Welcome to Arkham: An Illustrated Guide for Visitors

by A.P. Klosky, A.P. Klosky, David Annandale

Explore the town of Arkham, setting for the beloved Arkham Horror series of tabletop games, in this comprehensive, full-color, hardcover guide to its people, places and strange goings on…

Witness Arkham like you’re walking its streets, peering into its shadows…

It is the height of the Roaring Twenties. Flappers and young fellas dance the Charleston at raucous jazz clubs gleaming bright with electric lights. Beneath this gilded glamour, bloody turf wars rage, funded by gangsters and crooked cops who frequent rival speakeasies and gambling dens. Amid these changing times, old New England towns hold their secrets close. Off the Aylesbury pike, in reclusive Dunwich, rolling hills hide decrepit farms and witch-haunted hollows. Past Cape Ann, the remote fishing village of Innsmouth rots from within. At the mouth of the Miskatonic River, mist-shrouded Kingsport lies dreaming. All the while, historic Arkham broods on the upper banks of the Miskatonic, its famed university delving into the world’s darkest, most ancient mysteries.

Welcome to Arkham invites you to venture deeper than ever before into this legend-haunted city, inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythos and made famous by the Arkham Horror series of tabletop games. Welcome to Arkham is a complete guide to the city of Arkham and the neighboring towns of Dunwich, Innsmouth and Kingsport, detailing 115 fabled locations and featuring more than 500 illustrations. Walk the streets of Arkham, ride the Essex County Express, hitch a ride to Innsmouth (and pray you can find a way out), or take a ferry down the Miskatonic River, and read between the lines to discover what other mysteries lurk deeper still in the pages of this tattered old book…

The definitive guide to the world of Arkham Horror.

Genres: Horror

176 pages, ebook

Published March 19, 2024

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Received as an ARC from Netgalley:

This was such a fun little treat, with only passing knowledge of HP Lovecraft's body of work this captured all of the captivating things about his work, whilst wisely removing all of the elements that made me uninterested in reading more.

As such we have a beautifully illustrated travel guide that really keeps everything creepy and mysterious. There is a throughline story being told in the margins so be sure to read all of the little tidbits hidden within the guide.

Fantastic idea that was executed extremely well.

High recommend.

[Meredith Katz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Welcome to Arkham: An Illustrated Guide for Visitors is an incredible find. It's a great resource for both players of Arkham Horror (or anyone wanting to develop characters further in that world) and for fans of Lovecraftian fiction, and it's also an absolutely gorgeous art book.

This book acts as a travel guide to important places in Arkham (and, to some extent, the nearby and also-important towns of Dunwich, Innsmouth, and Kingsport), with elaborate write-ups of each location. Fans of the Arkham Horror games and novels will note familiar names and faces scattered throughout the pages; after all, why would they mention the Arkham Advertiser without calling out Andy, or Rex Murphy, or Millie Klein? But simultaneously, the entries never rely on these references, nor do they overplay them. You can read this book completely blind to the Arkham Horror franchise and still come away with a rich, lush world.

By far and away the best part of this book is the ephemera included with it. Overlaid on every single page are photographs, tickets, restaurant menus, cutouts of articles, playbills, coinage, letters, postcards, and so much more. At one point, a file folder is 'inserted' into the booklet, to allow greater detail into certain supernatural horrors than an in-world travel guide would generally permit. These are all treated with a great sense of realism, to the point that letters show the faded inverted writing on the other side, and every piece of paper is aged a different amount; there are stains, creases, tears, and ink blots. The pages of the artbook themselves are laid out to appear to be loosely bound, well-used, and torn. The graphical designers and layouters absolutely went above and beyond, and the whole thing feels incredibly grounded as a result.

Adding to this is a secret, hidden story that is told across the pages. You're clued into it on the first page as a "Miss Todd" gets the news that her uncle has gone missing, and on subsequent pages, you'll notice writing on some of the ephemera -- circling relevant information, adding her notes as she reviews them, and so on.

