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A tale of terror unlike any other: The barren, windswept interior of the Antarctic plateau was lifeless, or so the expedition from Miskatonic University thought. Then they found strange fossils of unheard-of creatures, carved stones tens of millions of years old and, finally, the unspeakable, mind-twisting terror of the City of the Old Ones.
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It is 1930, and a team of scientists sets out from Miskatonic University, Arkham, intent on venturing further into the Antarctic than any previous expedition. What they find at first promises to revolutionise the scientific view of human history: fourteen perfectly preserved specimens of a completely alien lifeform buried in a thirty million year old strata of Antarctic ice. One of the expedition nicknames them "Elder Things", taking his cue from an ancient, worm-ridden volume of forbidden lore back in the Miskatonic stacks, The Necronomicon of Mad Abdul Alhazred. And then the terror begins...
Culbard's pacy adaptation of H P Lovecraft's most extended, and successful, foray into the realms of science fictional cosmic horror captures the awe (those towering mountains, that ancient cyclopean city) and vertiginous, creeping terror of Lovecraft's original in a bold, direct style that nevertheless leaves room for some nice subtleties of build-up. The brief glimpse of movement in the ancient city, for instance, is particularly nicely done -- to single out but one moment in this excellent retelling of a weird fiction classic.
Culbard's pacy adaptation of H P Lovecraft's most extended, and successful, foray into the realms of science fictional cosmic horror captures the awe (those towering mountains, that ancient cyclopean city) and vertiginous, creeping terror of Lovecraft's original in a bold, direct style that nevertheless leaves room for some nice subtleties of build-up. The brief glimpse of movement in the ancient city, for instance, is particularly nicely done -- to single out but one moment in this excellent retelling of a weird fiction classic.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I received this as a Christmas gift as i'm quite a fan of the stories of H.P. Lovecraft. I was quickly taken by the obvious love that Ian Culbard has for the source material, and was immediately reminded by the art style of Hergés' Tintin books and the Zombieworld: Champion Of The Worms graphic paperback by Mike Mignola and Pat McEown. I enjoyed it so much that I was saddened that it was over.
I can only hope that Ian Culbard decides to do more of Lovecrafts stories (The Call of Cthulhu or The Shadow Over Innsmouth) or perhaps dabble with the stories of M.R. James (Oh Whistle and I'll Come To You, A Warning To The Curious).
Anyway this comes highly recommended!
I can only hope that Ian Culbard decides to do more of Lovecrafts stories (The Call of Cthulhu or The Shadow Over Innsmouth) or perhaps dabble with the stories of M.R. James (Oh Whistle and I'll Come To You, A Warning To The Curious).
Anyway this comes highly recommended!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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After reading the original story by HP Lovecraft, which I loved by the way, I found out about the graphic novel and had to buy it. After reading it, I liked this version as well. Adapted and illustrated by Ian Culbard, it gives a different, and obviously, more visual take on the classic tale. Yes, it glosses over some passages, but overall the artwork (which is a delight) and plot pacing go hand in hand and carries you along for the ride. Would definitely recommend getting this.
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Wholeheartedly I give this work a Double Thumbs Up!
This work does not seem like a comic. It attempts a much grander claim to fame. If there was a category called graphic literature then this might be its first occupant. Read more
Published 17 days ago by 365 Graphic Novels
A must read for H P Locecraft fans
I bought two copies, one for my husband and one for my friends sons, they both read and finished the books on Christmas day, brilliant graphics and a fantastic story too. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. P. A. Hobson
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Just didn't do it for me I'm afraid.
I may have only read the graphic novel however I was put off attempting the novel. Read more
I may have only read the graphic novel however I was put off attempting the novel. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Tim
At the Mountains of Madness
Very good version of a H.P. Lovecraft classic, the art work is simple but very well drawn with a Tintin feel. Well worth a read for a fan of the man from Providence.
Published 7 months ago by Springheeljack1
May disappoint Lovecraft enthusiasts [Possible Spoilers]
As a fan of Lovecraft's writing, and this story in particular, I was very interested in this adaptation. Read more
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Great book again brought for a present it was one they had on there wish list so knew it was one they liked said it was great
Published 12 months ago by Jayne
A Great Adaptaion
If you've read any of H.P. Lovecraft's stories, you'll know that they can be rather wordy and full of excessive description at times - which was the case with the original 'At The... Read more
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An Adventure book from days gone by!
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