In this anthology, Rubert (author and advertising executive who became editor of Arkham House in 1997) probes into the firm's history and its controversial founder, August Derleth. In the 21 essays, he explores some of the myths that have surfaced since Derleth's death in 1971, the Lovecraft legacy, the circumstances surrounding the Donald Wandrei litigation, key Arkham House writers of horror and fantasy fiction, and new biographical and historical information about legendary pulp writers. He also includes 21 unusual stories by each writer that are either unpublished or have never been published in a previous Arkham House collection. The volume is not indexed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Seller: Fables Books, Goshen, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: good. A former library book with all the expected stamps, stickers and markings. Some shelf, storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. The dustjacket is covered in protective plastic. The pages appear unmarked. Staining on the page edges. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shay. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller! Seller Inventory # FBV.0870541773.G
Seller: Gardner's Used Books, Inc., Tulsa, OK, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover book is in very good overall condition. Clean text, no markings. Tight binding, light general handling wear. No loose or missing pages. Some foxing/light staining on page edges. Biggest flaw is a tear to the back of the dust jacket, bottom left, and a crease in the same place. Tulsa's largest used bookstore. Located on South Mingo Road since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied. Seller Inventory # mon0000369414
Seller: Nightshade Booksellers, IOBA member, Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing with full number line. A fine copy in a fine DJ, protected by a removable mylar cover. See my photos of the book you will receive, not stock photos. More available upon request. This book is in my possession and will be packed in bubble wrap and shipped in a cardboard box. USPS tracking provided. #66. Seller Inventory # 025168
Seller: Ziesings, Shingletown, CA, U.S.A.
Dust Jacket Condition: dj. Tony Patrick (illustrator). First Edition. Sauk City: Arkham House:, 2000. First edition, Hardcover, Fine in Fine dust jacket, 443 pp. Cover artwork by: Tony Patrick 21 essays on Arkham writers including Bradbury, Block, Lovecraft, Smith, Long, Price, Wandrei and others and 21 rare and unusual stories by each of these writers that are either unpublished or have never been published in a previous Arkham edition. First edition, Hardcover, Fine in Fine dust jacket, Seller Inventory # 10728
Seller: Book Alley, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
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Seller: Doc O'Connor, Ft. Wright, KY, U.S.A.
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Seller: Time Tested Books, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.
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Seller: Robert Gavora, Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Talent, OR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. first printing. An anthology collecting stories and essays by H.P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, Donald Wandrei, Robert E. Howard, Robert Bloch, H. Russel Wakefield, Carl Jacobi, E. Hoffman Price, Ray Bradbury, Ramsey Campbell, and many others. Fine in fine and bright dust jacket. Book. Seller Inventory # 46008
Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB, Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.
Octavo, cloth. First edition. 4000 copies printed. Collects twenty stories by Clark Ashton Smith, Donald Wandrei, Robert E. Howard, Robert Bloch and others, excerpts from letters from H. P. Lovecraft to August Derleth, and short biographical essays on the contributors and a 31-page introduction, "The Un-demonizing of August Derleth," by editor Peter Ruber. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#172914). Seller Inventory # 172914