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Howard, Robert E.

Howard, Robert E.

Author Biography & Works

Robert E. Howard was an American author known for his works in the pulp fiction and fantasy genres. He was born in Texas in 1906 and passed away in 1936.Howard's most notable works include the "Conan the Barbarian" series, which follows the adventures of a fierce warrior in a world of magic and monsters, and the "Solomon Kane" series, which follows the adventures of a Puritan avenger who fights against evil in various forms.Howard's writing is known for its action-packed storytelling, vivid descriptions, and exploration of themes such as heroism, honor, and the nature of evil. He is often credited with creating the "sword and sorcery" subgenre of fantasy, and his works have had a lasting influence on popular culture.In addition to his writing, Howard was also known for his correspondence with other writers, including H.P. Lovecraft and Clark Ashton Smith. He continues to be recognized as an important and influential figure in the pulp fiction and fantasy genres.

Books by Howard, Robert E.

Conan The Barbarian

Conan The Barbarian

(Conan The Cimmerian)

Conan – the name conjures up images of swords, bare chests, sweat, blood and lots of furs (like a non-campy version of Dolf Lungren's He-Man). It's hard to believe that...

The Bloody Crown Of Conan

The Bloody Crown Of Conan

(Conan The Cimmerian)

In his hugely influential and tempestuous career, Robert E. Howard created the genre that came to be known as sword and sorcery—and brought to life one of fantasy’s boldest and...

The Conquering Sword Of Conan

The Conquering Sword Of Conan

(Conan The Cimmerian)

This volume completes the set of Howard's Conan stories with some of his finest work, including "Beyond the Black River" and "Red Nails" alongside rare early drafts and synopses.

Conan The Barbarian

Conan The Barbarian

When someone mentions Sword and Sorcery, what comes to mind is Conan the Barbarian, arguably the greatest representation of the genre. It’s true that the story of Conan has been...

Conan Of Cimmeria

Conan Of Cimmeria

(Conan The Barbarian)

A 1969 collection of eight Conan tales, edited by L. Sprague de Camp, who also wrote the introduction: "The Curse of the Monolith", "The Blood-Stained God", "The Frost Giant's Daughter",...

Conan The Freebooter

Conan The Freebooter

(Conan The Barbarian)

A 1968 collection of five tales of Conan, the barbarian adventurer of Robert E. Howard's Hyborian Age, with an introduction by L. Sprague de Camp. It contains "Hawks Over Shem",...

Conan The Wanderer

Conan The Wanderer

(Conan The Barbarian)

A 1968 collection of four Conan stories with an introduction, a map of the Hyborian Age and an essay by L. Sprague de Camp. "Black Tears", by de Camp and...

Conan The Warrior

Conan The Warrior

(Conan The Barbarian)

A 1967 collection of three of Robert E. Howard's Conan stories, with an introduction by L. Sprague de Camp. In "Red Nails", Conan and the pirate Valeria stumble on a...

Conan The Usurper

Conan The Usurper

(Conan The Barbarian)

A 1967 collection of four Conan stories, with an introduction by L. Sprague de Camp. "The Treasure of Tranicos" and "Wolves Beyond the Border" were completed by de Camp from...

Conan The Invincible

Conan The Invincible

(Conan The Barbarian)

Conan, not yet nineteen and new to civilisation, is hired in a tavern in Shadizar to steal some pendants from the King of Zamora, and finds that his employer is...

Conan The Magnificent

Conan The Magnificent

(Conan The Barbarian)

Amid the savage crags of the Kezankian Mountains, Conan is stalked by the sultry huntress Jondra, sought by the lovely thief Tamira, and caught between the Army of Zamora and...

Conan The Unconquered

Conan The Unconquered

(Conan The Barbarian)

"Numerous authors have penned Conan yarns down the years--none with more consistency or better technique than Jordan."--Kirkus Reviews Conan defies the sorcerous power of the Cult of Doom for the...

