Frank Belknap Long was een productieve Amerikaanse auteur wiens diverse werk horror, fantasy, sciencefiction, poëzie, gothic romance, stripboeken en non-fictie omvatte. Hoewel zijn carrière zeven decennia besloeg, is hij het meest gevierd om zijn horror- en sciencefictionverhalen, waaronder belangrijke vroege bijdragen aan de Cthulhu Mythos. Longs onderscheidende stijl ligt in zijn vermogen om sfeervolle en verontrustende verhalen te creëren die het ongewone en het onbekende verkennen. Zijn werken onderzoeken de grenzen van menselijke perceptie en de sluimerende angst binnen de structuur van de werkelijkheid.
Focusing on the life and legacy of H. P. Lovecraft, this biography offers an intimate glimpse into the mind of the influential author known for the Cthulhu Mythos. Written by Frank Belknap Long, a close friend of Lovecraft, it delves into his experiences, inspirations, and the unique aspects of his writing. Originally published in 1975, the book provides a personal perspective on Lovecraft's character and contributions to the genre of horror literature.
Featuring a selection of four intriguing tales from the pulp era, this collection showcases Frank Belknap Long's imaginative storytelling. Readers will encounter a variety of themes, from the eerie and supernatural in "The Man Who Died Twice" to the whimsical and bizarre in "Humpty Dumpty had a Great Fall." Each story, drawn from notable magazines like Ghost Stories and Weird Tales, highlights Long's unique ability to blend suspense and fantasy, making it a captivating read for fans of classic speculative fiction.
Dive into a collection of eerie narratives that explore the macabre and the grotesque, featuring chilling tales filled with monstrous entities and psychological horrors. Frank Belknap Long masterfully weaves stories that delve into the depths of human fear and the unknown, presenting a blend of cruel fables and unsettling creatures. This second volume promises to captivate readers with its unique blend of horror and imagination, showcasing Long's distinctive storytelling style.
Armchair fiction presents the first in a new line of science fiction double novels! The first novel, "The Galaxy Raiders," features an impending alien invasion from far outside the solar system. A rogue space captain, a beautiful stowaway, and an edgy crew are sent to stop the approaching alien armada. They find themselves caught on a planet inhabited by an army of robots. "Space Station #1" features a mystery aboard a giant space station when the daughter of a powerful industrialist is kidnapped by persons unknown. Behind it all is a seedy cosmic plot. Lots of great space opera is featured in both of these exciting novels, penned by two of sci-fi's best, William P. McGivern and Frank Belknap Long.
Renowned for his contributions to fantasy and science fiction, Frank Belknap Long crafted iconic works like The Hounds of Tindalos and It Was the Day of the Robot. His storytelling blends imaginative worlds with compelling narratives, showcasing his mastery in creating memorable characters and thought-provoking themes. Long's classics continue to influence the genre, making him a significant figure in the literary landscape of speculative fiction.
Marauder! The desperate men are loose in the world. They come by night, slipping past the guards & around the barriers, driving ever Eastward, until at last they meet the barrier of the poisoned Atlantic. They turn northward, but no matter where they go, the land is turning arid, the fish are dying in the waters, animals are disappearing from the fields. Hunger feeds their desperation, for the world is starving to death, the final result of the work of the polluters. They have poisoned the waters; scourged the soil, destroyed the viable seeds of life. Now the planet Earth draws a shroud of pestilence, waiting for the final moments, waiting to die, waiting until one man no longer submits to the inevitable & fights back against the messengers of death!
Woman From Another Planet: With their plan for world domination at stake the Martian empire selects two lovers for their first attack on planet Earth.
The Man from Time, has been considered an important book throughout the human history. So that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. The whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. This book is not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.
Two classic sci-fi novels in one book, "Second Chance" by J. F. Bone and "Mission to a Distant Star by Frank Belknap Long.
Armchair Fiction presents classic science fiction double novels. The first novel, ?Operation Square Peg,? is a gripping account by Frank Belknap Long and Irving W. Lande of Earth?s battle against an alien invasion. Earth?s forces had finally seemed to gain the upper hand over the invading alien forces. Then one day the Enemy devised a new weapon and Earth?s space pilots began succumbing to wild, irrational fear while in the midst of combat. The second novel, ?Enchantress of Venus,? tells of love lost and found by Leigh Brackett. She cast him down into the hideous depths, beneath the seas of flaming gas, to where dead blossoms swayed, whispering, over strangely jumbled ruins? But there he found the secret of her power, and came surging back?up from the depths, from the slime, the tortured swamps?to storm her forbidden temple and seek her within