Some of these were critical disasters. Others were totally ignored. But every one of them became a cornerstone of fantasy, science fiction, or horror. In this episode, we cover some incredible, foundational classics — books that had to die before they could live forever.

I’ll share the fascinating stories behind their early failures and how time, readers, and pop culture eventually turned them into legends.

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0:00 - Opening

1:01 - Episode Explanation

1:21 - 10 More Disasters That Achieved Their Destiny

7:58 - Conclusion & Wrap-up

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