Publisher's Synopsis
Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) remains one of the most influential-and controversial-figures in horror literature. While his views remain a subject of debate, his haunting tales of cosmic dread have shaped the genre for generations. As the father of cosmic horror, Lovecraft introduced a universe where humanity is insignificant, forbidden knowledge unravels the mind, and ancient, otherworldly entities lurk just beyond the veil of reality. Some even believe he unknowingly tapped into real spiritual forces, creating a modern mythology of fear.
This book is your ultimate guide to Lovecraft's mythos, divided into two immersive sections:
