Profiling the Monster – China Miéville
Summary
In this patron-exclusive bonus feed, author China Miéville discusses the media that shaped his literary style, identifying Beatrix Potter’s *Jeremy Fisher* as his first horror novel and *The Call of Cthulhu* as his favorite fiction. He shares surprising musical tastes, naming Public Enemy’s *Fear of a Black Planet* as his favorite album, and recommends the documentary *The Murder of Fred Hampton* as his most influential film. Miéville also highlights *Jane Eyre* as his all-time favorite book, praising its tension between control and vision, while contrasting his tabletop gaming preferences …
Topics discussed
Intro: Recap of main episode and Norway trip
First horror novel: Beatrix Potter's Jeremy Fisher
Recent horror read: Heather Parry's Carrion Crow
Favorite horror fiction: Lovecraft's Call of Cthulhu
First horror movie: The Wicker Man and public info films
Recent horror movie: Buffet Infinity and Bear footage
Favorite scary movie: A Dark Song
Favorite album: Public Enemy's Fear of a Black Planet
Gaming: TTRPGs over video games and Call of Cthulhu
Favorite movie: The Murder of Fred Hampton
Best book ever: Jane Eyre vs Wuthering Heights
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