Alhazred : Author of the Necromonicon – Donald Tyson

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H. P. Lovecraft’s compelling character, Abdul Alhazred, is brought to life in this epic tale detailing the mad sorcerer’s tragic history and magical adventures. Alhazred tells his own life story, beginning with himself as a poor, handsome boy in Yemen who attracts the attention of the king for his divine skill in poetry. As the court poet, young Abdul lives a luxurious life at the palace, where he studies necromancy and magic. But falling in love with the king’s daughter leads to a foolish tryst, which is ultimately discovered. As punishment, Abdul is tortured, brutally mutilated, and cast into the desert, known as the Empty Space. Battling insanity, he joins a tribe of ghouls and learns forbidden secrets from a stranger called Nyarlathotep. Thus begins his downward spiral into wickedness. Renamed Alhazred, he escapes the desert and embarks on a quest to restore his body and reunite with his true love. Traveling across the ancient world and fantastic realms, he is hounded by foes and tormented by the demands of his dark lord.

Large softcover, heavy, will incur extra postage internationally. Internally clean, fresh and crisp pages. The outer board cover, bright and most pleasing, no creases on the spine, and there are slight slights of shelf wear, indeed a very well maintained copy in pristine condition. First edition, second printing

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SKU: 9780738708928 Category: Title: Alhazred : Author of the Necromonicon
Author: Donald Tyson
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications,U.s.
Year: 2008
ISBN10: 0738708925
ISBN13: 9780738708928
Condition: Very Good
Format: Softcover
Inventory No: 1467

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H. P. Lovecraft’s compelling character, Abdul Alhazred, is brought to life in this epic tale detailing the mad sorcerer’s tragic history and magical adventures. Alhazred tells his own life story, beginning with himself as a poor, handsome boy in Yemen who attracts the attention of the king for his divine skill in poetry. As the court poet, young Abdul lives a luxurious life at the palace, where he studies necromancy and magic. But falling in love with the king’s daughter leads to a foolish tryst, which is ultimately discovered. As punishment, Abdul is tortured, brutally mutilated, and cast into the desert, known as the Empty Space. Battling insanity, he joins a tribe of ghouls and learns forbidden secrets from a stranger called Nyarlathotep. Thus begins his downward spiral into wickedness. Renamed Alhazred, he escapes the desert and embarks on a quest to restore his body and reunite with his true love. Traveling across the ancient world and fantastic realms, he is hounded by foes and tormented by the demands of his dark lord.

Large softcover, heavy, will incur extra postage internationally. Internally clean, fresh and crisp pages. The outer board cover, bright and most pleasing, no creases on the spine, and there are slight slights of shelf wear, indeed a very well maintained copy in pristine condition. First edition, second printing

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Weight 1.32 kg
Dimensions 25.5 × 17.8 × 4 cm

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