The shadow over innsmouth 1931 is an integral part of what has become known as h. Lovecraft v it was a gentle daylight rain that awaked me front my stupor in the brushgrown railway cut, and when i staggered out to the roadway ahead i saw no trace of any prints in the fresh mud. The shadow over innsmouth begins with the towns amphibious. The shadow over innsmouth dagon the shadow over innsmouth and dagon, arguably the most mindprovoking stories by h. Everyone was arrested yet none of the prisoners turned up in the prison system. The shadow over innsmouth is a horror novella by h. Aug 28, 2001 shadows over innsmouth stephen jones on. Jul 30, 2014 the shadow over innsmouth is a pulpy detective story that makes good use of the shadow. Things crawlin an bleatin an barkin an hoppin around black cellars an high attics every way ye turn. For the very first time, this classic lovecraft story is being presented in a critical edition, edited by s. The shadow over innsmouth and the whisperer in darkness are counted amongst h. As a side note, i cannot stop thinking of the fishing hamlet in bloodbornes the old. These following lovecraft tales can be found in this audiobook.
They help to establish where i believe lovecraft intended to innsmouth to be, based on the use of nonfictional locations. Schultz cite lovecraft s statements that the fictional town of innsmouth is inspired by the atmospheric, decaying town of newburyport, mass. Jul 06, 2018 the shadow over innsmouth is a horror novella by american author h. The shadow over innsmouth was written by hp lovecraft in 1931 and is the only one of his works of fiction not to have initially been published as part of a periodical. So far, my favorite is at the mountains of madness. Any reference to a town not shewn on common maps or listed in recent guide books. Sep 23, 2014 welcome back to the lovecraft reread, in which two modern mythos writers get girl cooties all over old howards original stories. Lovecraft as a setting for one of his horror stories, and referenced subsequently in some of his other works and by other authors who wrote stories taking place in the world lovecraft created with his stories. In 1927 the coastal town of innsmouth was raided by police, federal agents and elements of the united states navy. Lovecraft, this is your stop for all of his outstanding works and weird fiction in general. Shadow over innsmouth dark adventure radio theatre on. In the first chapter, the narrator begins by recounting to the reader of a secret investigation that was undertaken by the government at the ruined town of innsmouth, massachusetts, and that the story told to them by the narrator himself is the reason for this investigation. The shadow over innsmouth 1931 is an integral part of what has become. Bbc radio 4 extra hp lovecraft the shadow over innsmouth.
The shadow over innsmouth is a fantastic horror novella, and it has given me a new appreciation for lovecraft and his work. Lovecrafts most memorable tails is not unearned, and the performance of phil reynolds does this piece especial justice with his portrayal of the tales fatally curious protagonist. Lovecraft title to follow on from 2010s at the mountains of madness, and the. Howd yew like to be livin in a town like this here innsmouth, with everything arottin an dyin an boarded up. Lovecraft, a college student touring the detaining berg. The body farm creepypasta by brian martinez performed by jason hill full 10part story duration. As night falls on innsmouth, olmstead soon has cause to wonder.
Schultz, and featuring extensive footnotes, an exhaustive introduction, textual notes, as well as lovecrafts original notes and discarded draft to the shadow over innsmouth. A large selection of lovecraft in high quality audio. Lovecraft settings and influences to the fullest, its still an enjoyable story. The narrator gathers much information from the clerk, including a map of the town and the name of zadok allen. The second takes us to vermont, where a university professor becomes embroiled in a mind bending, celestial mystery after strange things. Read by richard coyle the shadow over innsmouth tells the firstperson story of a young historian, robert olmstead, who, while investigating his family genealogy in new england, is intrigued to learn about a hated and mysterious fishingtown called innsmouth. Lovecraft birthday special the shadow over innsmouth from bbc4 audio.
If you want a grisly tail filled with atmosphere and subtly, look no further than a shadow over innsmouth. By the way, this one is an audio drama, not an audio book the difference between an audio drama and an audio book. Lovecraft, volume one is a collection of his bestknown tales narrated for the first time by wayne june and includes both the dunwich horror published in the summer of 1926 and the call of cthulhu. Thank you sincerely for the updated information on your reading of the discarded draft of h. There is some awfully compelling about robert olmsteads story of his discovery of his connection with innsmouth. The shadow over innsmouth dramatized the shadow over innsmouth dramatized audiobook, by h. The shadow over innsmouth is the only lovecraft story that was published in book form during his lifetime.
It forms part of the cthulhu mythos, using its motif of a malign undersea civilization. Dec 02, 2015 the metamorphosis of innsmouth residents in the shadow over innsmouth the monstrous appearance of the whateley twins in the dunwich horror but on the whole, id say that these examples take a backseat to the cosmic, indifferent horror that plagued and intrigued lovecraft to no end. They help to establish where i believe lovecraft intended to innsmouth. Here are 10 new lovecraftian books you should know about. The shadow over innsmouth is the only lovecraft story which was published in book form during his lifetime. You really listen with horror as each chapter unfolds and with the aid of jon nicholls creepy, croaking music its just a delight. A shadow of degeneration, tainted ancestry and forbidden mystery hangs over the new england town of innsmouth. It was brilliant but unfortunately i missed a couple of episodes. By the way, this one is an audio drama, not an audio book the difference between an audio drama and an audio book is that the former has various actors and sound effects, and the latter is simply someone reading a story. He travels through the nearby decrepit seaport of innsmouth which is suggested as a cheaper and potentially interesting next leg of his journey. The shadow over innsmouth audio book librivox audio books. The narrator is a student conducting an antiquarian tour of new england.