Conan The Defender

Conan The Defender

(Conan The Barbarian)

As revolution brews in the shadowy streets of Belverus, Conan braves the traps and treacheries of the Royal Palace of the Dragon. Pursued by the luscious and shameless Sularia, the...

Conan Of The Isles

Conan Of The Isles

(Conan The Barbarian)

A 1968 Conan novel by L. Sprague de Camp and Lin Carter. Conan has ruled Aquilonia for over twenty years, and it is a story of the king in later...

Conan The Liberator

Conan The Liberator

(Conan The Barbarian)

The hour of darkness was upon Aquilonia, proudest kingdom of the great Hyborian world. Brave men cowered, for a madman wore the crown. Now mighty Conan, sword in hand, girded...

Conan Of Venarium

Conan Of Venarium

(Conan The Barbarian)

A new Conan adventure--from one of today's most popular writers of fantasy and SF! For decades, millions of readers have thrilled to the adventures of Conan, the barbarian adventurer invented...

Conan The Swordsman

Conan The Swordsman

(Conan The Barbarian)

The barbarian giant of the savage Hyborian world follows his quest to protect kingdoms from deadly adversaries.

Conan The Defiant

Conan The Defiant

(Conan The Barbarian)

Before avenging a friend's death, the youthful Conan must battle undead warriors and Men With No Eyes--two formidable factions seeking the Source of Light, a talisman that can make Neg...

Conan Indomitable

Conan Indomitable

(Conan The Barbarian)

All Conan wants to do is make his way in peace, but the evil necromancer Katamy Rey has named him as his next victim

Conan The Free Lance

Conan The Free Lance

(Conan The Barbarian)

Dimma, the Mist Mage, knows nothing of Conan, but the vile necromancer's plans require his death. Thayla, beautiful Queen of the Pili, would rather take Conan to her bed, but...

Conan The Mercenary

Conan The Mercenary

(Conan The Barbarian)

Conan is bound to serve Lady Khashtris of Khauran, because his soul is trapped in a mirror, and only her sister, Queen Ialamis, can free it. After saving the lady...

Sword Of Skelos

Sword Of Skelos

(Conan The Barbarian)

In Shadizar, Conan meets Khassek, an agent of the Shah of Iranistan, whose master wants the Eye of Erlik, which Conan holds. The two set out for Iranistan, but they...

Conan The Fearless

Conan The Fearless

(Conan The Barbarian)

Conan is hired as a bodyguard in the Corinthian city of Mornstadinos, to protect a magician and Eldia, a girl who controls fire elementals, from the evil mage Sovartus. Sovartus...

The Savage

The Savage

(Conan The Barbarian)

A boy tells about a story he wrote when dealing with his father's death about a savage kid living in a ruined chapel in the woods--and the tale about the...

Conan The Gladiator

Conan The Gladiator

(Conan The Barbarian)

When Conan puts Roganthus the Strongman out of commission in a street brawl he soon finds himself drawn in by the slender Sathilda and her pet panther as part of...

Conan And The Emerald Lotus

Conan And The Emerald Lotus

(Conan The Barbarian)

A sorcerer has cast a deadly spell on Conan, hoping to harness the mighty Cimmerian's skills for his own evil purposes. Conan's only resource is to ally himself with the...

Conan The Renegade

Conan The Renegade

(Conan The Barbarian)

Conan works as a mercenary for Prince Ivor, of Koth, who plans to depose his wicked uncle, King Strabonus

Conan And The Manhunters

Conan And The Manhunters

(Conan The Barbarian)

The king of Turan's viceroy, Torgut Khan, is using the newly rebuilt temple of the evil god Ahriman as a treasury. With a bandit crew, Conan resolves to steal the...

Conan

Conan

The Conan books are classics that helped form the early fantasy genre during the 30's, and along with Karl Wagner's Kane books and Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser series, Howard's...