H.P. Lovecraft - Pickman's Model Vinyl LP (Red) Cadabra Records - Anima Morte

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UK stock with immediate same day dispatch if ordered before 3pm Pickman's Model (Red Smoke Variant) (2023) Cadabra Records Andrew Leman, Anima Morte, H P Lovecraft H. P. Lovecraft, Pickman’s Model LP read by Andrew Leman, score by Anima Morte Limited Edition Red Variant Specs: * Pressed in 150 gram vinyl * Printed on our deluxe heavy weight tip-on gatefold jacket * Includes an insert with new liner notes by weird fiction scholar S. T. Joshi and Anima Morte * Newly commissioned art by Jeremy Hush * Includes a 24″ x 36″ promotional poster In the H.P. Lovecraft story, “Pickman’s Model,” there is something of the writer himself to be found. In narrator Thurber’s relation of the tale of his acquaintance, friendship, and subsequent breaking of ties with the artist Richard Upton Pickman, one can imagine Lovecraft working out some of the criticism he might have had directed at the “fussy old women” who didn’t understand what true artists could do. If ever there were a more self-relexive line in all of Lovecraft’s work than “only a real artist knows the actual anatomy of the terrible or the physiology of fear,” it’s difficult to imagine, but that’s what makes “Pickman’s Model” such a delight to experience. In this short story, the reader – or in this case, the listener – gets to come along with their surrogate, Thurber, as he gets a behind-the-scenes look at what the Lovecraft surrogate, Pickman, does in the darkness. And, oh my goodness, is it ever a descent into darkness. Much as “The Statement of Randolph Carter” is a quite literal trip underground, so is “Pickman’s Model,” and the journey to the darkest, oldest corners of Boston feel as though it’s a trip to another world, unseen just beyond the known universe. Thanks to reader Andrew Leman’s adroit transitions between Thurber’s upper-crust tones and Pickman’s staunchly New England accent, the listener is not simply hearing Thurber tell a story, but getting to walk alongside the narrator into the depths of the house in the North End. Anima Morte’s score echoes the tale being told, as well, gliding so smoothly from music to sound design that one scarcely notices that the beat of the drums has slowed to match their own nervous heartbeat or that the synthesizers are now howling like the wind through the trees during talk of a “Witches’ Sabbath.” There’s all of that and yet still, Anima Morte knows when to take things into a mood which is almost orchestral, as near to anything James Bernard did for Hammer Films or Hans J. Salter did for Universal Pictures as can be imagined. “Pickman’s Model” is a masterwork of constructing terror, and the voice of Andrew Leman and the Anima Morte’s music make the resulting edifice that much stronger, as though it were a fortress of the uncanny, with the final, breathless delivery of, “It was a photograph from life,” acting as a dramaturgical cornerstone upon which this building rests. “God, man! Don’t you realise that places like that [the North End] weren’t merely made, but actually grew? Generation after generation lived and felt and died there, and in days when people weren’t afraid to live and feel and die… No, Thurber, these ancient places are dreaming gorgeously and overflowing with wonder and terror and escapes from the commonplace, and yet there’s not a living soul to understand or profit by them.” Spoken arts and deluxe vinyl label, Cadabra Records, continues their ongoing homage to the timeless works of horror master H. P. LOVECRAFT, with the impending release of Pickman’s Model. One of H. P. LOVECRAFT’s most popular tales, Pickman’s Model is hereby delivered in ultimate vinyl collector form, featuring the professional stage and screen experience of Andrew Leman reading the story with captivating suspense. Check Out The Psilowave Ebay ShopSubscribe To Our Ebay Newsletter This is a psilowave featured and recommended item.
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Psilowave are thrilled to present Cadabra Records to the UK! Cadabra Records are a boutique label specializing in vinyl only Spoken Arts, with voice talent provided by respected actors such as Tony Todd (Candyman, Final Destination) and under scored with ambient, nightmarish sounds by leading horror film score producers including Fabio Frizzi and Maurizio Guarini (Goblin). Catering exclusively to the horror/ weird genre, Cadabra produce some of the most luxurious vinyl pressings available in the 21st century. Formed in 2015 and operating out of Syracuse, New York in the United States Cadabra Records is the brain child of founder and label owner Jonathon Dennison. Cadabra has carved its own niche in the lost art of the spoken word. The attention to detail on all releases is unparalleled, from the state of the art mastering of the recordings, through the use of talented voice work and specially commissioned art, to the limited edition, exclusive coloured vinyl pressings themselves. Add to that the lavish packaging and everything about Cadabra screams Deluxe! Championing the weird fiction of Edgar Allen Poe and H.P. Lovecraft to name but two, Cadabra already have eight sumptuous releases under their belts, with Lovecraft’s “The Hound” scoring an unprecedented perfect 100% score from respected vinyl review site Modern-Vinyl. There are many more exciting releases lined up for the coming year, keeping horror aficionados, collectors and true vinyl enthusiasts alike with their eyes (and ears) focussed squarely on the Cadbra release schedule. Psilowave are elated and honoured not only to represent Cadabra, but also be the exclusive distributor and supplier of all Cadabra Records products within the UK and Europe. Visit the Cadbra Records label page here at “Psilowave” to browse the full Cadabra catalogue. United States customers can access Cadabra Records directly at Cadabra Records

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Record age is immaterial to its condition. Promotional releases will be denoted in the product description

psilowave code description New [N] Manufacturer Sealed, seal may have been split to check colour variant. Never played. Note some CD's are manufacturer issued without shrink wrap. Mint [M] As New. Never played. No corner or edge dings, shrink-wrap is intact. All additional items such as inserts, lyric sheets and posters etc... will be perfect. Near Mint [NM] May have been played a couple of times but the record shows no signs of having ever been played. This is highest grade allowed for an opened, handled record. The vinyl is virtually flawless, bright and shiny. A very minor, barely visible scuff or two may be permitted, but no scratches. The disc should play with no audible noise. The label is bright, clean and unmarked. Sleeves will be near new condition. Virtually no wear to faces, edges or corners. Excellent [EX] Record surfaces are bright and clean but may have a few light paper scuffs or superficial surface marks that do not affect play. The record has obviously been played, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light blemish. Sleeve may have some very minor wear to faces, edges or corners of covers. Very Good [VG] A well cared for used record. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have scuffs or light scratches. May have some very light surface noise or isolated crackles and pops. Labels may be marked lightly. Sleeve may have some ring wear, moderate wear to edges and corners, light creases or stress lines, and other minor defects. Good [G] Record shows visible signs of wear. Some surface noise may be audible. Groove wear may be noticeable, as will some scratches that may cause clicks or pops. Labels may be marked. Sleeve will have heavier ring wear, edge wear and corner damage and some discoloration. Fair [F] Likely to be lots of minor scratches and scuffs with surface noise audible. Potential label marks and damage. Sleeve will have noticeable edge and ring wear and feature some tears, marks and discolouration. Poor [P] Scratched, scuffed and generally well worn with surface noise audible. Sleeve will have heavy ring and edge wear and likely tears, marks and damage. We will endeavour not to sell vinyl in this condition unless it is extremely rare and can be professionally cleaned and salvaged or where the cover is in good enough condition to warrant purchasing for the cover alone.

Common Abbreviations used in the product description. [ relating to used vinyl and CD releases ]

• EW – Denotes sleeve edge wear
• LM – Label Marked
• Promo – Denotes a record label promotional release
• PS – Denotes a full picture sleeve
• RE – Denotes a re-issue
• RW – Denotes sleeve ring wear
• SPLT – Denotes split edge on sleeve
• WL – Denotes a white label release

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