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Reece Shearsmith reveals dark obsessions in new book combining myth and memoir

The League of Gentlemen co-creator discusses his gothic influences and disquieting drawings in a new work that blends personal history with folklore.

1 publisher · 1 article · first seen 8 Oct 2026 · updated 2d ago

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  1. Severed hands, crushed bones and a ‘monstrous mermaid with sharp teeth’: Reece Shearsmith on his dark obsessions The Guardian Culture ·

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