Lovecraft. Beyond being modern updates of the pulp horror of the 1930s, these stories seamlessly intertwine the Cthulhu Mythos into modern day conspiracy theory and the myths of alien abduction and visitation.

    One of the most pervasive modern iterations is that of the Necronomicon, said to be a genuine occult text from the 8th century. The Necronomicon really is the creation of science fiction writer H.P. Lovecraft (1891-"1937), in whose books the magic volume first appears in print. In The Necronomicon Files two occult authorities explore all aspects of the Necronomicon, from its first appearance in Lovecraft's fiction to its ongoing pervasive appearance in cult and occult circles. The Necronomicon Files reveals the hoax of the Necronomicon. Harms and Gonce show that the apocryphal history of the Necronomicon was concocted by Lovecraft to lend it verisimilitude in his fiction. The magical text was transformed into an icon among Lovecraft's literary circle, who added to the book's legend by referring to it in their own writing. People became convinced that it was a real book and its references in literature and film continue to grow. The book also examines what people have undergone to find the Necronomicon and the cottage industry that has arisen over the past three decades to supply the continuing demand for a book that does not exist.Scholarly yet accessible, humorous and intriguing, The Necronomicon Files illuminates the depth of the creative process and the transformations of modern myth, while still managing to preserve much of the romance and fascination that surrounds the Necronomicon in our culture. "Explores the legends and rumors surrounding one of the most famous literaryhoaxes of the twentieth century. "Tremendous word-of-mouth in the occult community--"Night Shade Books published a limited print run which is no longer available.

    

    Its arteries are the Network, the criminal syndicate that even the mafia fears. Its soul is the Fate, a secret order of sorcerors and psychopaths. And its brain is Stephen Alzis, a man who can convince your own shadow to betray you. From the highest skyscraper to the deepest ghoul warren, to them we're meat all the way down. It's time to rip the lid off this world of secrets. This book has the straight dope, information that these people have killed to conceal: the secret history of the Fate extensive biographies the truth about Stephen Alzis, including full game stats new Lords new Adepts new Neophytes new enemies details on the Fate's occult hidings clue-filled guide to investigator research on the Fate appendix on a Fate player-character campaign guide to NYC law-enforcement and more."