{"product_id":"the-bloody-crown-of-conan-paperback","title":"The Bloody Crown of Conan - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert E. Howard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn 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 most enduring figures: Conan the Cimmerian--reaver, slayer, barbarian, king.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Stories such as 'The People of the Black Circle' glow with the fierce and eldritch light of  Howard's] frenzied intensity.\"--Stephen King\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This lavishly illustrated volume gathers together three of Howard's longest and most famous Conan stories-two of them printed for the first time directly from Howard' s typescript-along with a collection of the author's previously unpublished and rarely seen outlines, notes, and drafts. Longtime fans and new readers alike will agree that \u003ci\u003eThe Bloody Crown of Conan\u003c\/i\u003e merits a place of honor on every fantasy lover's bookshelf. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHE PEOPLE OF THE BLACK CIRCLE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Amid the towering crags of Vendhya, in the shadowy citadel of the Black Circle, Yasmina of the golden throne seeks vengeance against the Black Seers. Her only ally is also her most formidable enemy-Conan, the outlaw chief. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHE HOUR OF THE DRAGON\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eToppled from the throne of Aquilonia by the evil machinations of an undead wizard, Conan must find the fabled jewel known as the Heart of Ahriman to reclaim his crown . . . and save his life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eA WITCH SHALL BE BORN\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eA malevolent witch of evil beauty. An enslaved queen. A kingdom in the iron grip of ruthless mercenaries. And Conan, who plots deadly vengeance against the human wolf who left him in the desert to die.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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 most enduring figures: Conan the Cimmerian-reaver, slayer, barbarian, king. \u003cbr\u003eThis lavishly illustrated volume gathers together three of Howard's longest and most famous Conan stories-two of them printed for the first time directly from Howard's typescript-along with a collection of the author's previously unpublished and rarely seen outlines, notes, and drafts. Longtime fans and new readers alike will agree that \"The Bloody Crown of Conan merits a place of honor on every fantasy lover's bookshelf. \u003cbr\u003eTHE PEOPLE OF THE BLACK CIRCLE\u003cbr\u003eAmid the towering crags of Vendhya, in the shadowy citadel of the Black Circle, Yasmina of the golden throne seeks vengeance against the Black Seers. Her only ally is also her most formidable enemy-Conan, the outlaw chief. \u003cbr\u003eTHE HOUR OF THE DRAGON\u003cbr\u003eToppled from the throne of Aquilonia by the evil machinations of an undead wizard, Conan must find the fabled jewel known as the Heart of Ahriman to reclaim his crown . . . and save his life. \u003cbr\u003eA WITCH SHALL BE BORN\u003cbr\u003eA malevolent witch of evil beauty. An enslaved queen. A kingdom in the iron grip of ruthless mercenaries. And Conan, who plots deadly vengeance against the human wolf who left him in the desert to die.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert E. Howard\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most prolific short story writers in American history, and has created such beloved characters as Conan the Barbarian, Kull of Atlantis, Soloman Kane, Bran Mak Morn, El Borak, and Dark Agnès de Chastillon. He tragically passed away in 1936.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.18 x 6.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 23, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755573215520,"sku":"9780345461520","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/72c7527be1f6547af552611602dd6e54.webp?v=1780062603","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-bloody-crown-of-conan-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}