Edgar Allan Poe's Classic Tales of Mystery and Imagination

Edgar Allan Poe's classic tales of horror are presented here in a striking jacketed hardback edition with new full-color illustrations by Gaby Verdooren.

While underappreciated in his time, Poe is now recognized as a literary genius whose gothic tales continue to intrigue and entrance. Tales of Mystery and the Imagination brings together his most haunting and celebrated short stories, including 'The Fall of the House of Usher', 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' and 'The Cask of Amontillado'.

These tales of murder, madness and suspense are accompanied by specially-commissioned, full-color illustrations by Gaby Verdooren. Whether you're reading these tales for the first time, or want to experience them afresh with brand-new illustrations, this special edition is perfect for any lover of classic literature.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Classics series brings together handsome hardcover editions of classic works, beautifully presented with full-color, specially-commissioned illustrations, patterned endpapers and dust jackets.

Edgar Allan Poe was born in 1809 in Boston, Massachusetts, but was educated in the United Kingdom. He is regarded as one of America's finest literary figures. Best known for his poetry, such as "The Raven" and his short stories, Poe is also considered to be the trailblazer of the detective fiction genre, after writing The Murders in the Rue Morgue. His literary legacy is huge and he influenced numerous writers, such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and H. G. Wells.

Gaby Verdooren studied illustration at Parsons School of Design in New York and graduated in 2021. Gaby's work showcases the nostalgia of childhood and the mystique åof the natural world. She draws from autumnal color palettes, vintage fantasy aesthetics, and the occult. Her works have found their home within her self spun folk tales, characters, and unseen realms.