{"product_id":"in-the-mountains-of-madness-the-life-and-extraordinary-afterlife-of-h-p-lovecraft-paperback","title":"In the Mountains of Madness: The Life and Extraordinary Afterlife of H.P. Lovecraft - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eW. Scott Poole\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis \"smart, shrewd, and insightful\" biography of H.P. Lovecraft not only explores the author's fascinating life but also reveals his \"lasting power and influence\" on the entertainment industry and society as a whole (Victor LaValle, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Changeling\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInterweaving the biography of the legendary writer with an exploration of Lovecraft as a phenomenon, \u003ci\u003eIn the Mountains of Madness\u003c\/i\u003e strives to explain this reclusive, cultish figure while challenging some of the general views held by Lovecraft devotees. Focusing specifically on the large cross-section of horror and science fiction fans who know Lovecraft through films, role-playing games, and video games directly influenced by his work, but who know little or nothing about the man himself, \u003ci\u003eIn the Mountains of Madness\u003c\/i\u003e places Lovecraft and his work in a cultural context, as an artist more in tune with our time than his own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore than a traditional biography, this provocative book reclaims the true essence of Lovecraft in relation to the comics of Joe Lansdale, the novels of Stephen King, and some of the biggest blockbuster films in contemporary America, proving the undying influence of this rare and significant figure.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eW. Scott Poole\u003c\/b\u003e who teaches at the College of Charleston, has written widely about American history, horror, and pop culture. His books include \u003ci\u003eVampira: Dark Goddess of Horror\u003c\/i\u003e and his award-winning history \u003ci\u003eMonsters in America\u003c\/i\u003e, which received the John G. Cawelti prize from the Popular Culture Association and was named among the Best of the Best by the AAUP for 2011. Poole is a regular contributor to Popmatters and his work has appeared in the \u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eReligions Dispatches\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eKilling the Buddha\u003c\/i\u003e. He blogs at his website, monstersinamerica.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 13, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771031126304,"sku":"9781593766474","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0fb11e766c5465ef5bec002b99c1ff6e.webp?v=1780382128","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/in-the-mountains-of-madness-the-life-and-extraordinary-afterlife-of-h-p-lovecraft-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}