The new annotated H.P. Lovecraft

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Lovecraft spent most of his life in New England. After his father's institutionalization in 1893, he lived affluently until his family's wealth dissipated after the death of his grandfather. He then lived with his mother, in reduced financial security, until her institutionalization in 1919. He began to write essays for the United Amateur Press Association, and in 1913 wrote a critical letter to a pulp magazine that ultimately led to his involvement in pulp fi...

Leslie S. Klinger is the author of A Study in Sherlock, a deep dive into the world of Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective. He's a leading voice for Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts and a respected authority on mystery fiction.

British comic book writer

Victor D. LaValle writes stories that blend horror, dark fantasy, and literary fiction. He is the author of Big Machine and The Ballad of Black Tom, and has contributed to the Tor.com Collection and Lit Riffs. His work often reimagines classic myths and monsters for a modern audience.