Clark Ashton Smith The Emperor of Dreams 2018 Clark Ashton Smith was a poet, fantasist, sculptor, and painter This lyrical documentary explores Smiths work and life as a solitary artist living in Auburn, California It features interviews with leading scholars such as S T Joshi, Scott Connors, Ron Hilger, and legendary writer Harlan Ellison Donald Sidney Fryer is featured as a sort of tour guide to Smiths Auburn