The Collected Weird Fiction of August Derleth
By August Derleth
- Release Date: 2023-01-20
- Genre: Classics
Description
August Derleth was a leading American regional writer and was prolific in several other genres including historical fiction, poetry, detective fiction, mystery fiction, speculative fiction, horror, science fiction, and biography. A friend of H. P. Lovecraft, Derleth was perhaps best-known for his contributions to the Cthulhu Mythos and the cosmic horror genre, founding the publisher Arkham House which helped popularize supernatural fiction in America. The Collected Weird Fiction of August Derleth includes the following tales of mystery, weird fiction, and adventure: Bat's Belfry The Elixir of Life with Marc R. Schorer The Devil's Pay The Marmoset with Marc R. Schorer The Coffin of Lissa The Night Rider The River The Turret Room The Statement of Justin Parker Incubus The Survivor, posthumous collaboration with H. P. Lovecraft A Traveler in Time McIlvaine's Star In addition to over twenty-five beautiful custom illustrations, this edition includes an interactive table of contents to aid in reader enjoyment.