H.P. Lovecraft in popular culture
Subtitle: the works and their adaptations in film, television, comics, music, and games
By: Don G. Smith.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 173
Subjects: Lovecraft, H. P. 1890-1937 -- Adaptations -- History and criticism.; Lovecraft, H. P. 1890-1937 -- Film and video adaptations.; Lovecraft, H. P. 1890-1937 -- Appreciation.; Lovecraft, H. P. 1890-1937 -- Influence.; Horror tales, American -- History and criticism.; Popular culture -- History -- 20th century.; Horror films -- History and criticism.; Cthulhu (Fictitious character); Horror in mass media.
Description: "This scholarly study highlights Lovecraft's profound impact on 20th century popular culture. Early chapters introduce his complete writings, providing an annotated bibliography of the author's horror and science fiction tales. The works are discussed in the context of the Cthulhu Mythos, an invented mythology centering on ancient and alien beings interacting with the terrestrial world"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p.   ) and index.
Table of contents: title: The writings of H.P. Lovecraft; title: The Cthulhu Mythos; title: Films based on Lovecraft's works; title: Films suggested or influenced by Lovecraft's works; title: Lovecraft on television; title: Lovecraft in comic books; title: Music inspired by Lovecraft; title: Roleplaying Lovecraft; title: The Lovecraft legacy.