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Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

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In addition to his famous classics of horror and science fiction, H.P. Lovecraft wrote tens of thousands of fascinating letters. In each episode Sean Branney and Andrew Leman of the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society read one of those letters and then discuss it.
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Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft - The Case of the Missing Dickybird

The Case of the Missing Dickybird

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12/06/21 • 43 min

In which HPL discusses James F. Morton's plan to write detective stories about mineralogists and in which a "dickybird" stamp goes missing from an envelope. Detective hijinks abound in this lighthearted letter.

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Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft - Horrors and Red Hook

Horrors and Red Hook

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11/08/21 • 97 min

In which Lovecraft writes to Bernard Austin Dwyer and recalls his difficult days living in Red Hook, New York two years before. Life in a rough and diverse neighborhood taxed him sorely. Fittingly, we cover Morton's "The Curse of Race Prejudice" too.

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Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft - Curious Wonders and Spaghetti

Curious Wonders and Spaghetti

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03/07/22 • 55 min

In which HPL writes to his "grandson" Frank Belknap Long of his explorations of never-before-seen neighborhoods of old colonial Providence, including Federal Hill with its many Italian immigrants. We are proud to bring you the complete version of this letter which has previously only been published as a very brief excerpt! Be sure to visit the web page for this episode to see new info we did not have at recording time.

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Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft - The Unknown the Weird and the Impossible

The Unknown the Weird and the Impossible

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04/03/23 • 83 min

In what may be our last episode, we explore two letters: one from early in HPL's life and one from near the end. We reflect on what we've learned over a multi-year deep dive into HPL's letters and what it means to a be a Lovecraft fan.

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Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft - Live from NecronomiCon

Live from NecronomiCon

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09/05/22 • 77 min

In which Sean and Andrew record a live show at NecronomiCon Providence. There they read an exchange of letters published in the newspaper between a local astronomy enthusiast and the astronomically inclined HPL. Hilarity ensues.

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Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft - Nazis, Gangsters and Elvis

Nazis, Gangsters and Elvis

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05/02/22 • 81 min

In which HPL writes to J. Vernon Shea about his wonderful new flat at 66 College Street. He also talks about Nazis and movies which leads Sean and Andrew to discuss the Hays Code in motion pictures, Elvis and much more.

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Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft - Candidates for Immortality

Candidates for Immortality

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06/06/22 • 64 min

In which publisher E. Haldeman-Julius writes ABOUT a letter from H.P. Lovecraft in which HPL provided lists of his favorite and least favorite people in history. Hear HPL celebrate Epicurus and Remy de Gourmont while he bags on T.S. Eliot and Jesus.

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Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft - Wales, Whales, and the Stars

Wales, Whales, and the Stars

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03/08/21 • 60 min

In which HPL writes to one of his only overseas correspondents, Arthur Harris in Wales. This pair or letters documents his visit to Nantucket Island and the wonders of the astronomical devices in the Hayden Planetarium in New York.

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Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft - A Symphony of Galpin

A Symphony of Galpin

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08/02/21 • 77 min

A letter from June 24, 1933, in which HPL writes his old friend Alfred Galpin, sharing his joy about his new digs at 66 College Street and many other thoughts. Galpin was a composer, and music abounds in this episode. Be sure to check the web page for a re-creation of the 1933 Spring Festival of Music! And we are most proud to present a newly orchestrated version of Galpin's composition "A Lament for HPL" by Reber Clark.

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Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft - The Wind that Is in the Grass

The Wind that Is in the Grass

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10/04/21 • 92 min

In which HPL prepares for a trip to DeLand, Florida to visit his young correspondent Robert H. Barlow. HPL offers travel tips, thoughts on mental health, and a robust breakdown of the latest issue of Weird Tales in preparation for his trip to visit his young friend.

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How many episodes does Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft have?

Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft currently has 82 episodes available.

What topics does Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft cover?

The podcast is about Lovecraft, Fiction, Podcasts, Books, Science Fiction and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft?

The episode title 'Gallomo Part 2 - Howard's Grandson' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft?

The average episode length on Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft is 60 minutes.

How often are episodes of Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft released?

Episodes of Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft?

The first episode of Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft was released on Oct 22, 2019.

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