"Lovecraft's Guide to Writing" is a fantastic collection of essays by H.
P. Lovecraft on the subject of writing poetry, literature and
supernatural horror fiction. Within these essays, Lovecraft explores the
origins and traditions of the genre in Britain, America and beyond with
special reference to the most notable movements, themes, motifs,
techniques, and writers past and present. A unique collection not to be
missed by those interested in Lovecraft's literature and writing style.
Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of
supernatural horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown
and did not furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today
considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural
horror fiction of the twentieth century. Contents include: "Supernatural
Horror in Literature", "The Allowable Rhyme", "Metrical Regularity",
"Literary Composition", and "Notes on Writing Weird Fiction". Other
notable works by this author include: "The Call of Cthulhu", "The Rats
in the Walls", and "The Shadow Over Innsmouth". Read & Co. Books is
publishing this brand new collection of essays complete with a specially
commissioned biography of the author.