I’m happy to say that the graphic novel compilation The Lovecraft Anthology, Vol. 'When a graphic novel comes along representing some of Lovecraft’s greatest tales, it has a lot to live up to. 'It's a rich grab bag that brings the eerie and unspeakable to vivid graphic life, and both the newcomer and the seasoned Lovecraft fan will not be disappointed.' - Publishers Weekly Praise for The Lovecraft Anthology: Volume I: From the insidious mutations of “The Shadow over Innsmouth” to the mindbending threat of “The Call of Cthulhu,” this collection explores themes of insanity, inherited guilt, and arcane ritual to startling effect. Nick Smith: Librarian Technician, Community Services, for the Pasadena Public Library in California.A graphic anthology of tales featuring collaborations between established writers and artists and debut contributors, The Lovecraft Anthology showcases Lovecraft’s talent for the macabre. Lovecraft fans and anyone interested in classic horror should find something to like in this book.įor teens and up, due to scenes of violence and gore. In Stafford's case, the problem arose that the exaggerations of his art were hard to separate from the deformities of the subjects in it, but it was otherwise powerful and interesting. Each artist tried for a mood matching that of the story, and for the most part this was successful.

The artwork ranges from the stylized work of Shane Ivan Oakley to the more realistic work of Leigh Gallagher, via the almost underground-cartoony Mark Stafford and the painting-like work of Alice Duke.

Often the most frightening thing is that which is almost normal, and these stories do a good job in portraying that. In this case, the artists draw such creatures only sparingly, instead concentrating on the more concrete horrors in each story, ranging from deformed cattle to things which were once human. Creatures whose descriptions defy geometry or sense are hard to draw convincingly, or shoot with a camera. One of the difficulties in adapting Lovecraftian horror is that it is difficult to portray madness. This book is a refreshing exception, since Lockwood and his large cast of creators have shown a care for the mood of the pieces. While Lovecraft has often been adapted for film, television or comics, it is often done badly. Lovecraft short stories into graphic form.

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