Best supernatural stories of H.P. Lovecraft / edited, with an introduction, by August Derleth.
| Author/creator | Lovecraft, H. P. author. |
| Other author | Derleth, August, 1909-1971 editor. |
| Other author | Manso, Leo, 1914-1993, illustrator. |
| Other author | Plomish, Stanleigh, former owner. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Tower books edition. |
| Publication | Cleveland ; New York : The World Publishing Company, [1945] |
| Description | 307 pages ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | In the vault -- Pickman's model -- The rats in the walls -- The outsider -- The colour out of space -- The music of Erich Zann -- The haunter of the dark -- The picture in the house -- The call of Cthulhu -- The Dunwich horror -- Cool air -- The whisperer in darkness -- The terrible old man -- The thing on the doorstep. |
| Local note | Joyner Rare copy includes dust jack and stamp on title page stating "Private Collection Stanleigh Plomish." |
| General note | "Tower books edition. First printing April 1945. Second Printing September 1945"--Title page verso. |
| General note | Jacket art by Leo Manso. |
| General note | "Printed on high pulp content wartime paper stock."--Currey, L.W. Science fiction, p. [320]. |
| References | Currey, L.W. Science fiction, p. [320] |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare purchased from Leonard Stoup, 3/4/20 |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937. Best supernatural stories of H.P. Lovecraft |
| Genre/form | Horror fiction. |
| Genre/form | Paranormal fiction. |
| LCCN | 45004371 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Collection | PS3523.O833 A6 1945 | ✔ Available | Request Material |