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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN num: 9781596061255
ISBN number: 1596061251
Label: Subterranean Press
Manufacturer: Subterranean Press
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 280
Printing Date: October 31, 2007
Publishing house: Subterranean Press
Release Date: October 31, 2007
Sale Popularity Level: 364319
Studio: Subterranean Press
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Prior to the very first American publication of Brian Lumley s ground-breaking, dead-waking, best-selling Necroscope?? in 1988 -- the very first novel in a long-lived, much-loved series -- this British author had for twenty years been earning himself something of a reputation writing short stories, novellas, and a series of novels set against H. P. Lovecraft's cosmic Cthulhu Mythos backdrop. A soldier in 1967, serving in Berlin with the Royal Military Police, Lumley jump-started his literary career by writing to August Derleth, the then dean of macabre publishers at his home in Sauk City, Wisconsin, telling of his fascination with the Mythos, and purchasing books by the Old Gentleman of Providence, RI. In addition, he sent a page or two of written work allegedly culled from the various forbidden or grey books of the Mythos. Suitably impressed, the master of Arkham House invited Lumley to write something solid in the Mythos as a possible contribution to a new volume he was currently contemplating, to be titled -- what else but? -- Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos. And as might well be imagined, that set everything in motion. Forty years have passed since then and a good many words of Mythos fiction written, including critically acclaimed and award-nominated work, stories that have appeared in prestigious magazines such as Fantasy & Science Fiction, and hardcover volumes from publishers all over the world from the USA to China and the United Kingdom to Russia. But while Lumley's novels are all currently available, many of them in hardcover format, his Mythos short stories and novellas have until now remained uncollected. Subterranean Press is proud to correct that omission in volumes that are guaranteed to be the pride of any collector's library of Mythos works other than tales written by H. P. Lovecraft himself. Here in this volume are found the novellas; the future companion volume contains the short stories. And thus the very best of Brian Lumley's works in this sub-genre, including such recent tales as The Hymn and The Taint, are collected and presented for the very first time in this much more worthy and durable format...
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Ever since I began to read books to help with school work in high school, I've read only Brian Lumley. Every book of his that I've read, I can't put down. Whether it's the Wamphyri, or traveling in a Clock, I've been sucked into worlds that consume you. Every story is painted so well that I can picture everything as Brian intends. I love his short stories and novellas. They always seems to get me in the end. He always throws a tywist or a surprise ending to things. Ever since the beginning, I've been Enthralled.
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After long years reading HPL and trying to find others to go on with the Mythos, Lumley quickly came along a couple of great names.
I like his work and this book, hardcover and signed (with a fantastic artwork cover), is a nice addition to any Lovecraftian's collection.
Great stories and each of them begins with a little word form the author, giving a small view of when he wrote it or such pleasant background informations... this is very nice touch too.
Though I speak french, I dont have any problems reading english, despite the fact that sometimes, i have to check out some adjectives just to make sure, even though i knew what i just read...
It would be great that these would all be translated into french also to give them full credit. But hey...at least, we have great authors and it can only be good for my english :P
If you want to get this item, dont go for the paperback...grab the hardcover edition and give yourself a treat, it looks great! I will do the same for "Haggopian and Other Stories " as soon as it will be available....
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Despite getting the impression from all the pre-publishing hypes and reviews that this book would contain the longer stories of "Cthulhu Mythos" by Brian Lumley, actual reading of the stories resulted in me being pleasantly surprised. The stories in this book are more properly describable as 'Lovecraftian', since they succed in invoking the feeling of cosmic horror without going through the hackneyed themes, words and damnable incantations! The best story in this book is undoubtedly, "The Taint", with its haunting narrative and the chiller ending. Lovers of Cthulhu mythos should lap this book up, because after a long time such a fresh voice has been heard in the venerable hall made slimy by incompetents and frauds.
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I didn't realise that the book was signed by both the author and the cover artist when I ordered it. I have not read the book yet so why the 5 stars? It's for the beautiful signatures!
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