The Green Book 28

The Green Book 28 presents an editor’s note by Brian J. Showers discussing a decade-long series of in-depth profiles of Irish writers of gothic, supernatural, and fantastic literature. Since Issue 11, the publication has explored both well-known authors like Stoker and Le Fanu and lesser-known writers from dusty archives and second-hand bookshops. The series addressed two main questions: which overlooked works might still resonate with modern readers, and how these writers and works fit within Irish genre literature and influence each other. The editors established criteria for inclusion, requiring authors to have Irish connections and substantial contributions to gothic, supernatural, or fantastic literature, while excluding mythology, folklore, and science fiction. Since 2018, with editorial help from Jim Rockhill and 25 contributors, 82 profiles have been published. The editors plan to compile these profiles into an illustrated reference book. This issue features entries on Henry Ferris, Oscar Wilde, Mildred Darby, Micheál MacLiammóir, Hilton Edwards, Frances Browne, and Francis Bacon.

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