Petersen’s Field Guide to Lovecraftian Horrors

Petersen’s Field Guide to Lovecraftian Horrors is a practical and richly illustrated PDF field guide for students of the preternatural. This digital edition is ready for instant download after purchase, with no physical shipping required.

Written by Sandy Petersen, with Lynn Willis and Mike Mason, and revised by Mike Mason, this volume collects field notes on the creatures of the Lovecraftian Mythos and the Dreamlands. The guide features new illustrations by Loïc Muzy, Mariusz Gandzel, and Claire Delépée.

Book Overview

This 130-page reference presents a scientific-style field guide to the monsters and entities found in the worlds of H. P. Lovecraft. Each entry includes a general discussion, habitat and distribution notes, life and habits, and a diagram or height chart. A scientific key helps identify one entity from another, and a relative-size chart places the creatures in context.

The book is published by Chaosium Inc. and is the seventh edition of the Petersen’s Field Guide series. It is suitable for Lovecraft readers, roleplayers, and collectors of Mythos reference works.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Detailed entries on Fungi from Yuggoth, Hound of Tindalos, Ithaqua, and Servitor of the Outer Gods.
• Dreamlands creatures including Fireworm of Parg, Haemophore, Larva of the Outer Gods, and Men of Leng.
• A scientific key to distinguish Mythos monsters from one another.
• A relative-size chart and morphology section for the Monsters of the Mythos.
• Newly prepared illustrations for each entry.
• A bibliography and recommended reading list from the original guides.

Why This Book Matters

The original Petersen’s Field Guides have become collector’s items among students of Lovecraftian lore. This reprint keeps that hard-won knowledge available to a new generation of preternaturalists and dreamers.

As a companion to the Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game and to Lovecraft’s writings, this guide remains a useful reference for identifying the terrors of the Mythos.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download and no physical item will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase.

The PDF can be read on compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most PDF reading applications.

FAQ

How soon will I receive the book?
This is an instant download. You will receive access to the PDF right after purchase.

Will a physical copy be mailed to me?
No. This listing is for a digital PDF only. No physical book will be shipped.

What devices can I use?
The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop readers, mobile devices, and most standard PDF applications.

Add this illustrated field guide to your digital library and keep the terrors of the Mythos within reach.

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