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The Necronomnomnom

A Card Game of Dark Deliciousness from the Lore of H. P. Lovecraft
Brief Description
The Necronomnomnom by Mike Slater is a culinary journey into the depths of Lovecraftian cuisine. This cookbook brings the eerie and the delicious together, offering a feast that transcends time and space. Dive into meticulously crafted recipes that are both pun-filled and deliciously creepy. Each recipe... Read More
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An exquisite card game of culinary chaos and mean cuisine from the sinister cabal that served up The Necronomnomnom cookbooks.

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The Necronomnomnom by Mike Slater is a culinary journey into the depths of Lovecraftian cuisine. This cookbook brings the eerie and the delicious together, offering a feast that transcends time and space.

Dive into meticulously crafted recipes that are both pun-filled and deliciously creepy. Each recipe is designed with flair and passion, blending horror and gastronomy in a way that will awaken the ancient hunger in everyone.

Whether you are crafting 'Byakhee Brioche' or brewing a pot of 'Shoggoth Surprise', each page promises to enchant with illustrations that conjure the essence of Lovecraftโ€™s tales.

This book is not just for fans of H.P. Lovecraft, but for anyone who delights in the intersection of storytelling and the art of cooking. It is the perfect gift for those who appreciate the eccentric and the enigmatic.

Enrich your culinary exploits with The Necronomnomnomโ€”an essential tome for those daring enough to embrace the darkly delectable.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781682689899

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Cards

Date Published: 02 June 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Countryman Press Inc.

Illustration: more than 200 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 477g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Mike Slater is the author of The Necronomnomnom, published in seven languages; LoveCraft Cocktails; The Necromunchicon; and The Carols of Cthulhu. He is co-owner of Red Duke Games, and his short fiction has appeared in various anthologies. He lives in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania.

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