This book is incredible, and I cannot wait to own a physical copy in my house to leaf through all the time -- which I'm going to get, because many parts of it are harder to access digitally (some of the ephemera is sideways or even upside down!), and I anticipate many long hours paging through it and discovering new things.

Thank you to Aconyte Books & Netgalley for access to this ARC.

[Annarella · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was fascinating and like travelling into a book. Great illustrations, a book that must be read in paper.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

[T. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I mean, it’s what it is - an absolutely gorgeous guide to Arkham. If you like Arkham Horror, you need this. It’s going on my 2024 Christmas list for sure.

Thanks so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

My thanks to both NetGalley and the publisher Aconyte Books for an advance copy of this new game reference to the many towns of Massachusetts that feature in the Arkham Horror Tabletop game, with places to dine, hotels to recline, and the Elder Gods remain divine.

Even though I live in Connecticut I consider myself a metropolitan person, something that I have hung onto for years. Being so close to the New York border, I have spent more time in New York than in the rest of my state, and even less further north. Years ago my friends and I started hitting the convention circuit, ranging further and further out for music, horror, comics, whatever throughout the New England area. Driving some of those backroads, even with out Nutmeg State plates got us some looks. Lots of woods, lots of small towns, lots of dying towns. Promises of antiques and collectibles leadin up roads to barns with no one around. It was spooky. Lovecraftian. One could see people driven mad by rats in the walls, or seeing weird things at night, in the shadows, even outside places like Boston, or Providence. Someone once said the barrier between things is always very thin, and sometimes, some ways it tears open just a bit, was speaking a lot of sense. This feeling of something not normal is perfectly encapsulated in this Arkham Horror Game Book, Welcome to Arkham: An Illustrated Guide for Visitors by written by A. P. Klosky and David Annandale, edited by Matt Keefe, with numerous illustrators.

Based on the mythology created by H.P. Lovecraft and many of his contemporaries the book is a guidebook written by the Arkham Historical Society, about the towns that lie in the Miskatonic River Valley. The largest is Arkham, a town on the move, at least in the 1920's when the game and book are placed. Hot jazz, cute flappers, dark robed creatures, and strange moans fill the air as the town deals with Prohibition, war fatigue, gangsters, cultists, and strange ritualistic rites. The book offers a page each on hotels, dining areas, best places to equip a party, learn some information, and what tunnels to try and avoid. The famed Miskatonic University has its own section, discussing the history of these famed higher institution, some weird happenings, and the building of the new observatory, paid for by a grant from unknown benefactors. The outlying towns are covered, places to venture if one is curious, or as the locals would say dang nosy. Each entry is illustrated, with all sorts of information tucked around like telegrams, reports, pictures, even letters, one set which tells a story about a young woman looking for her missing uncle, and the strange misty figure only she sees.

One of the best game books I have ever read. This would be a good read for players who know nothing about the game, but by the end would love to know more. Each entry has a history, some Easter eggs from past writings, Lovecraft, others Arkham Horror novels, which I love, and hints and ideas for adventures to come for the players. One can use these as facts, or again, as something to base a whole adventure or campaign on. Each entry is extremely well written, and told in such a way that one believes that this is a tourist brochure, and yet the person writing this is from Arkham and knows a lot more than they should be writing, but will share anyway. Places to equip are listed from food, ammo, to books. Trains, boats, ferries, even buses for getting around. And a whole mess of creepy to throw your characters in and watch their souls get devoured. I read this more like a novel, than a gamebook, and enjoyed all the time I spent with it. Honestly one of the best game books, ever, never a dull moment, and never a ohh I guess they needed to fill the page count.

I omitted the illustrations which would be a crime. Very good art, spooky, slick like a Lonely Planet Guide to the Eeriest Spots in New England. Just a beautiful book, and one that should be bought in physical form. I really can't wait to get a copy and see all that I missed in the e-book. The perfect guide to an imperfect place, and really something anyone who enjoys this game will love. Even nonplayers, but those familiar with Lovecraft will get a lot out of this.

