Frank Belknap Long's first professional story appeared in "Weird Tales" in 1924. He knew H. P. Lovecraft, who termed Long his best friend. Despite his legendary status, Long was known to only a few, among them the writer Peter Cannon. In this original publication, Cannon presents a picture of Long's final years with his devoted wife Lyda; it is a frank and honest account, not to be missed by those who want to learn about the personalities behind the genre.