Freud & Happiness: An Absurdist Tragedy

In Civilization and its Discontents, Freud suggests that the purpose of life is the pursuit of happiness – guided by Continue reading →

High Art and Negation

In his book One-dimensional Man, Herbert Marcuse considers high art the ultimate form of negation. However, it can not be Continue reading →

Further Notes on Prerealism

Comparison to Surrealism Surrealism was clearly a study of objects. By reconstructing – through word, thought, and paintbrush – those Continue reading →

Essay on Prerealism

The Prerealist logo Throughout history, there are easily identified periods of revolution, upheaval, and revolt which are undoubtedly linked to Continue reading →

Is Automatic Writing for You?

To my knowledge, automatic writing was first formally introduced as a literary technique by André Breton, founder of surrealism. Apparently, Continue reading →

‘Neurotica’ Kindle Edition is FREE for a Limited Time on Amazon!!

KADATH PRESS IS VERY PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE … … my short story collection ‘Neurotica’ is FREE on Amazon from Wednesday, Continue reading →

For fans of all things dark, gothic, twisted, surreal, and just plain different …

Fans of all things dark, gothic, twisted, surreal, and just plain different should dive into my blood-soaked, surrealistic homage to Continue reading →

Once Upon a Time in Transylvania

Fans of twisted, surreal spaghetti westerns might want to check out my homage to the lost film “C’era una volta Continue reading →