Originally published in 1895, Robert W. Chambers' The King in Yellow is a marvel ofsupernatural fiction that has influenced a number of writers in the genre, mostnotably H. P. Lovecraft. Its powerful combination of horror and lyrical prosehas made it a classic, a masterpiece of weird fiction that endures to this day. There is a book that is shrouded in mystery. Some even sayit's a myth.
Within its pages is a play-one that brings madness and despair toall who read it. It is the play of the King in Yellow, and it will haunt youfor the rest of your days. The King in Yellow isa collection of stories interwoven loosely by the elements of the play,including the central figure himself.
