Language: English
Published by Random House / Del Rey, 2005
ISBN 10: 0345461533 ISBN 13: 9780345461537
Seller: Barbara Mader - Children's Books, University Place, WA, U.S.A.
Association Member: CBA
Signed
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Gregory Manchess (illustrator). Appears to be a second printing thus (2005 paperback with Gregory Manshess illustrations). Book is in FINE condition. Special bookplate signed by the illustrator, Gregory Manchess, laid in; this also Fine. Signed by Illustrator(s).
Seller: impopcult1/Rivkin, Wheeling, IL, U.S.A.
Signed
Soft cover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Gary Gianni (illustrator). 5th or later Edition. Seems to be only copy offered with a special, limited edition book-plate signed by illustrator, Gary Gianni. Signed by Illustrator(s).
Seller: Riverby Books, Fredericksburg, VA, U.S.A.
Signed
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Mark Schultz (illustrator). Softcover. No date on title page. Copyright 2003. 463 pages. SIGNED bookplate by Mark Schultz with illustration. Glossy covers with dark background and white and yellow lettering. In very good condition. Right side of front cover bends upwards very slightly. Covers and pages are clean, no stray marks throughout. Overall, a very good and clean copy that includes a signed bookplate. Signed by Illustrator(s).
Language: English
Published by Dark Horse Comics, Milwaukie, 2005
ISBN 10: 1593073240 ISBN 13: 9781593073244
Seller: Ziesings, Shingletown, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Gary Nord (illustrator). Milwaukie: Dark Horse Comics:, 2005. First printing, Hardcover, SIGNED limited, Fine in Fine dust jacket, Cover artwork by: Gary Nord An immaculate, unread copy. First printing, Hardcover, SIGNED limited, Fine in Fine dust jacket,
Published by Del Rey Ballantine, 2004
Seller: Clarkean Books, Stoney Creek, ON, Canada
First Edition Signed
Soft cover. Condition: As New. Gary Gianni (illustrator). 1st Edition. First U.S. edition/printing thus. Trade paperback is in As New, unread condition! Laid in signed bookplate by Gianni along with his interior illustrations. A very nice, crisp copy with the special signed plate by an admirable illustrator, Gianni. Signed by Illustrator(s).
Language: English
Published by Mirage Press, Baltimore, MD, 1969
Seller: Robert Gavora, Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Talent, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. The Voyager Series V-104, this is copy number 268 of 1519 copies printed. Signed on the title page by George Barr, the dust jacket artist. Chalker: The Science-Fantasy Publishers, pg 285. A selection of essays on Robert E. Howard and his colleages. 255 pages with black and white illustrations by George Barr, Frazetta, Roy G. Krenkel and others. Fine in fine and bright dust jacket with only a hint of edge rubbing. Signed by Author(s).
Published by New York: Lancer Books, 1969., 1969
Seller: J.C. Bell, Lunenburg, NS, Canada
Signed
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First ed., 12mo, paperback, 192 pp., VG, reading crease, corner crease on fr cover lower corner, some browning & soiling to covers, signed & inscribed by de Camp on title page. {97}. Signed by Author(s).
Seller: Fantastic Literature Limited, Rayleigh, ESSEX, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. fine hardcover copy, pictorial boards as issued 1st edition,SIGNED dedication copy. Nearly forty years have passed since Barry Windsor-Smith began his historical run on Conan the Barbarian -- never had anyone conveyed Conan's gigantic melancholies and great mirth in a more masterful way.
Seller: Fantastic Literature Limited, Rayleigh, ESSEX, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. fine hardcover copy in a near fine dustwrapper 1st edition, later printing. SIGNED, dedication copy. In 1970, Barry Windsor-Smith burst onto the comic-book scene with his dynamic portrayal of Robert E. Howard's Conan the Barbarian, altering the course of the blue-eyed Cimmerian forever.
