"The Guardian of the Book" / Tales of the Mythos (1/5)

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Obscure Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos
Episode 1: "The Guardian of the Book" by Henry Hasse
Weird Tales, March 1937
“A strange and curious tale of cosmic horror, of the Outer Ones from beyond the galaxy, and a soul-shattering experience of stark terror.”
0:00:00 - Introduction
0:01:08 - Part 1
0:15:34 - Part 2
0:47:40 - Part 3
1:20:29 - Further Listening
How about some Lovecraftian artifacts?
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@ManSeekingMeaning Год назад

Saving this for tonight after my wife and daughter fall sleep and my insomnia kicks in. Judging by the title, video length, and artwork alone, I can tell I’m going to have a wonderful night in the dark. That, and Ian never misses. Period.

@joshuachappell5840 Год назад

"After my gentle wife and gamine progeny had retired into the dark embrace of Lethe - I, to escape the talons of sleeps lack, inclined my head to receive the proferred words and intoned encantations which poured forth from the sepulcheral voices." Mythos Translation. Lol

@lacyhart2043 Год назад

Buddy me to

@BaldingClamydia Год назад

I don't know if cosmic horror will help insomnia :D

@lacyhart2043 Год назад

@@BaldingClamydia cosmic horror helps everything

@BaldingClamydia Год назад

@@lacyhart2043 fair point!

@williamparker8694 Год назад

Ian is perhaps the greatest narrator of horror there has ever been. Your readings have lulled me to sleep many times over and provided me with hours of entertainment whilst working. I hang on every. Single. Word.

@Bbergster Год назад

A god amongst men. 😂. Yeah, man. There are some other talented narrators. John Lee is okay….. I like him a lot too. I’m not being rude.

@spiniestgore5919 Год назад

wAyne june

@beitodesstrafe Год назад

I can't disagree.

@DarkSideBecky Год назад

I must confess I fall asleep to this channel every night lol. I love old horror

@DocZ82 Год назад

Definitely the best by far, incomparable.

@bluegreenglue6565 Год назад

My husband would have loved this, and though my enthusiasm for the Cthulu mythos does not equal his I listen with interest, trying to feel what he would have felt. Thank you.

@robynmarler1951 Год назад

God bless you 🌹

@sterlingcampbell2116 2 месяца назад

He dead or something?

@hereticsaint100 Год назад

You had me at Cthulhu.

@SashaLeiter Год назад

I'm so incredibly happy to hear not only a new Mythos tale, but read by Ian Gordon as well. Just perfection.

@DennisMoore664 Год назад

Nothing will ever replace "You FOOL!..." but this has a great last line too. I really enjoyed this one, folks!

@garysuarez9614 Год назад

Warren is dead!

@thomasturner2007 Год назад

Does the lack of traditional opening mean that Warren has gotten better?

@lumburgapalooza Год назад

I love imagining Lovecraft characters standing an inch away from one another while one monologues about space demons into the other's face for 5 pages, as one does in a normal conversation. I should use that as my icebreaker on dates!

@EmeraldLavigne Год назад

"... but I don't think I want to read the Necronomicon after all." Smartest Lovecraftian protagonist ever.

@robertwalker-smith2739 Год назад

Decades ago, I had the good fortune to live near a cluttered, overstuffed old used book shop of the pure quill. This brought back fond memories.

@rodneyadderton1077 Год назад

I miss those book stores as much as I miss childhood.

@DavidSmith-sb2ix Год назад

There are still a few left. If you get to Trappe MD on the Eastern Shore there is a used book store similar to that.

@rodneyadderton1077 Год назад

@@DavidSmith-sb2ix I once knew a David Smith, back in the nineties. I lost his phone number and had the brillant idea of looking his name up in the phone book. There must have been five hundred of the same name. Haha. "Anyone know his address?" Hahaha. The days before these little computers we carry in our pockets.

@ZephaniahL Год назад

Of the pure quill?

@robertwalker-smith2739 Год назад

@@ZephaniahL, old-timey expression. When quinine was the only treatment for malaria, it was obtained from cinchona bark. If you bought an extract or powder, it might be adulterated. An actual piece of the bark, which curled like cinnamon, was certain to be pure. The 'pure quill' became a metaphor for the real deal.

@TheBenjaman Год назад

I have come across a large amount of small little bookshops or other curious little shops and houses. tucked away in the older parts of my hometown. As i am a mailman and i get to travel to every nook and cranny of my town. Meet all kinds of strange and interesting people too. Always makes my imagination run, and come up with the most wildest of stories often they turn into something lovecraftian. All interesting parts of town i have some story attached to it that whenever i come there it jumps back in my mind

@tuomasronnberg5244 Год назад

What makes his fate particularly dreadful is that because these outer beings showed to him how he ends up being taken by them to be tortured, because they exist outside time, that the past and the future are the same to them, then in some unimaginable manner he already is being tortured by them, and he _already was even before he was ever born._ That's pretty messed up.

