Tachyon Publications

Tachyon Publications

English

“Some of the best Lovecraftian short fiction of the past 30 years.”—Washington Post“If you like Lovecraft even a little bit, this collection is a must.”—Book Riot“Ellen Datlow's second editorial outing into the realm of Lovecraft proves even more fruitful than the first. Focusing on Lovecraftian monsters, Datlow offers readers sixteen stories and two poems of a variety that should please any fans of the genre.”—The Arkham Digest“There’s no need to have previously read Lovecraft’s work to enjoy Lovecraft’s Monsters, but the collection will surely leave you with the desire to acquaint or reacquaint you with HPL canon.”—Rue MorgueA Creature Feature Top Ten Book of 2014“Fans of the HBO True Detective series (and those who are not) will love this new themed anthology from acclaimed genre editor, Ellen Datlow.—Creature Feature “In the case of Lovecraft's Monsters, edited by the great Ellen Datlow, the quality of the stories is both a celebration of HPL's legacy and a reminder of the wealth of talent the genre has to offer.... It's simple: if you like Lovecraftian fiction, you need to get this.”—Horror Talk“...amazing and creative tales each with a striking illustration by John Coulthart…I fully recommend adding this nice anthology for all fans of Lovecraft.”—Dark Corner“[T]he queen of anthologies, Ellen Datlow, has brought together the usual outstanding group of writers. . . . This is a must-have anthology for fans of things that go squick in the night.”—Lit/Rant“The result is a delightful array of little pieces that range in mood and subject. Unholy sacrifice, forbidden love, a private dick on the trail of a murderer—there’s something there for everyone.”—The Jaded Consumer“Editor Ellen Datlow has put together an anthology that will rock your liquid fantasies. Tachyon Publications has produced an excellent themed anthology. Lovecraft enthusiasts will plunge into the volume and be happily immersed in the content.”—Diabolique Magazine“Where else, in one anthology, can a reader jump from roman noir werewolves to steampunk tanks in the Amazon to tales of forbidden love on the Innsmouth shore to Pinkerton agents in the Wild West?... Fortunately, we have Ellen Datlow to lead the way.” —Hellnotes“Each story is a dark wonder and the volume itself is absolutely gorgeous, sumptuously illustrated throughout with steampunky-baroque original art by World Fantasy Award-winning artist John Coulthart. Lovecraft’s Monsters is a must-have for every fan of dark speculative fiction, so click on the cover graphic and grab it!”—The Tomb of Dark Delights“With Ellen Datlow at the helm, there was never really any doubt about the quality of the selections on hand . . . .>i>Lovecraft’s Monsters is certainly a worthy addition to any horror library.”—Innsmouth Free Press“Lovecraft’s Monsters is a must-read for any fans of the Cthulhu Mythos.”—Geek Smash“[A] delightful array of little pieces that range in mood and subject.... Unholy sacrifice, forbidden love, a private dick on the trail of a murderer—there's something there for everyone.”—The Jaded Consumer"So I am telling you now, in the name of Yog-Sothoth, get this book, and prepare to lose some sleep."—The Bookend Family“Lovecraft's Monsters, edited by Ellen Datlow and published by Tachyon Publications, is a reprint anthology of some carefully chosen and mighty fine Lovecraftian short stories, novellas and poems.... All in all it is a terrific selection of works, and one that any fan of Lovecratian works should add to their collection.”—Fear.net“...an entirely enjoyable read... for Mythos devotees I would highly recommend picking it up”—Seattle Geekly“There’s a lot to love in Lovecraft’s Monsters, an anthology which is both faithful and inventive at the same time. Unafraid to take risks and snazzily illustrated, this collection is proof that the Cthulhu cult remains as strong as ever.”—Starburst“Datlow brings together some of the top SF/F and horror writers working today and has them play in Lovecraft’s bizarre world. And that’s a delight.”—January Magazine“For Lovecraft’s Monsters, each writer had the same agenda: come up with a fresh take on one of the legendary author’s otherworldly creatures, like Cthulhu, the Shoggoths, the Elder Things and Yog-Sothoth. (Trust, they’re scarier than those tongue-twisting names suggest.) Adding to the book's excellence, illustrator John Coulthart provided gorgeous new black-and-white artwork for each story.”—Complex“Lovecraft’s Monsters will appeal to fans of Lovecraft’s work, particularly his Mythos stories, and to readers of dark fiction everywhere. Datlow is an experienced and keen editor of dark fiction and has assembled a truly impressive list of stories.”—LitReactor“[A]n amazing and diverse treasure trove of stories. As an avid fan of Lovecraft’s monstrous creations, THIS is the anthology I’ve been waiting for.”—Shattered Ravings“Each story is a dark wonder and the volume itself is absolutely gorgeous, sumptuously illustrated throughout with steampunky-baroque original art by World Fantasy Award-winning artist John Coulthart. Lovecraft’s Monsters is a must-have for every fan of dark speculative fiction, so click on the cover graphic and grab it!”—Count Gore“Lovecraft’s Monsters is a kick-ass anthology, and if you’re a Mythos devotee you’ll love it."—G. R. Wilson, author of Right Behind YouPraise for Ellen Datlow“The field’s leading anthologist.”—Washington Post on The Best Horror of The Year, Volume 6On Hauntings"This diverse 25-story anthology is a superb sampling of some of the most significant short horror works published between 1985 and 2005. Editor extraordinaire Datlow (Poe) includes classic stories from horror icons." —Publishers Weekly, starred review"With her keen eye for craftsmanship, prolific anthologist Datlow always delivers first-class entertainment, whether her genre-at-hand is sf, fantasy, or, in this case, horror." —Booklist"Anytime you sample a collection edited by veteran anthologist Ellen Datlow (Snow White, Blood Red; Teeth; Supernatural Noir), you know that you are in for a treat." —Shroud Magazine"Datlow once again proves herself as a master editor.... Highly recommended."—Arkham DigestOn Darkness: Two Decades of Modern Horror"Make sure you are in a safe place before you open it up."—New York Journal of Books"An anthology to be cherished and an invaluable reference for horror aficionados."—Publishers Weekly, starred review"Darkness promises to please both longtime fans and readers who have no clue what 'splatterpunk' was supposed to mean."—San Francisco Chronicle"Eclectic...a complete overview of some of the best horror stories published in the last twenty years."—SF SiteOn The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror"As the line between fantasy and horror blurs, this combined presentation of their exemplars will give readers of both genres much to enjoy, and may even broaden a few horizons."—Publishers Weekly, starred review"Bring out the bone china—a critically acclaimed fantasy/horror annual celebrates its 20th anniversary in grand style.... Worth a space on any bookshelf."—Kirkus“...an excellent anthology of horror stories.... I highly recommend it!”—Black Gate