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Originally Posted by neverending
Joshi's biography is essential for a Lovecraft fan. The work is exhaustive. In the end, he offers a portrait of a man significantly different than the somewhat pathetic creature Derleth presents in his bio. Though there's no denying Lovecraft felt out of place in the time he lived, socially, he was well liked, had a wide circle of friends who respected and adored him, and he was well traveled.
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Sounds like the Joshi bio is the one to go for. Neither is particularly cheap (for a mint used copy) but I'll keep searching for both at the right price.
On the format for the top 100, I think sticking to books is the way to go. It'll make for a better catalogue for those looking for some recommended reading. And it's a very valid point, that 'top 100 authors' will exclude some great works of horror.