The Necronomicon Tales of Eldritch Horror from the Masters of the Genre

<p><b>This luxurious hardback compendium showcases the very best of the cosmic horror genre through 10 classic tales, beautifully presented with gilded page edges, patterned endpapers and cover embossing.</b><br> <br> <i>The Necronomicon</i> is a fictional book of dark magic that appears in several of H. P. Lovecraft's stories. With its ancient evils and long-forgotten secrets, it symbolizes the essence of cosmic horror that is at the heart of Lovecraft's fiction.<br> <br> This anthology brings together tales from H.P. Lovecraft and his fellow writers of supernatural horror, including Arthur Machen, Robert W. Chambers, and Lafeadio Hearn. Whether telling of the emergence of a tentacled alien being in "The Call of Cthulhu" or the sinister discovery of secrets in "The Black Seal," the stories found here are the stuff of nightmares.<br> <br> Includes:<br> * The History of the Necronomicon by H. P. Lovecraft<br> * The Haunter of the Ring by Robert E. Howard<br> * Nightmare-Touch by Lafeadio Hearn<br> * The Mask by Robert W. Chambers<br> <br> Part of the <i>Arcturus Gilded Classics</i> series, this edition is features deluxe gilded page edges, silver cover embossing and ivory pages, evoking the ancient treasury of forbidden knowledge that was Lovecraft's <i>Necronomicon</i>.<br> <br> <b>ABOUT THE SERIES:</b> The <i>Arcturus Gilded Classics</i> series presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibilin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.</p>