The King in Yellow

'Legendary... A seminal horror work' LA Review of Books 'A classic... A fantastic collection' Guardian I cannot forget Carcosa where black stars hang in the heavens; where the shadows of men's thoughts lengthen in the afternoon... The weird tales in this book are all linked by a play, the second act of which reveals truths so terrible and beautiful that it drives all who read it to despair: The King in Yellow. These four macabre, uncanny and unsettling stories are some of the most thrilling ever written in the field of weird fiction and since their first publication have become a cult classic, inspiring works ranging from Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos to True Detective.Author: Chambers, Robert W.,author Contributors: Chambers, Robert W.,author Binding: paperback Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language Published/Release Date: 29 Jan 2026 Bic Classification: Classic fiction (pre c 1945), Classic horror & ghost stories, Short stories bicCode: Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Pushkin Press Author/Director/Artist: Robert W. Chambers Dimension (cm): 198x129x9 mm Package Dimension (cm): 9x198x129 mm Item Weight (g): 240 Package Weight (g): 297