H. P. Lovecraft

H. P. Lovecraftin parhaat kokoaa valikoiman kauhun mestarin parhaimpina pidettyjä novelleja. Keskeistä niissä on silmitön pelko toiseutta ja tuntematonta kohtaan, hulluus ja järjettömyys. Teos sisältää kuusi tarinaa: Väri avaruudesta, Varjo Innsmouthin yllä, Herbert West - elvyttäjä, Hulluuden vuorilla, Charles Dexter Wardin tapaus ja Hautakummun salaisuus. Novellit on valikoinut Kustannus Jalavan perustaja ja pitkäaikainen kustantaja Markku Jalava. Hän on myös kirjoittanut kokoelmaan esipuheen. H. P. Lovecraft (1890-1937) oli amerikkalainen kirjailija, jota on kutsuttu modernin kauhukirjallisuuden isäksi. Lovecraftin ja hänen luomansa Cthulhu-mytologian vaikutus elää edelleen vahvasti populaarikulttuurissa.

Kauhujen kabinetti vie vie lukijansa pelon syvimpiin syövereihin ja uusiin, kammottaviin maailmoihin. Tarinoissa saa kokea kauhun koko kirjon: se versoo milloin kadonneista kulttuureista, selittämättömistä luonnonilmiöistä tai ihmisen sisältä hiipivänä hulluutena. Teos kokoaa yhteen H. P. Lovecraftin parhaita lyhyitä kauhunovelleja. Mukana ovat sellaiset tunnetut novellit kuin Ulkopuolinen, Kuva talossa, Nimetön kaupunki ja Red Hookin kauhu. Kauhujen kabinetin on koonnut ja siihen esipuheen on kirjoittanut Markku Sadelehto, joka on työskennellyt Lovecraftin tekstien parissa jo vuosikymmenten ajan. Teos on rinnakkaisteos H. P. Lovecraftin parhaat -teokselle, joka sisältää Lovecraftin parhaat pienoisromaanit ja pitkät novellit, sekä Cthulhun kutsu -teokselle, joka kokoaa yhteen kaikki Cthulhu-myyttiin liittyvät novellit.

Mikä innoittaa taiteilijaa maalaamaan niin kammottavia näkyjä? Voiko kuoleman vallan kukistaa lääketieteen keinoin? Mitä lahjakas matematiikan opiskelija löytää pelätystä noitatalosta? Kun saksalainen sukellusvene painuu valtameren pohjaan, mitä salaisuuksia ihmiskunnan alkuhämäristä se kohtaa? Ja miksi erakoitunut muusikko soittaa öisin eikä halua kenenkään kuulevan soitantaansa? Unet noitatalossa ja muita tarinoita sisältää viisi modernin kauhun isän H. P. Lovecraftin (1890-1937) klassista kauhukertomusta. Lovecraftin tarinat ovat innoittaneet lukemattomia taiteilijoita, kirjailijoita ja elokuvantekijöitä hänen jälkeensä, ja erityisesti useat tämän kokoelman tarinat ovat löytäneet tiensä myös valkokankaalle ja televisioruutuihin. Näinä epävarmoina aikoina Lovecraftin kauhistuttava visio ihmisen merkityksettömyydestä kosmoksessa on ajankohtaisempi kuin koskaan. Kokoelman käännökset ovat täysin uusia ja perustuvat kirjailijan alkuperäisteksteihin tarjoten suomenkieliselle lukijalle ensimmäistä kertaa mahdollisuuden tutustua kertomuksiin siten kuin Lovecraft ne itse tarkoitti. Tarinoita taustoittavat Lovecraft-asiantuntija Lauri Latun alaviitteet, esipuhe ja jälkisanat, joissa avataan novellien taustaa ja suomennettujen sanojen merkityksiä. Kokoelma sisältää kertomukset Pickmanin malli, Erich Zannin musiikki, Temppeli, Herbert West - elvyttäjä ja Unet noitatalossa.

In 2014, The New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft was published and devoured by the Lovecraft community and general readers alike. The landmark volume included twenty-two stories but there are many others worthy of attention, including Lovecraft’s favourites. In this follow-up, twenty-five more Lovecraft stories are re-presented as well as a number of never-before-seen revisions and collaborations with other authors. Included are “Rats in the Wall”, a post–First World War story about the terrors of the past and the newly contextualised “The Horror at Red Hook”, which has been adapted recently by Victor LaValle. The stories magnify the creative ideas and writing processes of the literary genius. Best-selling author and editor Klinger reanimates Lovecraft with clarity and historical insight, offering a revelatory volume in which the author’s story-writing method is uncovered, his vivid dreams are recorded and first drafts of stories are seen in immaturity. In addition to his ground-breaking writing, we glimpse a personal side of Lovecraft: his favourite stories are highlighted and his vulnerability as a young writer is obvious. With hundreds of annotations and dozens of rare images, Beyond Arkham provides the complete picture of Lovecraft’s achievements in fiction. No lover of Gothic literature will want to be without this literary keepsake.

