The Notes and Commonplace Book of H.P. Lovecraft

A neat little book to add to my collection. I purchased it on the recommendation of a friend and am glad I did. It's great to read HPL's thoughts on essential elements of weird fiction, story ideas and other thoughts. This is great to stir your imagination if you're a writer or game master looking for new ideas to entertain readers and players.

This is a cool little book that is filled with various notes and ideas. A must have for a true fan.

I gained some insight into Lovecraft's thinking about writing and the sources of his stories from his letters (five volumes in the rare books room at Penn State library rare books room). This book gave WAY more insight into his process as a writer.

This really shows that Lovecraft was a deeply thinking and methodical writer. It also helped me understand why he is light on plot and heavy on atmosphere/intuitive feeling of the protagonist. He was trying to convey the otherworldly mystery and excitement that the historical and sometimes decrepit places created in him. When he walked around he saw interesting places and wondered at what mystery was in it, or beyond it. At the atmosphere and imagined realities that might have been behind it being there. That little insight alone made Lovecraft's fiction make so much more sense to me. It wasn't just his nightmares and weird imagination, but the impact of the towns he lived in...and his writing wasn't usually trying to tell a story as much as convey his own wonder to the reader.

This has been such a treasure to read. I like to write and reading Lovecraft's own notes has inspired me so much to really work on my little writing hobby. An essential book for the cosmic horror writer.

An excellent resource and reference to the writing of H.P. Lovecraft. An added bonus I received is to have my copy signed by Sean and Andrew. What a joy!! I also enjoy late night reading to relax before I settle down for the night.