Pretty books - I think the landscapes more compelling than the creatures. The book is fun, though it does beg some questions about how the narrator gleans all this information from untranslated murals , and a lot of the text demonstrates Lovecraft's own incomplete education, reflected both in his understanding of space and psychology. Even so, very cool stuff, and would make a great horror movie.
Was tempted to buy these books but wasn't sure what the art would be like. From what you've shown the art is stunning. One of the things so important in Lovecraft has always been the environment. It figures as such an important background to a sense of place where Lovecraft's horrors take place. It is the door where you enter Lovecraft's nightmarish dreamscapes. Love that Francois Baranger captures so much of this with his art in these books. If it had have been the 'monsters'. Wouldn't be interested. Thank you.
I love that you mentioned the mi-go plot holes, I remember thinking “wings? WINGS?!” when the description of them flying minerals back to their home world is mentioned in The Whisperer in Darkness. Regardless, the descriptions of VT always impressed me, Lovecraft always elegantly describes New England, imo. Great review as always.
Even if he stayed a racist bastard for all his life... I think it is important to separate the person from the art. He was racist, but he also wrote some pretty amazing horror stories, basically founding a brand new literary genre. Most of the great people in history have had horrendous flaws, but I won't deny Newton his flowers just because he was a giant prick. We are all a product of our time.
I'm happy you gave mention to him letting go his racism, I wish more ppl who talk about him and his work would research the man, and to those who take his work and make money off of him while denouncing Lovecraft.
I wish someone would've made a god damn movie finally. I heard Del Toro almost did it(which would be awesome because he would nail the aesthetics for sure) but it fell apart for some reason.
@@happzy he couldn't get financial backing because period pieces don't sell. But luckily they have made a comeback, now is definitely the time. Have faith 🙏
Remember what Tracy Morgan said about Paula Deen? Thats how I feel about Lovecraft. Thats how amazing his work is. Ive loved cosmic horror all my life thanks to my mom..And he was born in 190(?) Id be weirded out if he wasnt racist, and phobic 🤷🏿♀️ Dont tell my ancestors, tho.
Thanks Dave ! Great review as always ! Just wanted to say that this beautiful project originated here in France by the publishing company Bragelonne , and that François Baranger published some pretty good novels too !
Dave, I wanted to add that I appreciate your comment about cancel culture. I understand peoples' pushback regarding prejudice, bigotry, racism, etc. but I feel a the product does not necessarily taint their entire works or the consumer of it, if it is taken at face value and appreciated for what higher value it might offer. Witnessing a thing does not make you that thing unless you are trying to reinforce existing beliefs. I also believe retaining higher values is important despite external influences. That said, you do offer an enlightened point about the change in beliefs and thinking of the creator, and the possibility those changes can offer redemptive qualities. As the saying goes, there is no right or wrong but thinking makes it so. As time passes and the opportunity for enlightened thinking occurs, we can shape our own beliefs to expand what was into something different. But to do so, we will always be served by seeing where we came from in order to make informed choices and gain wisdom from past misdeeds and mistakes.
There's an audio book version on spotify called Danforth and Dyer in The Mountains of Madness with the original story plus an expanded adventure in the city. It's not canon but I thought it was fun. Almost every version I see of this fabulous story contains a new and cool way of imagining this story. One of the best!
@@dimifisher7942 there literally exist a photo of a black hole taken by some satellite. It was a whole thing when it came out. You can google it. I looks blurry because it was super zoomed in
@@TheGreatestPitt lol, its still a theory, they can show whatever they want in the public and say its a Black hole, they will believe it you are the absolute proof
I knew you'd say, "Robert E. Howard." Hes my favorite arthur, then Lovecraft. The rest are all that follows. But, the MI GO didnt come down to earth on wings- they filtered from pluto. Im actually reading it now. That's how i know.A great narrative though, and an even greater representation of the musical piping over a wide range- "TeKeli-li TeKeli-li !" Its the first time ever hearing it, and it fits!
Fully agree with your take on Lovecraft. His change, and shift in writing without the bigotry, should be what we focus on if we must look at more than the work itself. Never understood why we should be afraid of acknowledging our past was racist or sexist... it proves how much better we have become. Let’s just hope we stay this way.
Really appreciated your doing this video on the new two volume set "At The Mountains of Madness." I have requested the first and second volumes of these books. Looking forward to receiving and looking through these excellent story/art books. Continue to keep my fingers crossed we''' see "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" real soon.
Great question. I believe it's the full text. There is no indication in the product description or in the credits section of the book that it has been abridged.
No it’s back to PDFs after this. These particular books didn’t come in PDF so I had to jury rig a physical camera shot. It looks bad because I’ve never done it before.
