I believe It comes with a limited edition cthulu poster. I was waiting for you to show it on your video unfortunately you missed that. Thank you, it's still a nice book preview.
+Literateknolohitura.com Exactly, it’s mediocre at best but it’s doubtful many purchased this book for that. It seems to have been added as an afterthought.
For those curious about the differences between the two editions. This book features all the stories more or less considered part of the Cthulhu mythos, so some stories that only make brief mentions to things like the Necronomicon don't make the cut (like The Case of Charles Dexter Ward). This also features stories that were written in collaboration with other writers like The Curse of Yig. You will only find the stories that Lovecraft wrote solo in the complete fiction, so this book has 6 stories that you won't find in the other volume. Hopefully that info is useful to someone.
Hey! I was wondering if any of them contained the poems? Also, if you happened to know about the chartwell classics edition of his complete fiction, does that one come with the poems? As you can tell, I am mostly interested in finding an edition that contains the poems, but also, I would love it if it contained the cthulhu mythos as well. Any recommendations?
@@ihalloway The Complete Fiction, which also has a Barnes and Noble leatherbound treatment. There will still be a few missing pieces, but that will get you at least everything he wrote solo.
That's stupid, the complete edition is on the internet, on his website. So I want this edition now, for the looks. Instead of the Leatherbound complete edition which looks inferior.
I completely agree. I've been completely torn between buying this for the aesthetic of it and buying the Complete fiction for the content. The Cthulhu Mythos' cover matches the feel of Lovecraft's writing and I find that absolutely stunning while The Complete Fiction's cover looks more futuristic or galactic which really doesn't vibe well with Lovecraft's eldritch writings. Content wise, I'd definitely love to pay for a book which already has every story I'm looking for.
@@crowe2670 I think I'm going to get both. It sounds stupid having a book full of stories that already exist in the complete fiction, but having just the Cthulu Mythos all together is nice if those are the only stories I feel like diving into one day.
@@glitchedoom I ended up buying the mythos only. I weighed my options and realised I actually would enjoy reading the mythos more for the connection between every story than anything else.
This edition is a pleasure in terms of both looks and contents. It is also edited by S. T. Joshi who is the leading authority on HPL and a towering figure in weird/horror fiction scholarship. Surprisingly enough, Joshi did not include the amazing novella "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" in which there are several Mythos hints and "The Diary ofAlonzo Typer" a sort of haunted house-Cthulhu Mythos combined story (Joshi actually hates it, I find it very nice). So technically, it is not "complete", but a remarkable tome nonetheless. And yes, the poster is not a big deal (not even sure where I put mine) ; ) Thanks for the great review Denis!
This is a great book, not only physically & artfully, but the selection of stories is fantastic. Every one is a great tale & the cream of Lovecraft's work. I also have "The Complete Fiction" the larger one with everything ~ however that book is a bit disappointing because, frankly, not all Lovecraft's work was that good. So you will read through a bunch of rather lacklustre stories & get a bit bored. But with the Mythos Tales you will be hungry for more each one you complete. The Mythos Tales is "the best of" Lovecraft, I'd recommend this book & then stop. To be honest you will only find things you don't like when you dig deeper & we all know what his egregious character flaw was.
Thank you so much for these videos. Love that you take your time and show the front of the book properly and also show a few pages. Just had to know if this book was worth it, and you have certainly shown that it is! I even ended up buying The King in Yellow. Keep up the good work, would love more videos like this. Subscribed :)
The spine of the "complete fiction" is definitely inferior, but I wanted his works that weren't associated with Cthulhu. I think I'll buy both. This one looks so nice!
I guess it is Yuggoth on the back cover, and not Earth ;-) I’ve got the book too and it is indeed very nice; the book itself as well as the tales (some with other authors) and the introduction by S.T. Joshi.
I was at Barnes & Noble a few weeks ago looking for a HP Lovecraft book and there were two that were caught my eye, The Complete HP Lovercraft book and this one. I picked the latter because I just wanted to read about the Cthulhu Mythos.
Thank you for showing this. Im planning on buying it and it's quite pricey here in Romania but I got a gift card that I plan to make use of. I love the cover and the font alot, it doesnt tire your eyes.
