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Robert W. Sullivan IV | Cinema Symbolism 2, Occult Casting, & More Movie Magic
Literary Success, Ian Fleming and H.P. Lovecraft
The career trajectories of famous authors like Ian Fleming, H.P. Lovecraft, and Edgar Allan Poe are compared to J.K. Rowling's rapid rise. While Rowling "caught lightning in a bottle," others like Lovecraft and Poe only achieved significant cult status and influence years after their deaths. The discussion questions whether a "hidden hand" or "gatekeepers" facilitate the success of certain esoteric works.