Robert E Howard

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. It's clear from Howard's earliest writings and the recollections of his friends that he suffered from severe depression from an early age. Friends recall him defending the act of suicide as a valid alternative as early as eighteen years old, while many of his stories and poems have a suicidal gloom and intensity that seem prescient in hindsight, describing such an end not as a tragedy but as a release from hell on earth.

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.

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.

Med Conan skabte Robert E. Howard i 1930’erne sword-and-sorcery-genren, der kan ses som en dyster storebror til high fantasy-genren, som Tolkien gjorde populær tyve år senere. Det er eskapistiske historier, skabt under Den Store Depression, fulde af fremmede verdener, antihelte, blod, trolddom, hjemsøgte ruiner, kollapsede civilisationer og monstre. Men Conan er i de oprindelige historier noget helt andet end i senere fortolkninger. Det er civilisationskritik pakket ind i ramasjang.Conan: Sort Lotus samler fem af de bedste historier om barbaren, der som tyv, pirat, lykkeridder, lejesoldat, høvding og eventyrer kæmper for at overleve i en verden i forfald og ikke tøver med at dræbe alt, der truer hans liv.

Before Conan, before Solomon Kane, Robert E. Howard was going toe-to-toe with roughnecks at the local icehouse-trading blows with oilfield bruisers, seasoned pros, and anyone gutsy enough to step in the ring. Around town, folks called him Bob. In the ring, they called him unbeatable.Fists of Iron - Round 1: The Ultimate Edition is the explosive first volume in a four-part series collecting Howard's boxing fiction, poetry, fragments, and articles. These are not just boxing stories-they are tributes to endurance, raw power, and the blood-and-sweat brotherhood of the ring. Written by a man who trained, fought, and knew the pain and glory of every round, these tales are laced with wit, grit, and a deep respect for the fighting spirit.This edition includes not only fully restored texts from Howard's original typescripts and carbons-sourced from archives such as the Glenn Lord Collection and the Cross Plains Library-but also rare material such as newspaper articles, unfinished stories, alternate versions, and poetry that captures the atmosphere of smoky gyms and roaring crowds.Inside you'll find pulp classics like "The Spirit of Tom Molyneaux," "Iron Men," and "The Voice of Doom," plus little-seen gems like "Dula Due to be Champion" and "Tunney Can't Win." The volume also includes an insightful introduction by Christopher Gruber and a scholarly essay by Patrice Louinet.Whether you're a fan of sports fiction, pulp history, or just damn good storytelling, Fists of Iron - Round 1 delivers one knockout after another. Step into the ring with the master.

Before Conan, before Solomon Kane, Robert E. Howard was going toe-to-toe with roughnecks at the local icehouse-trading blows with oilfield bruisers, seasoned pros, and anyone gutsy enough to step in the ring. Around town, folks called him Bob. In the ring, they called him unbeatable.Fists of Iron - Round 1: The Ultimate Edition is the explosive first volume in a four-part series collecting Howard's boxing fiction, poetry, fragments, and articles. These are not just boxing stories-they are tributes to endurance, raw power, and the blood-and-sweat brotherhood of the ring. Written by a man who trained, fought, and knew the pain and glory of every round, these tales are laced with wit, grit, and a deep respect for the fighting spirit.This edition includes not only fully restored texts from Howard's original typescripts and carbons-sourced from archives such as the Glenn Lord Collection and the Cross Plains Library-but also rare material such as newspaper articles, unfinished stories, alternate versions, and poetry that captures the atmosphere of smoky gyms and roaring crowds.Inside you'll find pulp classics like "The Spirit of Tom Molyneaux," "Iron Men," and "The Voice of Doom," plus little-seen gems like "Dula Due to be Champion" and "Tunney Can't Win." The volume also includes an insightful introduction by Christopher Gruber and a scholarly essay by Patrice Louinet.Whether you're a fan of sports fiction, pulp history, or just damn good storytelling, Fists of Iron - Round 1 delivers one knockout after another. Step into the ring with the master.

