About the book: 2020 / Lovecraft’s stories shaped the modern genre of horror literature. Legendary editor Ellen Datlow has compiled an anthology of original stories that are “inspired” by Lovecraftian themes. No parodies or stylizations. The collection's authors use a variety of tone, setting, point of view, and time without direct reference to Lovecraft himself or his works. Features works by John Langan, Richard Kadri, Caitlin Kiernan, Laird Barron and other masters of horror and dark fantasy.