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Like some of Lovecraft's own work, it has a surreal quality from the juxtaposition of different planes of reality or modes of consciousness, but it isn't horrific.

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It's a fine story with a very worthwhile message wrapped up in its surrealism and happily free of the rabid misandry that animates Russ' "When it Changed" ; but comparing it to the the rest of the collection is like comparing apples and oranges. The other six stories I read in this go-around are definitely horrific, and do an excellent job of being so. One of the Bloch stories, "The Shadow From the Steeple," is a sequel to Lovecraft's own "The Haunter of the Dark," the protagonist of which, Robert Blake, was modeled directly on Bloch himself , and illustrates the theme of nuclear fear that was so common in the SF of that period.

Another outstanding work here is King's "Jerusalem's Lot," set in , which shares a geographical setting with his novel Salem's Lot ; I haven't read the latter, and the story raises intriguing questions about how the two works relate to each other since here the village is deserted, whereas I know that, in the novel, it starts out as populated by normal people. View all 18 comments. Personalmente lo ritengo il migliore nel suo campo e sono abbastanza convinto che altri la pensino come me, molti altri. Ocjena 3 se odnosi na ovo ukupno izdanje. Ove ostale , pa ne znam.

Oct 15, Marsha Altman rated it liked it. I can't give it more than three stars because the other tales are derivative, but if you've read all of Lovecraft and you want to read stuff he inspired by mostly competent horror authors, this is a great book.

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The stories are hit-or-miss, but I should point out that a lot of them are from the 's and written by Lovecraft's friends, so they have some historical relevance to the general Lovecraftian mythos. Some of the later authors, like Farmer and King, are also good, but again, it's hard to I can't give it more than three stars because the other tales are derivative, but if you've read all of Lovecraft and you want to read stuff he inspired by mostly competent horror authors, this is a great book. Some of the later authors, like Farmer and King, are also good, but again, it's hard to hold it up to Lovecraft and expect the same sort of prose.

Only two or three stories are by Lovecraft. If you want to read him, go buy a Lovecraft-only book and do it properly, or listen to the radio plays Sep 21, Marissa rated it liked it Shelves: This is a good book to have to see some very important Mythos tales penned by HPL's friends and contemporaries, which add a lot to the Mythos.

There are also some Lovecraft-inspired stories that were written later, after HPL's death. Not all of these stories are winners, however. I understand August Derleth's importance in getting HPL widely recognized, but that doesn' This is a good book to have to see some very important Mythos tales penned by HPL's friends and contemporaries, which add a lot to the Mythos. I understand August Derleth's importance in getting HPL widely recognized, but that doesn't change the fact that his Mythos stories are punishingly awful.

I felt bad after reading The Best of H. Lovecraft and struggling massively to get through it. I said to myself, where, exactly, is all of the horrifying horrible horror-stuff that is so closely associated with Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos? I honestly don't think it's because I grew up in an era where horror and violence are pretty freely shown in movies and on TV, and therefore Lovecraft's stories don't have as much of an impact. I'm not a horror movie watcher by any means.

I simply didn't I felt bad after reading The Best of H. Now I'm starting to change my mind. This anthology started out brilliantly, with the iconic Call of Cthulhu , and other stories by writer's in Lovecraft's circle. The literary conceit is kind of cool, because they include or reference each other's characters, and even each other, in their stories, creating this alternate universe where the Old Ones really do have power, where the Necronomicon is an actual book, and where these events actually occurred. Even Lovecraft himself becomes a figure in the stories, as an author, as an explorer of the supernatural and horrific, and even as a prophet.

However, I found some of the newer entries in this Mythos to be a bit out of step with the original feel of Lovecraft's writings. For, I found, Lovecraft's stories were as much about his setting as the actual menace from gigantic, multi-dimensional space beings. Arkham, Innsmouth, Miskatonic University--these places are rendered so carefully, so menacingly, that they play as great a role in the stories as Cthulhu, Yog-Soggoth, and other horrors. The newer stories pulled a bit too far away, "ran with it" a bit too much.

