Book Review: Still Floating: 40 Years of Pennywise edited by Tom Deady

“In the end, monsters aren’t always defined by fangs, claws, or appearances. They reflect our fears, our choices, and sometimes the humanity we struggle to recognize in ourselves. Perhaps the real question is not who is a monster, but what a monster can teach us about being human.” 

—“What Is a Monster?” by Hans-Åke Lilja

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Still Floating: 40 Years of Pennywise edited by Tom Deady is an engrossing compilation of essays, artwork, and interviews that deep-dives into IT from a range of angles and viewpoints. Heartfelt, candid, analytical, and thought-provoking, it’s a wonderful and fascinating celebration of Stephen King’s masterpiece and its wide-reaching influence.

I first read IT this past December/January and was absolutely blown away, and it was an utter treat and dark delight to get to revisit this epic in such a unique way. I ordered the paperback, which includes only essays and interviews, whereas the hardcover also includes artwork, so I’d love to see that version at some point, too!

Favorite Essays:

• “Deconstructing Derry” by Lee Murray
• “The Black Spot” by Tamika Thompson
• “Ghosts of the Kenduskeag Stream” by Michael Rowe
• “The First People to Read IT” by Vincent Neyt

🖤Amanda