“[The King in Yellow] achieves notable heights of cosmic fear.” H. P. Lovecraft
Description
Originally published in 1895, Robert W. Chambers' The King in Yellow is a marvel of supernatural fiction that has influenced a number of writers in the genre, most notably H. P. Lovecraft. Its powerful combination of horror and lyrical prose has made it a classic, a masterpiece of weird fiction that endures to this day.
There is a book that is shrouded in mystery. Some even say it's a myth. Within its pages is a play—one that brings madness and despair to all who read it. It is the play of the King in Yellow, and it will haunt you for the rest of your days.
The King in Yellow is a collection of stories interwoven loosely by the elements of the play, including the central figure himself.
Praise
“[The King in Yellow] achieves notable heights of cosmic fear.” H. P. Lovecraft
“Every story of The King in Yellow has something riveting about it…so perfectly realized, they became the model for much of twentieth-century horror/fantasy.” New York Press
“There can be no doubt that the book is a classic of the fantasy/supernatural genre…In essence, the book is a collection of short stories written in an elegant, witty, and often disturbing style…Chambers’ remarkable book which you hold in your hands remains as powerful as it did when first published.” David Stuart Davies, award-winning playwright, author, and editor
“The most important book in American supernatural fiction between Poe and the moderns.” E. F. Bleiler, award-winning American literary scholar
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Mar 3, 2014 |
| Release Date | March 4, 2014 |
| Release Date Machine | 1393891200 |
| Imprint | Skyboat Media |
| Provider | Skyboat Media |
| Categories | Literature & Fiction, Classics, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Anthologies & Short Stories, Horror, Fantasy, Anthologies & Short Stories, Fiction - All, Fiction - Adult |
Author Bio
Robert W. Chambers (1865–1933) was an illustrator, novelist, and short-story writer. His best-known book, The King in Yellow, is regarded as one of the most important works of American supernatural fiction. He also wrote historical fiction, several bestselling romance novels, and war and adventure stories.
Gabrielle de Cuir, award-winning narrator, has narrated over three hundred titles and specializes in fantasy, humor, and titles requiring extensive foreign language and accent skills. She was a cowinner of the Audie Award for best narration in 2011 and a three-time finalist for the Audie and has garnered six AudioFile Earphones Awards. Her “velvet touch” as an actor’s director has earned her a special place in the audiobook world as the foremost producer for bestselling authors and celebrities.
Narrator Bio
Stefan Rudnicki first became involved with audiobooks in 1994. Now a Grammy-winning audiobook producer, he has worked on more than five thousand audiobooks as a narrator, writer, producer, or director. He has narrated more than nine hundred audiobooks. A recipient of multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards, he was presented the coveted Audie Award for solo narration in 2005, 2007, and 2014, and was named one of AudioFile’s Golden Voices in 2012.
Overview
Originally published in 1895, Robert W. Chambers' The King in Yellow is a marvel of supernatural fiction that has influenced a number of writers in the genre, most notably H. P. Lovecraft. Its powerful combination of horror and lyrical prose has made it a classic, a masterpiece of weird fiction that endures to this day.
There is a book that is shrouded in mystery. Some even say it's a myth. Within its pages is a play—one that brings madness and despair to all who read it. It is the play of the King in Yellow, and it will haunt you for the rest of your days.
The King in Yellow is a collection of stories interwoven loosely by the elements of the play, including the central figure himself.
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