The Classic Collection of C. L. Moore. Novels and Stories. Illustrated

C. L. Moore was one of the pioneering women of science fiction and fantasy—a bold and poetic voice who blended genre boundaries with emotional intensity and literary elegance. This classic illustrated collection brings together her most influential and imaginative works, featuring powerful heroines, haunting landscapes, and narratives that linger in the reader’s mind. At the heart of the volume is Scarlet Dream, a haunting story from her acclaimed Jirel of Joiry cycle, where sword and sorcery meet psychological depth and Gothic mood. There Shall Be Darkness presents a brooding tale of space and suspense, while The Mask of Circe reinvents myth with psychological and surreal overtones. Included is also Vintage Season, widely considered one of the greatest science fiction short stories ever written. Co-authored with her husband Henry Kuttner (under the pseudonym Lawrence O’Donnell), it combines time travel, art, and disaster in a story both elegant and chilling. Moore’s stories are marked by lyrical prose, existential undercurrents, and characters who confront inner darkness as much as outer threats. Whether set in fantastical realms or distant futures, her writing explores themes of identity, desire, and the alien within. This collection is a celebration of C. L. Moore’s legacy—a treasure trove for fans of vintage science fiction, weird fantasy, and feminist speculative writing. With vivid illustrations and a curated selection of her finest work, it’s an essential volume for any serious collector of classic genre literature. Contents: -Scarlet Dream -There Shall be Darkness -Vintage Season -The Mask of Circe -Judgment Night -Shambleau and Others -Northwest of Earth