Promoting Gothic studies since 1991
The International Gothic Association is a large family of academic researchers, students, artists and writers with a shared interest in all things Gothic. From the literary ghosts and vampires of the past, to the most contemporary representations of the strange, the horrific, and the uncanny, our members have pioneered new research in Gothic Studies across disciplinary boundaries, genres, media, geographical locations and time periods.
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Dear IGA friends, Sara Wasson here! With enormous love and warmth, I'm posting that this year I need to step aside from being Chair of the IGA Memorial Book Prize Committees in order to pursue some -- exciting but very time-consuming!-- research commitments this coming spring/summer. The Co-Presidents have kindly suggested a temporary pause, so I hope to return in 2027-28 round. It was a real honour to chair the prizes in 2024, and I'm wishing absolutely all the best to the incoming Chair, and will be cheering for them when they are announced. I want to again honour and mention the hard work of the panellists, and indeed the Chair --- not just myself but also all those who have gone before: David Punter, Dale Townshend, absolute greats! I also want to honour all the panellists, extraordinary task – for people on two committees (including the Chair) last time they were reading 30 books, and it meant essentially generously giving up their summer in order to read and celebrate the work of this beautiful community. The panellists are heroes and to be cherished, and I loved working with you all! I hope to work with you in research and writing collaborations in the future. I was privileged to win the Allan Lloyd Smith Prize twice, and these were two of the most precious and joyful experiences in my whole career. The IGA is not just a scholarly community – it’s a supportive, creative, and warm community. The IGA is an incredibly special organisation. It meant a great deal to have a chance to take the Prize forward. I am sad to step aside this year but it is for positive reasons, namely research commitments which mean I would not be able to give the prize the colossal attention it rightly requires. Update about the Book Prizes Secretary Role In other good news, the kind Co-Presidents are generously assessing whether some nominal payment may accrue to the Book Secretary role supporting the Chair. I support this wholeheartedly. To facilitate these good plans, the timeline for the secretary hire is being adjusted, and specifics on honorary nominal remuneration and a new deadline will be announced early next year. Applicants who have already sent in CVs can rest assured their applications have been safely received and will be considered. Monica, Xavi, Matt, Emily, Bronte, and every panellist, it's been a pleasure to work with you on the Prizes. The IGA is in great hands! Go bats! Warmly Sara Wasson
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The International Gothic Association (IGA) is delighted to invite applications for the role of Secretary to The Allan Lloyd Smith and Justin D. Edwards Memorial Book Prizes. This position provides a unique opportunity for a postgraduate or early-career researcher with a strong interest in Gothic studies to contribute meaningfully to the recognition and celebration of scholarly excellence in our field.
