Alan Moore's Lovecraftian Works

With the movie version of "Watchmen" just released, attention will again be poured on graphic novelist and all around talented aesthete Alan Moore. One thing that might get overlooked in fawning over his latest project as well as the previously sensational "V for Vendetta" is his history of work with H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos. Indeed, Moore scored several important hits with the Lovecraftian community over the past decade by putting out well illustrated and nicely written comic adaptations of Lovecraftian creatures and concepts. A series of Mythosian comics have been churned out under Moore's guidance in these series: "Yuggoth Cultures and Other Growths," as well as the stand alone piece "The Courtyard."

Unlike "Watchmen," which will likely flood bookstores in nice, new editions as the movie gains traction, Moore's Cthulhuvian works are becoming increasingly rare. This is a real shame. However, there's still time to grab all of these works for the right prices across the internet. Below is a roundup of Amazon.com information on Moore's most notable Lovecraftian works collected for reading:

• "Yuggoth Cultures and Other Growths:" This book of over 300 pages is still fairly easy to get. Amazon has it in stock, and through outside sellers, usually ranging from $15.00-30.00. This novel collects the original three "Yuggoth Cultures" comic books put together by Moore and several other comic producers.
  
• "The Courtyard:" This brief story from 2004 revels in Innsmouth like dereliction. Unfortunately, it is a lot shorter than "Yuggoth Cultures" and pricer per page. Still, one of Moore's best Lovecraftian projects, and well worth it.

-Grim Blogger