Miskatonic Literary Society (Volume II)
Various authors
Bibliographic Information
Titles: The Mummy’s Foot, The Tale of Satampra Zeiros, The Mark of the Beast & The Novel of the White Powder.
Authors: Théophile Gautier, Clark Ashton Smith, Rudyard Kipling & Arthur Machen
Editor: N.R. Jenzen-Jones
Date of publication: 2024
Format: Pamphlet, 6 × 9 inches (152 × 229 mm)
Pages: 26–40
Language: English
Helios House Press, in partnership with the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society (HPLHS), is delighted to present the Miskatonic Literary Society! Membership in the society comes with a welcome letter, a deluxe membership card, and quarterly deliveries of beautiful brand-new editions of classic tales featuring original illustrations by independent artists (as well as Mythophonic audiobook recordings of each story by Sean Branney & Andrew Leman of HPLHS, bonus items, and potential future benefits including discounts or early access to other titles).
The second series includes the following four short stories:
The Mummy's Foot, in which a man learns the hard way the perils of using a mummy's foot as a paperweight, by Théophile Gautier (first published in 1840);
The Tale of Satampra Zeiros, in which would-be thieves are confronted by an ancient horror, by Clark Ashton Smith (first published in 1931);
The Mark of the Beast, in which a god demonstrates that it is not be disrespected, by Ruyard Kipling (first published in 1890); and
The Novel of the White Powder, in which alternative medicine displays horrific consequences, by Arthur Machen (first published in 1895).
Each of these tales has been lightly edited by N.R. Jenzen-Jones, typeset in classic style, and printed on high-quality paper stock using heritage printing techniques by a small, family-owned printer in Scotland.
Hand-bound with a pamphlet stitch in contrasting scarlet thread, these unique editions are hand-numbered and strictly limited to 500 copies each.
“You owe it to yourself to enjoy the tactile pleasure of holding and examining a beautifully executed chapbook. The printing, typography, and illustrations are superb.”
― Lance Miller
“Perfectly curated stories made to a very high standard. I have renewed my membership to that hallowed institution the Miskatonic Literary Society... come join us.”
― Mark Johnston-Sheridan
These titles are available to all members of the Miskatonic Literary Society. Interested parties can join here!