ISSUE NO.15
edited by Samuel J. Stephens, Philip J. Palacios, & Nathan Gilmore
STORIES: FORCE OF NATURE | BELLY OF THE BEAST | HOLMES & MORIARTY | EPITAPH FOR A GUMSHOE | THE FILMS OF NIGEL KNEALE | SHORT POEM CORNER #2 | FILM FILINGS
Illuminations of the Fantastic is proud to present its fifteenth issue! This second mystery-themed issue puts us amid dark crimes in dark settings. How did Sherlock Holmes first encounter the mastermind architect, the 'Napoleon of Crime', Moriarty? We discover this and more four action stories: twists of fate, last-minute escapes. And we rediscover the unique filmography of British screenwriter Nigel Kneale, dip into some new short poems, and an extended discussion about Hayao Miyazaki's newest, The Boy and the Heron.
February 15th, 2024
The Shadow of the Wood
A Serialized Novel
The monk Ellias is summoned to the secluded village of St. Alban’s, where he must unravel not one mysterious death, but two, as the village’s tensions mount ever higher.
by Benjamin Wolaver & Samuel J. Stephens
Short Poem Corner Vol.II
This new installment of Short Poem Corner contains dizains by Dr. Bartel, a strophic poem by Camille DaSilva, and sonnets by Gilmore and Stephens.
We also have New Submission Guidelines for searching poets.
MOVIE BALCONY
A movie blog for new and classic films. Monthly review editions for our ‘Film Filings’ series. Also includes rankings, essays, news, and opportunities to contribute.
THE ARCHIVES
OPEN ALL DAY AND NIGHT
Library of all previous issues and series. A great place to browse and bookmark for a rainy day.
chief editor:
SAM STEPHENS
managing editor:
PHILIP J. PALACIOS
associate editor:
NATHAN GILMORE
associate editor:
DIANA MASSENGALE
art consultant:
EVANGELINA STEPHENS
published by:
ILLUMINATIONS OF THE FANTASTIC
founders:
SAM STEPHENS & PHILIP J. PALACIOS
city location:
NASHVILLE, TN
publishing years:
2020-present
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