Best Selling Books by Robert Chambers

The King in Yellow is a book of short stories by American writer Robert Chambers. The first half of the book features highly esteemed weird stories, and the book is described by S.T. Joshi as a classic in the field of the supernatural. There are ten stories, the first four of which, "The Repairer of Reputations", "The Mask", "In the Court of the Dragon" and "The Yellow Sign", mention The King in Yellow, a forbidden play which induces despair or madness in those who read it. These stories are macabre in tone, centering, in keeping with the other tales, on characters that are often artists or decadents. The first and fourth stories, "The Repairer of Reputations" and "The Yellow Sign", are set in an imagined future 1920s America, whereas the second and third stories, "The Mask" and "In the Court of the Dragon", are set in Paris. These stories are haunted by the theme: "Have you found the Yellow Sign?" The weird and macabre character gradually fades away during the remaining stories, and the last three are written in the romantic fiction style common to Chambers'' later work. They are all linked to the preceding stories by their Parisian setting and artistic protagonists.

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Robert Chambers'' groundbreaking book, ''Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation,'' published anonymously in 1844, provides a comprehensive examination of the history and development of the natural world. Written in a clear and accessible style, Chambers explores the formation of the universe, the evolution of life on Earth, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. This work is a precursor to Darwin''s theory of evolution, offering a unique perspective on scientific thought at the time. Chambers'' literary style is engaging and thought-provoking, making for a compelling read for anyone interested in the natural sciences. His exploration of the natural world invites readers to consider the broader implications of evolution and the interconnectedness of all living things. With its groundbreaking ideas and eloquent prose, ''Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation'' is a must-read for those interested in the history of scientific thought and the origins of modern evolutionary theory.

Reproduction of the original: The Slayer of Souls by Robert Chambers

First Published in 1984. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Fear the forbidden play which induces despair and madness in those who read its pages. These tales of the macabre dare only hint at its existence without leading you to destruction! Herein lie the secrets of Carcosa and the Yellow Sign. Strange is the night where black stars rise, And strange moons circle through the skies

The King in Yellow is a combination of fantasy and romance fiction; the fantasy pieces have won and maintained the works reputation. These stories have two central themes. One is the existence of a sinister, banned book, also known as The King in Yellow, that has the ability to morally corrupt or spiritually destroy all those who read it. The second theme is that the fictional book within Robert Chambers'' work is based on the almost unknown truth that there is an actual "King in Yellow" who comes from beyond the stars and whose unseen, baleful influence on human life is more pervasive than can be imagined.

Robert William Chambers (1865-1933) was an American illustrator and writer, best known for The King in Yellow, his influential and odd collection of ten macabre and French short stories first published in 1895. The title refers to a fictional play featured in four of the stories, and to a mysterious and malevolent supernatural entity within that play who may very well exist outside of it. It is whispered that the play leaves only insanity and sorrow in its wake; it tempts those who read it, bringing upon them hallucinations and madness...Influencing the works of H.P. Lovecraft, Raymond Chandler, George R.R. Martin, Neil Gaiman, and Nic Pizzolato (creator and writer of HBO''s True Detective), and described by critics as a classic in the field of the supernatural, The King in Yellow ¿ with its dashes of fantasy, mystery, mythology, romance, and science fiction ¿ is a staple of the early gothic and Victorian horror genres.

One of the most important works of American supernatural fiction since those of Poe, The King in Yellow was among the first attempts to establish the horror of the nameless and the unimaginable. A treasured source used by almost all the significant writers in the American pulp tradition - H. P. Lovecraft, A. Merritt, Robert E. Howard, and many others - it endures as a work of remarkable power and one of the most chillingly original books in the genre.

Blood-Curdling Supernatural Stories. Warning: May Induce Supernatural Side Effects. The King In Yellow sucks you in with an innocent opening act and then poisons you with irresistible blood-curdling words.You''ll contaminate everyone you come in touch with after reading this book in a single sitting. But that''s not all. Here''s a taste of what''s inside: How lethal chambers in every city, town and village provides relief. How fake pink ears on a yellow face and artificial left-hand fingers will test your resolve. Learn the fate of drab colours pigeons made of sculptured stone. What it''s like to feel agonised screams of awful words echoing dim streets of Carcosa. The truth about why people don''t read The King In Yellow (hint they don''t want to go crazy). The story about how a simple forgery cashier was sent to the asylum for the criminally insane. The tale of misery from a wretched, half-starved creature staring across the street at a lethal chamber. Click Buy Now