HP Lovecraft is responsible for a long list classic horror stories who continue to have a major influence in the worlds of literature, film, television and video games. The author's blend of suspenseful cosmic horror with sci-fi/fantasy and gothic – almost always with a healthy dose strange— is so recognizable that the word “Lovecraft” is used to describe stories inspired by his work. Stories like “Call of Cthulhu” and “At the Mountains of Madness” are still worth reading almost 100 years after they were first published. These stories and the rest of the author's writings were recently collected in a collection. a two-volume box set called The HP Lovecraft Experience— and fans can save 25% on this amazing collection on Amazon.
The HP Lovecraft Historical Society worked with publisher Weldon Owen (of Insight Editions) to create an extensive two-volume collection. The HP Lovecraft Experience Deluxe Box Set, released in August with a suggested retail price of $100, now retails for $74.80.
$74.80 (was $100)
This is almost certainly the most stunning collection of Lovecraft you can find in a major retail or bookstore.
The 1,188-page collection consists of two vibrant dark green hardcover volumes reminiscent of the high-quality books from Lovecraft's time. The cover and spines are foil-printed with insignia and inscriptions.
The HP Lovecraft Experience includes all of the author's works, making it a one-stop shop for his novels, novellas, short stories, and other works.
The two books are packaged in a sculptural display case featuring a new 3D depiction of Cthulhu. When we say 3D, we mean Cthulhu rises above the surface of the body, making the cosmic entity even more terrifying than it already is.
However, the huge display case contains more than just two books. The HP Lovecraft Historical Society has created a brand new Reader's Guide that examines 10 of Lovecraft's stories. The guide was written by Sean Branney and Andrew Lehman, co-founders of the Lovecraft Historical Society, and should be of interest to both new and experienced readers. The Reader's Guide is similar in appearance to the two main volumes, but is similar in size to a notebook. The format here follows the overall theme of collectibles.
All applications are associated with Miskatonic University, a fictional Massachusetts college that plays an important role in many of Lovecraft's stories, including all of his Cthulhu-related works.
Big Lovecraft fans will probably want to complete their Miskatonic University diploma, which is included here—but only after you've read the Undergraduate Course, presented in a small booklet. Other Miskatonic themed collectibles you'll find in the box include a bookmark, library card, patch, and sticker.
HP Lovecraft Experience is also available as Kindle e-reader for $20.. Obviously you'll miss out on the collectibles and premium presentation, but you'll still get both volumes and the Reader's Guide. Note: The “paperback edition” on the Amazon store page is not the true HP Lovecraft experience. It was published by someone who wanted to game the system. Don't buy this.
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More Lovecraft box sets and collections
Since much of Lovecraft's work is in the public domain, many of his horror stories can be read for free on the Internet. You'll also find a dizzying number of Lovecraft collections on Amazon. But keep in mind that the fact that Lovecraft has become public means that there are many terrible design publications created by random people around the world.
Oddly enough, The Lovecraft Essay is one of the rare editions of the author's complete works that actually looks beautiful. There are cheaper options that readers like, but they are not always as comprehensive.
One of the reliable budget options is HP Lovecraft Collection: Deluxe 6-Book Box Set. The set includes fabric-bound editions of six of the author's most famous works in an exhibition box. The artwork and cover designs aren't very interesting, but the books themselves are well made. It retails on Amazon for $35.49 (was $60) and is eligible for Amazon B2G1 Book Free Sale until October 11. Here is a list of books included in the box set:
- In the mountains of madness
- Dunwich Horror
- Call of Cthulhu
- Shadow over Innsmouth
- Polaris
- Color out of space
- Rats in the walls
The same publishing house published Necronomicon: 5 Book Box Set in paperback in 2021. The Necronomicon includes stories by Lovecraft as well as stories by other Cthulhu Mythos authors. You can get the Necronomicon box set for $23 (was $40) – it's also included in the free B2G1 catalog. Please note: this publisher also publishes The HP Lovecraft Collection is a 928-page hardcover with illustrated page edges. for $25 on November 4th.
We also recommend Barnes & Noble Collector's Edition of All Lovecraft Fiction for $27 (was $30). This beautiful hardcover edition features a leather binding, illustrated endpapers and a ribbon bookmark. Barnes & Noble also has Collector's Edition of The Complete Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos for 30 dollars.
For another respected publication, see Complete Lovecraft Fantasy for $14 (was $18). This 1,112-page hardcover book was published by Chartwell Books in 2016 and remains an excellent option today. The Complete Stories of H. P. Lovecraftpublished in 2019 by Rock Point, is essentially the same book, but with a more memorable cover and available for about the same price.
HP Lovecraft manga adaptation
A must have for Lovecraft fans and readers of horror manga in general. watch manga adaptations of Lovecraft's works. Written and illustrated by Gou Tanabe and translated into English by Zach Davisson, the manga is breathtakingly beautiful. You can probably tell by the cover above, but Tanabe's illustrations are incredible.
Five adaptations of Lovecraft's manga have already been published in the US by Dark Horse Manga, including a 288-page adaptation Call of Cthulhu for $16.52 (was $20) and In the mountains of madnesswhich has a 626-page Deluxe Edition in hardcover for $26.65 (was $50). English translation Shadow out of time releases December 23rd and is available for pre-order for $22.
