Robert W. Chambers' masterpiece, The King in Yellow is a collection of short stories of fantastic horror originally published in 1895 and considered a landmark of the genre. It influenced several generations of writers, from HP Lovecraft to Neil Gaiman, Stephen King and, more recently, writer, producer and screenwriter Nic Pizzolatto, creator of the investigative series True Detective, shown on HBO, whose central mystery references the obscure King in Yellow.
 The title of the collection alludes to a book within a book — more precisely, a fictional play — and its central character, a supernatural figure whose existence extends beyond the pages. The play “The King in Yellow” is mentioned in four of the stories, but little is known about its content. What is certain is that the text, in two acts, drives the reader mad, condemning his soul to perdition. A risk that some are willing to take, given the unique nature of the work, an irresistible mix of beauty and decadence.
 The edition of The King in Yellow brought to Brazil by Intrínseca brings together, in addition to the King's short stories, six others that alternate between the supernatural and reality, in different times and geographies. The introduction and notes by journalist and writer Carlos Orsi, one of the authors published in the American anthology Rehearsals of Oblivion, a classic tribute to Robert W. Chambers, will help new readers delve into the author's well-constructed mythology.
 “Chambers’ stories in The King in Yellow are disturbing and affected me in a unique way.” Neil Gaiman
 “The idea of cosmic horror has become a real part of the show’s environment, especially for those familiar with Chambers’ work.” Nic Pizzolatto, writer of the series True Detective
 “With a surprisingly contemporary voice.” The Guardian
 “High levels of cosmic terror.” HP Lovecraft