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500 Essential Cult Books: The Ultimate Guide
This is the most definitive collection of cult classic books ever compiled, and readers will surely have fun debating and discussing the 500 choices. Not only does it include the classics of English literature, it also takes an international perspective. Sci-fi, horror, nonfiction, dramas, comedies, memoirs, mysteries-all the books that have endured due to their devoted an...more
Paperback, First Edition, 384 pages
Published
August 3rd 2010
by Sterling Publishing Co.
(first published June 2010)
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500 Essential Cult Books is a fun guide to the world of cult literature, covering fiction, non-fiction and graphic novels. Though it offers a very brief definition of what exactly constitutes "cult books" - books that transcend being liked, books that you buy in each & every edition, and books that have youth appeal - this book doesn't linger on working toward a singular meaning. Maybe there isn't one, who knows?
Sorted out between ten distinct sections, the titles featured are those you wou...more
Sorted out between ten distinct sections, the titles featured are those you wou...more
It figures that l'd read a great book about great books. l'm always looking for new sources to give me ideas of what to read next, it's why l have the Goodreads app on my phone, and this is cover-to-cover packed with fantastic books. While l've read a good chunk of the 500 listed works, there are atleast twice as many that l've either never heard of or never considered picking up. I strongly suggest grabbing this if you see it along with a stack of Post-its to mark what piques your interest. lt...more
The Ultimate bathroom/bathtub/on your working desk type of book. There are many essential guides on literature, but this one is put together quite well. Also a lot of book cover graphics and most important it lists my edition of "Foam of the Daze" in their classic section of cult novels. Page 50 to remind you.
But also of course there are essential "cult" books left out as well. Dennis Copper comes to mind right away and that is an essential read in that field, and there are others. But again, th...more
But also of course there are essential "cult" books left out as well. Dennis Copper comes to mind right away and that is an essential read in that field, and there are others. But again, th...more
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I can't WAIT to dive into this one!
This was interesting to browse through, but not much more. The definition of "cult" seems to be something like "popular to some group of people" as there are dozens of books in the mix that had quite a lot of mainstream appeal. There are, however, lots of true cult choices here too. I guess I'm a cult reader, because I've probably read a larger proportion of these books than I would have read if looking at a similar selection of classics.
Anyway, give this a browse. If nothing else, it's fascinat...more
Anyway, give this a browse. If nothing else, it's fascinat...more
So after going through this book, Ive decided to read the books recommended in this guide. Ive read a few as part of my curriculum in high school. Some of those books are worth reading again, others, I will pass on. All in all, this guide has a pretty good selection and I loved every page.
The ultimate book to have when you don't know what to read! Brilliant reviews and descriptions of only the best cult novels.
An amazing collection of Cult Classic books. So far I have been able to tell accurately if I am going to love or hate a book based on their reviews.
I am slowly making my way through this list.
I am slowly making my way through this list.
Great list. Lots of excellent recommendations, and full of information.
Everyone Must Read. Great way to find out what books you should be reading!!!!
thanks Erin for this one! Have a list of must-reads!
meta!
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