get such a compliment from someone whose work I so admire. Thank you for providing such a lovely universe for us to play in. I eagerly await the next volume(s) for IHMN.

[Conquistador]

<shudder>

Gracias,

Glenn

[Eisenfaust]

Thanks, Glenn. Glad you enjoyed it!

[The_Beast]

Oh, my. I was just about to ask for sources for a good feeling for Victorian London, as I've been spanked for my enjoying Ripper Street. Now this...

Just a reminder that 'Rape of the Sabine Women' refers merely to the abduction. At the time, the American Pearson MIGHT have been confused, but he's seems at least somewhat learned.

Someone else will have to school me on how those in Victorian England viewed the potential double entendre.

Doug

[Eisenfaust]

A very good point I will have to consider more thoroughly, Beast. I was at a loss for a second example and found that one readiy at hand in my mind, mainly because of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," probably. Weird how the mind works.

As far as Victorian references, I kep meaning to track down an article I read that was an interview with Tim Powers, K.W, Jeter and James Blaylock about the origins of what would become steampunk. They listed several books they all used as references for Victorian life, mores and attitudes.

[The_Beast]

As far as Victorian references, I kep meaning to track down an article I read that was an interview with Tim Powers, K.W, Jeter and James Blaylock about the origins of what would become steampunk. They listed several books they all used as references for Victorian life, mores and attitudes.

Please share when you do!

I've been tempted by some stuff as diverse as tomes on the origin of some religious societies, home-maker guides of the period, and the like, but they mostly sit on shelf as I can't bring myself to do much more than crack the covers. Gone a little deeper into a couple of recent acquisitions specific to London. London Under and Haunted London aren't just Victorian, but interesting tidbits here and there, including earlier funereal pantomime royalty, and how they came into dis-repair.

Guilty secret: I shall continue to enjoy Ripper Street; I'll ignore the vociferous though vague criticism I've heard so far, and look forward to the illuminating specific issues to be shared by others. 

Doug

[Brummie Thug]

Superb buddy an enjoyable read!

[Diakon]

Very good. Really like the writing style. All I can say is...MORE!!! 

[Eisenfaust]

Thank you so much for the comments and constructive criticism, everyone. You are very kind to share your enjoyment with me, and it certainly does encourage me to write more. Brummie Thug, Diakon, The_Beast, Conquistador, Craig, all of you, thank you again for taking the time to respond. I'll definitely keep them coming and peeling back the corners of the fictional London that occupies my mind.

And Doug, I like Ripper Street too, although as of yet I've only seen the first episode. But the cast and its intensity were real winners, in my opinion. Now that its on Netflix streaming, I've got it in my queue to watch once I get some time to binge on it.

[Eisenfaust]

Hey Doug! I contacted K.W. Jeter on Facebook, and he says the book is "LONDON LABOUR AND THE LONDON POOR" by Henry Mayhew.

[Elk101]

Excellent stuff again! You really should write the first IHMN novel 

[The_Beast]

Hey Doug! I contacted K.W. Jeter on Facebook, and he says the book is "LONDON LABOUR AND THE LONDON POOR" by Henry Mayhew.

Excellent! Thanks, ol' boy. I shall hunt it down as best I may. Working for a university can't hurt. 

I still think my brother curmudgeons who rail against those who have limited sense of the period, such as myself, owe direction to a possible education to us less fortunate. 

I've started such a thread several times; watch the skies!

Excellent stuff again! You really should write the first IHMN novel 

Oooo, who's gonna get the swelled head now, he is?

Dashed intriguing idea, though...

Doug

[Eisenfaust]

It looks like amazon has it available for the kindle for just $1.99.

http://www.amazon.com/Henry-Mayhews-London-ebook/dp/B008C1RTMG/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1377522596&sr=1-2&keywords=london+labour+and+the+london+poor