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Demiurge: The Complete Cthulhu Mythos Tales of Michael Shea
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For more than thirty years, Michael Shea has been making his own distinctive contributions to the Cthulhu Mythos devised by H. P. Lovecraftan entire universe of gods and monsters that hundreds of writers have imitated. But Shea has done a lot more than merely mimic Lovecrafts prose or add a new god or forbidden book to the Mythos. In his Mythos tales, Shea has infused his own unique vision and perspective.The muchreprinted Fat Face takes us into the seedy underworld of prostitutes and drug dealers in San Francisco, while other tales such as Dagoniad, Copping Squid, and Tsathoggua vividly meld Lovecraftian cosmic horror with the contemporary world of California, with its swimming pools and beachcombers. Shea was also fascinated with Lovecrafts novel of Antarctic horror, At the Mountains of Madness, and his stories Under the Shelf and Beneath the Beardmore take us to that frozen land of death and terror. The title story, Demiurge, is a previously unpublished novella that draws upon Lovecrafts tales of psychic possession in its chilling portrayal of a nameless monster who may be the harbinger of the overthrow of the entire human race. Michael Shea (19462014) was the awardwinning author of The Color out of Time, the Nifft the Lean series of fantasy novels, and the classic tales Polyphemus and The Autopsy. This volume of his complete Cthulhu Mythos tales has been assembled by S. T. Joshi, a leading authority on Lovecraft and the Mythos.This volume features wraparound cover artwork and five interior illustrations by renowned artist Aeron Alfrey (MADHOUSE)
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- Q: What is the genre of 'Demiurge: The Complete Cthulhu Mythos Tales of Michael Shea'? A: 'Demiurge: The Complete Cthulhu Mythos Tales of Michael Shea' is categorized under the horror genre, specifically focusing on the Cthulhu Mythos created by H. P. Lovecraft.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Demiurge: The Complete Cthulhu Mythos Tales' is Michael Shea, who was known for his contributions to the Cthulhu Mythos and other fantasy works.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Demiurge: The Complete Cthulhu Mythos Tales of Michael Shea' contains a total of 342 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Demiurge: The Complete Cthulhu Mythos Tales of Michael Shea' was published on October 19, 2018.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are some themes explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of cosmic horror, psychic possession, and the intersection of Lovecraftian elements with contemporary settings, reflecting Michael Shea's unique vision.
- Q: Is there any artwork included in the book? A: Yes, the book features wraparound cover artwork and five interior illustrations by artist Aeron Alfrey.
- Q: What makes Michael Shea's writing unique in the Cthulhu Mythos? A: Michael Shea's writing is distinctive because he infuses his own vision and perspective into the Cthulhu Mythos, creating stories that blend Lovecraftian horror with modern themes and settings.
- Q: Are there any previously unpublished works in this collection? A: Yes, the title story 'Demiurge' is a previously unpublished novella that adds to the collection of Michael Shea's Cthulhu Mythos tales.
- Q: Who compiled this volume of Michael Shea's works? A: This volume has been assembled by S. T. Joshi, a noted authority on Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos.