Digital 2 Lovecraft and his Literary Network This graph is based on the John Hay Library’s H. P. Lovecraft Collection. Analyzing metadata from over eight thousand letters, the graph represents each of Lovecraft’s most prominent correspondents as a node in his literary network. The bigger and brighter the node, the stronger that person’s connection to … Digital 2

Digital 1 1st World Fantasy Convention This audio clip of Robert Bloch is from a recorded panel discussion from the 1st World Fantasy Convention held in Providence, Rhode Island in October 1975. During this panel, fantasy and horror authors discussed their shared inspiration and how they got their start writing fiction. Moderated by cartoonist Gahan Wilson, panel participants included … Digital 1

From the Howard P. Lovecraft Collection at the John Hay Library

Undated Photograph of H.P. Lovecraft

About Influence of Anxiety: Lovecraft, Bloch, Barlow, et al. will be on display in the John Hay Library’s main exhibition gallery from August 19, 2015 – January 8, 2016.  Please consult the library’s website for open hours. The Hay will be open for extended hours from August 19 – 23, coinciding with NecronomiCon Providence: Permission for all reproductions … About