{"product_id":"the-classic-fantasy-collection-hardback-with-printed-edges","title":"The Classic Fantasy Collection -Hardback with Printed Edges","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eThe Classic Fantasy Collection is a premium hardback anthology bringing together some of the most important early voices in fantasy literature, showcasing the evolution of the genre from myth inspired storytelling to early science fantasy and weird fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eThis edition features celebrated authors including \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRobert E. Howard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eH. P. Lovecraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eH. G. Wells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWilliam Morris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eArthur Machen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and other influential writers who helped shape modern fantasy fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eAcross its pages, readers will encounter imaginative worlds filled with ancient magic, cosmic entities, lost civilisations and heroic quests. Many of these stories draw inspiration from Norse, Celtic and Japanese mythology, blending folklore with early speculative fiction to create richly imaginative and atmospheric tales. From the heroic sword and sorcery foundations laid by Robert E. Howard to the strange cosmic landscapes associated with \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Call of Cthulhu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Lovecraft and the visionary science fantasy of H. G. Wells, this collection highlights the wide range of storytelling that defined early fantasy literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003ePresented as part of the Arcturus Pulp Classics series from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eArcturus Publishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this 928 page hardback features elegant silver cover accents and beautifully illustrated page edges, making it a standout collector’s edition. Ideal for fans of classic fantasy, weird fiction and early speculative literature, this anthology is a comprehensive celebration of the genre’s foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeople searching for classic fantasy anthology hardback, Arcturus Pulp Classics fantasy collection, Robert E Howard Lovecraft Wells fantasy stories, early fantasy literature book, illustrated edge fantasy anthology or weird fiction classic collection will find this title an essential purchase. Fans of myth inspired fantasy and vintage speculative fiction will also enjoy this collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassic fantasy literature blends mythology, folklore and early speculative fiction to create the foundations of modern fantasy storytelling. These works influenced generations of writers and continue to shape books, films, games and popular culture today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more books \u003cspan style=\"color: #171010;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #171010;\" title=\"buy fiction and fantasy books here\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/collections\/fiction-novels\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARCTURUS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58060378014077,"sku":"ARC849150","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1138\/0520\/files\/The_Classic_Fantasy_Collection_hardback.png?v=1776424422","url":"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/products\/the-classic-fantasy-collection-hardback-with-printed-edges","provider":"Mighty Lancer Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}