Miskatonic Missives: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

In partnership with the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society

Bibliographic Information

Title: Miskatonic Missives, Vol. I
Editors: Sean Branney & Andrew Leman
Authors: Various
Date of publication: 2022
Format: Softcover, 6 × 9 inches (152 × 229 mm)
Pages: No. 1: 108; No. 2: 156; No. 3: 136
Language: English
ISBN: No. 1: 978-1-911683-02-5; No. 2: 978-1-911683-03-2; No. 3: 978-1-911683-04-9; Set of three: 978-1-911683-09-4; Collector’s Edition Boxed Set: 978-1-911683-10-0

H.P. Lovecraft was the most prolific letter writer in U.S. history. Globally, he was second only to Voltaire in his output. Estimates indicate that he wrote some 90,000 letters during his lifetime.

Part anthology, part epistolary reader, each issue of Miskatonic Missives serves as an ideal companion guide for exploring one of H.P. Lovecraft's most fascinating letters. Every issue includes a reproduction of the full text of the letter in question, supported by a variety of relevant reference material, including contemporary and modern fiction, academic writing, poetry, and artwork. Each book is arranged chronologically, so that a reader can easily follow along with the text of a letter or, where applicable, peruse the issue in conjunction with an episode of Voluminous.

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