@robertvernon789 Год назад

Damn.

@TraitofSiNN727 Год назад

Excellent creepy classic.. A bookstore that is hidden is well secretive one with hidden little gems..💜💀

@GrimDarkHalfOff Год назад

This was a very interesting take. It's a total inversion of what we usually see in Lovecraftian horror (no spoilers for new listeners), but the ending invokes a surprisingly wholesome feeling in me.

@howardhavardramberg7160 Год назад

This is going to be an epic journey and I cannot wait!

@kiramiller568 Год назад

Perfect for the stormy day here in Las Vegas. Thank you

@rhoddryice5412 Год назад

I suppose Ian’s reach isn’t that far and some other entity is plaguing you?

@kiramiller568 Год назад

@@rhoddryice5412 I'm not sure what you mean...

@pyxlle Год назад

Wonderful! This might be a weird observation but one of my favorites bits of your narration is when you do a shuddery inhaling sort of mouthy sound when a character hesitates over something horrible, it's so subtle but it gives such an effect. I hope the Cthulhu mythos stories aren't tiresome to narrate, no one else does them such justice!

@HorrorBabble Год назад

Thank you, Kristine!

@joz6683 Год назад

Kept this for the weekend after doing a lot of DIY, as a treat. And as always thanks to everyone involved for all your hard work.

@H0RR0R_HANG0VERZ Год назад

Yessss!!!! I’m so ready to sit back, relax and enjoy this series of Cosmic delight!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

@Scarter63 Год назад

Perfect timing. I've been jonesing for a good story. I enjoyed that very much. Thank you.

@Sylentmana Год назад

Really looking forward to the rest. It’s already giving me ideas for a warlock character in my next D&D campaign.

@ToddWaid1 Год назад

Perfect slow burn series to close out the end of Sept. and roll into Oct. Look forward to what Ian and company have in store for Halloween and the rest of the month.

@WhoCares69 Год назад

That was really good!! Bring on story number two … quickly!!! 😊😊

@theobserver6579 Год назад

The Lovecraft and Howard Mythos is the greatest interconnected universe ever written.

@davidthenewtheologian7757 10 месяцев назад

Who’s Howard ?

@theobserver6579 10 месяцев назад

@@davidthenewtheologian7757 Robert E. Howard

@davidthenewtheologian7757 10 месяцев назад

@@theobserver6579 where do I start ?

@theobserver6579 10 месяцев назад

@@davidthenewtheologian7757 I would start with the Conan, Kull, Bran Mak Morn, and Solomon Kane stories by Robert E. Howard. Then read Lovecraft's works. From there, you can branch out into the Mythos Tales from Clark Ashton Smith and other writers who contributed to the Mythos.

@davidthenewtheologian7757 10 месяцев назад

@@theobserver6579 konan the barbarian?

@1701EarlGrey Год назад

Well, happy anniversary for Rogue Morgue magazine! And that was quite good story - I'm glad that lovecraftian mythos are back - those tales was a main reason why I subscribed to this Horror Babble ; I started to listen to Lovecraft audiobooks here on youtube and I found this lovely channel.

@rayvanhall6018 Год назад

Same

@slewis9602 Год назад

An excellent story, one of my new, old favorites. And the new Van Melsen series, has me on the edge of my chair, I can hardly wait for the next installment. Outstanding work HB, keep it up!

@HorrorBabble Год назад

Thank you!

@justanotherdreamer.8669 Год назад

I have been catching up to the new Cthulhu mythos stories and it‘s been an absolute pleasure. This story in specific offers a really nice view on the mythos without belittling or contradicting any of the existing story parts. Awesome listen as always🙏

@donaldmccleary9015 5 месяцев назад

I'm listening to this one again for the third time in a few months and tje second time today! I love this story so much!! Many fans of HPL and the mythos have not heard of this story (that is a shame). That old book shop amazes me!! Every town needs one. Well...maybe not. I chuckle every time you say "nonsense". You say the word perfectly and it fits these stories so well. These old authors really understood how and when/where to use the correct word(s). This is an amazing story. I wish more people would read and/or listen to it. 57:09 The list is amazing

@Diarmuhnd Год назад

I bought my first very old secondhand hardcover Lovecraft Cthulu Mythos book when I was 14 years old. I gained my 1st insanity point reading it under a moonlit sky sitting beside an old oak tree covered in moss. The closet i've come to finding any monsters has been some of the people I dated and some days when I looked in a mirror. Enough about my memberberries. *Thanks for sharing these readings, very entertaining. Have fun, be safe.*

@noahkline4263 Год назад

I LOVED this Necronomicon origin story. Far more grandiose than your typical iterations of it. Loved the story and loved the narration. Thanks for bringing this piece of art to us, HB.