The last story in the collection, particularly, with its weird cyborgs-from-Neptune-having-sexytime opening, totally incomprehensible conception of world history in the future in reverse, and bionic-blah-dee-blah left me cold. Indeed, many of these stories felt as though the Lovecraftian connection was forced, as if the author said, "Hey! If I toss in a couple of these heavy-on-the-consonants names, my stories can be part of the Cthulhu stories! I did like Stephen King's story, although it's only the second thing I've ever read by him, because he has a sneaky sort of wit about his writing that charms me.

The not-very-good and downright weak stories here made me appreciate the original much more than I did the first time around, so I'll probably seek out more of Lovecraft. The weakness of some of the included stories dropped this down to three stars. A lot of fun stories, but they have the pace and subtlety of pulp. The two Lovecraft stories, on the other hand, are masterful, and the stark contrast between HP and his imitators shows why Lovecraft, in his sweeping imagination and incredible technical skill, has become the cultural touchstone that he is. If you're interested in Lovecraft's influence beyond simple engrossing entertainment value, you may find this collection more interesting.

It's a worthy case study for understanding how Lovecra A lot of fun stories, but they have the pace and subtlety of pulp. It's a worthy case study for understanding how Lovecraft fits into his own world in the imaginations of his fans and imitators: From serious to twisted to amusing, they're stories worth reading, but it's Lovecraft's singular talent that really holds the circle together. Mar 18, Myridian rated it it was amazing Shelves: This is a collection of stories by H. The stories vary in their quality and style from the excellent, classic, Victorianesque prose of the greats, to more free-form styles of contemporary authors.

I tend to prefer the former style, but some of my favorite stories also come from the more current authors. Some of my favorites were: Oct 02, Arthur rated it it was amazing. Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. First published in and much reprinted since occasionally as two slimmer volumes, as with the Panther paperbacks published in the UK in the s , it proved that there was life to the Cthulhu Mythos beyond its originator H.

Lovecraft by collecting various short stories inspired by and expanding on his work. It says something that this collection feels as fresh now as it ever did. I should note that I'm a huge fan of the Mythos, so this collection was right up my street. I should note that some of the reviews here on Goodreads seem to be for a different, more up-to-date anthology. The one I read was released in and has been re-released subsequently; my copy was dated The 'latest' stories in my version are those written in the s by Lumley, Campbell, and Wilson; none of this new-fangled Stephen King et al nonsense!

It's a classic piece of writing that serves as a perfect introduction to the Mythos for newcomers, and what's particularly impressive alongside the immersive writing is the way international events are tied neatly and precisely together in the short story form. The Necronomicon makes its presence known in a superb piece of old-fashioned pulp which is even better than the Lovecraft tale that preceded it.

Smith's depiction of London as a chasm on the brink of a bubbling darkness is, simply, fantastic, and this is a top read too. As editor, Derleth couldn't resist including a couple of his own pastiches. Both are light, fun and breezy, if a little insubstantial. Vernon Shea and focuses on atmosphere thoughout. A TV horror host lives near a creepy graveyard and encounters much in the way of psychological fear and thrils.

For once, the horrors are all in the mind. The atmosphere is key and the locations are out of this world no pun intended. It's a perfect combination of detective fiction and Cthulhu lore. The events are predictable, but the idea of having a year-old narrator makes for a fresh and involving read, unique among Cthulhu fiction.

The result is distinctly Campbellian in tone: Brian Lumley is well represented by two tales: It's a fine attempt to do something different, even if the ending is a little rushed. This one's all about ancient nastiness lurking in rural Wales, and there's a ton of real-life material to back up the fictional story. The plot is far-fetched and wide-reaching to boot, and as a whole this is as unpredictable as it is enthralling. Era da un po' che mi ero proposto di leggere qualcosa di Lovecraft, e quando ho trovato questo tomo, con una copertina bellissima e il bordo delle pagine nero, non ho potuto resistere.

