Dr. John P. Irish
@jpirish.bsky.social
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Educator, researcher, philosopher, and SMU Mustang! Everything Fitz-James O'Brien, the Irish "Poe" #gothic, #horror, #fantasy, #scifi, #19C, #americanlit
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Dr. John P. Irish
@jpirish.bsky.social
· Mar 16
Collected Speculative Works | Swan River Press
Estimated to ship in Late March 2025 Questions on Postage? This three-volume set of Fitz-James O’Brien’s fiction is the most comprehensive collection of his horror and supernatural writings to date. I...
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Happy early St. Patrick's Day!
I have an exciting announcement to share.
I have edited a three volume collection of the speculative writings of Fitz-James O'Brien with Swan River Press The books will come in a limited hardback set. swanriverpress.ie/srp-title/co...
I have an exciting announcement to share.
I have edited a three volume collection of the speculative writings of Fitz-James O'Brien with Swan River Press The books will come in a limited hardback set. swanriverpress.ie/srp-title/co...
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JUST OUT: Issue 170's theme is Moral Issues, grappling with problems around #DeExtinction, #VaccineMandates, #DisabledRights, #ClimateCrisis and the #ethics of job searches. Also a dialogue with Luce #Irigaray on the mediation of touch. philosophynow.org/issues/170
October 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
JUST OUT: Issue 170's theme is Moral Issues, grappling with problems around #DeExtinction, #VaccineMandates, #DisabledRights, #ClimateCrisis and the #ethics of job searches. Also a dialogue with Luce #Irigaray on the mediation of touch. philosophynow.org/issues/170
Check out my newest article in @philosophynow.bsky.social
I explore the philosophical ideas within Edward Gibbon's historical framework.
Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) | Issue 170 | Philosophy Now share.google/0iLt2vo4mE9X...
I explore the philosophical ideas within Edward Gibbon's historical framework.
Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) | Issue 170 | Philosophy Now share.google/0iLt2vo4mE9X...
Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) | Issue 170 | Philosophy Now
John P. Irish considers some principles of history through the history of a historian.
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October 11, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Check out my newest article in @philosophynow.bsky.social
I explore the philosophical ideas within Edward Gibbon's historical framework.
Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) | Issue 170 | Philosophy Now share.google/0iLt2vo4mE9X...
I explore the philosophical ideas within Edward Gibbon's historical framework.
Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) | Issue 170 | Philosophy Now share.google/0iLt2vo4mE9X...
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Delighted with the latest goodies from @swanriverpress.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Delighted with the latest goodies from @swanriverpress.bsky.social
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Of course we know from experience how massively difficult it is to run a non-fiction print journal. We've got one called THE GREEN BOOK that features commentaries, articles, and reviews on Irish Gothic, Supernatural and Fantastic literature.
New readers welcome: swanriverpress.ie/the-green-bo...
New readers welcome: swanriverpress.ie/the-green-bo...
June 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Of course we know from experience how massively difficult it is to run a non-fiction print journal. We've got one called THE GREEN BOOK that features commentaries, articles, and reviews on Irish Gothic, Supernatural and Fantastic literature.
New readers welcome: swanriverpress.ie/the-green-bo...
New readers welcome: swanriverpress.ie/the-green-bo...
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Fitz-James O’Brien short stories from Swan River Press. These are my first books by this author or from this press, and I’m pleased by the quality of the books. I’m far too tardy learning of this Irish #scifi writer! #booksky #Ireland #smallpress
April 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Fitz-James O’Brien short stories from Swan River Press. These are my first books by this author or from this press, and I’m pleased by the quality of the books. I’m far too tardy learning of this Irish #scifi writer! #booksky #Ireland #smallpress
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A review of the third volume of our Collected Speculative Works of Fitz-James O'Brien.
suptales.blogspot.com/2025/06/what...
suptales.blogspot.com/2025/06/what...
