The King in Yellow
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A central influence on HP Lovecraft and countless other authors, including Neil Gaiman and Grant Morrison, THE KING IN YELLOW is finding new fame as a vital element of HBO's hit series TRUE DETECTIVE, starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey. Presented here with a short story by Ambrose Bierce, AN INHABITANT OF CARCOSA, which was a direct influence on this collection, this is a perfect read for fans of classic horror and fantasy.
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- ISBN: 9781473208391
- Author: Robert W. Chambers
- Pub date: 25.02.14
- RRP: $4.99
- Format: Electronic book text
Author
Robert W. Chambers
Robert W Chambers (1865-1933) was born in Brooklyn, New York.
His most famous book, THE KING IN YELLOW, was published in 1895.During World War I he wrote war adventure novels, and war stories. After 1924 he devoted himself solely to writing historical fiction.On July 12, 1898, he married Elsa Vaughn Moller. They had a son, Robert Edward Stuart Chambers.Robert W. Chambers died on December 16, 1933, after having undergone intestinal surgery three days earlier.