@Whalewraith Год назад

I like stories of forbidden tomes. They always put me in mind of 'The seventh gate' Johnny Depp/Polanski 1999.

@donaldmccleary9015 5 месяцев назад

The book shop in this story reminds me of that movie, too. I always wondered in the shop in the movie was at least partially based off this one.

@soulreaver1983 Год назад

Outstanding video as always many thanks Ian hope you're keeping well!😎👍

@scyphe Год назад

Another great story narrated by the master of narration.

@DarkSideBecky Год назад

I love listening to you tell me creepy storiest. Thank you Ian!! 😊

@brianmurphy250 Год назад

Written over 80 years ago, but reads as good ( or better ) than most modern day writers. Thanks to this channel for being us the best in the genre. Merry Christmas and may you have an Eldritch New Year

@AJScraps Год назад

I just got done with your 22 hr Cthluhu video; perfect timing for this new content! 🎉🙏😆

@XX-yh4fq Год назад

Looking forward to this series! Appreciate everything you guys do!

@dexterisabo3137 Год назад

Bravo! Great story, told by an even greater storyteller! Like always, thoroughly enjoyed it. I can never get enough Horrorbabble, and it's easily my favorite channel on RU-vid

@AcornElectron Год назад

Hahahahahahaha! I’m thrilled to hear this intro. Keep up the good work Jen and Ian and, as always, stay safe! 💙💜

@edvfya9922 Год назад

Awesome, the Cthulu mythos stories will always bring me back to this channel. Im reminded how good the channel is so then I binge what I missed.

@Skylord_F Год назад

So what I am getting from some of these stories that I need to be wary of old book shops.

@jaybat1184 Год назад

Fuck yes finally a long one! I’m definitely ready for this series

@lifewladye Год назад

I am very much excited for the next 4 parts !!😆Thanks Ian

@kevinfogle7929 Год назад

this was great! I can't wait for the rest of the series

@nitayrafowicz5934 Год назад

you know just what I ❤! Simply incredible!!! 5 new stories! can't wait to hear them all

@strideknight Год назад

Been saving all these episodes for tonight, Halloween, so excited. Love you guys.

@paulcateiii Год назад

excellent, can't wait to hear the rest of the series

@jerichohill487 Год назад

Great, as always. Everytime you say, "now, without further ado," I always expect you to say " now, without further ado, let's do further." But that may just be me watching too much Epic nate. Anyway, great stuff as always. Thanks for the work you and Jen put into these

@andreasfilis9001 Год назад

What a treasure! It was excellent. Thanks Ian!

@blurryface9597 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the story. This was a great one!

@maxscherzer9521 Год назад

Beautiful artwork

@jamesmc04 Год назад

The Necronomicon, for all its alleged rarity, seems to be quite easily available.

@ixisnyx6860 Год назад

I liked this one. Can't wait for the next ones in this set. : )

@Safeguard1 Год назад

I love the art!

@RuseSmiles Год назад

Thank you for another great tale from beyond!

@reijiorochi Год назад

I love your recordings, it reminds me of evening drama radio. Its a grown mans bedtime story and its lovecraftian twist is superb

@DickGallo-dk7wi 5 месяцев назад

This was fun. Thank you Horrorbabble.

@blakmajk3512 Год назад

Excellence, Ian! 👑

@kristinacable Год назад

Fantastic! Love it!

@0therun1t21 Год назад

You never disappoint, thank you.

@Blue_Jasmin Год назад

Amazing as always.

@nerdaccount Месяц назад

These are great and amazing! Thank you!

@brycecurtis8483 Год назад

Wow! Thanks Guys! Made my night;

@scottmitchell1974 Год назад

This was a great one! Thanks.

@mortuarycookiezshane4192 Год назад

Saving this for this evening when I’m done packing and having a glass of wine. I hate moving.

@ViktoriousDead Год назад

Can’t wait for part 2!

@johnnikyecole9114 Год назад

I'm going to love these I can already tell. This dude is the best narrator and could make a bad story great although I've never heard that so I'm just guessing here. May you Ian avoid the cold grasp of the Great Old Ones for a bit longer.

@rickyhurtt5568 Год назад

I love this channel. One of the main reasons is you know when you start listening you have a story written by an adult and about adults.

@danbreeden68 Год назад

Excellently done I loved it

@erroneous6947 Год назад

Listening to this during a hurricane. Good timing thanks.

@HorrorBabble Год назад

😬

@Blayze1017 Год назад

Outstanding!!!!