[Michael Parrish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC copy of this ebook. It is most appreciated. Receipt of it has not impacted my opinion or review.

As an unabashed devotee of things Lovecraft Mythos and Fantasy Flight Games’ (FFG’s) interpretation of said worlds, I was very excited to see this book existed. I’m familiar with both the various games FFG has released into the wild (Arkham Horror board game and LCG, Eldritch Horror, Elder Sign, et al) and the lore it’s all based on, so this love letter to them was amazing.

Let’s start with the lore: The book is rich with Lovecraft-established areas such as Arkham itself, Kingsport, Dunwich, and my personal favorite: Innsmouth. Sections are devoted to each, fleshing them out with locations, characters, and minutiae. Famed HPL characters are name-dropped where appropriate, including the Whateleys, Armitage, and many others. Much of what is detailed in the book – no surprise given FFG’s involvement – revolves around the lore they’ve generated with their game world set there, with a majority of the characters, locales, and sites being exhaustively detailed.

The art and design of the book is stellar. Assembled like a scrapbook with photos, newspaper clippings, notes, and more, every square inch of the page is covered with details, so the reader is invited to look beyond the text and into the margins for deeper dives into the world. Each of the major locales (i.e. Arkham, Innsmouth, etc) is opened with a gorgeous panoramic 2-page painting of the site, moving on from there into gorgeous illustrations in the following pages of the many sites to be found therein. Though their looks to be a lot of art I hadn’t seen before, there were art assets reused from a lot of existing FFG game properties, so players will see a fair amount of pieces strewn about that they have seen in the past, but they’ve been repurposed to great results to make the scrapbook/notebook feel just right.

All-in-all, this ebook was a joy to run through. It felt comfortable going from each page to the next, seeing great visuals of locations both familiar and new, and characters the same, yet each page held new information (to me) stashed away in the margins, that completed the aesthetic. If you’re a gamer or Mythos fan, this book has a ton to offer you. A.P. Klosky and David Annandale have done an outstanding job of delivering something that any Mythos fan would, nay, should have in their collection.

This book is highly recommended.

[PinkPanthress · Rating 5 out of 5]

𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄!

Welcome to New England in the roaring Twenties!

The Book encompasses whole parts of the Lovecraftian Universe around the Cthulhu Mythos. Do you feel at ease with cities and towns named Arkham, Dunwich, Innsmouth, and Kingsport or the infamous Miskatonic University? (Hopefully not, but that’s another story for another time.)

Then this will be your happy place—a book to thumb through if you’re not playing the game itself. A book to explore the different places that you also encounter in the game.

This book, as a companion to the ‘Arkham Horror’ series of tabletop games, is well thought out. Whether it is the cover art, the design itself, interior art, or choice of fonts, everything was put together in quite a balanced manner. As a graphic designer, I have to say that there are only a few things I would have done differently.

One of my absolutely favorite bits is that in the design of the pages, you see ephemera like theater cards, old photographs put in place by paperclips, recipes, newspaper scraps, and so much more added while fitting the topic.

I hope it's okay to add one of the pages of the Book as a sneeak peak into the last slide of this Post
It has an atmosphere… I don’t know, like a mixture between a junk journal and an investigator’s diary.

I have had the fortune to be gifted the ARC of this book as an eBook, but I am thinking about getting the hardcover edition for myself. I enjoyed reading about and exploring this little world through this book.

𝑰 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒕𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒐𝒓 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒓.

[Amy Walker - Trans-Scribe Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've yet to actually play an Arkham Horror game, having not found anyone who knows the game or has interest in playing it. I have however, come to really enjoy the world of monsters, cults, and daring heroes that the game has created thanks completely to the work of Aconyte Books. Yes, I have experience with the works of Lovecraft, but the Arkham Horror novel series has been one of the best places to take the concepts that he created and expand upon them; and they've been some of my favourite Lovecraftian reads.

