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Necronomicon

The Best Weird Tales of H.P. Lovecraft
By H.P. Lovecraft
Series: Gollancz S.F.
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Necronomicon by H.P. Lovecraft is a collection of stories that explore cosmic horror and the unknown depths of the universe. Featuring dark tales about forbidden knowledge and ancient cosmic entities, it transports readers into unsettling worlds filled with unspeakable truths and ineffable terror. Lovecraft's unique narrative style crafts an atmosphere of dread and intrigue, making it a seminal piece in the genre of science fiction and fantasy.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring tales of cosmic horror and otherworldly mysteries. With immersive storytelling and imaginative worlds, it invites readers into a universe where the boundaries of reality are constantly questioned, perfect for fans of dark and eerie adventures.

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Necronomicon

The best of H.P. Lovecraft's stories in one handsome volume, a companion to THE COMPLETE CHRONICLES OF CONAN.

H. P. Lovecraft's name is synonymous with horror fiction; his writing, particularly his 'Cthulhu Mythos', has influenced thousands of writers, from Robert ('Pschyo') Bloch and Dashiell Hammett to Stephen King, Clive Barker, Neil Gaiman, and many, many others. 'Lovecraft opened the way for me, as he had done for others before me' Stephen King 'You need to read him - he's where the darkness starts' Neil Gaiman Lovecraft's enduring influence can be found in novels, short stories, anthologies, movies, TV shows, comic books, cartoons, roleplaying games, soft toys (and even slippers!). Includes an extensive original Afterword about Lovecraft by multiple award-winning editor Stephen Jones

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Wikipedia says: 'H.P Lovecraft's reputation has grown tremendously over the decades and he is now commonly regarded as one of the most important horror writers of the 20th Century, exerting an influence that is widespread, though often indirect.'

This volume will introduce a whole new generation of readers to his unforgettable fiction. H.P Lovecraft's tales of the tentacled Elder God Cthulhu and his pantheon of unpronounceable fellow gods were written mainly for the pulp magazines of the 1920s and '30s. These astonishing tales blend elements of horror, science fiction, and cosmic horror, the idea that those who delve into incomprehensible secrets and try raising the gods risk not just their lives, but their sanity.

Gathered together in this handsome leather-look tome are all H.P Lovecraft's tales of terror, including the complete Cthulhu Mythos cycle, in their original, unedited forms.

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Necronomicon is praised for its originality and enduring influence on the genre. Stephen King credits Lovecraft with paving the way for himself and others, while Philip Pullman finds its overblown style intriguingly powerful. Neil Gaiman suggests it is essential reading for those interested in the roots of dark fiction.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575081574

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 March 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 54.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 1145g

Pages: 896

Collections

Fiction General Fiction H. P. Lovecraft H.P. Lovecraft Horror & Supernatural Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: Gollancz S.F.

About the Author

Howard Phillips Lovecraft, born in Providence, RI, in 1870, was a child prodigy, reciting poetry at the age of two and writing his own by six. His grandfather encouraged his reading and stirred HPL's interest in the weird by telling him his own original tales of Gothic horror. HPL was a sickly child, both physically and mentally and had a nervous breakdown in 1908. From 1917 until his untimely death at the age of 47 (of cancer and malnutrition) he produced many now-classic tales of horror.

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