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The King in Yellow: A Classic Collection of Supernatural and Cosmic Horror Stories - Madness, Mystery, and the Unknown (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
Hardcover
Series: Library of Alexandria, Book 253
ISBN13: 9781804219355
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: Jun 22 2025
Pages: 296
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Robert W. Chambers' The King in Yellow is one of the most haunting and influential horror collections ever written. Published in 1895, these linked stories introduced the world to a mysterious play that, once read, infects the soul with despair, madness, or worse.
This modern translation presents Chambers' hypnotic tales in fresh, accessible language while retaining their ethereal dread and psychological depth. Moving between dreamlike romances and nightmarish horrors, the stories whisper of forbidden knowledge, unknowable forces, and strange symbols that bind reality to something darker.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:
- The Origins of Cosmic Horror - Discover the book that influenced H.P. Lovecraft's mythos and generations of weird fiction.
- The Mysterious Play That Drives Men Mad - Explore the strange world of The King in Yellow, where reading becomes damnation.
- A Modern, Readable Adaptation - Chambers' poetic prose is updated for today's horror audience without losing its eerie rhythm.
- A Blend of Genres: Gothic, Romance, and the Supernatural - Shift between ghostly beauty and creeping insanity in stories that defy categorization.
- Perfect for Fans of Lovecraft, Poe, Ligotti, and the Weird Fiction Renaissance - A foundational collection for those drawn to the unknown and uncanny.
Dare to read The King in Yellow, but remember: some stories should stay hidden.
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