About the book
Time is a flat circle in this beautiful gift edition of the cult classic work of weird fiction and supernatural horror that inspired H.P. Lovecraft and HBO’s True Detective
\"…For we do not know what beasts the night dreams when its hours grow too long for even God to be awake.\" – Attributed to Hildred Castaigne, narrator of “The Repairer of Reputations.”
The weird tales in this slim volume are all linked by a play, the second act of which reveals truths so terrible and beautiful that it drives all who read it to despair: The King in Yellow.
I cannot forget Carcosa where black stars hang in the heavens; where the shadows of men’s thoughts lengthen in the afternoon . . . I pray God will curse the writer, as the writer has cursed the world with this beautiful, stupendous creation, terrible in its simplicity, irresistible in its truth–a world which now trembles before the King in Yellow.
These four macabre, uncanny, and unsettling stories are some of the most thrilling ever written in the field of weird fiction, exploring themes of the supernatural, spirituality, and the potentially corrosive influence of belief in the afterlife. Since their first publication in 1895, they have become a cult classic, influencing everyone from the renowned master of cosmic horror, H.P Lovecraft, to the creators of HBO’s True Detective.
Editions of The King in Yellow, Deluxe Edition
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781782273769
- EBook
- ISBN 9781782274360
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Time is a flat circle in this beautiful gift edition of the cult classic work of weird fiction and supernatural horror that inspired H.P. Lovecraft and HBO’s True Detective
\"…For we do not know what beasts the night dreams when its hours grow too long for even God to be awake.\" – Attributed to Hildred Castaigne, narrator of “The Repairer of Reputations.”
The weird tales in this slim volume are all linked by a play, the second act of which reveals truths so terrible and beautiful that it drives all who read it to despair: The King in Yellow.
I cannot forget Carcosa where black stars hang in the heavens; where the shadows of men’s thoughts lengthen in the afternoon . . . I pray God will curse the writer, as the writer has cursed the world with this beautiful, stupendous creation, terrible in its simplicity, irresistible in its truth–a world which now trembles before the King in Yellow.
These four macabre, uncanny, and unsettling stories are some of the most thrilling ever written in the field of weird fiction, exploring themes of the supernatural, spirituality, and the potentially corrosive influence of belief in the afterlife. Since their first publication in 1895, they have become a cult classic, influencing everyone from the renowned master of cosmic horror, H.P Lovecraft, to the creators of HBO’s True Detective.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The King in Yellow, Deluxe Edition about?
Time is a flat circle in this beautiful gift edition of the cult classic work of weird fiction and supernatural horror that inspired H.P. Lovecraft and HBO’s True Detective
\"…For we do not know what beasts the night dreams when its hours grow too long for even God to be awake.\" – Attributed to Hildred Castaigne, narrator of “The Repairer of Reputations.”
The weird tales in this slim volume are all linked by a play, the second act of which reveals truths so terrible and beautiful that it drives all who read it to despair: The King in Yellow.
I cannot forget Carcosa where black stars hang in the heavens; where the shadows of men’s thoughts lengthen in the afternoon . . . I pray God will curse the writer, as the writer has cursed the world with this beautiful, stupendous creation, terrible in its simplicity, irresistible in its truth–a world which now trembles before the King in Yellow.
These four macabre, uncanny, and unsettling stories are some of the most thrilling ever written in the field of weird fiction, exploring themes of the supernatural, spirituality, and the potentially corrosive influence of belief in the afterlife. Since their first publication in 1895, they have become a cult classic, influencing everyone from the renowned master of cosmic horror, H.P Lovecraft, to the creators of HBO’s True Detective.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The King in Yellow, Deluxe Edition?
Fiction > Horror, ghost stories and supernatural fiction
Where can I read a sample of The King in Yellow, Deluxe Edition?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781782273769
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The King in Yellow, Deluxe Edition?
Robert W. Chambers
Who is the Publisher of the book The King in Yellow, Deluxe Edition?
Steerforth Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The King in Yellow, Deluxe Edition is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781782273769) and ebook(ISBN 9781782274360)
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