It appears to me that the Shoggoth was a semi sentient nano tech robot whose corporal body is a thick formless cloud. To the two men who'd never seen such techology, the cloud seem to sprout eyes and tentacles, when in fact the robot was just materializing extra appendixes to navigate , touch, and interact; and eyes were merely materialized telephoto lenses used for observation. A misunderstood advanced technology that turned into an unknown horror. Lots of story like that nowadays, but we can thank Lovecraft for the set up and perpetuating it.
Yes, but the blowback from Ol' Sol would be like a hurricane force when compared to the distant flurries of the stars. They would be flying backwards rather than forward.
So I am extremely unread regarding Lovecraft but my recent interests i to Achtung Cthulhu have me listening to the unabridged complete fiction of H. P. Lovecraft. I just finished the Mountains of Madness this weekend and have to say that the story seemed to be written in a way to make you go mad. There is so much scientific terminology at a constant stream that I sincerely started to wonder if it was intended to subliminally make the reader go mad. I have mixed feeling about his writing so far, feeling it is a bit verbose and exaggerated, but nonetheless intriguing. Perhaps like Goerge Lucas some of the best material came from fan fiction years later. This visual treat, however, is welcome since I did just finish that story. Having a limited knowledge of mountain climbing I also needed to implement a healthy dose of suspension of disbelief for some aspects of the story as well.
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It's a crime that del Toro won't be making this a movie
Nahh have you seen his designs for the shogoot? than god he didn't
del Toro's concept art was amazing
Pretty books - I think the landscapes more compelling than the creatures. The book is fun, though it does beg some questions about how the narrator gleans all this information from untranslated murals , and a lot of the text demonstrates Lovecraft's own incomplete education, reflected both in his understanding of space and psychology. Even so, very cool stuff, and would make a great horror movie.
Madness….your super long arm in this vid….(jk great vid)
Was tempted to buy these books but wasn't sure what the art would be like. From what you've shown the art is stunning. One of the things so important in Lovecraft has always been the environment. It figures as such an important background to a sense of place where Lovecraft's horrors take place. It is the door where you enter Lovecraft's nightmarish dreamscapes. Love that Francois Baranger captures so much of this with his art in these books. If it had have been the 'monsters'. Wouldn't be interested. Thank you.
I love that you mentioned the mi-go plot holes, I remember thinking “wings? WINGS?!” when the description of them flying minerals back to their home world is mentioned in The Whisperer in Darkness. Regardless, the descriptions of VT always impressed me, Lovecraft always elegantly describes New England, imo.
Great review as always.
With today's cgi tech
It would be fairly easy I
Would think!
Probably a money thing!
It usually is!
Even if he stayed a racist bastard for all his life... I think it is important to separate the person from the art. He was racist, but he also wrote some pretty amazing horror stories, basically founding a brand new literary genre.
Most of the great people in history have had horrendous flaws, but I won't deny Newton his flowers just because he was a giant prick. We are all a product of our time.
I'm happy you gave mention to him letting go his racism, I wish more ppl who talk about him and his work would research the man, and to those who take his work and make money off of him while denouncing Lovecraft.
I wish someone could do a game of this story, in that setting with a gameplay similar to Shadow of The Colossus.
I wish someone would've made a god damn movie finally. I heard Del Toro almost did it(which would be awesome because he would nail the aesthetics for sure) but it fell apart for some reason.
@@happzy he couldn't get financial backing because period pieces don't sell. But luckily they have made a comeback, now is definitely the time. Have faith 🙏
Remember what Tracy Morgan said about Paula Deen? Thats how I feel about Lovecraft. Thats how amazing his work is. Ive loved cosmic horror all my life thanks to my mom..And he was born in 190(?) Id be weirded out if he wasnt racist, and phobic 🤷🏿♀️
Dont tell my ancestors, tho.
Thanks Dave ! Great review as always ! Just wanted to say that this beautiful project originated here in France by the publishing company Bragelonne , and that François Baranger published some pretty good novels too !
Dave, I wanted to add that I appreciate your comment about cancel culture. I understand peoples' pushback regarding prejudice, bigotry, racism, etc. but I feel a the product does not necessarily taint their entire works or the consumer of it, if it is taken at face value and appreciated for what higher value it might offer. Witnessing a thing does not make you that thing unless you are trying to reinforce existing beliefs. I also believe retaining higher values is important despite external influences.
That said, you do offer an enlightened point about the change in beliefs and thinking of the creator, and the possibility those changes can offer redemptive qualities. As the saying goes, there is no right or wrong but thinking makes it so. As time passes and the opportunity for enlightened thinking occurs, we can shape our own beliefs to expand what was into something different. But to do so, we will always be served by seeing where we came from in order to make informed choices and gain wisdom from past misdeeds and mistakes.
