THE FANTASTIC WORLDS OF ROBERT E. HOWARD

Hailed by REH fans as a book essential to Howard studies, and originally sold out within mere months. This 2nd edition is now available direct from the publisher as a special bargain closeout. Edited by James Van Hise (The Rocket's Blast), 21 articles by well-known Robert E. Howard scholars such as Rusty Burke and Morgan Holmes that discuss Howard's writing style and his impact on 20th century fantasy. Many of the best articles previously published in the Robert E. Howard United Press Association (REHUPA) are featured. Examinations of such stories as "Valley of the Worm," "Pigeons from Hell," "Queen of the Black Coast," "The Frost Giant's Daughter" and ALMURIC are included. Also featured are the articles: "Robert E. Howard: Cross Plains Outsider," A Solomon Kane Chronology by Richard Toogood, "The Life and Times of Wild Bill Clanton," "The Weird Adventure That is Skullface," "Robert E. Howard: Poet in Prose" by Charles A Gramlich, "Weird Tales in the Thirties" by Reginald Smith. Articles discussing different authors, such as Lin Carter, that have tried their hand at writing stories using Howard's characters have also made their way into the tome's pages. Spectacular artwork from the 1930's pulp magazines that originally published Howard's stories are seen throughout the volume, as well as contemporary artwork from the field of fantasy. A few of the featured artists: Steve Firchow who produced the cover to this book, Allen Koszowski who painted the book cover for “Queen of the Black Coast”, and a dynamite Steve Fabian painting of Bêlit based on the same story. Roy Krenkel’s book cover from “King Kull” is on the back cover in glorious color and superb detail.