Bøker av Robert E. Howard

In a meteoric career that spanned a mere twelve years, Robert E. Howard single-handedly invented the genre that came to be called sword and sorcery. From his fertile imagination sprang some of fiction’s most enduring heroes. Yet while Conan is indisputably Howard’s greatest creation, it was in his earlier sequence of tales featuring Kull, a fearless warrior with the brooding intellect of a philosopher, that Howard began to develop the distinctive themes, and the richly evocative blend of history and mythology, that would distinguish his later tales of the Hyborian Age. Much more than simply the prototype for Conan, Kull is a fascinating character in his own right: an exile from fabled Atlantis who wins the crown of Valusia, only to find it as much a burden as a prize. This groundbreaking collection, lavishly illustrated by award-winning artist Justin Sweet, gathers together all Howard’s stories featuring Kull, from Kull’ s first published appearance, in “The Shadow Kingdom,” to “Kings of the Night,” Howard’ s last tale featuring the cerebral swordsman. The stories are presented just as Howard wrote them, with all subsequent editorial emendations removed. Also included are previously unpublished stories, drafts, and fragments, plus extensive notes on the texts, an introduction by Howard authority Steve Tompkins, and an essay by noted editor Patrice Louinet. Praise for Kull“Robert E. Howard had a gritty, vibrant style–broadsword writing that cut its way to the heart, with heroes who are truly larger than life.”—David Gemmell“Howard’s writing seems so highly charged with energy that it nearly gives off sparks.”—Stephen King “Howard was a true storyteller–one of the first, and certainly among the best, you’ll find in heroic fantasy. If you’ve never read him before, you’ re in for a real treat.”—Charles de Lint “For stark, living fear . . . what other writer is even in the running with Robert E. Howard?”—H. P. Lovecraft

"The Devil in Iron" by using Robert E. Howard is an interesting and dark tale set in the Hyborian Age, presenting his mythical man or woman Conan the Barbarian. In this quick narrative, Conan meets Khosatral Khel, a vintage, depraved sorcerer who, after years in prison, strives to retrieve his strong artifact, the Heart of Ahriman. As the tale progresses, Howard crafts a vibrant photograph of a barren island where the fates of Conan and the resurrected sorcerer end up intertwined. The plot is a compelling combination of sword and sorcery, with factors of terror and supernatural menace. Conan, famend for his strength and cunning, encounters a terrible foe in Khosatral Khel, and the tale unfolds in a thrilling war of wills and might. Howard's artwork of storytelling is obvious in "The Devil in Iron," which demonstrates his capability to craft evocative and effective delusion narratives. The novel delves into subject matters of historical evil, electricity, and the struggle for survival in an international fraught with sorcery and peril. Overall, "The Devil in Iron" exemplifies Robert E. Howard's contribution to the sword and sorcery genre, presenting readers with an interesting journey that has lasted the test of time as a traditional piece of fable fiction.

""Beyond the Black River"" is a gripping adventure tale by Robert E. Howard, known for its vivid portrayal of a savage frontier and its fearless protagonist, Conan the Barbarian. Set in the fictional world of the Hyborian Age, the story follows Conan as he ventures into the untamed wilderness beyond the Black River, a region teeming with danger and mystery. Amidst the lush forests and treacherous terrain, Conan encounters rival settlers, bloodthirsty Picts, and ancient sorcery, all vying for control of the land. As he battles against overwhelming odds and uncovers dark secrets, Conan must rely on his strength, cunning, and iron will to survive. With its thrilling action sequences, atmospheric setting, and themes of courage and survival, ""Beyond the Black River"" transports readers to a world of high adventure and primal struggle, where heroes are forged in the crucible of conflict and adversity.

Robert Ervin Howard (1906-1936) was an American pulp writer of fantasy, horror, historical adventure, boxing, western, and detective fiction. He is well known for having created the character Conan the Cimmerian, a literary icon whose pop-culture imprint can be compared to such icons as Tarzan of the Apes, Sherlock Holmes, and James Bond. Voracious reading, along with a natural talent for prose writing and the encouragement of teachers, conspired to create in Howard an interest in becoming a professional writer. One by one he discovered the authors that would influence his later work: Jack London and Rudyard Kipling.