Ranging from the macabre to the supernatural, the collection of stories found in Classic Tales of Horror contains some of the most influential horror and dark fiction books of all-time. Included in this horror anthology are: The Call of Cthulhu by H. P. Lovecraft Dracula by Bram Stoker Frankenstein by Mary Shelley The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe The Turn of the Screw by Henry James A bit more about each book: The Call of Cthulhu by H. P. Lovecraft recounts Francis Wayland Thurston's investigations into a mysterious otherworldly cult that worships the slumbering god Cthulhu. The published story was regarded by Robert E. Howard (the creator of Conan) as "a masterpiece, which I am sure will live as one of the highest achievements of literature. Mr. Lovecraft holds a unique position in the literary world; he has grasped, to all intents, the worlds outside our paltry ken." Dracula by Bram Stoker tells the story of the vampire Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so that he may find new blood and spread his undead curse, as well as the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and a woman led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. Dracula has spawned many undead spinoffs in literature and film and is synonomous with modern horror. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a grotesque but sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Considered by some to be the first example of science fiction, Frankenstein has generated an entire genre of literature, films, and plays. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde tells the story of the adventures of a hedonistic youth after having his likeness captured in a painting...and the paintings reflection of those adventures. Considered too amoral for publication in its original form, Oscar Wilde famously fought for artists' rights to publish and art for art's sake in his works defense. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson relates the story of a London lawyer named Gabriel John Utterson who investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and the evil Edward Hyde. The novella's impact is such that it has become a part of the common language, with the very phrase "Jekyll and Hyde" coming to mean a person who is vastly different in moral character from one situation to the next. The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe is the tale of an unnamed narrator who endeavors to convince the reader of his sanity while simultaneously describing a murder he committed. The Tell-Tale Heart is widely considered a classic of the Gothic fiction genre and is one of Poe's most famous short stories. The Turn of the Screw by Henry James tells the story of a governess caring for two children at a remote estate who becomes convinced that the grounds are haunted. The novella has been adapted numerous times in film, stage, and television and has enjoyed much debate by academics on the true nature of the evil depicted in the story.

Po te de l'indicible, homme solitaire et maladif aux amertumes acides, Lovecraft est, aux c t s de Edgar A. Poe, l'un des grands ma tres de la litt rature fantastique et d' pouvante, un g nie des abysses dont l'oeuvre tentaculaire plonge au coeur de nos peurs les plus enfouies. Le p re de l'horreur moderne en litt rature aura servi d'influence plusieurs g n rations d'imaginaires et nombre d'autres prestigieux auteurs (King, Masterton, Derleth, Carpenter, Del Toro).ce volume contient ses meilleurs oeuvres. LE MONSTRE SUR LE SEUIL L'INDICIBLE CELUI QUI HANTAIT LES T N BRES LA MAISON DE LA SORCI RE LE CAUCHEMAR D'INNSMOUTH La Qu te Onirique de Kadath l'Inconnue Les Montagnes Hallucin es Dans l'Ab me du Temps

Secret cults, forbidden knowledge, and cryptic prophecies await in this companion collection to Shadows Over Innsmouth, containing 12 more short stories inspired by the legendary horror writer H. P. Lovecraft. Featuring stories from some of the biggest names in horror fiction, including H. P. Lovecraft, Ramsey Campbell, Kim Newman, Caitlin R. Kiernan, and many more. This newly redesigned edition also includes a revised and updated Introduction and Contributor Notes, along with additional artwork exclusive to this printing. In this companion to the acclaimed anthology Shadows Over Innsmouth, World Fantasy Award-winning editor Stephen Jones assembles some of today's most talented horror authors-the finest of the modern Lovecraftian acolytes. Return to Innsmouth with these 12 haunting horror stories and encounter a scientist who stumbles upon a secret cult, a thief whose heist goes horrifically awry, and a magician who usurps a prophecy only to bring about something much, much worse-plus H. P. Lovecraft's previously discarded draft of 'The Shadow Over Innsmouth'! This newly redesigned edition also includes a revised and updated Introduction and Contributor Notes, along with additional artwork exclusive to this printing. Featuring stories from: H. P. Lovecraft Ramsey Campbell Hugh B. Cave Basil Copper John Glasby Caitlin R. Kiernan Brian Lumley Richard A. Lupoff Paul McAuley Kim Newman Michael Marshall Smith Steve Rasnic Tem

Venture into a macabre world with this stunning edition of The Essential Tales of H. P. Lovecraft. The Essential Tales of H. P. Lovecraft collects one of the author’s most popular novellas and six of his most famous short stories:At the Mountains of MadnessThe Call of CthulhuThe Colour Out of SpaceThe Dunwich HorrorThe Shadow Out of TimeThe Shadow Over InnsmouthThe Whisperer in DarknessThis collectible edition of The Essential Tales of H. P. Lovecraft features:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by H. P. Lovecraft scholar Peter CannonUnabridged textA timeline of the life and times of LovecraftThese hair-raising tales have inspired generations of authors and filmmakers, including Stephen King, Alan Moore, Guillermo del Toro, and Neil Gaiman. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

Acclaimed artist Michael Bukowski takes the weird scribbled entries in H. P. Lovecraft's Commonplace Book that formed the foundation of the author's more infamous stories and creates a memorable addition to any bookshelf devoted to the weird. Featuring a mix of full-color spreads and cleverly monstrous spot art surrounding Lovecraft's imaginative notions, this is the perfect gift for any fan of the Cthulhu Mythos.

