The Conan Chronicles: v. 1

Author(s): Robert E. Howard

Sci-fi & Fantasy

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. A classic fantasy featuring one of the most iconic figures of the genre, The Conan Chronicles is a wonderful action-packed, romance-filled fantasy masterpiece.

General Information

  • : 9780575082731
  • : Orion Publishing Co
  • : Gollancz
  • : 01 April 2008
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Robert E. Howard
  • : Paperback
  • : 1
  • : 560
  • : Science fiction

More About The Product

One of the Ultimate Fantasies collection This is one of the most enduringly popular fantasy novels ever written A high-profile fantasy author A superb, highly influential novel Well known and highly regarded Fantasy masterpiece Beautiful new cover design In addition to being a great fantasy novel, all of these titles are accessible to non-genre readers Conan is one of the most iconic fantasy figures ever created '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 "Howard possessed a vitality his followers never captured." Michael Moorcock

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