The Lord of The Collected Weird Fiction of Frank Belknap Long A Timeless Treasury of Classic Science Fiction and Cosmic Horror
Step into the dark, dazzling universe of Frank Belknap Long, one of the original masters of early 20th-century science fiction, weird fiction, and cosmic horror. A close friend and collaborator of H.P. Lovecraft, Long helped shape the mythos of the macabre, blending futuristic vision with the chilling unknown.
In this definitive collection, you’ll discover 25 genre-defining short stories, novellas, and novelettes that span the outer reaches of the imagination—from the shadowy dimensions of "The Hounds of Tindalos" to the speculative futures of "Space Station 1", the psychological chills of "The Horror Expert", and the interplanetary adventures of "Mars Is My Destination".
Includes fan favorites and rare
The Hounds of Tindalos – A cornerstone of the Cthulhu Mythos, where time itself becomes a hunting ground
The Man from Time – A haunting tale of temporal dislocation and identity
The Mercurian and Time Trap – Pulpy, golden-age planetary sci-fi at its finest
The Cottage, The Calm Man, Woman from Another Planet – Atmospheric stories blending human emotion with the eerie unknown
And many more...
Whether you’re a Lovecraftian horror aficionado, a classic sci-fi collector, or a new reader looking to explore the origins of speculative fiction, this volume is your portal to the thrilling, unsettling, and awe-inspiring imagination of one of the genre’s pioneers.
This collection is perfect for fans of: H.P. Lovecraft, August Derleth, Clark Ashton Smith, Weird Tales, Golden Age Science Fiction, Vintage Sci-Fi Anthologies, Retro Space Opera, Cosmic Horror, and Pulp Fiction
Frank Belknap Long Jr. was a prolific American writer of horror fiction, fantasy, science fiction, poetry, gothic romance, comic books, and non-fiction. Though his writing career spanned seven decades, he is best known for his horror and science fiction short stories, including early contributions to the Cthulhu Mythos. During his life, Long received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement (at the 1978 World Fantasy Convention), the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement (in 1987, from the Horror Writers Association), and the First Fandom Hall of Fame Award (1977).