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 artist Gaby Verdooren.

More than 175 years after his death the stories of Edgar Allan Poe continue to intrigue and entrance. Master of the fantastic and the macabre, Poe takes readers on a journey beyond the limits of the imagination to realms where anything is possible.

This fascinating collection brings together 16 of Poe's classic short stories, from the gothic horror of the "The Tell-Tale Heart," to the enticing murder mystery, "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," and other works such as "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Pit and the Pendulum," and "The Black Cat."

This jacketed hardback edition features 20 newly commissioned full-color illustrations by Gaby Verdooren. Whether you're approaching Poe's tales for the first time, or want to experience them afresh with new illustrations, this collectible 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 of 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.