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, 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. 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.