We're all familiar with various Mythos creatures causing mental mayhem on hapless investigators, but how would that actually work? This talk will explore the utmost extremes of human perception and how the worst entities can affect that. Due to the nature of the subject matter this will cover some dark topics but will be rewarding to horror fans curious about what losing SAN points could happen in real life. Presented by Jess Gulbranson.
Lovecraft Country has hit a nerve with millions of viewers, and there has been a good deal of press coverage on contemporary responses to Lovecraft’s racism, as expressed in his letters and his published work. Why should we continue to read the work of a man whose personal views are so repugnant? Can “Lovecraftian” fiction teach us how to deal with the “Other”?
Panelists Danielle Trussoni, Nisi Shawl, Matt Ruff, Sheree Renée Thomas, moderated by Leslie S. Klinger.
Leeman Kessler is "Ask Lovecraft" and he'll be live with us to take your questions!
Albert Wilmarth, a professor of folklore at Miskatonic University, receives a curious piece of mail. It contains a recording of a man claiming that strange creatures live in the remote regions of the mountains of Vermont - just as described in old folklore. It's author presents compelling evidence and Professor Wilmarth eventually goes to Vermont to investigate for himself. What he discovers there is far, far worse than anything he could have imagined. Can the professor escape with his life and sanity, or will he become a part of a horror descended from interstellar space?
During his lifetime, HPL kept a listing of story ideas, concepts, and other elements which he might at some point include in his stories. He called this his "commonplace book". In 1938, just after HPL's death, his friend and literary executor, Robert H. Barlow printed HPL's commonplace book in an edition of just 75 copies. We thought it was high time for a new edition of the Commonplace Book, and here it is.
Lovecraft may have never attended a university, but he was never lacking for school spirit, especially when it came to his legendary creation: Miskatonic University. Now you can show your support for "Ole Misk" with our felt pennant. Cheer the mighty Miskatonic Myrmidons to another victory, or just wave it quietly from the comfort of your dorm room. It's up to you.
The pennant is 7 x 21 inches with felt ties and a sewn band, made in the USA from wool felt. Now shipping!

