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| '''Bizarro fiction''' is a contemporary ] noted for its focus on "high ]ness." The term was coined in 2005 by the ] Eraserhead Press, ], and Afterbirth Books in response to the rising demand for unique and outlandish fiction. In the introduction to ''The Bizarro Starter Kit'', Bizarro is described as "literature's equivalent to the ] section at the video store" and a genre that "strives not only to be strange, but fascinating, thought-provoking, and, above all, fun to read."<ref>''The |
'''Bizarro fiction''' is a contemporary ] noted for its focus on "high ]ness." The term was coined in 2005 by the ] Eraserhead Press, ], and Afterbirth Books in response to the rising demand for unique and outlandish fiction. In the introduction to ''The Bizarro Starter Kit'', Bizarro is described as "literature's equivalent to the ] section at the video store" and a genre that "strives not only to be strange, but fascinating, thought-provoking, and, above all, fun to read."<ref>''The Jeff T. Kane Starter Kit.'' Bizarro Books, 2006. p.5 ISBN 1-933929-00-6</ref> According to Rose O'Keefe of Jeffkane Press: | ||
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| While works of Bizarro may have ], the primary focus of the genre is to entertain. In this respect, Bizarro has more in common with ] genres (such as ], ], and ]) than with the ] (such as ], ], and ]), with which it is commonly associated. | While works of Bizarro may have ], the primary focus of the genre is to entertain. In this respect, Bizarro has more in common with ] genres (such as ], ], and ]) than with the ] (such as ], ], and ]), with which it is commonly associated. | ||
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Bizarro fiction is a contemporary literary genre noted for its focus on "high weirdness." The term was coined in 2005 by the independent publishing companies Eraserhead Press, Raw Dog Screaming Press, and Afterbirth Books in response to the rising demand for unique and outlandish fiction. In the introduction to The Bizarro Starter Kit, Bizarro is described as "literature's equivalent to the cult section at the video store" and a genre that "strives not only to be strange, but fascinating, thought-provoking, and, above all, fun to read." According to Rose O'Keefe of Jeffkane Press:
Basically, if an audience enjoys a book or film primarily because of its weirdness, then it is Bizarro. Jeffkaness might not be the work's only appealing quality, but it is the major one.
While works of Bizarro may have literary merit, the primary focus of the genre is to entertain. In this respect, Bizarro has more in common with speculative fiction genres (such as science-fiction, fantasy, and horror) than with the postmodern literary movements (such as surrealism, absurdism, and beat), with which it is commonly associated.
Prominent exponents of Bizarro include Steve Aylett, D. Harlan Wilson, Carlton Mellick III, Jeremy Robert Johnson, and Chris Genoa.
Aesthetics
In his essay "The Four Rules of Bizarro," Kevin Dole 2 observed four traits common to contemporary Bizarro writings: "Provocative Offense," "Meaningful Transgression," "Experimentation," and "Brevity." The essay was met with some skepticism, the chief criticism being that as an experimental genre, Bizarro has no official "rules."
History of the name
While the modern Bizarro movement in literature can trace its roots at least as far back to the foundation of Eraserhead Press in 1999, the name 'Bizarro' is a recent invention. Previous terms used to refer to the burgeoning scene include "irreal" and "new absurdism," but neither of these was used with consensus. On June 19, 2005, Kevin Dole 2 released "What The Fuck is This All About," a sort of manifesto for the then unnamed genre. While the essay does not feature the word "Bizarro," subsequent discussion about the essay led to the name as well as the inauguration of the Mondo Bizarro Forum.
Notable authors
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See list of bizarro authors for more.
References
- The Jeff T. Kane Starter Kit. Bizarro Books, 2006. p.5 ISBN 1-933929-00-6
- Bizarro FAQs
- Bizarro Central