--- product_id: 54596004 title: "The Weird and the Eerie" price: "₱1663" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/54596004-the-weird-and-the-eerie store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # The Weird and the Eerie **Price:** ₱1663 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Weird and the Eerie - **How much does it cost?** ₱1663 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/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 ## 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 | 27,511 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 170 in Science Fiction History & Criticism | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 572 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? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/54596004-the-weird-and-the-eerie](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/54596004-the-weird-and-the-eerie) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-06-22*