{"product_id":"under-the-pyramids-fantasy-and-horror-classics-with-a-dedication-by-george-henry-weiss-9781447468431","title":"Under the Pyramids (Fantasy and Horror Classics); With a Dedication by George Henry Weiss","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder the sands of Giza, the world's greatest escape artist discovers a prison from which no one returns.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis thrilling and unique tale is narrated by the world-famous illusionist and escape artist, \u003cstrong\u003eHarry Houdini\u003c\/strong\u003e, who was a friend and occasional collaborator of the author.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile visiting Egypt, Houdini is persuaded by a suspicious guide to explore a supposed secret chamber beneath the \u003cstrong\u003eGreat Sphinx of Giza\u003c\/strong\u003e. True to his skeptical nature, Houdini is initially dismissive. However, he is quickly separated from his party and plunged down a hidden shaft into a subterranean labyrinth that defies all known history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrapped in the suffocating darkness, Houdini discovers that the tunnels are not Pharaonic; they are \u003cstrong\u003ecyclopean\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003enon-Euclidean\u003c\/strong\u003e--vast architectural remnants built by immense, non-human entities. He is soon forced to confront the impossible: the grotesque, enormous creatures that have been slumbering beneath the ancient sands, waiting for the right moment to stir.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoudini's legendary composure shatters as he realizes his greatest skills are meaningless against a horror that transcends space and time. He witnesses the appalling, primeval dance of the \u003cstrong\u003eGreat Old Ones\u003c\/strong\u003e and barely escapes with his life, forever marked by the ultimate, cosmic truth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnder the Pyramids\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as \u003cem\u003e\"Imprisoned with the Pharaohs\"\u003c\/em\u003e) was ghostwritten by \u003cstrong\u003eH. P. Lovecraft\u003c\/strong\u003e for Houdini in 1924. It is a spectacular fusion of pulp adventure and Lovecraft's signature Cthulhu Mythos, showing that even the master of illusion is powerless against the universe's ultimate, horrifying reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e H. P. Lovecraft,George Henry Weiss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fantasy and Horror Classics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/03\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781447468431\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLovecraft, H. P.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890 1937) was an American writer born in Providence, Rhode Island. Best known for his work in the science, fantasy and horror fiction genres, Lovecraft s writings are now studied worldwide. One of his most famous creations is the Cthulhu Mythos. Although he was unable to support himself through writing during his lifetime, Lovecraft s legacy has lived on. Many well-established horror authors have cited Lovecraft as a major influence, including Stephen King.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fantasy and Horror Classics","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44902564692083,"sku":"9781447468431","price":25.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_1514c97a-850b-4cd9-9803-ed4cb5b8ae34.jpg?v=1777390127","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/under-the-pyramids-fantasy-and-horror-classics-with-a-dedication-by-george-henry-weiss-9781447468431","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}