Description
Dive into the gripping world of 'BTTM FDRS,' an Afrofuturist horror-comedy that brilliantly examines gentrification, hip hop culture, and the complexities of cultural appropriation. Set in a once-thriving working-class neighborhood on Chicago’s south side, the story follows aspiring fashion designer Darla and her image-obsessed friend Cynthia. In search of affordable living spaces, they stumble into a haunting mystery that peels back the layers of their new environment. What begins as a quest for cheap rent spirals into a chilling exploration of urban blight and the sinister forces at play. This thrilling tale merges the humor of contemporary experiences with spine-tingling horror, drawing comparisons to cinematic masterpieces like Jordan Peele’s 'Get Out' and John Carpenter’s 'The Thing.' With every turn of the page, readers will be immersed in a narrative that is equally funny, scary, and thought-provoking. Full-color illustrations enrich the reading experience, making 'BTTM FDRS' a must-have addition to your bookshelf. Experience horror that is both gross and gory while confronting the real and metaphoric monsters that threaten cultural identity in urban settings. Also, note that shipping for this item is free! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Get your copy today and explore the cultural commentary embedded within this unique narrative!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781683962069
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Description:
An Afrofuturist horror-comedy about gentrification, hip hop, and cultural appropriation.Once a thriving working class neighborhood on Chicago™s south side, the śBottomyardsť is now the definition of urban blight. When an aspiring fashion designer named Darla and her image-obsessed friend, Cynthia, descend upon the neighborhood in search of cheap rent, they soon discover something far more seductive and sinister lurking behind the walls of their new home. Like a cross between Jordan Peele™s Get Out and John Carpenter™s The Thing, Daniels and Passmore™s BTTM FDRS (pronounced śbottomfeedersť) offers a vision of horror that is gross and gory in all the right ways. At turns funny, scary, and thought provoking, it unflinchingly confronts the monsters?both metaphoric and real?that are displacing cultures in urban neighborhoods today. Full-color illustrations throughout.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781683962069
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Description:
An Afrofuturist horror-comedy about gentrification, hip hop, and cultural appropriation.Once a thriving working class neighborhood on Chicago™s south side, the śBottomyardsť is now the definition of urban blight. When an aspiring fashion designer named Darla and her image-obsessed friend, Cynthia, descend upon the neighborhood in search of cheap rent, they soon discover something far more seductive and sinister lurking behind the walls of their new home. Like a cross between Jordan Peele™s Get Out and John Carpenter™s The Thing, Daniels and Passmore™s BTTM FDRS (pronounced śbottomfeedersť) offers a vision of horror that is gross and gory in all the right ways. At turns funny, scary, and thought provoking, it unflinchingly confronts the monsters?both metaphoric and real?that are displacing cultures in urban neighborhoods today. Full-color illustrations throughout.