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Author: Machen, ArthurArthur Machen exposes the darker side of the Decadent era in this occult künstlerroman. Blending the psychological and the supernatural, Machen entombs his ma in character, Lucian Taylor, in his own mind, cutting him off from the living world of sensation. Lucian journeys “all the long way from the known to the unknown,” travelling through Welsh hills, Roman ruins, opium dreams, and the grey streets of London. Includes the Mandylion Press's signature visual glossary. Written in 1897 but not published until 1907, the book was, in Machen’s own estimation, his masterpiece. All Mandylion books come adorned in a translucent dust jacket that emphasises the unique material qualities of the book.Arthur Machen (1863–1947) was born Caerleon, Wales. His most well-known works include 'The Great God Pan' and 'Ornaments of Jade'. He has influenced writers as diverse as H.P. Lovecraft, Stephen King, Jorge Luis Borges and Sylvia Townsend Warner.ISBN 9798988606154. Mandylion Press. pb. 256 pages. 56 b/w ills. 19.1 x 12.7 cm.in stock Show more