The Call of Cthulhu = Зов Ктулху
Author: Говард Филлипс Лавкрафт
Printhouse: AST
Series: Bilingua gift edition: illustrated book in the original language with translation
Age restrictions: 18+
Year of publication: 2026
ISBN: 9785171851866
Number of pages: 400
Size: 245х170х27 mm
Cover type: hard
Weight: 813 g
ID: 1751186
Humanity has grown accustomed to considering itself the master of the world, and reason — a reliable defense against fear. But what if the history of the Earth began long before the appearance of humans? What if in the depths of the ocean, among icy mountains and beneath the ruins of ancient cities, traces of beings exist whose very existence can destroy the usual understanding of the world?
This collection includes the famous works of Howard Phillips Lovecraft: "The Call of Cthulhu", "Dagon", "The Nameless City", "The Dunwich Horror", and "At the Mountains of Madness". Ancient cults and forgotten deities, mysterious ruins and traces of vanished civilizations, inexplicable findings and beings beyond human comprehension become part of a world where curiosity can lead to discoveries better left unknown.
This edition presents the complete texts of the works in both English and Russian, allowing readers not only to immerse themselves in the unsettling atmosphere of Lovecraft's prose but also to compare the translation with the original, feel the nuances of the author's language, and trace how his unique world is created. The pages of the book feature works by Odilon Redon and Hugh Rankin, as well as other illustrations that resonate with the images and motifs of Lovecraft, visually revealing the dark world of his stories.
The book will be of interest to both fans of classic horror literature and those who are just beginning to explore the works of Howard Phillips Lovecraft. This edition can be a valuable addition to a personal library and a worthy gift for connoisseurs of dark mysteries, ancient civilizations, and stories after which the familiar world no longer seems so safe.
Gift design, hardcover, white paper, illustrations, beautiful layout, and ribbon bookmark add elegance and appeal to the book. It can be purchased not only for one's collection but also as a gift for dear and close ones.