- Hardcover: 448 pages
- Publisher: Arkham House Publishers; 5th edition (Jan 1 1987)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0870540394
- ISBN-13: 978-0870540394
- Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 14.7 x 4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 658 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #204,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
This last volume of a trilogy represents the culmination of a monumental projectthe bringing into print of Lovecraft's stories in their definitive form, based on manuscripts and notes. This volume also contains the important study, "Supernatural Horror in Literature," and repairs a longtime need by providing it with an index. T. E. D. Klein, whose work has been influenced by Lovecraft, contributes a long introduction tracing the authors who themselves influenced Lovecraft, in particular Lord Dunsany. Among the stories are "From Beyond" and "Herbert WestReanimator," both of which have recently been brought to the screen, "Beyond the Wall of Sleep," "The Lurking Fear" and "Under the Pyramid," this last ghostwritten for Harry Houdini. Joshi, whose long-time project this has been, has also provided a chronological listing of HPL's works.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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The Lovecraft Experience, Sep 26 2000
By Zack Davisson "japanreviewed" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dagon and Other Macabre Tales (Hardcover)
In my humble opinion, there are two ways to read Lovecraft. The first, and best, is to get your hands on an original "Wierd Tales" or other pulp. There is something about the musty smell that adds to the tale. For true conisours, read them under the covers with a flashlight, late in the evening hours.Realizing that original pulps may be prohibitively expensive, the Arkham House Editions are the next option. These hardback treasures are as much a part of Lovecraft's legacy as the stories themselves. Lovecraft would be all but forgotten if it were not for the small circle of friends who founded Arkham House, with the sole mission of keeping his writings in print. Arkham House is the definitive Lovecraft volume.
The stories in "Dagon and Other MacAbre Tales" are classics, including "Herbert West Re-Animator," "The Doom That Came to Sarnath," "The Strange High House in the Mist," "The Cats of Ulthar ," "Dagon," "Facts Concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family ," "The Lurking Fear ," "The Transition of Juan Romero ," and his acclaimed essay "Supernatural Horror in Literature [revised] ."
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Master Collection!!!, May 11 1999
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dagon and Other Macabre Tales (Hardcover)
This book contains such greats as Herbert West - Re-animator, and The Strange Case of Arthur Jemyem and his Family. The Arkham House editions are the definitive Lovecraft Library. A definite must have.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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These stories are not for the Lovecraft uninitiated..., Dec 20 2000
By "abhoth" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dagon and Other Macabre Tales (Hardcover)
This collection of work ranks as my second favorite, falling just short of "At the Mountains of Madness" also published by Arkham house. It contains most of his earlier works, and does a better job providing the reader with a glimpse of the forces which shaped his work through the years than any other collection could hope to. If you are new to Lovecraft, these works would probably not be appreciated as much as others. They are much more enjoyable when one has a better understanding of what Lovecraft is all about. I would suggest starting with the collection "The Dunwich Horror and Others" also by Arkham house. It contains most of Lovecraft's most popular work, including "The Call of Cthulhu" and "The Colour out of Space". For any fan or collecter of Lovecraft, however, this book is an absolute must have.
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