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Greatest Works of H.P. Lovecraft

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This is the essential collection of twenty tales that define modern horror—stories that reveal the boundaries of fear, imagination, and human sanity—presented in a beautifully crafted edition made for readers and collectors alike. This anthology brings together twenty of Lovecraft's most influential stories, including The Call... Read More
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This is the essential collection of twenty tales that define modern horror—stories that reveal the boundaries of fear, imagination, and human sanity—presented in a beautifully crafted edition made for readers and collectors alike.

This anthology brings together twenty of Lovecraft's most influential stories, including The Call of Cthulhu, At the Mountains of Madness, and The Dunwich Horror. Within these pages lie forbidden knowledge, ancient gods, and the terror of humanity's insignificance in the vast universe.

Lovecraft's imagination reshaped modern horror, inspiring generations of writers, artists, and filmmakers. Elegantly designed for readers and collectors alike, this volume invites you to experience the origins of the Cthulhu Mythos in a form worthy of its legacy—a work to read, display, and treasure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789362140388

Publisher: Prakash Books India Private Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 February 2025

Country: India

Imprint: Prakash Books India Private Limited

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 281g

Pages: 440

About the Author

H. P. Lovecraft (1890-1937) is widely regarded as the master of modern horror and the originator of "cosmic horror," a genre that explores humanity's fragility in a vast, unknowable universe. His imagination reshaped twentieth-century storytelling-blending science fiction, mythology, and psychological dread into something uniquely his own. Lovecraft's legacy has only grown with time. His ideas have inspired countless books, films, games, and television series-from Stephen King's novels to Stranger Things and The Call of Cthulhu mythos that bears his name. His readership extends far beyond horror fans, attracting anyone fascinated by mystery, the supernatural, and the limits of the human mind. For retailers, Lovecraft remains a consistent performer- he bridges classic literature and pop culture, selling equally well to collectors, fantasy readers, and younger audiences discovering dark fiction for the first time.

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