I meant to include in that previous post on science fiction that “the strange” extends beyond Amazing Tales, Lovecraft and Asimov. I liked that Wilson said The Strange was hiding for much of the 20th century; I’d say it was hiding a bit even in places like Stephen King, David Bowie, “alternate rock,” etc. *glares accusingly but appreciatively in the direction of glam, cabaret, industrial, etc.*

And sometimes the desire for the strange goes beyond an appreciation of it as an esthetic and extends into life choices and the love of an even slightly off-the-beaten-path, more complicated life…