--- product_id: 54596004 title: "The Weird and the Eerie" price: "NT$859" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/54596004-the-weird-and-the-eerie store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # 4.5/5 Average Rating 28,824 Best Seller Rank 20th Century Fiction Focus The Weird and the Eerie **Price:** NT$859 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“– Unlock the uncanny β€” where intellect meets intrigue. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Weird and the Eerie - **How much does it cost?** NT$859 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/54596004-the-weird-and-the-eerie) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Cultivate Your Critical Edge:** Dive deep into the nuanced modes of the Weird and the Eerie, elevating your literary insight beyond mainstream horror. - β€’ **Curated for the Thoughtful Reader:** Explore essays referencing iconic authors and filmmakers like Lovecraft, Kubrick, and Atwood, perfect for discerning cultural connoisseurs. - β€’ **Expand Your Intellectual Horizons:** Engage with liminal concepts that challenge conventional understanding of the human condition and the unknown. - β€’ **Join a Community of Avid Thinkers:** With over 570 reviews and a strong 4.5-star rating, this book is a must-have for those who crave intellectual depth and cultural relevance. - β€’ **Own a Piece of Contemporary Criticism:** Mark Fisher’s final work offers a unique blend of critical theory and accessible prose, making it a collectible for modern literary enthusiasts. ## Overview Mark Fisher’s 'The Weird and the Eerie' is a critically acclaimed essay collection analyzing 20th-century fiction and film through the lens of two distinct unsettling modes. Ranked #28,824 in books and #188 in Science Fiction History & Criticism, it boasts a 4.5-star rating from 574 readers, making it a compelling read for those seeking to deepen their understanding of cultural and literary anomalies. ## Description What exactly are the Weird and the Eerie? In this new essay, Mark Fisher argues that some of the most haunting and anomalous fiction of the 20th century belongs to these two modes. The Weird and the Eerie are closely related but distinct modes, each possessing its own distinct properties. Both have often been associated with Horror, yet this emphasis overlooks the aching fascination that such texts can exercise. The Weird and the Eerie both fundamentally concern the outside and the unknown, which are not intrinsically horrifying, even if they are always unsettling. Perhaps a proper understanding of the human condition requires examination of liminal concepts such as the weird and the eerie. These two modes will be analysed with reference to the work of authors such as H. P. Lovecraft, H. G. Wells, M.R. James, Christopher Priest, Joan Lindsay, Nigel Kneale, Daphne Du Maurier, Alan Garner and Margaret Atwood, and films by Stanley Kubrick, Jonathan Glazer and Christoper Nolan. Review: A Great Book - So sad that the day I received this book the author took his own life. Mark Fisher was the best of writers. He wrote beautifully, of course, but the act of writing is secondary to his observation of the world, the ability to see the world aslant, to make of the the ordinary something extraordinary. I think that someone like Mark Fisher who had experienced itensely what the world calls 'depression' for the usual reason of needing to classify, make safe, box off our most intense and utterly lonely apprehensions, would have inevitably be drawn to the weird and eerie. It's a great book. Review: Good, as far as it goes - Fisher doing what he did best - Applying critical theory to books. films, & music in an approachable & enjoyable manner. His gift shines through in the way he can make even the poorest works sound interesting. He almost makes me want to watch Under the Skin again, even though it's probably the worst film I've seen in a decade. Almost, but not quite. Where this book falls down is in a lack of depth (it is little more than an extended essay) - I came away with a good grasp of how to distinguish the weird & the eerie, but little understanding of why I should bother. Okay, it's nice to be able to pigeonhole genres, or whatever, but surely there must be more to it than that? It feels like there is a lot more he could have said. This is particularly noticeable as some of his other writings have a lot more critical traction. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 28,824 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 188 in Science Fiction History & Criticism | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 574 Reviews | ## Images ![The Weird and the Eerie - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OruL3sJ+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Book *by A***Y on 16 March 2017* So sad that the day I received this book the author took his own life. Mark Fisher was the best of writers. He wrote beautifully, of course, but the act of writing is secondary to his observation of the world, the ability to see the world aslant, to make of the the ordinary something extraordinary. I think that someone like Mark Fisher who had experienced itensely what the world calls 'depression' for the usual reason of needing to classify, make safe, box off our most intense and utterly lonely apprehensions, would have inevitably be drawn to the weird and eerie. It's a great book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, as far as it goes *by C***0 on 13 February 2019* Fisher doing what he did best - Applying critical theory to books. films, & music in an approachable & enjoyable manner. His gift shines through in the way he can make even the poorest works sound interesting. He almost makes me want to watch Under the Skin again, even though it's probably the worst film I've seen in a decade. Almost, but not quite. Where this book falls down is in a lack of depth (it is little more than an extended essay) - I came away with a good grasp of how to distinguish the weird & the eerie, but little understanding of why I should bother. Okay, it's nice to be able to pigeonhole genres, or whatever, but surely there must be more to it than that? It feels like there is a lot more he could have said. This is particularly noticeable as some of his other writings have a lot more critical traction. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Go on, get the book *by K***T on 21 October 2025* If you’re weird and eerie, you should read this book --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tw/products/54596004-the-weird-and-the-eerie](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/54596004-the-weird-and-the-eerie) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-08-11*