I miei t Era da un po' che mi ero proposto di leggere qualcosa di Lovecraft, e quando ho trovato questo tomo, con una copertina bellissima e il bordo delle pagine nero, non ho potuto resistere. I miei tre preferiti: Apr 28, Edward A. Taylor rated it it was amazing. Here we have just the right mix of modern authors as well as Lovecraft's "Mythos" peers collected into one solid volume.

The Hounds of Tindalos, The Black Stone, The Return of the Sorcerer, and Jerusalem's Lot are all stand out stories and give a great primer to people that not only want to see what is out there without Lovecraft's fingers in their pies in regard to the Mythos, but what can easily be seen as stand-alone stories in their own right. Nov 12, John Frasene rated it liked it. This book as a whole was a bit disappointing because so few of the stories contribute to or even draw on the Cthulhu Mythos.

As are the two Lovecraft stories, obviously. Jan 05, Jeff Stockett rated it really liked it Shelves: I really enjoyed this book. It was an excellent introduction to the mythos. There were several stories that were truly chilling. Some of the best stories were: The Call of Cthulhu - The story that started it all. I love exploring things through the point of view of an investigator as he uncovers layer upon layer, finding out about the cult of Cthulhu and ultimately discovering the truth behind it all.

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The description of Cthulhu was awesome and terrifying. Notebook Found in a Deserted House - This story helped me really feel the terror of the main character. Possibly because the main character was a small boy so I was viewing the world from his perspective but it left me with chills.

Jerusalem's Lot - This one really took advantage of the fear of the unknown. It didn't describe anything particularly gruesome until the end, and yet it did a fantastic job of filling the reader with unease at the quiet solitude of the town of Jerusalem's Lot. Sticks - This one started off with a bang by giving the main character a terrifying experience, but then it followed the rest of his life as that experience changed him.

Ultimately it gave an excellent surprise ending that leaves the reader frightened. So those four were my favorites, but then there were several others that were really good. And then, unfortunately, there were several others that were kind of bland. Many of them tried to use the same formula as "The Call of Cthulhu" which was that an investigator begins discovering something but then the horror gets too great and they end up dieing. Unfortunately, they didn't always do it as well as the original and the formula got old after the 4th or 5th time. But, despite the few lesser ones, the good ones are really good and far outweigh the less interesting ones.

There are some very interesting stories in this collection, and some less interesting ones. Howard , "Cold Print," Ramsey Campbell ! Todo queda en historias aisladas de humanos que se enfrentan a lo indescriptible. Mar 10, Laura rated it liked it Shelves: Took me weeks to finish this book. And I really wanted to read it. And I think about Buffy.

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But all of the overt and unconscious racism and sexism makes it tough going. Not just Lovecraft, but Fritz Leiber! Yeah yeah eldritch, yeah yeah mucous. Yeah yeah, seminal texts of my genre. HPL put his thumb on the terror that lurks just past what we can see. There might be Vulcans. Oct 16, Evelyn rated it liked it Shelves: An mixed bag of short stories, two by H. P Lovecraft including the classic, The Call Of The Cthulhu , and the others are by authors who have been influenced by him.

All of the tales are set in the Cthulhu world of weirdness or reference certain characters or books that Lovecraft created. Whilst some of my closest friends are huge HPL fans, I approached this anthology as more of a horror and short story lover. Some of the stories are really weird and creepy, a couple were just painfully dull to g An mixed bag of short stories, two by H.

I'm happy that I finally had a chance to read the original Lovecraft Call of Cthulhu. I'm not sure how I felt about how self-referential the ancillary authors were to the writing of others perpetuating the Cthulhu mythos as though it were a real, academic, historical field. It was kind of annoying to me. The stories that were stand alones King's Jerusalem's Lot, for example - referenced a book that came up multiple times i Meh The stories that were stand alones King's Jerusalem's Lot, for example - referenced a book that came up multiple times in other stories, but stood on its own.

