First published in 1895, The King in Yellow is one of the most influential works of supernatural fiction ever written. In this haunting collection of interconnected stories, an enigmatic play known only as The King in Yellow leaves devastation in its wake, driving those who read it towards obsession, despair and terrifying revelations.

Blending psychological horror, Gothic mystery and eerie cosmic imagination, Robert W. Chambers creates an atmosphere of mounting unease where reality begins to unravel and the boundaries between dream and nightmare dissolve. From artists haunted by impossible visions to lovers trapped by fate and unseen forces, each story explores the unsettling power of forbidden knowledge and the terrifying allure of the unknown.

A landmark of weird fiction, The King in Yellow inspired generations of writers, including H. P. Lovecraft, and continues to captivate modern readers with its unsettling themes and unforgettable imagery. Mysterious, unsettling and endlessly thought-provoking, this is a classic that still casts a long shadow over horror and fantasy today.

Robert W. Chambers (1865–1933) was an American novelist and short-story writer whose work ranged from historical fiction and romance to supernatural horror. Although he enjoyed great commercial success during his lifetime, he is best remembered for The King in Yellow, a pioneering work of weird fiction whose mysterious mythology has profoundly influenced horror literature, popular culture and generations of writers.