But, when you've got the foundation of Lovecraft himself, the creations from the game and it's various updates and expansions, and the books, it can be a lot to keep track of. It's not the biggest and more lore heavy tabletop game around, but it is a pretty expansive one in its own right. Rather than keeping copious notes and spreadsheets trying to keep track of everything, Aconyte offers fans a much better way with Welcome to Arkham: An Illustrated Guide for Visitors.

Written by the Arkham Historical Society, this travel guide for new visitors to the town is the perfect thing to pick up to help you learn more about the city, or to prepare yourself for a visit. The book is written within universe for the most part, acting like a regular travel guide to Arkham and some of the surrounding areas in the Miskatonic River Valley, including infamous locations such as Dunwich, and Innsmouth. Each location is given a write up, telling you about its history, and notable buildings and locations in each area, accompanied by beautiful full colour artwork that show of the beauty and horror of the place.

But the book doesn't just cover geographic locations, but includes a ton of easter eggs and nods to the wider world. This includes stuff like playbills, restaurant menus, newspaper and magazine articles, and other bits and pieces that have been collected together to give a wider view of the area. Care and attention is given to making the book feel as real as possible, and each of the pieces included in it is given a little bit of age, weathering, and general wear and tear in order to make it feel like something that someone could have put together themselves rather than the glossy new publication that it actually is.

For those eagle-eyed readers, however, there's a little something extra hidden amongst the pages of this guide. We all know that Arkham isn't a normal place, that the world of the paranormal and extraordinary seeps through around the edges of your perception. And this book is no different. Early on there's a hint of a missing person case. Scattered throughout the book are bits and pieces that add to this mystery, hinting at answers waiting for an intrepid reader to discover.

Whether you're new to the world of Arkham Horror, or if you're an old hat at the game and know every piece of lore and detail there is, Welcome to Arkham: An Illustrated Guide for Visitors is sure to delight and enthral. Having only read the digital version I can only imagine how good the book looks in person. The digital version is fantastic to read through, or even just flicking through the pages to stare at the gorgeous art. But this is definitely a book that I'm going to want to see in person too. It has the feel of something a little bit special, something that elevates the world of Arkham Horror in new and creative ways.

[Alan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review is for an ARC copy received from the publisher through NetGalley.
Welcome to Arkham contains a comprehensive guide to Arkham and its neighboring areas of Miskatonic University, Dunwich, Innsmouth and Kingsport, as envisioned in the works of H.P. Lovecraft. While I haven't played any of the Arkham Horror games, I don't know how much comes directly from that, but much of what's included is definitely recognizable from Lovecraft's fiction. The book is presented as a descriptive guidebook to that region of New England, loosely intertwined with the story of the nephew of Reginald Peabody, the author of the book, tracing his uncle's steps via the book in hopes of discovering what caused his mysterious death. Highlighting buildings, sections and personalities of the (in)famous locations, the guide is replete with exhaustive descriptions, impressive graphics and supplements, such as newspaper clippings and ticket stubs, as well as post cards and notes from the nephew's journey. The only drawback was that in reading an ARC of the book, I had to do so on the NetGalley app on my phone, rendering some of the supplemental material unreadable, as this is definitely intended to be viewed in book form to get the most of the imagery. Otherwise, any fan of Lovecraft should find this interesting and enjoyable.

[Cat Treadwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've said in past reviews that I'm all-in for the new Arkham tales that both use the world and mythos of HPL while expanding far beyond what he would be comfortable with! Because here we are, in the 21st Century, in a similar world of fear and uncertainty. This books reflects that perfectly.

First of all, this book is gorgeous! I will be looking for a physical copy, because even though the PDF is as sharp and colourful as can be, this is just so tactile. The streets of Arkham and its surroundings, the districts and key buildings, are all painted in words and pictures that allow us to explore as effectively as any guidebook. I smiled as I recognised certain areas from the aforementioned recent books, and am certainly inspired to play the adjacent roleplaying game in order to delve deeper.