Perhaps I'll read a collection of just Lovecraft tales at some point, but for now, I'm sufficiently satisfied with this collection as an introduction to the Thing That Should Not Be to leave the universe it resides in well enough alone for the time being. Nov 13, Patrick rated it it was ok Recommended to Patrick by: If nothing else, this book taught me that I am apparently not a fan of Lovcraftian fiction. Sure, "The Call of Cthulhu" is a fun read, and certainly a classic in the sci-fi pantheon, but the slew of imitations that this book collects from Lovecraft's contemporaries and correspondents were cookie-cutter boring.

Of the stories I did read, Joanna Russ's "Our Boat" and Stephen King's "Jerusalem's Lot" were the true standouts, though it must be said that not even King did something particularly novel with the Lovecraft mythos. Jul 09, Hunter Duesing rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: A perfect primer to Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos as expanded by his contemporaries and disciples, as well as Lovecraft himself. This book is full of Lovecraft-inspired wierd fiction of highest quality, with entries by authors such as Robert E.

This is the perfect launching pad for those looking to discover short genre fiction in the vein of Lovecraft's twisted and frighteningly unique A perfect primer to Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos as expanded by his contemporaries and disciples, as well as Lovecraft himself. This is the perfect launching pad for those looking to discover short genre fiction in the vein of Lovecraft's twisted and frighteningly unique imagination. Mar 18, Connie rated it really liked it. The verbose gentleman with bean-reeking breath slithered heinously off the pages.

Apr 23, Richard Houchin rated it really liked it Shelves: The greatest fear is fear of the unknown," said HP Lovecraft. I have never met a soul who did not In my opinion, the best single collection of Cthulhu Mythos fiction. There's only one story from Lovecraft but a magnificent sampling of all the major writers who dabbled in the Mythos.

How does commitment of the students in terms of their demon- Lovecraft use language to create effects? What is strated understanding about how and why Lovecraft Lovecraft aiming for in his writing, e. Students should be able to of a wholly different, nonhuman reality? How does Lovecraft use irony and they will work towards understanding how Lovecraft fantasy?

Lovecraft was not consid- These sessions revolve around understanding and ered a literary hero during his lifetime, but gradually using the techniques of writing English literature. As a start- writing is involved. Subsequently, each group will online readership. These comments will be particularly chose a different story from the list on the web site and important if made by other members of the writing answer similar questions that are specific to the texts community who are interested in weird fiction and they have chosen over the next few sessions. These techniques will have positive benefits in To explain how textual features such as characterisa- any subject that requires structured writing skills.

Students assessed by the teacher and through peer assessment. If the teacher decides upon, for example, The Dunwich Horror students will Target group examine: How does Lovecraft set up the scene of the story? Lesson objectives What place is depicted in the story and why is it a To understand the knowledge base that Lovecraft uses powerful environment for what happens next?

Who are the main characters in the story? What are To engage in meaningful research with respect to their roles and how do they relate to each other? What is the book the Necronomicon? And how is it supernatural and the occult. These sessions will give used in the story? How is the story resolved? Students will be organ- Once the students have answered these questions ised into groups of 3 or 4 and decide upon their in their groups, they will feed back their responses to research topic, given their knowledge and interest the rest of the class.

An example of such a question could be: Or, What are the references to further and more varied reading. Once the research topic bestiary, plot-lines, referencing and style of writing is and question have been formulated, the groups need not wholly possible at the high school level.

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What is to be given time and resources to research their area. The teacher American and world horror and fantasy writing that might want to point students to, for example, the ideas it occupies today. Lessons that analyse Lovecraftian of Erik Davis, who is an exponent of research on the texts should not be built around traditional reading texts of Lovecraft and their knowledge implications: Rather, the study of Lovecraft encour- The groups will bundle their information and criti- ages a form of synthesis of concepts, affects, ideas and cal analysis of the knowledge sources of H.

Lovecraft language, which will help students and teachers with and present the information as an e-portfolio. The the processes of imaginative recreation and expansive portfolio will be wholly electronic and published as thinking and representation beyond the confines of the part of a whole class wiki site that examines the refer- text. Such a synthetic approach to the high school prac- ences and knowledge embedded in the writings of H. This research project has links to science and the study of religion. Daily updates critical analysis.

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