Abigail Larson illustrated the lovely Sarah Faire and the House at the End of the World, my review of which is here . Later, when I interviewed the author, Alex Giannini, he talked about working with her. The short version is that Madam Larson is both talented and a pleasure to work with.

Her style is very Victorian Gothic and her subject matter is often macabre. Therefore, I adore her work. And you shall, too. On to the proof!

First, two of the great authors for people who read this site:

Poe Portrait

H. P. Lovecraft

In the next two, I like how the monsters, though they are creepy, are still lovable.

Monster Tea Party

Aidan 2

Asenath

The Bride Ghost

Mourning

When Death appears, He’s usually a skull with my lower mandible. It reminds me of the half masks people used to wear at balls. Which reminds me of ‘Masque of the Red Death’. Somebody commission this woman to do an entire book of Poe stories, please.

Death and the Maiden

Nightmares of the Alchemist’s Wife

Dracula Summoned

Clocks

Santisima Muerte Final Cover

See? You love her, don’t you? I knew you would. You can find more incredible work in her gallery here.