The sixth volume in the critically acclaimed series of Lovecraftian horror anthologies by the most prominent acolyte of the cosmic horror master Featuring 22 short stories inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft—including a chiller by World Fantasy and Bram Stoker Award-winning author Caitlín R. Kiernan From claustrophobic fear in isolated New England towns to terrifying threats that span the infinite cosmos, the tales herein are fuelled by H. P. Lovecraft's creations. While his horrors originate in a vast cosmos outside of space and time, the terrors they bring strike ordinary humans caught up in conflicts far beyond their control. This volume offers a who’s who of Lovecraftian authors including: • Ann K. Schwader (“Pothunters”) • Darrell Schweitzer (“The Girl in the Attic”) • Jonathan Thomas (“The Once and Future Waite”) • Lynne Jamneck (“Oude Goden”) • William F. Nolan (“Carnivorous”) • Ashley Dioses (“On a Dreamland’s Moon”) • Aaron Bittner (“Teshtigo Creek”) • Caitlín R. Kiernan (“Ex Libris”) • Mark Howard Jones (“You Shadows That in Darkness Dwell”) Plus 13 others by Adam Bolivar, Nancy Kilpatrick, Tom Lynch, Donald Tyson, Don Webb, David Hambling, K.A. Opperman, W.H. Pugmire, Steve Rasnic Tem, Jason V Brock, Stephen Woodworth, and D.L. Myers. Gathered together by S. T. Joshi—the biographer and leading authority on H.P. Lovecraft—this final volume of Black Wings of Cthulhu is certain to thrill.

"The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown." --H. P. LOVECRAFT, "Supernatural Horror in Literature" Howard Phillips Lovecraft forever changed the face of horror, fantasy, and science fiction with a remarkable series of stories as influential as the works of Poe, Tolkien, and Edgar Rice Burroughs. His chilling mythology established a gateway between the known universe and an ancient dimension of otherworldly terror, whose unspeakable denizens and monstrous landscapes--dread Cthulhu, Yog-Sothoth, the Plateau of Leng, the Mountains of Madness--have earned him a permanent place in the history of the macabre. In Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos, a pantheon of horror and fantasy's finest authors pay tribute to the master of the macabre with a collection of original stories set in the fearsome Lovecraft tradition: ¸ The Call of Cthulhu by H. P. Lovecraft: The slumbering monster-gods return to the world of mortals. ¸ Notebook Found in a Deserted House by Robert Bloch: A lone farmboy chronicles his last stand against a hungering backwoods evil. ¸ Cold Print by Ramsey Campbell: An avid reader of forbidden books finds a treasure trove of deadly volumes--available for a bloodcurdling price. ¸ The Freshman by Philip José Farmer: A student of the black arts receives an education in horror at notorious Miskatonic University. PLUS EIGHTEEN MORE SPINE-TINGLING TALES!

The Rosewater Insurrection continues the award-winning science fiction trilogy by one of science fiction's most engaging voices. All is quiet in the city of Rosewater as it expands on the back of the gargantuan alien Wormwood. Those who know the truth of the invasion keep the secret. The government agent Aminat, the lover of the retired sensitive Kaaro, is at the forefront of the cold, silent conflict. She must capture a woman who is the key to the survival of the human race. But Aminat is stymied by the machinations of the Mayor of Rosewater and the emergence of an old enemy of Wormwood. Innovative and genre-bending, Tade Thompson's ambitious Afrofuturist series is perfect for fans of Jeff Vandermeer, N. K. Jemisin, and Ann Leckie. Praise for The Wormwood Trilogy: "Smart. Gripping. Fabulous!" —Ann Leckie, award winning-author of Ancillary Justice "Mesmerising. There are echoes of Neuromancer and Arrival in here, but this astonishing debut is beholden to no one." —M. R. Carey, bestselling author of The Girl with All the Gifts "A magnificent tour de force, skillfully written and full of original and disturbing ideas." —Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author of Children of Time The Wormwood Trilogy Rosewater The Rosewater Insurrection The Rosewater Redemption

Noted Lovecraftian scholar R.M.Price assembles this unique Lovecraft-influenced collection of twenty-eight rare tales, from such diverse authors as Neil Gaiman, Jorges Luis Borges, Manly Wade Wellman, and Gustaf Meyrink. Spanning from the 1930s to the 1990s, this kaleidoscopic collection is a triumph of interdimensional threats, ritual magic, and cosmic horrors.

"The Call of Cthulhu" by H.P. Lovecraft is a seminal work of cosmic horror that explores the existence of an ancient, malevolent entity named Cthulhu. Through a series of disturbing discoveries and strange occurrences, the story unveils a hidden, incomprehensible reality where humanity's significance is dwarfed by forces beyond its understanding. The narrative, told through fragmented accounts, delves into themes of fear, madness, and the unknown.

Including At the Mountains of Madness and The Call of Cthulhu, The Essential Tales of H.P. Lovecraft is now available in an elegantly designed clothbound, portable format.

The Cthulhu Mythos is one of the 20th century's most singularly recognizable literary creations. Initially created by H. P. Lovecraft and a group of his amorphous contemporaries (the so-called "Lovecraft Circle"), The Cthulhu Mythos story cycle has taken on a convoluted, cyclopean life of its own. Some of the most prodigious writers of the 20th century, and some of the most astounding writers of the 21st century have planted their seeds in this fertile soil. The Book of Cthulhu harvests the weirdest and most corpulent crop of these modern mythos tales. From weird fiction masters to enigmatic rising stars, The Book of Cthulhu demonstrates how Mythos fiction has been a major cultural meme throughout the 20th century, and how this type of story is still salient, and terribly powerful today.

Originally published in 1981 by Berkley Books as Khai of ancient Khem.

"The Night Ocean" is told from the first person narrative and it follows the young painter who arrives in a small village of Ellston where he is supposed to enter a contest with his large mural. At first, he enjoys peace and quiet surroundings, but as he stays longer he start seeing and experiencing some strange things which, along with the loneliness, have strong effect to his psyche.