Seller: COLD TONNAGE BOOKS, Colyton, DEVON, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. First edition (& 1st printing). Collects all the Conan stories in one volume for the first time in chronological order. 924 pages. Edited and with a 28-page afterword by Stephen Jones: colour frontispiece artwork by Les Edwards. First printing (there have been many subsequent printings since) with number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 stated on copyright page: this first printing is the ONLY one to include the colour frontispiece by the illustrator. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED AND DATED AT TIME OF PUBLICATION BY EDITOR STEPHEN JONES/''for Mike, the Last Barbarian, best Stephen Jones 25/03/06'' AND ADDITIONALLY BY THE ARTIST LES EDWARDS. Bound in leather (or something similar?), a fine copy, as issued without dustjacket (as new) but for alittle browning along page edges (cheap leather, cheap paper).
Language: English
Published by Gollancz, Great Britain, 2006
ISBN 10: 0575077662 ISBN 13: 9780575077669
Seller: SkylarkerBooks, DAYTON, NV, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1ST. Outstanding Copy -Signed By Stephen Jones On The Title Page. A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Tiniest Bit Of A Scrape To The Bottom Page Edge, Otherwise Fore Edges Are Clean. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Thanks And Enjoy. Signed by Editor. Book.
Language: English
Published by Wandering Star, London, 2004
ISBN 10: 0954682203 ISBN 13: 9780954682200
Seller: Print Matters, London, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hardback. Condition: As New. Gary Gianni (illustrator). Hard Cover. Wandering Star, London 2004. This is copy #75 in the SIGNED NUMBERED edition of 1950 worldwide. Signed. 1st Edition. Limited Edition. Slipcase. Book condition: M - Mint. Dust Jacket. Full Colour illustrations. This is the second book in a three volume set that covers all the Conan stories, textually restored and meticulously researched by Howard scholar Patrice Louinet, with 85 original line drawings and six stunning full color oil plates from award-winning artist Gary Gianni. Conan was the blueprint for the entire sword and sorcery genre. Read the stories that started it all, as they were meant to be seen, only from the Wandering Star Robert E. Howard Library of Classics! A Luxury edition Full color paintings Profusely illustrated with exquisite black and white line work throughout Slipcased with embossed color plate Dust jacket Gilt edged Embossed cover Signed and numbered by award-winning artist GARY GIANNI. Again from the Robert E. Howard archives comes a wealth of never before seen material: contextual notes, synopses, plot outlines, initial drafts, original ideas, notes - everything Conan's creator ever wrote about the greatest barbarian adventurer of all time! Of special note are the never-before-published versions of 'People of the Black Circle' and 'A Witch Shall be Born.' The texts for these stories were taken from Howard's original carbon and typescript, respectively, and feature an UNCENSORED restoration of the story text before it was edited by the original publisher. Over half of this book is taken Robert E. Howard's original drafts and typescripts - a world debut! In addition, this volume contains Howard's only novel of Conan the Cimmerian, the stunning THE HOUR OF THE DRAGON. The unique material in this book once again unveils startling new insights about the Conan character and its development by one of the most creative literary minds of the 1930s, Robert E. Howard. Conan of Cimmeria, Volume Two contains: People of the Black Circle; The Hour of the Dragon; A Witch Shall be Born; Including (all from original typescripts): synopsis for 'People of the Black Circle'; 'the story thus far.' (notes on 'People of the Black Circle'); rare untitled synopsis and draft; synopsis for The Hour of the Dragon; notes for The Hour of the Dragon; synopsis for 'A Witch Shall Be Born'; plus notes on the typescripts and Hyborian Genesis, part 2 by editor Patrice Louinet. Limited Edition of 1950 copies, each signed and numbered by the artist, this book comes complete with gilt edging, gorgeous slipcase cover with embossed plate, dust jacket, full colour paintings, and hordes of astounding illustrations. Book is in mint condition. Slipcase has small ding in top right corner. This is #75 of strictly limited edition of 1950. 384 pages. Size: 7" x 10" (172mm x 245mm). ISBN: 0954682203. (1.3 COCV2LE75).