Absolutely. I saw it and loved it then you showed the contents and I knew I had to get it. I love horror both in film and written so I can’t wait for them to arrive. Also thanks for the recommendation for the depository. I’ll look into it.
does it have all the Cthulhu mythos tales? ALL of those? because my friend wants a book with all of them but she has never found it so since I don't know anything about his tales I want to make sure I buy the correct book. She's only interested in the book with ALL the Cthulhu Mythos tales.
Hi. Looking for a complete edition, it does not need to be every word written, but at least the "best of" or perhaps like the B&N complete version. One thing I am having problems with is the print size and eligibility, eyesight not been what it used to be, so I wonder if you think is the one in your video is the best fit or another? I did see a Necronomicon (black gold print cover) but some print is very small, though it does have some nice sketches here and there. Thanks
I'm afraid I've not seen the print on the Necronomicon to compare sizes... I'd suggest getting a Kindle if your eyesight is getting worse. The HP Lovecraft books are now in the public domain so you can pick the Kindle editions up for 50p.
@@FoolishFishBooks Hi. Thanks, but it's more so the physical book I am after. I will have a look around some more, but it seems the B&N is maybe the best bet so far. thanks
Have you seen the Annotated Lovecraft editions? I would like to know if you have and what your thoughts were on it. "The New Annotated H.P. Lovecraft: Beyond Arkham Edited by Leslie S. Klinger" It's in two volumes.
The complete edition includes everything found in here, yes. It's much fatter, and I personally like the cover less (personal taste) which is why I have this one and not the complete edition on my shelf. I do have all Lovecraft's stories on Kindle, of course.
No, there are several stories in this edition that do not appear in the complete edition. The Mound, Out of the Aeons, and The Horror in the Museum to name a few
@@athan336 I guess because those stories aren't ones originally published under Lovecraft's name. There is a book by S. T. Joshi that collects all of Lovecraft's ghostwritten works such as the aforementioned tales.
I wish i bought that instead... my copy is called the necronomicon but it feels more like fake leather paper back... Hardbacks for now on.. no matter what.
kinda weird to go out of your way to get a 4 story edit of the king in yellow instead of just getting the original collection of the same name that includes those. also common misconception - Lovecraft was NOT inspired by Chambers, you learnt about him very late. Its just that both independently got inspired by a short story by Ambrose Bierce.
The Color out of Space really shouldn’t have been included in a book featuring Cthulhu Mythology. It’s basically about a strange meteor destroying a family of farmers. P.S steer clear of the film version of the story with Nic Cage, its garbage.
The one thing I tend to hate about any book in general is when they don't have a space or two inbetween each paragraph. Personally I sometimes find it hard to read a book because it feels like that without a space the paragraphs run together.
I believe It comes with a limited edition cthulu poster. I was waiting for you to show it on your video unfortunately you missed that. Thank you, it's still a nice book preview.
it does ! it's in the inside of the back cover :)
+Literateknolohitura.com Exactly, it’s mediocre at best but it’s doubtful many purchased this book for that. It seems to have been added as an afterthought.
For those curious about the differences between the two editions. This book features all the stories more or less considered part of the Cthulhu mythos, so some stories that only make brief mentions to things like the Necronomicon don't make the cut (like The Case of Charles Dexter Ward). This also features stories that were written in collaboration with other writers like The Curse of Yig. You will only find the stories that Lovecraft wrote solo in the complete fiction, so this book has 6 stories that you won't find in the other volume. Hopefully that info is useful to someone.
Hey! I was wondering if any of them contained the poems? Also, if you happened to know about the chartwell classics edition of his complete fiction, does that one come with the poems? As you can tell, I am mostly interested in finding an edition that contains the poems, but also, I would love it if it contained the cthulhu mythos as well. Any recommendations?
If I want this book , what other book should I get to get fuller Lovecraft experience ? Besides other writes
@@ihalloway The Complete Fiction, which also has a Barnes and Noble leatherbound treatment. There will still be a few missing pieces, but that will get you at least everything he wrote solo.
Nice. I have the “HP Lovecraft: The Complete Fiction” B&N leatherbound which has more content than this but the cover on this edition is WAY better.
Yeees
this book has 3 (or 4 i dont remember) collaboration stories that arent featured on the "complete" fiction
Yes
The Mythos tales book looks much nicer than the Complete edition. But I want a Complete edition.
