At over 8 inches wide and 11 inches tall, this massive, 500+ page book is dedicated to the life of Edgar Allan Poe. The volume includes several critical essays, approximately one hundred pages of artwork, a dozen photographs of Edgar Allan Poe, an essay on films, and an exploration of his influence on horror fiction. Throughout the book, readers will find letters from Edgar Allan Poe to friends and relatives, each accompanied by a transcription. The collection also features a gallery of movie poster art, as well as individual galleries for artists including Virgil Finlay, Greg Hildebrandt, Fritz Eichenberg, Aaron Baggio, and Bernie Wrightson.