The King in Yellow by Robert W Chambers

The King in Yellow by Robert W Chambers

'Altogether one of the greatest weird tales ever written' H.P. Lovecraftt

p>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.

These four macabre, uncanny and unsettling stories are some of the most thrilling ever written in the field of weird fiction, and since their first publication in 1895 have become a cult classic, influencing many writers from the renowned master of cosmic horror H.P Lovecraft to the creators of HBO's True Detective and George R.R. Martin.

Contains: 'The Repairer of Reputations', 'The Mask', 'In the Court of the Dragon', 'The Yellow Sign'.

Altogether one of the greatest weird tales ever written -- HP. Lovecraft

Robert W. Chambers (1865-1933) was an American author and artist. He was a prolific writer and enjoyed great success during his lifetime, with an output comprising works of romance, adventure and science fiction, as well as some books for children. However, it is principally for his weird and supernatural stories, and in particular this collection, which is regarded as one of the most important works of American supernatural fiction, that he is remembered today.

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ISBN 13	9781782273769
ISBN 10	178227376X
Title	The King in Yellow
Author	Robert W Chambers
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Pushkin Press
Year published	2017-10-26
Number of pages	160
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