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Lovecraft is "the American writer of the twentieth century most frequently compared with Poe, in the quality of his art ... [and] its thematic preoccupations (the obsessive depiction of psychic disintegration in the face of cosmic horror)," writes Joyce Carol Oates in the New York Review of Books. Del Rey has reprinted Lovecraft's stories in three handsome paperbacks. This first volume collects 16 classic tales, including "The Rats in the Walls," "The Call of Cthulhu," "The Dunwich Horror," and "The Colour Out of Space." Introduction by Robert Bloch. Wraparound cover art by Michael Whelan.
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This is the collection that true fans of horror fiction have been waiting for: sixteen of H.P. Lovecraft's most horrifying visions, including Lovecraft's masterpiece, THE SHADOW OUT OF TIME--the shocking revelation of the mysterious forces that hold all mankind in their fearsome grip.
"I think it is beyond doubt that H.P. Lovecraft has yet to be surpassed as the Twentieth Century's greatest practitioner of the classic horror tale."
Stephen King
"I think it is beyond doubt that H.P. Lovecraft has yet to be surpassed as the Twentieth Century's greatest practitioner of the classic horror tale."
Stephen King
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The Rats in the Walls, The Picture in the House, The Outsider, Pickman's Model, In the Vault, The Silver Key, The Music of Erich Zann, The Call of the Cthulhu, The Dunwich Horror, The Whisperer in Darkness, The Colour Out of Space, The Hunter in the Dark, The Thing on the Doorstep, The Shadow Over Innsmouth, The Dreams in the Witch-House, The Shadow Out of Time.
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I believe another reviewer has already stated that what is contained in this volume seems closer to a most 'accessible' Lovecraft collection than a best of, although the inclusion of pieces such as the Silver Key does give this volume a higher ratio of excellent stories than the clearly-not-best-of Transitions volume also published by Del Ray. What is missing here are the two mature works, The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, The Dream Quest of Unknown Kaddath and (my particular favorite) At the Mountains of Madness. It is difficult to consider this volume to represent the best Lovecraft when it instead seems to (especially in the first few stories) represent the most generic Lovecraft. Some of the man's best and most imaginative stories are not to be found here, but to give the volume credit, it is certainly a well balenced collection with no genuinely weak stories (though the second one--called something like 'the picture in the house' or something like that, is so absurdly predictable that it is hard to understand how it made it into this volume. On another note, upon recent rereading, I must agree with the introduction that appears in the Arkham house Dagon volume, in which the author (I cannot recall his name) states boldly that Lovecraft's horror has not aged well, while his science fiction and fantasy--especially his fantasy--still feels quite inspired and original. But readers of this volume will miss out on most of Lovecraft's fantasy. What they will get instead are pieces like the Dunwich horror, which as the century closes reads more like a potential script idea for a B film made by the likes of Roger Coreman. If we cannot laugh at the invisible monster as it knocks down trees and eats cows in the backwater community of Dunwich, then we must certainly laugh at the 'action scientists' who seem to be trained in at least 5 different fields and who are reluctant to bring in other help as they alone can protect the earth from the strange invisible monster! I do enjoy Lovecraft tremendously, but there are as many odd things to laugh at as there are trully brilliant things--most of which stem from those things the man thought beautiful and wonderous, not his monsters. To wrap this up then, is Lovecraft the greatest horror author of the 20th century? Well I'll certainly take him over the other hacks who have written in this area, but for all those who seem to think that everything that Lovecraft accomplished was creating the Cthulu mythos and the Necronomicon, I strongly suggest looking beyond the monsters and see what the man was trying to say about the nature of consciousness and those who feel drawn inexplicable to those things mysterious and beautiful whose unearthly source is as intangible as are the passing images of dreams. Lovecraft seems forever to be an author frustrated with communicating that sense of wonder, and in frustration was born Cthulu and all the other horrors; creative works, but not the essential idea of Lovecraft.
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At last I've found an affordable collection to introduce me to H. P. Lovecraft's works.
I've read other stories that people have compared to Lovecraft, so have always wanted to read his work.
It took me a while to get through this collection as some of the language threw me and I would have to reread a page or two to understand. Also, until the character names (especially the gods and such) stick in your head. it will be a little difficult to follow because you don't really remember what happened previously to them.
But eventually they do, and about midway through the collection I was enthralled. With such stories as Call Of The Cthulhu, Colour Out Of Space, Shadow Over Innsmouth, and others...I am dying to read more.
Thanks to Del Rey for publishing more Lovecraft collections...I'm off to get them now.
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Nobody can give you nightmares like Lovecraft.
If your like me and perused a Lovecraft short story in some sundry horror collection and were driven to pursue more of his frightfully addictive visions, this is the volume to... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 5. April 2000 veröffentlicht
Lovecraft is the best!
Lovecraft is my favorite author of all time, and this book compiles his best work all into one. A must read if you are at all interested in the horror genre!
Am 17. November 1999 veröffentlicht
Peerless - but it helps if you know New England
I read my first Lovecraft story in 7th grade some years ago. It was the "Shadow Over Innsmouth," and I instantly became a Lovecraft addict. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 5. November 1999 von Bragan Thomas
One of the best horror writers humanity will ever have.
Lovecraft is simply fantastic! His Mythology (well, with the help of others) is so complex and so good, that there's people out there that believe it is true! Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 1. November 1999 veröffentlicht
the best-as far as ican see
I don't know if I am the right one to critique this work, since I have no love for this genre, but I must say H.P. lovecraft is the best practicioner of this type of writing. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 1. November 1999 veröffentlicht
Lovecraft is the true grandmaster of horror and suspense.
Lovecraft is simply the best. This master of horror and suspense carries a narrative that puts modern horror writers to shame. His writing is truly incredible! Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 3. Oktober 1999 veröffentlicht
Seriously Disturbing Stuff, They're Great!!!
I got this book because I am interested in the roots of popular horror fiction. This stuff is much more subliminal, much more suggestive than the modern day, in your face type of... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 21. September 1999 veröffentlicht
Lovecraft - the True Master of Horror
Lovecraft is able to create an atmosphere of fear, loathing, and dread with mere words. His sometimes overwhelming descriptions can paint a picture in your mind like few others. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 6. September 1999 veröffentlicht
Amazing!
This is a book for book lovers, to be sure. Though perhaps not apt for the masses, Lovecraft's work is truly impressive. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 18. August 1999 veröffentlicht
Incredible collection of some of an incredible writer's work
H.P. Lovecraft was the best horror writer of this century. And by saying this, I do not feel I am going out on a limb. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 21. Mai 1999 veröffentlicht
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