The undercurrent of plot in the text is fabulous too, with a lost traveller being sought by a loved one. Little pieces of 'found footage' such as letters, tickets and suchlike give this additional life beyond the pages. A slightly-less drug-induced relative of 'House of Leaves', perhaps?

If you enjoy the Arkham-verse, this book is essential - whether as a viewer from afar, or a traveller in its darkness. Even if it doesn't exactly give you a free pass through those mysteries...

Definitely recommended.

[Lillie Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a long time lover of the Arkham Horror both board games and Card game and the Arkham Horror universe overall I am always excited to see the books come out. This one however especially caught my eye as it is expanding upon to lore and locations in the games. I have already pulled it up while plying the game to read to get more of the correct vibe for the location I was in, using it almost as a tourist's guide book while playing the game to flesh the world out and learn new little tidbits I may have missed about the location in past plays.

This book is lovingly written and illustrated with over 100 locations featured and over 500 illustrations. I have enjoyed reading it both on its own as a guide book through the locations I love in Arkham, and as an easy thing to add to my sessions when I sit down with the card or board game. If you love the art work on in the games you will love this as it is clear they had game illustrators work on the art for this book.

I would recommend this as an addition to any collection of an Arkham Horror lover, and as a great starting add on for someone just getting into this world who would like an easy jumping in place. Also a great idea for a gift for an Arkham Horror lover who seems to own all the games as it will just add some color to the world they clearly love.

[Scott Frank · Rating 3 out of 5]

So, the good and the bad.

The good: this looks GREAT; the illustrations perfectly fit the moody atmosphere you want from a Lovecraftian milieu book. The whole production - the way the text and illustrations are put together, the guidebook vibe, etc - are prefect. And I REALLY that it's not just a bunch of location pictures and blurbs, but that there is an actual storyline to be followed if you read all the notes and postcards inside. That's fantastic, and shows a real eye towards detail that is above and beyond the call of duty.

The bad: okay, I don't know how to say this because it's such an unbelievably obvious oversight that I don't know how the publisher missed this but - there are no maps. Sure, there are great descriptions of the neighborhoods of Arkham, but I kept wanting to know where they were situated; the geography of the town is a black hole without them, and it was frustrating. This book is two things: 1) a TTRPG supplement, and 2) a faux "guidebook" to the area of Arkham. That makes this BOTH the only TTRPG supplement in the history of the hobby to not have any maps, and the first guidebook in the history of guidebooks not to have any maps. It's just...weird. An really drops the product down a notch.

[Brannigan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review was originally published on NetGalley.com. I was given an ebook freely by NetGalley and the book’s publisher in return for a voluntary and honest review.

The book is organized by cities. Arkham, Miskatonic University, Dunwich, Innsmouth, and Kingsport. Then by different locations within each of those.

The book is written to mimic travel guides. It is ‘written’ by a member of the Arkham Historical Society. Which lends it to be a little cheeky in its style. The information it gives is informative and detailed. It’s perfect for any fan of the books or board game.

My only criticism would be for something stating itself as an illustrated guide the artwork takes a backseat. We have collages on pages that have different pamphlets, photos and ticket stubs the paper memorabilia a historical society might collect. Other pages have artwork of landscapes and buildings with the copy over it. Then they have smaller pieces of artwork along the edges.

I’d love to see pictures of each location in detail with blueprints, some of the monsters in detail and even mock ups of the different heroes and objects that play a role in the franchise.

[Pop Bop · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is good fun for any Lovecraft admirer. You don't need to be a fan of the Arkham Horror tabletop games as such, but some familiarity with Lovecraft's work will definitely enhance your enjoyment of the book. There is a lot more text than I expected, and the level of care and attention to detail in the descriptions gives the book a good deal of heft. This descriptive narrative nicely balances and enhances the artwork, which is rich and suitably dark and moody. That said, the book has a generally light touch, and mostly serves as an engaging introduction and welcome to the world of Lovecraft.