WHAT WAS IT? AND OTHERS by Fitz-James O'Brien
A blog about ghost stories, weird fiction, quiet horror, and related matters.
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July 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
A review of the third volume of our Collected Speculative Works of Fitz-James O'Brien.
suptales.blogspot.com/2025/06/what...
suptales.blogspot.com/2025/06/what...
Check out this outstanding review for the FJOB @swanriverpress.bsky.social collected speculative writings.
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www.popmatters.com/fitz-james-o...
Fitz-James O'Brien's Exuberant Morbidity » PopMatters
Fitz-James O'Brien's exuberantly morbid stories, set amongst mid-century New York's boarding houses and alleyways, are works of comic skepticism and cosmic messiness.
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June 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Check out this outstanding review for the FJOB @swanriverpress.bsky.social collected speculative writings.
www.popmatters.com/fitz-james-o...
www.popmatters.com/fitz-james-o...
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Our next book will be off to the printer soon. It'll be a little while before we announce it. If you don't want to miss out, be sure you're subscribed to our newsletter. swanriverpress.ie/newsletter/
Newsletter | Swan River Press
Swan River Press Newsletter The best way to get information on Swan River Press’s forthcoming titles and events is to subscribe to our newsletter. Don’t worry, we don’t really send that many per year....
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June 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Our next book will be off to the printer soon. It'll be a little while before we announce it. If you don't want to miss out, be sure you're subscribed to our newsletter. swanriverpress.ie/newsletter/
Fun fact. Fitz-James O'Brien, the 19c Irish-American writer of weird fiction, wrote a short story comedy about horse racing at the Curragh Derby called "Carrying Weight". @swanriverpress.bsky.social
June 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Fun fact. Fitz-James O'Brien, the 19c Irish-American writer of weird fiction, wrote a short story comedy about horse racing at the Curragh Derby called "Carrying Weight". @swanriverpress.bsky.social
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I've never been enamoured with "small" or "micro" press as designations of meaning. Size doesn't matter.
Swan River Press is an independent press.
Our work is of the highest quality and spec. We are funded directly by our readership.
You can read more about us here. swanriverpress.ie/about-2/
Swan River Press is an independent press.
Our work is of the highest quality and spec. We are funded directly by our readership.
You can read more about us here. swanriverpress.ie/about-2/
About | Swan River Press
About Swan River Press Swan River Press is an independent press based in Dublin, Ireland dedicated exclusively to the literature of the fantastic. Guided by a passion for works of the supernatural and...
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June 4, 2025 at 8:18 AM
I've never been enamoured with "small" or "micro" press as designations of meaning. Size doesn't matter.
Swan River Press is an independent press.
Our work is of the highest quality and spec. We are funded directly by our readership.
You can read more about us here. swanriverpress.ie/about-2/
Swan River Press is an independent press.
Our work is of the highest quality and spec. We are funded directly by our readership.
You can read more about us here. swanriverpress.ie/about-2/
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John and Abigail Adams processed the run-up to the War of Independence in their correspondence. “The Adams team was crossing a Rubicon together,” writes Joseph J. Ellis in @washingtonpost.com. “They were not just writing letters to each other; they were writing to posterity—which is to say, us.”
Opinion | John and Abigail Adams knew where American history was headed
John and Abigail Adams’s letters provide an extraordinary window on the revolt brewing 250 years ago.
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June 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
John and Abigail Adams processed the run-up to the War of Independence in their correspondence. “The Adams team was crossing a Rubicon together,” writes Joseph J. Ellis in @washingtonpost.com. “They were not just writing letters to each other; they were writing to posterity—which is to say, us.”
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People seem to be enjoying our most recent book, actually a series: the Collected Speculative Works of Irish author Fitz-James O'Brien.
“O’Brien’s early death undoubtedly deprived us of some masterful tales of strangeness and terror.” – H. P. Lovecraft
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“O’Brien’s early death undoubtedly deprived us of some masterful tales of strangeness and terror.” – H. P. Lovecraft
swanriverpress.ie/srp-title/co...