That's stupid, the complete edition is on the internet, on his website. So I want this edition now, for the looks. Instead of the Leatherbound complete edition which looks inferior.
I completely agree. I've been completely torn between buying this for the aesthetic of it and buying the Complete fiction for the content.
The Cthulhu Mythos' cover matches the feel of Lovecraft's writing and I find that absolutely stunning while The Complete Fiction's cover looks more futuristic or galactic which really doesn't vibe well with Lovecraft's eldritch writings.
Content wise, I'd definitely love to pay for a book which already has every story I'm looking for.
@@crowe2670 I think I'm going to get both. It sounds stupid having a book full of stories that already exist in the complete fiction, but having just the Cthulu Mythos all together is nice if those are the only stories I feel like diving into one day.
@@glitchedoom I ended up buying the mythos only. I weighed my options and realised I actually would enjoy reading the mythos more for the connection between every story than anything else.
They need to update it again with a better cover. And pick someone new for the introduction and notes. Not Joshi, an apologist for Lovecrafts racism.
This edition is a pleasure in terms of both looks and contents. It is also edited by S. T. Joshi who is the leading authority on HPL and a towering figure in weird/horror fiction scholarship. Surprisingly enough, Joshi did not include the amazing novella "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" in which there are several Mythos hints and "The Diary ofAlonzo Typer" a sort of haunted house-Cthulhu Mythos combined story (Joshi actually hates it, I find it very nice). So technically, it is not "complete", but a remarkable tome nonetheless. And yes, the poster is not a big deal (not even sure where I put mine) ; ) Thanks for the great review Denis!
Pity that "The Case of Dexter Ward" is missing. My favorite tale.
This is a great book, not only physically & artfully, but the selection of stories is fantastic. Every one is a great tale & the cream of Lovecraft's work.
I also have "The Complete Fiction" the larger one with everything ~ however that book is a bit disappointing because, frankly, not all Lovecraft's work was that good. So you will read through a bunch of rather lacklustre stories & get a bit bored. But with the Mythos Tales you will be hungry for more each one you complete.
The Mythos Tales is "the best of" Lovecraft, I'd recommend this book & then stop. To be honest you will only find things you don't like when you dig deeper & we all know what his egregious character flaw was.
Thank you so much for these videos. Love that you take your time and show the front of the book properly and also show a few pages. Just had to know if this book was worth it, and you have certainly shown that it is! I even ended up buying The King in Yellow. Keep up the good work, would love more videos like this. Subscribed :)
The spine of the "complete fiction" is definitely inferior, but I wanted his works that weren't associated with Cthulhu. I think I'll buy both. This one looks so nice!
It does😊
I guess it is Yuggoth on the back cover, and not Earth ;-) I’ve got the book too and it is indeed very nice; the book itself as well as the tales (some with other authors) and the introduction by S.T. Joshi.
I was at Barnes & Noble a few weeks ago looking for a HP Lovecraft book and there were two that were caught my eye, The Complete HP Lovercraft book and this one. I picked the latter because I just wanted to read about the Cthulhu Mythos.
I bought this edition and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thank you for showing this. Im planning on buying it and it's quite pricey here in Romania but I got a gift card that I plan to make use of. I love the cover and the font alot, it doesnt tire your eyes.
Just ordered this from France...it will be there in 2 months but it’s worth the wait imo
Thank you so much for your content! I love your reviews and got this and the Penny Dreadfuls on Amazon. I do plan on getting the Dracula book too.
Absolutely. I saw it and loved it then you showed the contents and I knew I had to get it. I love horror both in film and written so I can’t wait for them to arrive. Also thanks for the recommendation for the depository. I’ll look into it.
I just received my copy in the mail; loving it so far!!
Nice review, i just picked this up today at a Barnes & Noble here in Orlando.
I want to start reading HP Lovecraft. Would you recommend the complete collection or the cthulu ? Do both have the story "The Thing on the Doorstep"?
The book came with a poster. You forgot to mention that
Very informative and well presented. Thanks!
You seem to have a lovely book collection!!
@@FoolishFishBooks indeed, it is growing and will for as long as I live! I have a wide range of books but I don't have any novels.
...Mcconnell?
