The Call of Cthulhu and Other Stories - (Arcturus Illustrated Classics) by H P Lovecraft (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

H. P. Lovecraft marries creeping horror and colossal fantasy in his gothic tales. These brilliant narratives show humanity confronted with ineffable creatures and grim geographies, as individuals lift the veil to discover hidden realities.

This collection brings together 11 of Lovecraft's short stories, including 'Call of the Cthulhu', 'The History of the Necronomicon' and 'Rats in the Walls', where we encounter ancient and cosmic terrors. The mythologies and landscapes in these tales have inspired countless tales and remain true classics of American literature.

These stories are magnificently illustrated with specially-commissioned, full-color illustrations by Martin Bustamante.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Classics series brings together handsome hardcover editions of classic works, beautifully presented with full-color, specially-commissioned illustrations, patterned endpapers and dust jackets.

About the Author

H. P. Lovecraft was born in Providence, Rhode Island, in the US in 1890. Influenced by Greek mythology, gothic fiction and science, Lovecraft wrote a series of dark fantasy and horror tales. His legacy lives on in a body of work that has inspired countless films, TV series, board games and toys, as well as many other writers.

Martin Bustamante is an illustrator and painter from Argentina. At the age of 3 he was able to draw a horse "starting by the tail", as his mother always says. He loves illustrating new and fascinating worlds, full of colors, shapes and atmosphere. Martin is a professional illustrator and has worked in book publishing and magazines, from Argentina to the USA to Europe.