ISBN: 9780809556809 - Robert E. Howard's Weird Works Volume 3: People of the Dark: V. 3 (weird Works of Robert E Howardsc) (10 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in 1932 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'People of the Dark' is a fantasy story that is now considered to be part of the famous Cthulhu Mythos. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906. During his youth, his family moved between a variety of Texan boomtowns, and Howard - a bookish and somewhat introverted child - was steeped in the violent myths and legends of the Old South. At fifteen Howard began to read the pulp magazines of the day, and to write more seriously. The December 1922 issue of his high school newspaper featured two of his stories, 'Golden Hope Christmas' and 'West is West'. In 1924 he sold his first piece - a short caveman tale titled 'Spear and Fang' - for $16 to the not-yet-famous Weird Tales magazine. Howard's most famous character, Conan the Cimmerian, was a barbarian-turned-King during the Hyborian Age, a mythical period of some 12,000 years ago. Conan featured in seventeen Weird Tales stories between 1933 and 1936 which is why Howard is now regarded as having spawned the 'sword and sorcery' genre. The Conan stories have since been adapted many times, most famously in the series of film.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in 1932 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'People of the Dark' is a fantasy story that is now considered to be part of the famous Cthulhu Mythos. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906. During his youth, his family moved between a variety of Texan boomtowns, and Howard - a bookish and somewhat introverted child - was steeped in the violent myths and legends of the Old South. At fifteen Howard began to read the pulp magazines of the day, and to write more seriously. The December 1922 issue of his high school newspaper featured two of his stories, 'Golden Hope Christmas' and 'West is West'. In 1924 he sold his first piece - a short caveman tale titled 'Spear and Fang' - for $16 to the not-yet-famous Weird Tales magazine. Howard's most famous character, Conan the Cimmerian, was a barbarian-turned-King during the Hyborian Age, a mythical period of some 12,000 years ago. Conan featured in seventeen Weird Tales stories between 1933 and 1936 which is why Howard is now regarded as having spawned the 'sword and sorcery' genre. The Conan stories have since been adapted many times, most famously in the series of film.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Softcover. Condition: As New. First Edition. People of the Dark by Robert E. Howard (Trade Paperback) A sharp tight bright copy. Unread. Trade Paperback. First thus. A collection of stories from the legendary pulp magazine Weird Tales. The Weird Works of Robert E. Howard, Vol. 3. The third book of a ten volume set. Fantasy, Horror. Stephen Fabian(Cover Artist) Paul Herman(Editor) Joe R. Lansdale(Introduction) (illustrator). BOOK.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Thus. Trade paperback format. Light edge and corner wear with an uncreased spine; no interior markings. Cover art by Stephen Fabian. This story collection contains: Introduction: Howard - The Texas Phoenix Flames in Darkness by Joe R. Lansdale; Kings of the Night; Song of a Mad Minstrel; Children of the Night; The Footfalls Within; The Gods of Bal-Sagoth; The Black Stone; The Dark Man; The Thing on the Roof; The Last Day; Horror from the Mound; and People of the Dark. Size: 8vo. Stephen Fabian; (illustrator). Book.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback in very good condition. Page block is slightly tanned. Text is clear throughout. TS. Used.

Condition: Good. Good condition. Volume 3. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Ex-library book, usual markings. Clean copy, sound binding. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Acceptable. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.