The King in Yellow Special Edition
The King in Yellow Special Edition by Robert W. Chambers is a reprint published by Wildside Press, LLC in 2014, featuring 208 pages in English. This classic collection comprises ten short stories that explore themes of dark fantasy and horror, presenting a narrative that warns readers of a curse associated with its reading. The edition includes an introduction by H.P. Lovecraft and an additional story, “An Inhabitant of Carcosa,” by Ambrose Bierce.
Readers will encounter a blend of fiction that delves into the occult and supernatural, with each story contributing to an overarching sense of dread and madness. The collection is noted for its literary significance and its influence on the genre, making it a compelling exploration of fear and tragedy. This edition not only preserves the original tales but also enhances the experience with supplementary content, inviting readers to engage with the eerie atmosphere that Chambers is known for.
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- The King in Yellow — recently featured in HBO’s hit series True Detective — is a classic collection of 10 short stories, the reading of which will curse one to a terrible fate. You have been warned! This edition features an introduction by H.P. Lovecraft. As an added bonus, it includes “An Inhabitant of Carcosa,” by Ambrose Bierce, another related story.
- H.P. Lovecraft wrote: “The King in Yellow, a series of vaguely connected short stories…whose perusal brings fright, madness, and spectral tragedy, really achieves notable heights of cosmis fear…”
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