W. H. Pugmire
W. H. Pugmire
1951-05-03 – 2019-03-26- Books
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W. H. Pugmire (1951-2019) was an American writer of Lovecraftian weird fiction, based in Seattle. Born William Harry Pugmire, they took the middle name Hopfrog after Poe's story and also published as Wilum Hopfrog Pugmire. Most of their fiction is set in the invented Sesqua Valley; S. T. Joshi called them the prose-poet of the horror field.
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W. H. Pugmire is highly regarded for his contributions to cosmic horror, particularly his unique interpretations and expansions of the Cthulhu Mythos. His work often features decadent prose and a dreamlike atmosphere.
New readers might consider starting with his collections like "The Uncommon Places" or "The Tangled Muse" to experience the breadth of his short fiction and distinctive style before delving into his longer works.