{"product_id":"9788418765629","title":"AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is arguably the literary pinnacle of H. P. Lovecraft, one of the undisputed masters of 20th-century horror and fantasy. The reader will accompany geologist William Dyer in the account of a disastrous expedition to Antarctica, where a group of explorers discovers a reality that defies all human comprehension. Beneath the eternal ice and beyond mountains that tower over the Himalayas lie the traces of an ancient, alien civilization. The narrative is a desperate warning, a journey into the depths of cosmic horror where knowledge becomes a curse and curiosity can lead to eternal damnation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel is presented as the secret testimony of Dr. William Dyer, a geologist from Miskatonic University, who led a fateful expedition to the frozen continent. Dyer details events that the scientific community has hidden from the world, with the intention of dissuading any future adventurers from returning to that accursed place. The story begins with the discovery of fossils and impossible geological formations, which lead the team to a mountain range of overwhelming dimensions. Upon crossing it, they stumble upon the ruins of a metropolis belonging to an ancient non-human race, whose secrets, carved in bas-reliefs, reveal a history of millions of years of terror, genetic experiments, and a latent threat that persists in the depths. The line between sanity and madness blurs as the explorers grasp humanity's insignificant place in an indifferent and hostile cosmos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCosmic horror and human insignificance in the face of ancient, indifferent forces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eForbidden knowledge and the price of scientific curiosity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe degeneration and fall of extraterrestrial civilizations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMadness as the inevitable consequence of confronting the incomprehensible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe exploration of the unknown and its traumatic consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers passionate about classic horror and fantasy fiction, especially those interested in the origins of the modern horror genre. It is an essential read for those seeking an atmospheric, dense, and evocative narrative that prioritizes psychological suspense and the construction of a terrifying universe over direct action. It is also highly recommended for literature students and speculative science fiction fans who appreciate the creation of complex mythologies and the exploration of philosophical themes regarding the place of human beings in the cosmos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersive experience in psychological horror and the oppressive atmosphere characteristic of the author.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to one of the foundational works of \"cosmic horror\" and the Cthulhu Mythos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound reflection on the limits of human knowledge and the dangers of scientific ambition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that combines elements of science fiction, mythology, and gothic horror in a masterpiece of the genre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e LOVECRAFT, HOWARD PHILLIPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e MESTAS Ediciones, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e CLASSIC FICTION, HORROR AND GHOST STORIES, FANTASY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e UNIVERSAL CLASSICS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 395 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition of \"At the Mountains of Madness\" offers the reader one of the most influential and disturbing narratives in fantastic literature. Lovecraft's work not only lays the foundations of modern horror but invites intellectual reflection on the unknown. For its target audience, lovers of the classic genre and of a dense, cultivated atmosphere, this novel represents an indispensable read that combines a plot of scientific exploration with a progressive and terrifying revelation of cosmic secrets. It is a key piece for understanding the evolution of the horror story and dark fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MESTAS EDICIONES, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408595181915,"sku":"9788418765629","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841876562.jpg?v=1781865743","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418765629","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}