The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers Paperback Book

Description: The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers Penguin Weird Fiction- a celebration of the very best of the weird, a store of novels and tales that for generations have delighted and horrified.Shot through with an unutterable sense of mystery, paranoia and dread, the King in Yellow is a linked collection of tales that swirl around a single motif- a terrible book that prompts an obsessive madness in all who look upon its pages. From a dystopian New York to the streets of Paris, these narratives offer glimpses and hints of impossible, terrifying revelations. Who is the King Yellow? What is the Yellow Sign? And where might be that ancient and famous city, Carcosa?Combining expectation-defying horror with decadent description, The King in Yellow has proven to be one of the most durable and brilliant collections of Weird Fiction ever written, inspiring countless authors, from the mythos of H.P. Lovecraft to the fantasy world of George R.R. Martin.A classic . . . a fantastic collection of short stories Guardian FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Robert W. Chambers (1865 - 1933) was born in Brooklyn, New York. Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Chambers enthralled readers with his strange and supernatural stories, most notably in his defining collection, The King in Yellow. Blending seamlessly elements of horror, romance, and the decadence of the fin de si cle period, with a frequent emphasis on the mysterious and the malevolent, Chambers influenced generations of writers, including H.P. Lovecraft and Stephen King, and has proved to be a defining voice in Weird Fiction. Details ISBN1405972963 Author Robert W. Chambers Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Series Weird Fiction Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781405972963 Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience General Alternative 9781405972970 ISBN-10 1405972963 AU Release Date 2025-01-06 NZ Release Date 2025-01-06 Publication Date 2024-10-17 UK Release Date 2024-10-17 Pages 112 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:162601326;

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