Language: English
Published by Wandering Star, London, 2004
ISBN 10: 0954682203 ISBN 13: 9780954682200
Seller: Print Matters, London, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hardback. Condition: As New. Gary Gianni (illustrator). Hard Cover. Wandering Star, London 2004. This is copy #198 in the SIGNED NUMBERED edition of 1950 worldwide. Signed. 1st Edition. Limited Edition. Slipcase. Book condition: M - Mint. Dust Jacket. Full Colour illustrations. The second book in a three volume set that covers all the Conan stories, textually restored and meticulously researched by Howard scholar Patrice Louinet, with 85 original line drawings and six stunning full color oil plates from award-winning artist Gary Gianni. Conan was the blueprint for the entire sword and sorcery genre. Read the stories that started it all, as they were meant to be seen, only from the Wandering Star Robert E. Howard Library of Classics! A Luxury edition Full color paintings Profusely illustrated with exquisite black and white line work throughout Slipcased with embossed color plate Dust jacket Gilt edged Embossed cover Signed and numbered by award-winning artist GARY GIANNI. Again from the Robert E. Howard archives comes a wealth of never before seen material: contextual notes, synopses, plot outlines, initial drafts, original ideas, notes - everything Conan's creator ever wrote about the greatest barbarian adventurer of all time! Of special note are the never-before-published versions of 'People of the Black Circle' and 'A Witch Shall be Born.' The texts for these stories were taken from Howard's original carbon and typescript, respectively, and feature an UNCENSORED restoration of the story text before it was edited by the original publisher. Over half of this book is taken Robert E. Howard's original drafts and typescripts - a world debut! In addition, this volume contains Howard's only novel of Conan the Cimmerian, the stunning THE HOUR OF THE DRAGON. The unique material in this book once again unveils startling new insights about the Conan character and its development by one of the most creative literary minds of the 1930s, Robert E. Howard. Conan of Cimmeria, Volume Two contains: People of the Black Circle; The Hour of the Dragon; A Witch Shall be Born; Including (all from original typescripts): synopsis for 'People of the Black Circle'; 'the story thus far.' (notes on 'People of the Black Circle'); rare untitled synopsis and draft; synopsis for The Hour of the Dragon; notes for The Hour of the Dragon; synopsis for 'A Witch Shall Be Born'; plus notes on the typescripts and Hyborian Genesis, part 2 by editor Patrice Louinet. Limited Edition of 1950 copies, each signed and numbered by the artist, this book comes complete with gilt edging, gorgeous slipcase cover with embossed plate, dust jacket, full colour paintings, and hordes of astounding illustrations. Book is in mint condition. Slipcase has small ding in top right corner. This is #198 of strictly limited edition of 1950. 384 pages. Size: 7" x 10" (172mm x 245mm). ISBN: 0954682203. (1.3 COCV2LE198).
Language: English
Published by Book Palace Books/Wandering Star, 2010
ISBN 10: 1907081046 ISBN 13: 9781907081040
Seller: Print Matters, London, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hardback. Condition: As New. Gregory Manchess (illustrator). Hard Cover. Book Palace Books/Wandering Star February 2010. REMARQUED LEATHERBOUND LIMITED EDITION #3 of 50 SIGNED NUMBERED copies. Each copy has personal unique Hand-drawn sketch by Greg drawn on the bound-in Signature Plate plus a SIGNED NUMBER Portfolio of 14 plates in a special red foil blocked folder. Publisher's Proof copy. Signed. 1st Edition. Limited Edition. Slipcase. Book condition: M - Mint. Full Colour illustrations. Greg Manchess has personally remarqued 50 leatherbound copies with a different unique hand-drawn sketch on the signed and numbered Signature Plate that is bound-in to the book. Each book is numbered PP1/50 - 50/50 and most of this edition was given away as a Publisher's Proof to contributors to the series. The finest craftsman, artists and designers have produced a masterpiece that promises to be at the heart of all good book collections. This is the third book in the three volume set that covers all the Conan stories, textually restored and meticulously researched by Howard scholar Patrice Louinet. Conan was the blueprint for the entire sword and sorcery genre. Profusely illustrated with 13 colour paintings and 52 tonal paintings specially commissioned from award-winning artist Gregory Manchess. Gilt edged book complete in Slipcase with embossed color plate and dust jacket. Signed and numbered by Gregory Manchess. Contains the following stories: The Servants of Bit-Yakin, Beyond the Black River, The Black Stranger, The Man-Eaters of Zamboula and Red Nails. Plus over 200 pages of never-before-seen material straight from the Robert E Howard archives: synopses, plot outlines, characters, initial drafts, original ideas - everything Conan's creator ever wrote about the greatest barbarian adventurer of all time! A VERY RARE opportunity to own an unique limited edition of the Complete Conan of Cimmeria Volume 3. 416 pages. Size: 7" x 10" (172mm x 245mm). ISBN: 9781907081040. (1.7 COCV3SDXR03).
