The King in Yellow [Illustrated] (Lovecraftian Librarium Book...

THE KING IN YELLOW is the incomparable weird fiction collection which inspired H. P. Lovecraft to create his own “nonexistent grimoire,” the NECRONOMICON. These ten unforgettable tales by Robert W. Chambers center upon an intriguing and elusive mystery: a supernatural book which, once read, causes its readers to go mad. The readers become brainwashed cultists, compelled to serve as future sacrifices to fuel the unholy summoning of a sinister cosmic entity.This edited and corrected Wonderland Imprints edition includes all ten of these classic stories, four of which — The Repairer of Reputations, The Mask, In the Court of the Dragon and The Yellow Sign — are now regarded as crucial foundations to Lovecraft’s own Cthulhu Mythos. Additionally, the ghost story The Demoiselle d’Ys inspired the writings of H. G. Wells and others. The five remaining stories by Chambers focus on the bohemian aesthetes’ and decadents’ movement of the late 1800s, as exemplified by the Pre-Raphaelites, as well as subversive luminaries such as Oscar Wilde and Aubrey Beardsley.Best of all, this unique edition includes dozens of illustrations by two of the most important weird fantasy artists of the early 20th century: Sidney Sime, the favored illustrator of Lord Dunsany; and Alfred Kubin, who would later inspire the works of H. R. Giger. This essential masterwork is included in Wonderland Imprints’ Lovecraftian Librarium, a treasury of Lovecraft’s favorite supernatural fiction. This edition includes 10 tales, 73,000 words, and approximately 270 pages. From Wonderland Imprints, Only the Finest Works of Fantasy.

From the Back Cover

A book of short stories, The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers, embodies classic elements of mystery and horror as well as romance and fantasy. Inspired by a fictional play of the same name, the first four entries are characterized by supernatural elements and a threat of impending doom.

About the Author

Robert William Chambers (1865-1933) was a Brooklyn-born artist and writer best known for producing supernatural, horror and weird tales. He published his first novel, In the Quarter in 1894 but didn’t receive major recognition until 1895 with a collection of short stories called The King in Yellow. Despite entries in other genres, such as romance and historical fiction, Chambers’ most acclaimed works were Gothic in nature. His eerie tales would go on to inspire a generation of writers including H.P. Lovecraft.

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