May 30, 2025 at 9:15 AM
People seem to be enjoying our most recent book, actually a series: the Collected Speculative Works of Irish author Fitz-James O'Brien.
“O’Brien’s early death undoubtedly deprived us of some masterful tales of strangeness and terror.” – H. P. Lovecraft
swanriverpress.ie/srp-title/co...
“O’Brien’s early death undoubtedly deprived us of some masterful tales of strangeness and terror.” – H. P. Lovecraft
swanriverpress.ie/srp-title/co...
About once every other year, or so, I try to tackle this novel. It is complex, gothic, and philosophical (published in 1804). Every time I can't get through ch. 3, until today. Now I'm cruising.
May 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
About once every other year, or so, I try to tackle this novel. It is complex, gothic, and philosophical (published in 1804). Every time I can't get through ch. 3, until today. Now I'm cruising.
Teddy and I on a quick drive into Bridgeport. Love this little guy.
May 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Teddy and I on a quick drive into Bridgeport. Love this little guy.
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There's a new review up for our COLLECTED SPECULATIVE WORKS of Fitz-James O'Brien:
“Fascinating, elegantly written, quite enjoyable stuff.” – Hellnotes
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“Fascinating, elegantly written, quite enjoyable stuff.” – Hellnotes
hellnotes.com/book-review-...
Book Review: AN ARABIAN NIGHT-MARE AND OTHERS
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May 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
There's a new review up for our COLLECTED SPECULATIVE WORKS of Fitz-James O'Brien:
“Fascinating, elegantly written, quite enjoyable stuff.” – Hellnotes
hellnotes.com/book-review-...
“Fascinating, elegantly written, quite enjoyable stuff.” – Hellnotes
hellnotes.com/book-review-...
Amazing period 3 for the Stars. This was my first playoff game to attend in person, it was one for the ages. @dallasstarshistory.bsky.social #stanleycupplayoffs
May 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Amazing period 3 for the Stars. This was my first playoff game to attend in person, it was one for the ages. @dallasstarshistory.bsky.social #stanleycupplayoffs
Don't know a lot about this writer, but I found these online and could not resist. All three volumes in fine condition.
May 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Don't know a lot about this writer, but I found these online and could not resist. All three volumes in fine condition.
Get to spend some time this weekend in the newest @philosophynow.bsky.social magazine. Issue 167: what does it mean to be human?
May 1, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Get to spend some time this weekend in the newest @philosophynow.bsky.social magazine. Issue 167: what does it mean to be human?
Next deep dig into classic goth short stories. @swanriverpress.bsky.social Just picked this out of print title up off a used book site.
April 29, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Next deep dig into classic goth short stories. @swanriverpress.bsky.social Just picked this out of print title up off a used book site.
I am going to spend some time today digging into this story collection from @helengrantsays.bsky.social I bought early last year. You can see why @swanriverpress.bsky.social editions are such high quality. These books rival Arkham House publications in terms of quality and appearance.
April 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I am going to spend some time today digging into this story collection from @helengrantsays.bsky.social I bought early last year. You can see why @swanriverpress.bsky.social editions are such high quality. These books rival Arkham House publications in terms of quality and appearance.
It's that time of the year when Elizabeth turns our yard into a oversized flower garden.
April 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
It's that time of the year when Elizabeth turns our yard into a oversized flower garden.
Something to add to my Fitz-James O'Brien collection. A French edition of his stories from the 1950s. And no, I don't speak French. @swanriverpress.bsky.social
April 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Something to add to my Fitz-James O'Brien collection. A French edition of his stories from the 1950s. And no, I don't speak French. @swanriverpress.bsky.social
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If you're at #EasterCon come and check out @swanriverpress.bsky.social in the dealers' room - they have freebies!
April 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
If you're at #EasterCon come and check out @swanriverpress.bsky.social in the dealers' room - they have freebies!