@awarningtothecuriouswerewolves Год назад

In working life, I was a librarian -- does this make me a "Guardian of the Book?" Cheers Warren, who's been checked out -- permanently!

@Eris123451 Год назад

No, it just makes you an ex Librarian. As for Warren, well in the immortal words of Jake Thackray; "Although he's six foot deep in darkness he'll never lie still." "He's made of sterner stuff, he's not dead enough."

@awarningtothecuriouswerewolves Год назад

@@Eris123451 -- Sounds like me, Eris 123 -- I'm still in circulation, even if I don't have circulation! Cheers Warren, who does not eternal lie!

@subotai358 Год назад

I'm a cataloger, I leave "guardian of the book" to Special Collections. Though Connecticut hasn't produced any sanity shattering Mythos tomes, though some of the law reporters come close.

@awarningtothecuriouswerewolves Год назад

@@subotai358 -- Well Bill, as a cataloger, you should know that any "guardian of the book" would have to have been in circulation! Hail Dewey! Cheers Warren, who is no longer in circulation! As for Connecticut, you may not have produced any Mythos tomes -- but you did produce Joseph Payne Brennan -- who was also a librarian. p.s., if you ever visit my channel, you might be interested in my playlist, "Ghost Stories of a Librarian!"W!

@dsammut8831 Год назад

Just finished reading it from Tales Of The Lovecraft Mythos; best tale, therein.

@feathernose6323 Год назад

Great, thank you so much for this 👍

@dmonvisigoth1651 Год назад

This is pretty fucking trippy for something nearly a century old.

@vonpanda493 Год назад

Just started this series - excellent reading as always! 🖤

@weescamp Год назад

Masterful storytelling, many thanks I really enjoyed this one.

@RolandWieffering1 Год назад

Great tale, I never heard before. I hope the rest is just as good and unknown to me. Thanks pal. All the best from Holland.

@toddtaylor4649 Год назад

Fantastic!

@jacksonvega7751 Год назад

Excellent

@donaldmccleary9015 8 месяцев назад

Famtastic story and narration! I really like this one. A book that has other books, creatures, history, and beings of the mythos...awesome! The book shop is awesome!!

@roxanavasilakis9435 Год назад

Thank you so much 🌳, amazing story 🖤

@milzegray3360 Год назад

Love it keep up the mythos tales And good on you for spreading interest in the occult these stories are an excellent way to initiate someone's research into such topics

@cassandramiller4477 Год назад

A wonderful reading of a decent story, written by an author who clearly got paid by the word!

@HorrorBabble Год назад

😆

@HorrorBabble Год назад

All the best with the move!

@xabaya3294 Год назад

awesome story, well told as always

@joeg5400 Год назад

Awesome reading!

@Paul_305 Год назад

Excellent! I have my savinelli 313 and some C&D Dream of Kadath ready for sundown

@christianblack2916 Год назад

Hail the Pipemen of Horrorbabble!

@lacyhart2043 Год назад

Holy cow this was great

@exoblivione6086 Год назад

Maaaan, been awake for almost 2 days and really struggling to sleep before I start my new job and HB comes in with the Deus ex escapism and saves the day :D

@HorrorBabble Год назад

All the best with the new job, EO!

@exoblivione6086 Год назад

@@HorrorBabble Thanks H.B. :D

@jessicac.9992 Год назад

I miss you my sweet Horri! I've not been able to listen due to technical problems. So so lovely to hear your voice and thoughts again. ❤️

@HorrorBabble Год назад

Welcome back, Jessica!

@terrywilliams2193 Год назад

Very good.

@christosvoskresye Год назад

The idea of The Neverending Story rebooted as a Lovecraftian horror strikes me as hilarious.

@user-rd3rf3ft8e Год назад

Not a HUGE fan of the story, but the read, once again, as always, fantastic. Simply fantastic!

@tishahouse846 Год назад

Listening from the ukwales❤

@astrazenica7783 Год назад

Hail Yog Sothoth

@comicndn5169 Год назад

Hail Cthulhu!

@Bbergster Год назад

That was fun! Where is Doggone Dagon? I picture him with a pre roll & a hat, dining at a nice seaside restaurant. Taking a shegon out for prawns, or something.

@XthegreatwhyX Год назад

Dude, help a poor soul out. I don't think I'd have the heart to let the alien keep the book, most likely I'd have taken a turn as its keeper, waiting for my own relief.

@madsketscher5228 Год назад

I think it's recourse with a hard C and not resource at 33.53. I think I've heard the same in a few other of your readings, but wasn't sure. In this case it seems pretty clear cut. I don't read along so often I refrain from guessing. Thank you for all the great content, I've been more or less binging for 3 months, since I stumbled upon your video of At the Mountains of Madness! ALL THE BEST! and congrats on the baby.