[Dex · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was excited the check out Welcome to Arkham as a fan of the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG and similar Lovecraftian horror games and media. It did not let me down.
The art in this book is amazing. It pops like old pulp fiction covers with loud colors interspersed with dreary, faded documents. Each page is like an exploration in an old case file.
It was really rough to get into as an ebook however. Readers will be much better off grabbing this one in physical form not only for easier reading but also if you wanted to use any pages of it in a game you are running, it will be easier to photo copy or send a picture of the page you want your players to see.

[Tom L · Rating 4 out of 5]

Welcome to Arkahm: An Illustrated Guide for Visitors, is an excellent coffee table book, and tabletop RPG resource! Beautifully formatted throughout, it is full of color pictures, ephemera, and just an all around wonderful presentation of the locations throughout Arkham, Dunwich, Innsmouth, and Kingsport, that we all know and love.

Thank you to Aconyte Books and NetGalley for an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Emily Fravel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a super fun tour through the Miskatonic Valley. Both new and old fans of the Arkham Horror universe will love this guide along with fans of both the games and the book series. The pictures and artifacts really gave life to a lot of the locations across Arkham and the surrounding towns.






Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Welcome to Arkham is a picturesque view into the legendary New England town of Arkham, Dunwich, Innsmouth and Kingsport. Each page details a specific location, providing the history and how it is viewed now.

As someone who has never heard of the Arkham horror games, I was drawn to this book since I was born and raised in New England. Although the towns are mythical, I did enjoy the way each location was brought to life with the vivid descriptions and the additions of pictures, handwritten letters, receipts, etc.

I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys stepping into a scene and glancing around to soak up all the details.

Thank you Aconyte Books, A.P. Klosky and David Annandale for the ARC via NetGalley.

[doowopapocalypse · Rating 3 out of 5]

ARC from Netgalley.

Definitive is a strong word. While the book provides a fantastic amount of material, and is a boon for new Keepers looking to borrow some atmosphere, it may be a little thin on the ground to be called definitive. Very useful for sure.

[Christian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great evocative stuff. We need a map!

[Anna Verderber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Christmas present ever

[Cynbel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Neat little resource for those familiar either with Arkham Horror games or H.P. Lovecraft.

[José Nebreda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jajajaja. Casi todo inventado, pero conserva la atmósfera lovecraftiana. Está entretenido.

[Pauline Stout · Rating 4 out of 5]

Truth be told I don’t know anything about the Arkham Horror series that this book is apparently set on but I do love Lovecraftian/cosmic horror so when I saw this up for download on Netgalley I jumped at the chance to read it. I love cosmic horror stories and I thought having the chance to read more about the locations and backstories of some of the things I’ve read was too neat to pass up.

There is more than one story going on in this book. The first is the basic travel guide that is the bulk of the book. It talks about various cities included in the Lovecraft universe at various degrees of length (including Arkham, Dunwich, and Innsmouth) and the various landmarks and attractions in each city. I really enjoyed reading about these but I can see how it would be a little bit of a dry read for people not familiar with Arkham Horror/Lovecraft. Various Easter eggs are sprinkled through this that call back to stories based on AH/Lovecraft with a variety of difficulty to pick up on. Overall I greatly liked this part of the book.

A second story is the tale of a woman’s search for her missing uncle. Various notes are written to the side of the travel guide and inserts are made that build up the story. I really liked this overall. It really played out like a true Lovecraft story. My only two complaints are that at times the cursive that some of the notes are written in are hard to read and some of the pictures of articles are very hard to read/not enough of this part of the story was included in the book. You don’t get very many notes from this story and I felt that it processed too quickly. I would have loved to have spent more time with this.

This is an illustrated art book also and the art going along with each city/location is just breathtaking. The cityscapes are well done and some of the images in darker themed sections are terrifying. The artist involved in this did a beautiful job with this.

I think this is an amazing book and I highly recommend it. I think Arkham Horror fans and fans of Lovecraft/cosmic horror can each get something out of this.