When science and terror collide-unravel the mysteries of Weird Menace Step into a world of danger, deception, and shocking mysteries with Tales of Weird Menace: The Ultimate Edition, a collection of Robert E. Howard's most pulse-pounding thrillers. Unlike supernatural horror, Weird Menace stories present eerie, seemingly unexplainable events that ultimately have rational-though often terrifying-explanations rooted in super-science, crime, or deception.This definitive volume, restored from original typescripts and rare publications, showcases Howard's mastery of the genre, blending eerie suspense with relentless action. Featuring classics like Skull-Face, The Noseless Horror, and Black Hound of Death, alongside rare fragments, unfinished tales, and newly discovered synopses, this book is a must-have for pulp fiction and adventure fans.With over 500 pages of relentless thrills and expertly crafted tension, Tales of Weird Menace is a treasure trove for anyone who loves classic pulp fiction, detective noir, and the eerie atmosphere of vintage horror-adventure storytelling.

When science and terror collide-unravel the mysteries of Weird Menace Step into a world of danger, deception, and shocking mysteries with Tales of Weird Menace: The Ultimate Edition, a collection of Robert E. Howard's most pulse-pounding thrillers. Unlike supernatural horror, Weird Menace stories present eerie, seemingly unexplainable events that ultimately have rational-though often terrifying-explanations rooted in super-science, crime, or deception.This definitive volume, restored from original typescripts and rare publications, showcases Howard's mastery of the genre, blending eerie suspense with relentless action. Featuring classics like Skull-Face, The Noseless Horror, and Black Hound of Death, alongside rare fragments, unfinished tales, and newly discovered synopses, this book is a must-have for pulp fiction and adventure fans.With over 500 pages of relentless thrills and expertly crafted tension, Tales of Weird Menace is a treasure trove for anyone who loves classic pulp fiction, detective noir, and the eerie atmosphere of vintage horror-adventure storytelling.

And then came another Turk to report that a soldier had been found murdered in the upper corridors.A Turkish surgeon was brought who informed Kemul Bey that the soldier had evidently been slain by a blow from a bare fist. Kemul Bey mused upon the statement."By Allah," said the Turk, "I know of no man who could slay such a man as that soldier with his bare hands-except Gordon, whom they call El Borak."A soldier rushed into the room."Your Excellency " he shouted. "El Borak has escaped "Kemul Bey leaped from his throne."What Ho Mirza Suleiman, take fifty soldiers and search the castle. Throw a cordon about the walls and let no one leave the castle until Gordon is recaptured or slain."Then to the soldier, "How did he escape?""Your Excellency," the soldier answered, "El Borak overpowered the sentry and, taking his rifle from him, with it forced officer Nureddin to unlock the cell door. Soldiers coming to relieve the sentry found both the officer and sentry bound and gagged on the floor of the cell."Kemul Bey rose and picked up his fez. The report of a pistol sent the echoes flying from walls to ceiling and the fez flew out of Kemul Bey's hand.With a curse the Turk leaped back, snatching out a pistol. The soldiers started at the shot and raised their rifles. But they paused, uncertainly. There was nothing to tell them from whence the shot came. They stood, looking fearfully about the great castle room.All of the Howard stories, poems, letters and portions thereof contained in The Early Adventures of El Borak come from Howard's original typescripts, manuscripts, and carbons. Virtually all of the original REH papers were scanned from the Glenn Lord collection, now at the University of Texas, Austin; the Robert E. Howard collection at Texas A&M University; and the typescript collection at Cross Plains Library.CHANGES FROM THE FIRST EDITION: In this Ultimate Edition, "Drag" has been added. Transcriptions of Howard's typescripts or previously edited versions of "The Further Adventures of Lal Singh," "Red Curls and Bobbed Hair," Untitled ("Madge Meraldson"), Untitled ("The Hades Saloon"), and "The West Tower" have been restored to typescript. In the first edition, a handwritten first draft was used for "The Tale of the Rajah's Ring"; this edition uses an incomplete typed second draft, finished with the text from the handwritten first draft. Accordingly, all texts are now from REH typescripts except "Under the Great Tiger," which is from first publication."Gordon is in the castle somewhere," said Kemul Bey, somewhat recovering his poise. "Search the castle. Capture El Borak or slay him."