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Howard Phillips Lovecraft has been hailed by literary critics as the inventor of modern horror, and a cultivating force behind such modern writers as Robert Bloch, Wes Craven and Stephen King, just to name a few. "The Shadow over Innsmouth" and "Dagon," arguably the most mind-provoking stories by H. P. Lovecraft, are read by Wayne June, bringing to life the horrors from the mind of the Master himself, in a way that only he can. A 3 disc CD-Audio edition.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I absolutely love "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" I think it's one of the two best stories that Mr Lovecraft wrote (what's the other one?.....well it's on volume 6 ^^)
I had to order volumes 3,4,5 & 6 direct from Audiorealms because this very site you're on couldn't source them even though they were listed as available......
..but moving on.....
Wayne June, who reads all six available volumes, has once again done a magnificent job in bringing this audiobook to creeping, slithering life.
Lovecraft's prose can sometimes be intimidatingly dense and complex but Wayne June paces the readings perfectly, allowing for all the charged emotional gravitas that these stories require.
"Shadow Over Innsmouth" is a tale of earth-shattering psychological horror set in a shunned and decaying coastal fishing town. This story could easily be destroyed by an over-the-top or uncommitted reading but Mr June convincingly conveys the narrator's growing unease and eventual blind panic as he slowly uncovers the grim secret of Innsmouth and pieces together the horrid truth of Obed Marsh's legacy.
"Dagon" is a very short tale but is an extremely relevant and atmospheric companion piece to the main presentation.
These readings from Audiorealms have proved to be exceptional and seriously deserve shelf-space in the home of anyone who appreciates high quality tales of fear, apprehension and (mostly) unseen terrors.
I had to order volumes 3,4,5 & 6 direct from Audiorealms because this very site you're on couldn't source them even though they were listed as available......
..but moving on.....
Wayne June, who reads all six available volumes, has once again done a magnificent job in bringing this audiobook to creeping, slithering life.
Lovecraft's prose can sometimes be intimidatingly dense and complex but Wayne June paces the readings perfectly, allowing for all the charged emotional gravitas that these stories require.
"Shadow Over Innsmouth" is a tale of earth-shattering psychological horror set in a shunned and decaying coastal fishing town. This story could easily be destroyed by an over-the-top or uncommitted reading but Mr June convincingly conveys the narrator's growing unease and eventual blind panic as he slowly uncovers the grim secret of Innsmouth and pieces together the horrid truth of Obed Marsh's legacy.
"Dagon" is a very short tale but is an extremely relevant and atmospheric companion piece to the main presentation.
These readings from Audiorealms have proved to be exceptional and seriously deserve shelf-space in the home of anyone who appreciates high quality tales of fear, apprehension and (mostly) unseen terrors.
Format:Audio CD
I'm assuming you are familiar with H.P. Lovecraft and know the stories in this collection. If not, you won't be disappointed with the gothic tales if that takes your fancy.
I'm more interested in the execution. Wayne June has clearly been chosen to read the stories because of his deep, gravelly voice. But he has a very monotonous tone, lacking in energy. He seems chosen for the timbre of his voice rather than his ability to tell a story. As a contrast, I have some of the great actor Garrick O'Hagan's manic readings of Lovecraft on cassette, and his wild, frenzied ramblings make June's readings seem stilted and lifeless.
Lovecraft was trying to convey a glimpse of the madness that lies beyond our comfort zones, but I'm afraid that Wayne June's reading is just a little too pedestrian for the material. It's still good, and nowhere near as camp as O'Hagan, but I can't help but feel O'Hagan captures the essence of Lovecraft's manic insanity more authentically. June is going through the motions, whereas O'Hagan other is living the insanity and revelling in it. Mind you, Garrick O'Hagan's recordings are long out of production, and will certainly become classics over time. I'm hanging on to my cassettes, and would rather listen to them than this.
This version is recommended, all the same, if you don't have access to any better recordings. It's not perfect, but it is Lovecraft.
I'm more interested in the execution. Wayne June has clearly been chosen to read the stories because of his deep, gravelly voice. But he has a very monotonous tone, lacking in energy. He seems chosen for the timbre of his voice rather than his ability to tell a story. As a contrast, I have some of the great actor Garrick O'Hagan's manic readings of Lovecraft on cassette, and his wild, frenzied ramblings make June's readings seem stilted and lifeless.
Lovecraft was trying to convey a glimpse of the madness that lies beyond our comfort zones, but I'm afraid that Wayne June's reading is just a little too pedestrian for the material. It's still good, and nowhere near as camp as O'Hagan, but I can't help but feel O'Hagan captures the essence of Lovecraft's manic insanity more authentically. June is going through the motions, whereas O'Hagan other is living the insanity and revelling in it. Mind you, Garrick O'Hagan's recordings are long out of production, and will certainly become classics over time. I'm hanging on to my cassettes, and would rather listen to them than this.
This version is recommended, all the same, if you don't have access to any better recordings. It's not perfect, but it is Lovecraft.
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For The Fun Loving Horror Buffs!
6 Nov 2008
Format:Audio CD
This is a fun read for those of us who possess a love for the old "B" rate movies...you know who you are!! I admit i am of fan of the old horror flicks! This guy, as you know, started it all..well other than Mary Shelly with Frankenstien...LOL! Of course there is always that little tinge to his stories..you know the creepy "hey, that could happen..nah...well, perhaps in some remote corner of the Universe." A fascinating romp into the mind of a literary genius horror writer. I'd love to see these in the movies! LOL! A Great read for a stormy night...when the lights go out!
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