Aconyte Books announces the upcoming release of “Welcome to Arkham,” a comprehensive guidebook that explores the setting of the popular Arkham Horror series of tabletop games. This hardcover volume, authored by AP Klosky, David Annandale, and Matt Keefe, provides an extensive look at the fictional town of Arkham, inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythos, and its neighboring areas. The guidebook is set to be available in the UK as a hardback on March 28 and as a global ebook on the same date, with a North America hardback release following on April 16.
“Welcome to Arkham” offers readers over 500 illustrations and detailed descriptions of 115 locations within Arkham and its surrounding towns, such as Dunwich, Innsmouth, and Kingsport. The book aims to immerse readers in the setting, allowing them to explore the town’s streets, travel routes, and hidden corners, all while highlighting the unique blend of 1920s cultural elements and the supernatural aspects characteristic of Lovecraft’s universe.
The guidebook not only serves as a visual and descriptive journey into the world of Arkham but also delves into the historical context of the era, incorporating the lively and tumultuous atmosphere of the 1920s. It promises to offer both fans of the Arkham Horror games and newcomers an in-depth understanding of the game’s setting, blending fiction with historical nuances to create a rich, immersive experience.