@@willmakk mccool
Almost perfect, but why is The Case of Charles Dexter Ward not in there? It's essential reading regarding the mythos.
planning to buy it on amazon... would be great for a collection too.. thanks to this video im buying it...
Awesome! Don't forget to use the links in the description, it helps me out a lot! 😉👍
So, dose it have all the Cthulhu Mythos? Just want the ones in the Cthulhu Mythos universe.
Yes but only the Cthulhu mythos. It would omits the dreamlands stuff
Better then Necronomicon?
does it have all the Cthulhu mythos tales? ALL of those? because my friend wants a book with all of them but she has never found it so since I don't know anything about his tales I want to make sure I buy the correct book. She's only interested in the book with ALL the Cthulhu Mythos tales.
I just got mine the other day and it is a beautiful book, next on my list is the edition of the divine comedy that you have next it
Hi.
Looking for a complete edition, it does not need to be every word written, but at least the "best of" or perhaps like the B&N complete version.
One thing I am having problems with is the print size and eligibility, eyesight not been what it used to be, so I wonder if you think is the one in your video is the best fit or another?
I did see a Necronomicon (black gold print cover) but some print is very small, though it does have some nice sketches here and there.
Thanks
I'm afraid I've not seen the print on the Necronomicon to compare sizes... I'd suggest getting a Kindle if your eyesight is getting worse. The HP Lovecraft books are now in the public domain so you can pick the Kindle editions up for 50p.
@@FoolishFishBooks Hi. Thanks, but it's more so the physical book I am after.
I will have a look around some more, but it seems the B&N is maybe the best bet so far.
thanks
Looks nice, but I REALLY dislike the gilded pages...
Have you seen the Annotated Lovecraft editions? I would like to know if you have and what your thoughts were on it. "The New Annotated H.P. Lovecraft: Beyond Arkham Edited by Leslie S. Klinger" It's in two volumes.
Sounds interesting. No, I haven't seen that yet. Thanks for the heads up 😊
Is the book glued or sewn?
Glued. For £25 sewn would have been a miracle! 😅
Fantastic.
is it everything related to old gods
Are these stories full length? Some of them seem a bit short looking at the contents page.
Full length, just quite tightly packed.
@@FoolishFishBooks Thank you.
Wonderful review
@@FoolishFishBooks no problem and might i ask were did you find these amazing books
Thank you sir
I just picked up the complete fiction
this would go perfect next to a necronomicon
Is the one with the space cover better?
More complete. I like the look of this one and it's got all the stories I care about.
This doesn't have The Rats In The Walls? Disappointing. :/ A few other great stories missing too, but I guess it's aiming for the Cthulhu mythos...
Is everything in this edition including in the complete edition?
The complete edition includes everything found in here, yes. It's much fatter, and I personally like the cover less (personal taste) which is why I have this one and not the complete edition on my shelf. I do have all Lovecraft's stories on Kindle, of course.
No, there are several stories in this edition that do not appear in the complete edition. The Mound, Out of the Aeons, and The Horror in the Museum to name a few
@@protoplasma2953 why
@@athan336 I guess because those stories aren't ones originally published under Lovecraft's name. There is a book by S. T. Joshi that collects all of Lovecraft's ghostwritten works such as the aforementioned tales.
@@protoplasma2953 what's the book called?
I wish i bought that instead... my copy is called the necronomicon but it feels more like fake leather paper back... Hardbacks for now on.. no matter what.
Ahm, yes, I've seen that edition... :/
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kinda weird to go out of your way to get a 4 story edit of the king in yellow instead of just getting the original collection of the same name that includes those. also common misconception - Lovecraft was NOT inspired by Chambers, you learnt about him very late. Its just that both independently got inspired by a short story by Ambrose Bierce.
Lovecraftian
The Color out of Space really shouldn’t have been included in a book featuring Cthulhu Mythology. It’s basically about a strange meteor destroying a family of farmers. P.S steer clear of the film version of the story with Nic Cage, its garbage.
Cthulhu mythos is just everything to do with space alien gods and stuff like that not actually just cthulhu
@@nrreno 👍
it doesn't have all of the mythos shhhh
all of em
@@donny4886 which ones
The one thing I tend to hate about any book in general is when they don't have a space or two inbetween each paragraph. Personally I sometimes find it hard to read a book because it feels like that without a space the paragraphs run together.
i actually agree