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Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales

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Horror Fantasy Fiction Classics Science Fiction

by H.P. Lovecraft, Les Edwards, Stephen Jones

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4.29 (8.3K ratings)
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description 878 pages

Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales by H.P. Lovecraft, Les Edwards, Stephen Jones holds a highly rated rating of 4.29 out of 5, based on 8.3K reader ratings. First published in 1930. The book spans 878 pages.

About Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales

Originally written for the pulp magazines of the 1920s and 1930s, H. P. Lovecraft's astonishing tales blend elements of horror, science fiction, and cosmology that are as powerful today as they were when first published.

This tome presents original versions of many of his most harrowing stories, including the complete Cthulhu Mythos cycle, in order of publication.

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Author H.P. Lovecraft, Les Edwards, Stephen Jones
Published 1930
Pages 878
Genres Horror, Fantasy, Fiction, Classics, Science Fiction
Average Rating 4.29 / 5.00
Total Ratings 8,344

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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8.3K ratings
With a rating of 4.29, Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.96, it performs above expectations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales?

Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales is categorized as Horror, Fantasy, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales worth reading?

Based on 8.3K reader ratings, Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales has an average score of 4.29 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales?

Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales has 878 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales?

Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales was written by H.P. Lovecraft, Les Edwards, Stephen Jones. It was first published in 1930.

What is the ISBN for Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales?

The ISBN-13 for Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales is 9780575081570.0.

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