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Robert E. Howard's Coming of Conan was recommended to me by a friend who knows my love for H. P. Lovecraft. And though Lovecraft is in a class by himself, Howard's writing, which is both escapist and literary, is comparable. I especially love that the female characters — a pirate captain, a ruler of a kingdom, and the Frost King's daughter — are strong and alluring. The writing is a treat if you're accustomed to contemporary literature, and the hardcover edition includes beautiful color plates. Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Between the years when the oceans drank Atlantis and the gleaming cities...there was an Age undreamed of, when shining kingdoms lay spread across the world like blue mantles beneath the stars....Hither came Conan, the Cimmerian, black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand...to tread the jeweled thrones of the Earth under his sandalled feet. Conan is one of the greatest fictional heroes ever created — a swordsman who cuts a swath across the lands of the Hyborian Age, facing powerful sorcerers, deadly creatures, and ruthless armies of thieves and reavers. In a meteoric career that spanned a mere twelve years before his tragic suicide, Robert E. Howard single-handedly invented the genre that came to be called sword and sorcery. Collected in this volume, profusely illustrated by artist Mark Schultz, are Howard's first thirteen Conan stories, appearing in their original versions — in some cases for the first time in more than seventy years — and in the order Howard wrote them. Along with classics of dark fantasy like "The Tower of the Elephant" and swashbuckling adventure like "Queen of the Black Coast," The Coming of Conan the Cimmerian contains a wealth of material never before published in the United States, including the first submitted draft of Conan's debut, "Phoenix on the Sword," Howard's synopses for "The Scarlet Citadel" and "Black Colossus," and a map of Conan's world drawn by the author himself. Here are timeless tales featuring Conan the raw and dangerous youth, Conan the daring thief, Conan the swashbuckling pirate, and Conan the commander of armies. Here, too, is an unparalleled glimpse into the mind of a genius whose bold storytelling style has been imitated by many, yet equaled by none. From Our Staff:Robert E. Howard is the father of "sword and sorcery" and, without a doubt, one of the best fantasy writers of the 20th century. Howard's writing style is unique and exciting. His books come alive through his use of detail and his ferocious, unrelenting passion for the characters and the worlds in which they live. When reading his books, I become completely absorbed into them. I lose track of time and where I am. From Bran Mak Morn to Conan and Solomon Kane, there is no shortage of great fiction. (Until you finish all of his books!) Conan is, in a word, amazing. A barbarian with a bloodlust. My favorite of the Conan stories are easily Tower of the Elephant and The Frost Giant's Daughter, the latter being of a very primal nature. It is short, to the point, and needless to say, very good. I think it best captures the spirit of Conan. Simply put, if you have not read this, you are only depriving yourself of a fantastic read. Do not accept cheap clones of Conan stories! No other author has ever been able to duplicate what Robert E. Howard originally did — never settle for anything less! Review:"I've read most of the Conan stories...and, approached as guilty pleasures, they can be wonderfully entertaining. For that matter, apart from Fritz Leiber's tales of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, sword and sorcery adventures don't come any better." The Washington Post Review:"Howard's writing seems so highly charged that it nearly gives off sparks." Stephen King Review:"For stark, living fear....What other writer is even in the running with Robert E. Howard?" H. P. Lovecraft Review:"The voice of Robert E. Howard still resonates after decades with readers — equal parts ringing steel, thunderous horse hooves, and spattered blood. Far from being a stereotype, his creation of Conan is the high heroic adventurer. His raw muscle and sinews, boiling temper, and lusty laughs are the gauge by which all modern heroes must be measured." Eric Nylund, author of Halo: The Fall of Reach and Signal to Noise Review:"I adore these books. Howard had a gritty, vibrant style — broadsword writing that cut its way to the heart, with heroes who are truly larger than life. I heartily recommend them to anyone who loves fantasy." David Gemmell, author of Legend and White Wolf Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Cimmeria 1 The Phoenix on the Sword 5 The Frost/Giant's Daughter 29 The God in the Bowl 39 The Tower of the Elephant 59 The Scarlet Citadel 83 Queen of the Black Coast 119 Black Colossus 151 Iron Shadows in the Moon 185 Xuthal of the Dusk 217 The Pool of the Black One 249 Rogues in the House 277 The Vale of Lost Women 301 The Devil in Iron 319 The Phoenix on the Sword (first submitted draft) 351 Notes on Various Peoples of the Hyborian Age 375 The Hyborian Age 379 Untitled Synopsis 399 Untitled Synopsis (The Scarlet Citadel) 401 Untitled Synopsis (Black Colossus) 403 Untitled Fragment 405 Untitled Synopsis 407 Untitled Draft 409 Hyborian Names and Countries 417 Hyborian Age Maps 421 App Hyborian Genesis 429 App Notes on the Conan Typescripts and the Chronology 453 App Notes on the Original Howard Texts 459 What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!Average customer rating based on 1 comment:
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