Edgar Allan Poe, the original American gothic author and master of the macabre, is presented here in the first of a two volume set of over 140 stories, poems, letters, essays, plays and his only complete novel.In addition, three of the most acclaimed artists whose drawings, paintings and engravings ever adorned his poetry and prose are brought together for the very first time. Many of these illustrations are reunited with their literary counterparts for the first time in more than a century.Over 70 black and white images in the mediums of pen and ink, water colors, oils and etchings convey the ethereal light and horrific darkness of this misunderstood genius and tragic figure. Together, these two volumes contain a collection unlike any available today, or likely some time to come.
Edgar Allan Poe, the original American gothic author and master of the macabre, is presented here in the first of a two volume set of over 140 stories, poems, letters, essays, plays and his only complete novel.In addition, three of the most acclaimed artists whose drawings, paintings and engravings ever adorned his poetry and prose are brought together for the very first time. Many of these illustrations are reunited with their literary counterparts for the first time in more than a century.Over 70 black and white images in the mediums of pen and ink, water colors, oils and etchings convey the ethereal light and horrific darkness of this misunderstood genius and tragic figure. Together, these two volumes contain a collection unlike any available today, or likely some time to come.
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