The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers, Mint Editions The King in Yellow is a premier collection of horror fiction consisting of 10 short stories with similar styles or concepts shaped by early mythology. Half the tales highlight an infamous play thats rumored to invoke fear, paranoia and madness within its readers.The first four stories feature a "yellow" theme tied to the play, a specific symbol or supernatural force. "The Repairer of Reputations," "The Mask," "In the Court of the Dragon" and "The Yellow Sign" have a strong connection due to a shared motif and macabre tone. The books other entries subvert expectations by shifting focus to less mythical topics like war and romance. Each setting varies with action occurring in either America or Europe.More than 100 years after its release, The King in Yellow is considered an essential work of horror fiction. Chambers chilling prose and intricate world-building has made it a favorite among scholars and genre fans alike. Its reach spans multiple mediums including television and film, making it one of the most influential books of all-time.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The King in Yellow is both modern and readable.Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover A book of short stories, The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers , embodies classic elements of mystery and horror as well as romance and fantasy. Inspired by a fictional play of the same name, the first four entries are characterized by supernatural elements and a threat of impending doom. Flap A book of short stories, The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers , embodies classic elements of mystery and horror as well as romance and fantasy. Inspired by a fictional play of the same name, the first four entries are characterized by supernatural elements and a threat of impending doom. Author Biography Robert William Chambers (1865-1933) was a Brooklyn-born artist and writer best known for producing supernatural, horror and weird tales. He published his first novel, In the Quarter in 1894 but didnt receive major recognition until 1895 with a collection of short stories called The King in Yellow. Despite entries in other genres, such as romance and historical fiction, Chambers most acclaimed works were Gothic in nature. His eerie tales would go on to inspire a generation of writers including H.P. Lovecraft. Details ISBN1513219707 Author Mint Editions Pages 188 Series Mint Editions Language English ISBN-10 1513219707 ISBN-13 9781513219707 Format Hardcover DEWEY 813.4 Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Portland Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-05-27 NZ Release Date 2021-05-27 US Release Date 2021-05-27 UK Release Date 2021-05-27 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-07-19 Alternative 9781513267524 Publisher Mint Editions Imprint Mint Editions Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159702088;

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