The King in Yellow and Other Stories
Publisher,Arcturus
Publication Date,
Format, Paperback
Weight,
No. of Pages, 304
Shelf: Fiction / Adult Fiction / Horror & Paranormal
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A mysterious city called Carcosa, filled with ancient curses and dark magics. A terrible play called 'The King in Yellow' which drives its readers mad. A demi-god escaped from another dimension seeking global domination. Terrifying and filled with otherworldly dread, the stories of Robert W. Chambers are landmark works in horror.
His stories have inspired generations of horror writers including Robert E. Howard, Karl Edward Wagner and H. P. Lovecraft as well as the modern TV show True Detective.
This collection includes such remarkable tales as:
- The Repairer of Reputations
- The Mask
- In the Court of the Dragon
- The Maker of Moons
- The Harbour-Master
The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.
About the Author
Robert William Chambers (1865–1933) was an American writer and artist best known for his short-story collection The King in Yellow. His writing has inspired generations of horror writers including H.P. Lovecraft, Karl Edward Wagner, and Michael Cisco.
Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.8 x 19.8 cm
