The King in Yellow -- Robert W. Chambers

<p><strong>Who dares to read The King in Yellow?</strong></p><p>A man pursued by a church organist who wants his soul. An artist plagued by repeated sightings of a watchman who looks like a coffin worm. Ghosts, wayward cats, and scientific dabblings with dire consequences. Each of these ten tales is chilling in its own right, but taken together, they weave a wickedly eerie spell that is sure to enthrall.</p><p>United by vague references to a play with the same name, which never appears in the book--a play that "induces despair or madness in those who read it"--<em>The King in Yellow</em> is undoubtedly Robert W. Chambers' finest work. The book quickly gained an influence over generations of writers of "weird tales," long before there was even a name for them. H. P. Lovecraft greatly admired the book, hailing it as achieving "notable heights of cosmic fear."</p><p>Chambers' genius will take readers to the most horrifying place of all--their own imaginations.</p><p>This beautiful new reprint includes an introduction by creator and writer of <em>True Detective, </em>Nic Pizzalatto.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Robert Chambers<br><b>Publisher:</b> Poisoned Pen Press<br><b>Published:</b> 08/03/2021<br><b>Pages:</b> 256<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.73lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.58d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781464213717