Encyclopedia Cthulhiana
Horror fiction reference work
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Encyclopedia Cthulhiana is a reference guide to the invented places, beings, and concepts from the Cthulhu Mythos developed by H. P. Lovecraft and others.[1] It was published by Chaosium in 1994.[2]: 435
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| Author | Daniel Harms |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Call of Cthulhu Fiction |
| Subject | Horror fiction reference |
| Genre | Horror fiction |
| Publisher | Chaosium |
| Publication date | 1994 |
| Publication place | USA |
| Pages | 400 |
| Awards | Special Achievement Award, Origins 1995 |
| ISBN | 978-1568821191 |
Description
Encyclopedia Cthulhiana is a 400-page book by Daniel Harms that contains an alphabetized listing of entities, cults and lore from H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos that were published during the twentieth century. Sources include works by Ramsey Campbell, Robert Bloch, and Stephen King, as well as scenarios from the Call of Cthulhu game. There are also suggestions about how this information could be included in a Call of Cthulhu adventure or campaign.
An expanded 423-page second edition was published in 1998.[2]: 436
Reception
Awards
Encyclopedia Cthulhiana won a Special Achievement Award at the 1995 Origins Awards.[4]
