{"product_id":"the-king-in-yellow-9781513219707","title":"The King in Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe King in Yellow\u003c\/i\u003e is a premier collection of horror fiction consisting of 10 short stories with similar styles or concepts shaped by early mythology.\u003c\/b\u003e Half the tales highlight an infamous play that's rumored to invoke fear, paranoia and madness within its readers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first four stories feature a \"yellow\" theme tied to the play, a specific symbol or supernatural force. \"The Repairer of Reputations,\" \"The Mask,\" \"In the Court of the Dragon\" and \"The Yellow Sign\" have a strong connection due to a shared motif and macabre tone. The book's other entries subvert expectations by shifting focus to less mythical topics like war and romance. Each setting varies with action occurring in either America or Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore than 100 years after its release, \u003ci\u003eThe King in Yellow\u003c\/i\u003e is considered an essential work of horror fiction. Chambers' chilling prose and intricate world-building has made it a favorite among scholars and genre fans alike. Its reach spans multiple mediums including television and film, making it one of the most influential books of all-time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eThe King in Yellow\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChambers, Robert W.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert William Chambers (1865-1933)\u003c\/b\u003e was a Brooklyn-born artist and writer best known for producing supernatural, horror and weird tales. He published his first novel, \u003ci\u003eIn the Quarter\u003c\/i\u003e in 1894 but didn't receive major recognition until 1895 with a collection of short stories called \u003ci\u003eThe King in Yellow\u003c\/i\u003e. Despite entries in other genres, such as romance and historical fiction, Chambers' most acclaimed works were Gothic in nature. His eerie tales would go on to inspire a generation of writers including H.P. Lovecraft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50512223863058,"sku":"9781513219707","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_743e22ed-54bc-420a-bb2a-7c19c522ed33.jpg?v=1730950172","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-king-in-yellow-9781513219707","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}