Delve into the eerie and enigmatic world of H. P. Lovecraft with this comprehensive anthology, featuring over 50 of his most spellbinding weird tales. This collection showcases Lovecraft's unique ability to fuse traditional horror with cosmic dread, creating a genre now celebrated as Lovecraftian horror. Readers will traverse through stories rich in mythical creatures, otherworldly dimensions, and ancient gods, all set against the backdrop of early 20th-century New England. As a cornerstone of weird fiction, Lovecraft's work has had a profound influence on the horror genre, shaping its evolution and inspiring countless writers and artists. His stories are not just about fear; they explore themes of existentialism, the insignificance of humanity in the cosmos, and the fragility of sanity. These tales are woven with a philosophical depth that invites reflection on the human condition and our place in the universe. This anthology is not just a journey through chilling narratives; it's an exploration of Lovecraft's visionary imagination. It's an essential read for anyone interested in the roots of horror and the enduring power of storytelling to evoke our deepest fears and fascinations.

Kuka - tai mikä - on salaperäinen muukalainen Nyarlathotep, ja miksi seinistä kuuluu alati rottien kipitystä? Mitä salaisuuksia erämaan keskelle unohtunut nimetön kaupunki kätkee? Entä mikä hirvittävä, näkymätön kauhu on päässyt irti pienessä Dunwichin kylässä ja mikä riivaa Edward Derbyn vaimoa? Nimetön kaupunki ja muita tarinoita kokoaa yhteen viisi kauhun mestarin H. P. Lovecraftin (1890-1937) klassista kauhukertomusta. Suomennokset ovat täysin uusia ja perustuvat ensimmäistä kertaa kirjailijan alkuperäisteksteihin tarjoten mahdollisuuden lukea tarinat sellaisina kuin kirjailija olisi ne itse halunnut julkaista. Kertomuksia taustoittavat suomentajan ja toimittajan, Lovecraft-asiantuntija Lauri Latun esipuhe, jälkisanat ja kommentit. Niissä avataan suomennettujen sanojen merkityksiä, termejä, tarinoiden taustaa sekä muun muassa arvoituksellisen Nyarlathotepin olemusta. Howard Phillips Lovecraftia pidetään modernin kauhun isänä. Hänen kirjoituksensa ovat vaikuttaneet niin kauhukirjallisuuteen, kauhuelokuviin, rock- ja metallimusiikkiin kuin filosofiaan ja korkeakirjallisuuteenkin. Lovecraftin esittämä pelottava maailma, jossa ihminen ei ole keskiössä, on näinä epävarmuuden aikoina tärkeämpi kuin koskaan. Kokoelma sisältää kertomukset Olio kynnyksellä, Dunwichin kauhu, Nimetön kaupunki, Rotat seinissä ja Nyarlathotep.

Though most famous for his seminal supernatural horror fiction, H. P. Lovecraft also produced a large corpus of poetry, the best examples of which are contained within this brand new volume. Lovecraft's poetry offers us a different side of his writing and personality, although his macabre tastes can still be seen and are employed to masterfully augment his lines. The poems of this collection include: "Ode to Selene or Diana", "On Receiving a Picture of Swans", "To the Old Pagan Religion", "Unda Or, The Bride of the Sea", "Lines on Gen. Robert Edward Lee", "To Pan", "An American to Mother England", "The Rose of England", "The Poe-Et's Nightmare - A Fable", "Fact and Fancy", "Pacifist War Song - 1917", etc. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Now-famous creator of the "Cthulhu Mythos", he was unable to support himself financially from his writing and editing work during his life time, his stories not garnering acclaim until long after his death. Today, he is considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Read & Co. is publishing this poetry collection as part of our "Ragged Hand" imprint complete with Lovecraft's introductory essays 'The Allowable Rhyme' and 'Metrical Regularity'.

Though most famous for his seminal supernatural horror fiction, H. P. Lovecraft also produced a large corpus of poetry, the best examples of which are contained within this brand new volume. Lovecraft's poetry offers us a different side of his writing and personality, although his macabre tastes can still be seen and are employed to masterfully augment his lines. The poems of this collection include: "Ode to Selene or Diana", "On Receiving a Picture of Swans", "To the Old Pagan Religion", "Unda Or, The Bride of the Sea", "Lines on Gen. Robert Edward Lee", "To Pan", "An American to Mother England", "The Rose of England", "The Poe-Et's Nightmare - A Fable", "Fact and Fancy", "Pacifist War Song - 1917", etc. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Now-famous creator of the "Cthulhu Mythos", he was unable to support himself financially from his writing and editing work during his life time, his stories not garnering acclaim until long after his death. Today, he is considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Read & Co. is publishing this poetry collection as part of our "Ragged Hand" imprint complete with Lovecraft's introductory essays 'The Allowable Rhyme' and 'Metrical Regularity'.