Description
1945 Second printing. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean. Binding is slightly loose. Readable copy.
This well-worn but readable copy of “Best Supernatural Stories of H.P. Lovecraft” is a testament to the enduring allure of the master of cosmic horror. Published just a year after Lovecraft’s untimely death, this second printing collects some of his most iconic tales, including “The Call of Cthulhu,” which introduced his mythical Cthulhu entity and the concept of cosmic indifference to humanity’s existence. Lovecraft’s unique blend of horror, science fiction, and philosophical musings challenged the conventions of his time and influenced countless writers after him, from Stephen King to Michel Houellebecq. Despite its battered appearance, this copy bears the marks of being thoroughly read and cherished by its previous owners, offering collectors a tangible connection to Lovecraft’s lasting impact on the literary world.
