H. P. Lovecraft's Magazine of Horror
Introduction
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- Lovecraft's Magazine of Horror was a bi-monthly publication dedicated to horror fiction and related topics, published in the United States between 1979 and 1985. The magazine was named after H. P. Lovecraft, a prominent author of horror fiction in the early 20th century.
History
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- Lovecraft's Magazine of Horror was first published in 1979 by George H. Scithers, Darrell Schweitzer, and John M. Ford. The magazine was published out of Philadelphia and aimed to publish high-quality horror fiction, scholarship, and criticism.
The first issue included stories by well-known authors such as Ramsey Campbell, Thomas Ligotti, and Manly Wade Wellman. In addition to stories, the magazine also published reviews, interviews, and essays on horror literature and related topics.
Content
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- Lovecraft's Magazine of Horror published a wide variety of horror fiction, ranging from traditional ghost stories to modern psychological thrillers. In addition to fiction, the magazine also published non-fiction articles on horror literature and related topics.
One of the magazine's recurring features was "The Eyrie," a letters column which included commentary on horror literature and fan culture, as well as responses from the editorial team.
Legacy
Although H. P. Lovecraft's Magazine of Horror was only published for six years, it had a significant impact on horror literature and fan culture. The magazine helped to revive interest in horror fiction and played a role in the emergence of the "weird fiction" subgenre.
The magazine also provided a platform for new authors to showcase their work, including some who went on to achieve significant acclaim in the horror and fantasy genres.
References
- Schweitzer, Darrell. "H.P. Lovecraft's Magazine of Horror." Encyclopedia of Fantasy, edited by John Clute and John Grant, Orbit Books, 1997, p. 477.
- Lovecraft, H. P. The Complete Fiction of H. P. Lovecraft, edited by S.T. Joshi, Barnes & Noble, Inc., 2008, pp. 995-996.{{Categories}}