The masterpiece of the Cthulhu Mythos, illustrated by Timo Wuerz and featuring an afterword by Darrell Schweitzer. Hardcover with a ribbon bookmark and dust jacket. Stephen King: "The greatest horror author of the 20th century is H. P. Lovecraft - there is no doubt about it." Michel Houellebecq: "We are just beginning to properly place Lovecraft's work, on the same level or even higher than that of Edgar Allan Poe. In any case, it is absolutely unique." Clive Barker: "Lovecraft's work forms the foundation of modern horror." Markus Heitz: "The numerous stories surrounding the Cthulhu Mythos still hold immense power and impact for me today, as do Lovecraft's tales of horror and dream worlds. Not least, he was an inspiration for many other creatives.".