

Subsequent stories include "Herbert West ? Reanimator," written as a satire of Frankenstein and used as the source for a popular horror film "In the Vault," in which an undertaker experiences supernatural revenge "Cool Air," an account of a doctor's fanatical obsession with defying death and "Pickman's Model," focusing on an artist's gallery of nightmares. The collection begins with "The Outsider," the tale of a recluse whose overwhelming loneliness emboldens him to seek out human contact. These six chilling stories ? all published between 19 ? offer compelling journeys into the land of the undead. Lovecraft the master teller of weird tales. Joyce Carol Oates, Stephen King, and other experts on horror fiction deem H.

I would highly recommend this collection." - Of Stacks and Cups "This is an excellent collection of Lovecraft's 'zombie' stories, which serves both as a treat to old fans and a sampler to people who haven't read Lovecraft before. Highly recommended." - Book Nutter's Book Reviews

"A fantastic anthology by the true master of horror fiction.