Shadows in the Moonlight, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of Language and Literatures American and Canadian literature

Shadows in Zamboula, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of Language and Literatures American and Canadian literature

The shadow kingdom , is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of Language and Literatures American and Canadian literature

The People of the Black Circle, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Conan the Barbarian (also known as Conan the Cimmerian) is a fictional sword and sorcery hero who originated in pulp magazines and has since been adapted to books, comics, several films (including Conan the Barbarian and Conan the Destroyer), television programs (animated and live-action), video games, role-playing games, and other media. The character was created by the writer Robert E. Howard in 1932 for a series of fantasy stories published in Weird Tales magazine.This book contains the complete Conan stories in the chronological order of their original publication."The Phoenix on the Sword" (novelette; vol. 20, #6, December 1932)"The Scarlet Citadel" (novelette; vol. 21, #1, January 1, 1933)"The Tower of the Elephant" (novelette; vol. 21, #3, March 1933)"Black Colossus" (novelette; vol. 21, #6, June 1933)"The Slithering Shadow" (novelette; vol. 22, #3, September 1933, alternate title "Xuthal of the Dusk")"The Pool of the Black One" (novelette; vol. 22, #4, October 1933)"Rogues in the House" (novelette; vol. 23, #1, January 1934)"Iron Shadows in the Moon" (novelette; vol. 23, #4, April 1934, published as "Shadows in the Moonlight")"Queen of the Black Coast" (novelette; vol. 23, #5, May 1934)"The Devil in Iron" (novelette; vol. 24, #2, August 1934)"The People of the Black Circle" (novella; vol. 24, #3-5, September-November 1934)"A Witch Shall Be Born" (novelette; vol. 24, #6, December 1934)"Jewels of Gwahlur" (novelette; vol. 25, #3, March 1935, author's original title "The Servants of Bit-Yakin")"Beyond the Black River" (novella; vol. 25, #5-6, May-June 1935)"Shadows in Zamboula" (novelette; vol. 26, #5, November 1935, author's original title "The Man-Eaters of Zamboula")"The Hour of the Dragon" (novel; vol. 26, #6 & vol. 27, #1-4, December 1935, January-April 1936)"Red Nails" (novella; vol. 28, #1-3, July, September, October 1936)

Discover some of the early elements of writing style and personality that would go on to define Robert E. Howard, the professional writer. Known to his friends and family simply as "Bob," these early letters illustrate a life-long interest in poetry, boxing, folk songs, and the Irish and the Celts. These letters provide an intimate window as Howard works to develop his writer's craft, creating poems, dramas, parodies of Fu Manchu and detective stories, as well as ribald and bawdy plays and poems. Also revealed are Howard's views on the world at large, including political, social, and philosophical issues, as well as details of his day-to-day life. Don't miss this rare opportunity to get to know Bob Howard on a more personal level, as his friends once knew him.The publication of "Spear and Fang" in the July 1925 issue of Weird Tales introduced the world to Robert E. Howard; in 1936, that same magazine - as well as legions of fans - mourned his loss. In a writing career that spanned little more than a decade, Howard created a stable of characters whose influences extend well into the current century, most notably Conan the Cimmerian, whose adventures have appeared in various media from a syndicated comic strip to major motion pictures. The incredible popularity of Howard's Hyborean adventurer has eclipsed the many and varied works he produced in other genres. Howard wrote prolifically in the boxing and western genres, creating character series that were as popular in the magazines they appeared in as Conan was in Weird Tales. Straight adventure, horror, weird menace - Howard's byline appeared in a plethora of magazines catering to a broad variety of readerships spanning the 1920s and '30s. He was also a gifted and prolific poet.The Collected Letters reveal a side of Howard's personality that readers of his fiction might not suspect existed. Full of humor, philosophical musings, travelogue, historical sketches, and opinions on contemporary politics and events - local, national, and international - Howard's letters provide important insight into the life and times of one of the most influential pulp-era writers of the twentieth century.This first volume of a three-volume set collects all of Howard's known correspondence, from the early letters to his Texas friends, most notably Tevis Clyde Smith, and continuing through correspondence with fellow writers Clark Ashton Smith, E. Hoffmann Price, and others. Also included are Howard's letters to H.P. Lovecraft, which constitute one of the most intriguing correspondence cycles in the history of Fantasy fiction.

