Encyclopedia Cthulhiana
The Cthulhu Mythos was first created by H.P. Lovecraft (1890-1937)¸ a Providence author considered by many to be the finest horror story writer of the twentieth century. Lovecrafts tales are a blend of fantasy¸ science fiction¸ and horror¸ with the latter being especially prominent. His tales describe a pantheon of powerful beings known as the Great Old Ones.
Since Lovecrafts time the Cthulhu Mythos has grown exponentially¸ until it has become increasingly difficult to keep track of¸ even for devoted fans. Many writers have contributed to it¸ including Robert E. Howard¸ Robert Bloch¸ Brian Lumley¸ and Stephen King. This book is the first major attempt in many years to provide a comprehensive guide to H.P. Lovecrafts Cthulhu Mythos.