Absolutely brilliant! I have lost count how many times I have read this story! Illustrations are brilliant ! Thank you!
There's an audio book version on spotify called Danforth and Dyer in The Mountains of Madness with the original story plus an expanded adventure in the city. It's not canon but I thought it was fun. Almost every version I see of this fabulous story contains a new and cool way of imagining this story. One of the best!
Do you have like really long arms and slightly oversized hands with which you gesture slightly awkwardly!?
The image on the last page looks like it was based on the recent images of black holes that have been captured. Talk about staring into the Abyss!
lol black holes is just a theory nothing more
@@dimifisher7942 there literally exist a photo of a black hole taken by some satellite. It was a whole thing when it came out. You can google it. I looks blurry because it was super zoomed in
@@TheGreatestPitt lol, its still a theory, they can show whatever they want in the public and say its a Black hole, they will believe it you are the absolute proof
I knew you'd say, "Robert E. Howard." Hes my favorite arthur, then Lovecraft. The rest are all that follows. But, the MI GO didnt come down to earth on wings- they filtered from pluto. Im actually reading it now. That's how i know.A great narrative though, and an even greater representation of the musical piping over a wide range- "TeKeli-li TeKeli-li !" Its the first time ever hearing it, and it fits!
Maybe the Elder thing dissected Gedney and his dog like a curious scientist
Fully agree with your take on Lovecraft. His change, and shift in writing without the bigotry, should be what we focus on if we must look at more than the work itself.
Never understood why we should be afraid of acknowledging our past was racist or sexist... it proves how much better we have become. Let’s just hope we stay this way.
Well said.
The best way to end racism is to stop giving it lip service. As per a black man around the 1:50 mark. ruclips.net/video/kOiQgleiRtU/видео.html
Really appreciated your doing this video on the new two volume set "At The Mountains of Madness." I have requested the first and second volumes of these books. Looking forward to receiving and looking through these excellent story/art books. Continue to keep my fingers crossed we''' see "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" real soon.
I'm really looking forward to the Lovecraft RPG by Free League, hopefully there will be some sort of annoucement soon.
Looks gorgeous. I want a copy!
An amazing review, thank you!!!
Epic. Great review. I have these and the Call of Cthulhu book. They are perfect for a rainy Sunday evening with the wind howling outside.
Hi, do these contain the complete text of the story? Or are they edited? Thanks!
Great question. I believe it's the full text. There is no indication in the product description or in the credits section of the book that it has been abridged.
this is my new favourite channel!
This was amazing
supreme books good video
No more .pdf screngrabs edited in ? They were kind of easier to read than physical books on camera, particulary because of the glare
No it’s back to PDFs after this. These particular books didn’t come in PDF so I had to jury rig a physical camera shot. It looks bad because I’ve never done it before.
It appears to me that the Shoggoth was a semi sentient nano tech robot whose corporal body is a thick formless cloud. To the two men who'd never seen such techology, the cloud seem to sprout eyes and tentacles, when in fact the robot was just materializing extra appendixes to navigate , touch, and interact; and eyes were merely materialized telephoto lenses used for observation. A misunderstood advanced technology that turned into an unknown horror. Lots of story like that nowadays, but we can thank Lovecraft for the set up and perpetuating it.
@@taotzu1339 I like that!
While there is no air in space there is Radiation pressure emitted from stars which may allow the Mi-Go to "fly" through space albeit slowly.
Just 3.1 billion miles of flapping those little wings.
Yes, but the blowback from Ol' Sol would be like a hurricane force when compared to the distant flurries of the stars. They would be flying backwards rather than forward.
I love Free League's packaging. I never worry about buying stuff from them thanks to your videos.
That’s a good point. Packaging on these books was their best job yet, actually.
Beautiful
Hi Dave!
So I am extremely unread regarding Lovecraft but my recent interests i to Achtung Cthulhu have me listening to the unabridged complete fiction of H. P. Lovecraft.
I just finished the Mountains of Madness this weekend and have to say that the story seemed to be written in a way to make you go mad.
There is so much scientific terminology at a constant stream that I sincerely started to wonder if it was intended to subliminally make the reader go mad.
I have mixed feeling about his writing so far, feeling it is a bit verbose and exaggerated, but nonetheless intriguing. Perhaps like Goerge Lucas some of the best material came from fan fiction years later.
This visual treat, however, is welcome since I did just finish that story.
Having a limited knowledge of mountain climbing I also needed to implement a healthy dose of suspension of disbelief for some aspects of the story as well.
I don’t think you need to defend using lovecraft works. We all know he a racist basted but he is a foundation of horror literature.
Awesome... I need a film.
I finished the first volume, it is incredible, it really takes you there
Agreed. It’s so good.