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Mentioned in 19 episodes

House of Leaves

Book • 2000
House of Leaves is a complex, multi-layered narrative that combines elements of horror, suspense, family drama, and adventure.

The story revolves around the Navidson family, who move into a house that turns out to be larger on the inside than the outside.

The father, Will Navidson, a renowned photojournalist, documents their experiences in a film called 'The Navidson Record'.

The narrative is presented through various layers, including the blind scholar Zampanò's analysis of the film, and the footnotes of Johnny Truant, a tattoo shop apprentice who becomes obsessed with the story.

The book explores themes of trauma, obsession, and the blurring of reality and fiction, using an experimental format that includes fragmented text, footnotes, and unconventional page layouts.

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Mentioned in 19 episodes

Mentioned by
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Eric Van Allen
as a point of reference for the appeal of the shifting house concept.
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Mentioned by Rebecca Kuang as an author who uses footnotes well.
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Jesse Gratia
as a book he is currently reading.
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Mia Khalifa
when discussing books that are difficult to read.
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Menzionato da Giulio (in originale inglese) come libro molto spaventoso e complesso in confronto a un racconto.
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Ep. 14 | Incubi & deliri
Runner-up in best fiction, mentioned by
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Spencer Klavan
, as a postmodern horror novel where the book itself is the monster.
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The Second Annual Inkling Awards
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Lucy James
as an inspiration for the book 'Imperfect Creatures' due to its unique page layout.
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Nathan Grayson
for seeming sophisticated, particularly at the gym.
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Today they're talking about a horror novel by Mark Z. Danielewski, a work of fiction that would make both Daedalus and Derrida proud.
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61 - Mark Z. Danielewski's House of Leaves Examined
Mentioned by Lex as specifically recommending the Navidson Record parts for Night Floors inspiration and advising to skip unrelated red-text sections.
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