The Best of H. P. Lovecraft - A Collection of Short Stories (Fantasy and Horror Classics): With a Dedication by George Henry Weiss

Against the crushing, indifferent vastness of the cosmos, humanity is nothing. And Something has noticed us.

H. P. Lovecraft is the father of cosmic horror, the literary genius who created a universe of ancient, extraterrestrial gods, forbidden cults, and unspeakable madness. This collection gathers his most terrifying and essential short stories, representing the pinnacle of the author's vision--a canon of works that redefined supernatural fiction for the 20th century and beyond.

Prepare to confront the horrifying truth: the human mind is fragile, and the universe is not designed for our comfort or understanding.

This indispensable volume includes Lovecraft's magnum opuses and most unsettling psychological terrors, such as:

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The Call of Cthulhu: The seminal tale that first introduced the monstrous, dreaming priest Cthulhu and the chilling reality of his devoted global cult. •

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At the Mountains of Madness: A chilling expedition into the Antarctic that uncovers the staggering, geological history of the Earth, predating humanity and guarded by unspeakable alien entities. •

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The Shadow Over Innsmouth: A descent into a decrepit Massachusetts town and the shocking discovery of a hybrid human-fish species created by an ancient, sinister pact. •

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Other Essential Works: The subterranean terror of The Rats in the Walls, the shocking mutation of The Dunwich Horror, and the indescribable strangeness of The Colour Out of Space. •

Lovecraft's work remains unparalleled in its ability to inspire existential dread. This classic collection is being republished now in a new edition complete with a dedication by George Henry Weiss, offering a necessary journey into the abyss of the Cthulhu Mythos.

Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn.

© 2016 Fantasy and Horror Classics (Ebook): 9781473369290

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Ebook: 31 maart 2016