Rob Latham

Rob Latham is a LARB senior editor.

Articles

The Ravages of Revelation
How three “garage philosophers” fought off a divine invasion in early 1970s California.
Rob LathamOct 19, 2019
Grim Hints and Nervous Portents: On Dennis Etchison
The late horror author’s vivid snapshots of bleak Southern California suburbia.
Rob LathamJul 13, 2019
- SF
Temporal Turmoil: The Time Travel Stories of Robert Silverberg
A Grand Master curates his finest time travel stories.
Rob LathamMar 23, 2019
- SF
Magic Carpet Rides: Rock Music and the Fantastic
The long and complex relationship between fantastic fiction and rock music.
Rob LathamJan 9, 2019
- Music
- SF
“We Are Looking in a Mirror”: Ramsey Campbell Curates the History of Horror
Surveying the history of horror fiction.
Rob LathamNov 4, 2018
- SF
An Ode to New-Metal Man: David R. Bunch’s “Moderan”
Rob Latham sings the praises of “Moderan,” a neglected classic about a false utopia by David R. Bunch.
Rob LathamSep 11, 2018
- SF
In Which Lou Norton Takes on a Mega-Church
Rob Latham reviews “City of Saviors” by Rachel Howzell Hall.
Rob LathamDec 24, 2017
- Noir
Eerie, Exalted Fantasy
On the career of a brilliant, neglected fabulist.
Rob LathamNov 28, 2017
- SF
Webs of Desire and Power
Rob Latham reviews “Safe” by Ryan Gattis.
Rob LathamSep 18, 2017
- Noir
An Unkempt Jeremiad
Rob Latham on Norman Spinrad's latest novel, "The People's Police."
Rob LathamMay 6, 2017
- SF
Southern-Fried Noir
Rob Latham reviews “The Dime,” by Kathleen Kent.
Rob LathamMar 13, 2017
- Noir
The Ghost of Punk
A review of Elizabeth Hand’s new “Cass Neary” novel, “Hard Light”.
Rob LathamJul 7, 2016
- Noir
Pulp Metaphysics
Rob Latham reviews Michael Moorcock's "The Whispering Swarm."
Rob LathamDec 13, 2015
- SF
Lifestyles of the Nerdy and Perverted
Rob LathamAug 15, 2013
Mass-Market Surrealism
Rob LathamDec 18, 2012
Salvage Operations
Reprint publications are crucial to maintaining an institutional memory for these popular genres.
Rob LathamJul 1, 2012