A Torre do Elefante é uma das histórias originais escritas pelo autor norte-americano Robert E. Howard, tendo como protagonista o personagem Conan da Ciméria que viveu no período pseudo-histórico da Era Hiboriana. A história narra os acontecimentos em que Conan infiltra-se em uma perigosa torre para roubar uma joia lendária de um feiticeiro

Muito antes de Conan, o Cimério, e da Era Hiboriana, Robert E. Howard deu vida ao lendário Kull, o Exilado de Atlântis, o selvagem que se tornou rei da mais poderosa nação de sua época. O Reino das Sombras é a primeira história de Kull, o rei bárbaro atlante da fictícia Era Thuriana, escrita por Howard. A história nos apresenta o próp

Vermes da Terra é protagonizado por Bran Mak Morn, o último rei dos pictos, durante o domínio romano na Grã-Bretanha, e não foge à regra dos questionamentos filosóficos que Robert E. Howard sempre tece em suas histórias fantásticas sobre as condições e conceitos humanos, aos quais o tradutor deste volume aplica o termo barbarismo filosó

A Filha do Gigante do Gelo é, sem dúvida, a mais antiga história sobre a vida de Conan escrita por Robert E. Howard, quando falamos sobre a cronologia da vida aventureira do intrépido cimério que saiu de sua terra natal, no norte selvagem, para vagar por todo o mundo hiboriano e findar seus dias como o rei conquistador da orgulhosa Aquilônia,

Discover some of the early elements of writing style and personality that would go on to define Robert E. Howard, the professional writer. Known to his friends and family simply as "Bob," these early letters illustrate a life-long interest in poetry, boxing, folk songs, and the Irish and the Celts. These letters provide an intimate window as Howard works to develop his writer's craft, creating poems, dramas, parodies of Fu Manchu and detective stories, as well as ribald and bawdy plays and poems. Also revealed are Howard's views on the world at large, including political, social, and philosophical issues, as well as details of his day-to-day life. Don't miss this rare opportunity to get to know Bob Howard on a more personal level, as his friends once knew him.The publication of "Spear and Fang" in the July 1925 issue of Weird Tales introduced the world to Robert E. Howard; in 1936, that same magazine - as well as legions of fans - mourned his loss. In a writing career that spanned little more than a decade, Howard created a stable of characters whose influences extend well into the current century, most notably Conan the Cimmerian, whose adventures have appeared in various media from a syndicated comic strip to major motion pictures. The incredible popularity of Howard's Hyborean adventurer has eclipsed the many and varied works he produced in other genres. Howard wrote prolifically in the boxing and western genres, creating character series that were as popular in the magazines they appeared in as Conan was in Weird Tales. Straight adventure, horror, weird menace - Howard's byline appeared in a plethora of magazines catering to a broad variety of readerships spanning the 1920s and '30s. He was also a gifted and prolific poet.The Collected Letters reveal a side of Howard's personality that readers of his fiction might not suspect existed. Full of humor, philosophical musings, travelogue, historical sketches, and opinions on contemporary politics and events - local, national, and international - Howard's letters provide important insight into the life and times of one of the most influential pulp-era writers of the twentieth century.This first volume of a three-volume set collects all of Howard's known correspondence, from the early letters to his Texas friends, most notably Tevis Clyde Smith, and continuing through correspondence with fellow writers Clark Ashton Smith, E. Hoffmann Price, and others. Also included are Howard's letters to H.P. Lovecraft, which constitute one of the most intriguing correspondence cycles in the history of Fantasy fiction.

Discover the elements of style and personality that would define the writing of Robert E. Howard, creator of Conan, Kull, Solomon Kane, and one of the most influential pulp writers ever.