Arkham House

Miskatonic Books welcomes you to embark on a journey through the eerie and enigmatic with Arkham House, a publishing house that has etched its name into the annals of weird fiction. Established in 1939 in Sauk City, Wisconsin, by August Derleth and Donald Wandrei, Arkham House was founded with a mission to immortalize the extraordinary tales of H. P. Lovecraft in the enduring embrace of hardcover books. The name “Arkham” itself hails from Lovecraft’s own fictional New England city, resonating with the mysteries and horrors his stories unveiled.

Arkham House is more than a publisher; it’s a custodian of the supernatural and the bizarre. The company has earned a well-deserved reputation for the exceptional quality of its printing and binding, ensuring that each volume is a work of art in its own right. Their dedication to crafting books that match the essence of the stories within is a testament to their commitment to the genre.

At Miskatonic Books, we proudly present the works of Arkham House, inviting you to immerse yourself in the realms of weird fiction. The masterpieces of authors like Lovecraft, as well as other luminaries of the genre, beckon from the pages, offering tales that defy the boundaries of the possible and explore the darkest corners of the human psyche.

Whether you are a seasoned aficionado of classic horror and supernatural fiction or a curious reader eager to unlock the secrets of the weird, Arkham House’s offerings are a gateway to worlds where the extraordinary becomes the ordinary, and the unimaginable becomes reality. Delve into their carefully curated collection and experience the timeless allure of weird fiction at its finest, in its truest form. Arkham House: Where the legacy of Lovecraft and the traditions of weird fiction continue to thrive.