The King in Yellow
The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers is presented in this 1st Precipice Edition, published by Precipice Books on March 8, 2017. This edition features the original text of all ten stories from the 1895 publication, exploring themes of madness, obsession, and the macabre, all linked by an outlawed play titled “The King in Yellow.” The book comprises 232 pages and is available in English.
Readers will encounter a collection of narratives that delve into the realms of fantasy, horror, and the supernatural. Each story reflects the eerie legacy of Chambers’ work, which has influenced notable writers in the genre. Accompanied by a new introduction from Joseph S. Pulver, Sr., and illustrations by Luke Spooner, this edition offers both fans and newcomers an opportunity to engage with the unsettling world of weird fiction.
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HAVE YOU FOUND THE YELLOW SIGN?First published in 1895 by F. Tennyson Neely, The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers stands as one of the earliest examples of weird fiction in American literature, influencing future generations of writers including H.P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, and Karl Edward Wagner. This new edition preserves the original text of all ten stories as they were originally published in 1895. Contained in this volume are stories of madness, obsession, despair, and the macabre, fueled by an outlawed play known as ¿The King in Yellow.¿ Complimenting the text is a new introduction by Joseph S. Pulver, Sr., with interior illustrations by Luke Spooner. Fans of The King in Yellow will enjoy this new presentation of familiar material, while newcomers to the world of weird fiction will be entranced by the eerie legacy of Chambers¿ achievement. Prepare yourself, reader. Carcosa awaits.
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