Rivals of Weird Tales is a thrilling anthology edited by Robert Weinberg, Stefan R. Dziemianowicz, and Martin H. Greenberg, featuring 30 standout fantasy and horror stories from the weird fiction pulps of the early 20th century. This collection draws from the golden age of pulp magazines, showcasing the supernatural, bizarre, and terrifying narratives that defined the era. Contributions from legendary authors like H.P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Clark Ashton Smith, and Philip K. Dick transport readers into eerie worlds filled with ancient magic, lurking horrors, and strange forces beyond comprehension. A perfect read for fans of vintage speculative fiction, the anthology highlights the best from a genre that shaped modern horror and science fiction.
Stories included in this work:
Cool Air - H.P. Lovecraft
The Return of the Sorcerer - Clark Ashton Smith
Wolves of Darkness - Jack Williamson
The Cairn on the Headland - Robert E. Howard
Imp of Satan - Hugh B. Cave
Cursed Be the City - Henry Kuttner
Logoda's Heads - August Derleth
Miracle in Three Dimensions - C.L. Moore
For Fear of Little Men - Manly Wade Wellman
Spawn of Blackness - Carl Jacobi
Me and My Shadow - Eric Frank Russell
Doomed - Seabury Quinn
The Coppersmith - Lester del Rey
Johnny on the Spot - Frank Belknap Long
Warm Dark Places - H.L. Gold
But Without Horns - Norvell W. Page
Phiiltered Power - Malcolm Jameson
Armageddon - Fredric Brown
Oscar - Cleve Cartmill
Shottle Bop - Theodore Sturgeon
Mr. Arson - L. Sprague de Camp
The Hill and the Hole - Fritz Leiber
The Refugee - Jane Rice
The Weird Doom of Floyd Scrilch - Robert Bloch
The Abyss - Robert A.W. Lowndes
The Words of Guru - Cyril M. Kornbluth
The Anomaly of the Empty Man - Anthony Boucher
Underground Movement - Kris Neville
Expendable - Philip K. Dick
Sorry, Right Number - Richard Matheson
The hardcover edition is in Very Good condition. The pages are pristine, with no visible markings or damage. There is only slight shelf wear and a small crease is present on the dust jacket, but overall the book is well-preserved and highly presentable for collectors.