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pazrags,

Well, in addition to my forthcoming book, you have BFI Modern Classics book by Kermode. There are a few others, but not much on LEGION sadly.

Cheers & God Bless
Benjamin Szumskyj
Editor, AMERICAN EXORCIST

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Ryan,

The article by my good friend S.T. Joshi in THE MODERN WEIRD TALE is not at all positive. It’s interesting, but not necessary to read.

Cheers & God Bless
Benjamin Szumskyj
Editor, AMERICAN EXORCIST

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Hatter76,

To be honest, I didn’t enjoy it that much. It was interesting, but I believe it will only interest a minority.

Cheers & God Bless
Benjamin Szumskyj
Editor, AMERICAN EXORCIST

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Friends,

I absolutely believe in possession. As a Christian, it exists in my worldview and I have done a great deal of study to reaffirm this.

Cheers & God Bless
Benjamin Szumskyj
Editor, AMERICAN EXORCIST

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Friends,

I must confess: this is the book I am most proud of. I’ve published a lot, but this would have to be my favorite!
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Cheers & God Bless
Benjamin Szumskyj
Editor, AMERICAN EXORCIST

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Friends,

Let me be the first to say that, I hate the idea of an Exorcist remake. Unless Blatty supports and is directly involved with it (which could be interesting, I suppose, but the movie is truly perfect…) then I am against it and gladly added my name to the petition on this website. My hat goes of to Captain Howdy for supporting this move…

Cheers & God Bless
Benjamin Szumskyj
(editor of the forthcoming ‘American Exorcist: Critical Essays on William Peter Blatty’)

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Mike,

We need to prod Ryan a little more… seems he has something in the work…
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Cheers & God Bless
Benjamin Szumskyj
(editor of the forthcoming ‘American Exorcist: Critical Essays on William Peter Blatty’)

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granville1,

Like this short article a great deal… could be used as a part of an essay one might want to write for my book…
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Cheers & God Bless
Benjamin Szumskyj
(editor of the forthcoming ‘American Exorcist: Critical Essays on William Peter Blatty’)

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Lunuso,

Perhaps you are right. I am re-reading The Exorcist as we speak and there are slight similarities. In saying that, Blatty is a far more interesting author than Levin…
😛

Cheers & God Bless
Benjamin Szumskyj
(editor of the forthcoming ‘American Exorcist: Critical Essays on William Peter Blatty’)

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Friends,

There is no indication that Burke molested Regan. His reason for going into the room, may have been as simple as checking on her to see if she was sleeping or feeling better. Why must we make it worse? While I am sure feminist theorists would love to assume otherwise, as the old saying goes, to assume makes an ‘ass’ out of ‘u’ and ‘me’. I like your logic hench85 and appreciate that you have cleared the air regarding such an odd claim.

Cheers & God Bless
Benjamin Szumskyj
(editor of the forthcoming ‘American Exorcist: Critical Essays on William Peter Blatty’)

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Friends,

Personally, as a Christian (but not a Catholic) I very much believe in possession and the ritual of exorcism. In regards to whether the story Blatty was influenced by was the real thing, as has been mentioned above, there is some compelling evidence for and against it being ‘real’ or not. More so, I would say, ‘for’ but it’s all a matter of perspective. What we can be sure of, is that Blatty thought enough of it to be real.

Cheers & God Bless
Benjamin Szumskyj
(editor of the forthcoming ‘American Exorcist: Critical Essays on William Peter Blatty’)

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Ryan,

Very cool and much appreciated. I love that photo…
🙂

Cheers & God Bless
Benjamin Szumskyj
(editor of the forthcoming ‘American Exorcist: Critical Essays on William Peter Blatty’)

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Friends,

I ordered this book long ago and after several e-mails to the publishing house, received the same reply “It’s coming”.

My REAL concern, is whether this was the book Blatty cited in his interview with Winter in FACES OF FEAR, where he mentions working on a novel larger than both The Exorcist and Legion. I don’t think it was, but would like to know for sure…

Cheers & God Bless
Benjamin Szumskyj
(editor of the forthcoming ‘American Exorcist: Critical Essays on William Peter Blatty’)

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Friends,

No, I’d say the connection is weak. After all, Blatty once cited RB as a comical take on a serious theological issue and can’t imagine him being influenced.

Cheers & God Bless
Benjamin Szumskyj
(editor of the forthcoming ‘American Exorcist: Critical Essays on William Peter Blatty’)

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Friends,

Just wanted to let you know the book is going very well. Just a few essays are due now. Might even have room for one or two, so if you are interested and are a fast writer (or something unpublished) contact me at khraftstar@yahoo.com

Cheers & God Bless
Benjamin Szumskyj
(editor of the forthcoming ‘American Exorcist: Critical Essays on William Peter Blatty’)

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