Title: H.P. Lovecraft : against the world, against life /
Authors: Houellebecq, Michel.; Khazeni, Dorna,; King, Stephen, 1947-
Publisher: Believer Books,
Year: 2005
Subjects: Lovecraft, H. P. Criticism and interpretation.; Fantasy fiction, American History and criticism.
Abstract: H.P. Lovecraft, the radical, misanthropic master of the horror genre, now has an impassioned advocate in Michel Houellebecq, Europe's most controversial modern novelst. In his illuminating appraisal of Lovecraft's life and work, Houellebecq reveals a surprising debt to the master of weird fiction.
Contents: Lovecraft's pillow / by Stephen King -- Chronology -- Preface -- Part one. Another universe -- Part two. Technical assault -- Part three. Holocaust -- The call of Cthulhu -- The whisperer in darkness -- Bibliography of H.P. Lovecraft literature available in French / by Michel Houellebecq -- Translator's notes.