Gothic Chapbooks, Bluebooks and Shilling Shockers, 1797–1830.

Franz J. Potter's book, "Gothic Chapbooks, Bluebooks and Shilling Shockers, 1797–1830," offers a comprehensive study of Gothic chapbook fiction during this time period. The book explores the London publishing trade and its expansion to provide access to periodical tales for working-class readers. Potter's research includes statistics, biographical accounts of chapbook publishers and authors, and a checklist of Gothic pamphlets. While the study is valuable, it lacks information on the financial relationship between authors and publishers. Despite some shortcomings, the book sheds light on the lives and activities of publishers and authors in the working-class world of east London. [Extracted from the article]