Mammoth Book of Folk Horror: Evil Lives On in the Land!

The Mammoth Book of Folk Horror is a collection of horror stories by masters of the genre, including Arthur Machen, Algernon Blackwood, H. P. Lovecraft, M. R. James, Ramsey Campbell, Storm Constantine, Christopher Fowler, Alison Littlewood, Kim Newman, Reggie Oliver, and Karl Edward Wagner. The stories tap into an aspect of folkloric tradition that has long been dormant, inspiring a sense of nameless dread and escalating horror.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 552 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2021
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Welcome to a landscape of ancient evil, where the shadows loom and the disquiet stirs in the depths of the forest. The remnants of forgotten traditions and practices haunt the standing stone circles, earthworks, and abandoned buildings, their echoes resonating through the ages. Elaborate rituals invoke the elder gods and nature deities, summoning spirits and legendary creatures that linger in the shadows, waiting to ensnare the unwary traveler. These concepts have been the hallmarks of horror fiction for decades, but in recent years, they have emerged as a distinct genre: Folk Horror.

This type of storytelling has a rich history, dating back more than a century. Authors such as Arthur Machen, Algernon Blackwood, H. P. Lovecraft, and M. R. James delved into the supernatural, linking it to objects and places left behind. Their works, filled with powerful and unsettling tales, have left an indelible mark on the genre. This volume brings together a collection of exceptional examples from these pioneering writers, as well as newer voices who have embraced the essence of Folk Horror.

Illustrated with atmospheric photography by Michael Marshall Smith, the stories in The Mammoth Book of Folk Horror tap into a dormant aspect of folkloric tradition. They evoke a sense of unease and dread, while the depiction of these forces as being somehow "natural" only adds to the sense of nameless horror. Each tale is a haunting exploration of the unknown, a reminder that the shadows of the past can still cast a dark shadow on the present.

As you delve into these pages, prepare to be transported to a world where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, and where the ancient evil still lurks, waiting to be unearthed.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 153 x 231 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781510749863