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by Robert E. Howard (Author)
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  • Paperback: 560 pages
  • Publisher: Gollancz; New edition edition (10 Aug 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1857989961
  • ISBN-13: 978-1857989960
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 257,386 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Conan the Cimmerian: he rose from boy-thief and mercenary to become kingof Aquilonia. Neither supernatural fiends nor demonic sorcery could oppose the barbarian warrior as he wielded his mighty sword and dispatched his enemies to a bloody doom on the battlefields of the legendary Hyborian Age. Collected together for the first time anywhere in the world, in chronological order, are all Robert E. Howard's definitive stories of Conan, exactly as he wrote them, as fresh, atmospheric and vibrant today as when they were first published in the pulp magazines more than sixty years ago.

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SALES POINTS #8 in the Millennium Fantasy Masterworks series, a library of the most original and influential fantasy ever written 'Howard was the Thomas Wolfe of fantasy, and most of his Conan tales seem to almost fall over themselves in their need to get out'" Stephen King 'A hero of mythic proportion, fashioned by a storyteller who helped define what a modern fantasy should be. 'Rogues in the House' is one of the finest tales of sword and sorcery ever written.' Raymond E. Feist "Pure adventure yarns with a touch of weirdness" H.P. Lovecraft "Howard possessed a vitality his followers never captured.' Michael Moorcock
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5.0 out of 5 stars New worlds, 16 Aug 2002
I must confess to not being a fantasy fan. I've read The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings but nothing more than that. I usually read Arthur C Clarke, Michael Crichton and sci-fi stuff so this is a toe in the water for me. However once I got into reading the conan stories in this book and in volume 2 I was addicted. The narrative and action in these stories is blistering. I view Conan as a Dirty Harry of the dark ages. He has a code of honour but woe betide anyone who crosses him. Yes these stories are fantastic and I have seen the light. My favourite ones are the situations where Conan is at sea or in places unusual to his character. The best way to read this book I find is to read one story then read some other author and come back for another Conan story then another author and so on. That way the appeal stays fresh. My advice if you've not a fantasy fan is try here for something action packed and fast moving. Robert Howard is truly a gifted writer and deserves your attention.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fantastic! The Complete Conan!, 9 Aug 2000
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Conan rocks!

This is the first of a series of books which - for the first time ever - collects together every single story of Conan written by Robert E. Howard.

And arranged in chronological order too.

The book is nicely put together, being part of the Millenium Books "Fantasy Masterworks" series, and sports a great front cover. Reading through each story, you get a real feel for Conan and the legendary Hyborian Age. The quality of the stories range from good to excellent, and it's nice to be able to read each story in the order they happened in Conan's world.

Add this one to your collection, you won't be disappointed! This is how Conan should be read!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Howard is still the best!, 11 Feb 2004
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Robert E. Howard, wherever you are, you are still king of "sword and sorcery."

Howard had a great pen and it shines with his depiction of his Conan, who must be one of the earliest anti-Heroes. The character fits perfectly in Howard's Hyborian world, a setting packed with murderers, thieves, deserters, back-stabbers, and cruel sorcerers. No Tolkien Hobbits here. No obscure Elvish languages to deal with. No old-English prose that you would find in Tolkien. Just high adventure, filled with beheadings, broken bones, lost cities and lust.

Finally, after 70 years, they have compiled Howard's Conan stories. Bravo!

I bought several copies of this book as a gift to friends and family.

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