The shadow over innsmouth is the only lovecraft story that was published in book. Call of cthulhu hp lovecraft audio book with words closed captions duration. H p lovecrafts the shadow over innsmouth part 1 of 3 duration. The complete the shadow over innsmouth, narrated by richard coyle, from bbc radio 4 as shared on. I am an aficionado of h p lovecrafts work but it is a number of years since i have read any of his stories the shadow over innsmouth was recently serialized on the bbc s radio 4 extra. The novella was published in 1935, and at some 26,000 words, is one of the authors. The shadow over innsmouth is a chilling tale consistent with lovecraft s style of telling, not showing. During the winter of 192728 officials of the federal government made a strange and secret investigation of certain conditions in the ancient massachusetts seaport of innsmouth. First time i have listened to an audio book and was not disappointed. I really enjoyed the shadow over innsmouth, but it wasnt the best lovecraft ive read. The shadow over innsmouth audio drama lovecraft ezine.
It forms part of the cthulhu mythos, using its motif of a malign. The exciting prequel to lovecraft s shadow over innsmouth. Lovecraft s the shadow over innsmouth for bbc4, as shared on to celebrate lovecraft s birthday in 2016. Lovecrafts stories are among the foundations of modern horror.
The shadow over innsmouth is a horror novella by american author h. The shadow over innsmouth audible audiobook abridged. Lovecrafts the shadow over innsmouth by the creators of littlest lovecraft. Your updated link has finally been added to the worlds largest h. The novella was published in 1935, and at some 26,000 words, is one of the authors longest works. It forms part of the cthulhu mythos, using its motif of a malign undersea civilization, and references several shared elements of the mythos, including placenames, mythical creatures, and invocations. Any reference to a town not shewn on common maps or listed in recent guidebooks would have interested. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Four years after the mysterious disappearance of robert olmstead, the man who sent the fbi to innsmouth, his closest friend has discovered new evidence into the reality of what innsmouth. This again is richard coyle bringing to life lovecraft s world of innsmouth. It continues hpls cthulhu mythos, featuring townspeople worshipping the elder sea god dagon and mentioning the mysterious shoggoth creature of his other works. Listen to shadow over innsmouth audiobook by hp lovecraft. The shadow over innsmouth and the whisperer in darkness by h. The shadow over innsmouth dramatized audio book store.
All episodes of hp lovecraft the shadow over innsmouth. Lovecraft i during the winter of 192728 officials of the federal government made a strange and secret investigation of certain conditions in the ancient massachusetts seaport of innsmouth. Lovecraft s 1931 ad at the mountains of madness audio book. The shadow over innsmouth read by mike bennett many thanks to the award winning author mike bennett, for. I recommend it to horror fans, especially those that like an. Lovecraft stories the shadow over innsmouth part 15.
In their generally admirable annotated edition of the shadow over innsmouth necronomicon press, 1994, s. Lovecraft s classic tale the shadow over innsmouth. Lovecraft s classic novella of weird horror, the shadow over innsmouth. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial.
Publication date 20320 usage attributionno derivative works 3. The complete fiction of hp lovecraft the necronomicon. Time for another great lovecraft audio from my collection. Howd yew like to hear the howlin night after night. Lovecraft himself disliked the story, thinking it poorly written and not suitable for publication.
Lovecraft never achieved a greater atmosphere of insidious decay than in the shadow over innsmouth. Check out book riots cover reveal for on fragile waves by e. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Lovecraft as a setting for one of his horror stories, and referenced subsequently in some of his other works and by other authors who wrote stories taking place in the world lovecraft. In the first we are transported to the decrepit coastal town of innsmouth, whose amphibianlike citizens betray a dark and sinister secret. Young historian robert olmstead journeys to the mysterious, shunned town of innsmouth in new england. He travels through the nearby decrepit seaport of innsmouth. Lovecraft laced his stories, and especially his novellas, with layers of subtext and symbolism. The description of the town is so vivid, you can clearly picture the map with the. It forms part of the cthulhu mythos, using its motif of a malign undersea.
Lovecraft, the shadow over innsmouth, bbc radio 4, richard coyle. Beard is a fine accompaniment to the somber melancholy of lovecrafts work. Lovecraft s later works written in 1936 and published in 1936, the only of his works of fiction to be published during his lifetime he died in 1937. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Listen to shadow over innsmouth by hp lovecraft at. Ive got to say its mostly zadok allens interlude that makes the shadow over innsmouth my second favorite lovecraft after the colour out of space. Lovecraft birthday special the shadow over innsmouth from. Lovecraft that have been converted into audio plays aka audio drama. Lovecraft in 1931 and is the only one of his works of fiction not to have initially been published as part of a periodical. H p lovecraft s the shadow over innsmouth part 1 of 3 nueartpictures. The shadow over innsmouth is an integral part of what has become known as h. I love this book and i think this is a really good audiobook of it. That was the first i ever heard of shadowed innsmouth. May 04, 2017 listen to shadow over innsmouth audiobook by hp lovecraft.