At the Mountains of Madness

At the Mountains of Madness and Other Stories takes readers into the frozen wastelands of Antarctica, where a doomed scientific expedition uncovers ruins older than humanity itself. As terror grows beneath the ice, Lovecraft reveals a universe vast, ancient, and utterly indifferent to mankind. Alongside the title novella, this volume includes other haunting tales that showcase his unmatched gift for dread, mystery, and cosmic horror. A cornerstone of weird fiction, this collection remains eerie, intelligent, and unforgettable.

On an expedition to Antarctica, Professor William Dyer and his colleagues discover the remains of ancient half-vegetable, half-animal life-forms. The extremely early date in the geological strata is surprising because of the highly-evolved features found in these previously unkown life-forms. Through a series of dark revelations, violent episodes, and misunderstandings, the group learns of Earth's secret history and legacy.

At the Mountains of Madness and Other Stories takes readers into the frozen wastelands of Antarctica, where a doomed scientific expedition uncovers ruins older than humanity itself. As terror grows beneath the ice, Lovecraft reveals a universe vast, ancient, and utterly indifferent to mankind. Alongside the title novella, this volume includes other haunting tales that showcase his unmatched gift for dread, mystery, and cosmic horror. A cornerstone of weird fiction, this collection remains eerie, intelligent, and unforgettable.

' To that flash of semi-vision can be traced a full half of the horror which has ever since haunted us' An expedition to Antarctica goes horribly wrong as a group of explorers stumbles upon some mysterious ancient ruins, with devastating consequences. At the Mountains of Madness ranks among Lovecraft's most terrifying novellas, and is a firm favourite among fans of classic horror. The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War.

' To that flash of semi-vision can be traced a full half of the horror which has ever since haunted us' An expedition to Antarctica goes horribly wrong as a group of explorers stumbles upon some mysterious ancient ruins, with devastating consequences. At the Mountains of Madness ranks among Lovecraft's most terrifying novellas, and is a firm favourite among fans of classic horror. The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War.

On an expedition to Antarctica, Professor William Dyer and his colleagues discover the remains of ancient half-vegetable, half-animal life-forms. The extremely early date in the geological strata is surprising because of the highly-evolved features found in these previously unkown life-forms. Through a series of dark revelations, violent episodes, and misunderstandings, the group learns of Earth's secret history and legacy.

At the Mountains of Madness is a science fiction-horror novella by American author H. P. Lovecraft, written in February/March 1931 and rejected that year by Weird Tales editor Farnsworth Wright on the grounds of its length. It was originally serialized in the February, March, and April 1936 issues of Astounding Stories. It has been reproduced in numerous collections. The story details the events of a disastrous expedition to the Antarctic continent in September 1930, and what was found there by a group of explorers led by the narrator, Dr. William Dyer of Miskatonic University. Throughout the story, Dyer details a series of previously untold events in the hope of deterring another group of explorers who wish to return to the continent.

At the Mountains of Madness is a science fiction-horror novella by American author H. P. Lovecraft, written in February/March 1931 and rejected that year by Weird Tales editor Farnsworth Wright on the grounds of its length. It was originally serialized in the February, March, and April 1936 issues of Astounding Stories. It has been reproduced in numerous collections. The story details the events of a disastrous expedition to the Antarctic continent in September 1930, and what was found there by a group of explorers led by the narrator, Dr. William Dyer of Miskatonic University. Throughout the story, Dyer details a series of previously untold events in the hope of deterring another group of explorers who wish to return to the continent.

Professor William Dyer of the the Miskatonic University knew that the antarctic was a forlorn, dangerous place, but nothing could have prepared him and his expediting for what they would find in the Mountains of Madness. They discover an abandoned city from ancient times. But is it really abandoned? And will any of them be able to get out alive? A sublime horror novel by one of the greatest horror writers of all time.

H.P. Lovecraft's chilling masterpiece, "At the Mountains of Madness," plunges readers into the desolate, frozen landscape of Antarctica, where a scientific expedition stumbles upon a horrifying secret buried beneath the ice. This landmark work of horror and science fiction explores the terrifying implications of cosmic horror and the insignificance of humanity in the face of ancient, unknowable powers. Driven by a thirst for knowledge, the team unearths evidence of elder beings, a race of alien entities that once dominated the Earth. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of a cyclopean city carved in stone, they uncover a truth so profound and terrifying that it threatens their sanity and challenges everything they thought they knew about the history of life itself. This carefully prepared print edition offers a timeless journey into the heart of Lovecraftian horror, a genre-defining exploration of the unknown and the monstrous. Prepare to confront the chilling reality that some secrets are best left undisturbed. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

H.P. Lovecraft's chilling masterpiece, "At the Mountains of Madness," plunges readers into the desolate, frozen landscape of Antarctica, where a scientific expedition stumbles upon a horrifying secret buried beneath the ice. This landmark work of horror and science fiction explores the terrifying implications of cosmic horror and the insignificance of humanity in the face of ancient, unknowable powers. Driven by a thirst for knowledge, the team unearths evidence of elder beings, a race of alien entities that once dominated the Earth. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of a cyclopean city carved in stone, they uncover a truth so profound and terrifying that it threatens their sanity and challenges everything they thought they knew about the history of life itself. This carefully prepared print edition offers a timeless journey into the heart of Lovecraftian horror, a genre-defining exploration of the unknown and the monstrous. Prepare to confront the chilling reality that some secrets are best left undisturbed. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Arkham, 1933. Professor Dyer, a prominent geologist, learns that a scientific expedition will soon leave for Antarctica following in the footsteps of the journey which he himself had made in 1931. In the hope of dissuading the attempt, Dyer decides to make a full account of the tragic events he had survived, this time without omitting the passages which he had kept silent about on his return, for fear of being taken for a madman. Two years earlier, ships chartered by Miskatonic University had landed on the frozen continent at the start of the Antarctic summer, and the group of four professors and sixteen students set to work immediately. The expedition biologist, Professor Lake, left with several members of the team to follow a promising fossil track. After just a few days, he announced by radio that he had discovered astonishing specimens of an unknown ancient species, before stopping all communication after a terrible storm. Guessing the worst, Dyer went to their rescue the next day. What he discovered went beyond his wildest fears ... In the illustrated AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS VOL.1, artist, Francois Baranger, acclaimed for his work as a concept designer for cinema and video games, has performed the incredible task of reimagining one of H.P. Lovecraft's most classic and horrific tales into visual art-- Landscapes of frozen wastes, unspeakable creatures millions of years old found in an abnormal state of conservation, strange geometric structures at the top of black mountains. Words cannot do the visuals justice. It is a book with images to pour over.