H. P. Lovecraft 
In the Mind of H. P. Lovecraft 
A Collection of Essays

“In the Mind of H. P. Lovecraft” is a fantastic collection of essays and articles by H. P. Lovecraft published in newspapers during his lifetime. A unique collection not to be missed by lovers of the macabre and those with an interest in the mind of this seminal author. 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”, “The Despised Pastoral”, “Notes on Writing Weird Fiction”, “Literary Composition”, “Cats and Dogs”, “At the Root”, and “The Crime of the Century”. 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 complete with a dedication by Francis Flagg.

About the author

Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American writer born in Providence, Rhode Island. Best known for his work in the science, fantasy and horror fiction genres, Lovecraft’s writings are now studied worldwide. One of his most famous creations is the Cthulhu Mythos. Although he was unable to support himself through writing during his lifetime, Lovecraft’s legacy has lived on. Many well-established horror authors have cited Lovecraft as a major influence, including Stephen King.