博客來- Illustrated Edition with 20 captivating illustrations
- Includes a detailed summary of the story
- Character list featuring key figures and their roles
- Author biography: Learn more about the life of H.P. Lovecraft
Step into a world of eerie, cosmic horror with H.P. Lovecraft’s The Color Out of Space, a masterpiece of weird fiction that explores the terrifying unknown. This illustrated edition brings Lovecraft’s haunting vision to life with 20 stunning, atmospheric illustrations that capture the bleak, otherworldly essence of the story.
Set in the desolate hills of New England, The Color Out of Space follows the Gardner family, who encounter an alien force unlike anything humanity has ever seen-a color that exists outside the spectrum of human perception. When a mysterious meteorite crashes onto their land, it brings with it an unexplainable, otherworldly glow that begins to warp both the environment and the minds of those exposed to it.
As the family’s crops wither, animals mutate, and their bodies decay, the sinister effects of the ＂color＂ become undeniable. As their sanity unravels, they are driven to the brink of madness, and the land itself begins to transform into a twisted, unnatural version of itself. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a surveyor who investigates the abandoned, cursed farm years after the tragedy, piecing together the chilling tale of cosmic terror and human helplessness.
In The Color Out of Space, Lovecraft blends science fiction and horror, creating a universe where mankind is powerless in the face of cosmic forces beyond comprehension. The illustrated scenes throughout this edition immerse the reader in Lovecraft’s haunting world, adding depth to the narrative’s already eerie atmosphere.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of Lovecraft’s works or new to his unique brand of cosmic horror, this illustrated edition of The Color Out of Space will leave you captivated by its unsettling mystery and its exploration of the unknown.