Language: English
Published by Book Palace Books/Wandering Star, 2010
ISBN 10: 1907081046 ISBN 13: 9781907081040
Seller: Print Matters, London, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hardback. Condition: As New. Gregory Manchess (illustrator). Hard Cover. Book Palace Books/Wandering Star February 2010. REMARQUED LEATHERBOUND LIMITED EDITION #2 of 50 SIGNED NUMBERED copies. Each copy has personal unique Hand-drawn sketch by Greg drawn on the bound-in Signature Plate plus a SIGNED NUMBER Portfolio of 14 plates in a special red foil blocked folder. Publisher's Proof copy. Signed. 1st Edition. Limited Edition. Slipcase. Book condition: M - Mint. Full Colour illustrations. Greg Manchess has personally remarqued 50 leatherbound copies with a different unique hand-drawn sketch on the signed and numbered Signature Plate that is bound-in to the book. Each book is numbered PP1/50 - 50/50 and most of this edition was given away as a Publisher's Proof to contributors to the series. The finest craftsman, artists and designers have produced a masterpiece that promises to be at the heart of all good book collections. This is the third book in the three volume set that covers all the Conan stories, textually restored and meticulously researched by Howard scholar Patrice Louinet. Conan was the blueprint for the entire sword and sorcery genre. Profusely illustrated with 13 colour paintings and 52 tonal paintings specially commissioned from award-winning artist Gregory Manchess. Gilt edged book complete in Slipcase with embossed color plate and dust jacket. Signed and numbered by Gregory Manchess. Contains the following stories: The Servants of Bit-Yakin, Beyond the Black River, The Black Stranger, The Man-Eaters of Zamboula and Red Nails. Plus over 200 pages of never-before-seen material straight from the Robert E Howard archives: synopses, plot outlines, characters, initial drafts, original ideas - everything Conan's creator ever wrote about the greatest barbarian adventurer of all time! A VERY RARE opportunity to own an unique limited edition of the Complete Conan of Cimmeria Volume 3. 416 pages. Size: 7" x 10" (172mm x 245mm). ISBN: 9781907081040. (1.7 COCV3SDXR02).
Language: English
Published by Wandering Star, London, 2002
ISBN 10: 0953425371 ISBN 13: 9780953425372
Seller: Print Matters, London, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hardback. Condition: As New. Mark Schultz (illustrator). Hard Cover. Wandering Star, London 2002. This is copy #1485 in the SIGNED NUMBERED EDITION of 1950 copies worldwide. Signed. 1st Edition. Limited Edition. Book condition: M - Mint. Dust Jacket. Full Colour illustrations. The first book in a three volume set, covering all the Conan stories. Howard's greatest hero.restored and complete, with a treasure trove of special extras.for the first time EVER! The finest artists, craftsmen and designers have produced a masterpiece equal to the best illustrated classics; textually restored and meticulously researched, full colour paintings, exquisite black and white line work throughout, slip cased with embossed colour plate, dust jacket, gilt edged, embossed cover and SIGNED and NUMBERED from a LIMITED EDITION of 1950 by the award winning artist Mark Shultz. Mouth watering extras include contextual notes, synopses, and plot outlines, plus from the Robert E Howard archives a wealth of never before seen material: original ideas, notes, hand drawn maps of the Hyborian world.everything Conan's creator ever wrote about the greatest barbarian adventurer of all time. 480 pages, 7 oil paintings and over 80 line drawings. Conan of Cimmeria Volume 1 contains the following stories: The Phoenix and the Sword, The Frost Giant's Daughter, The God in the Bowl, The Tower of the Elephant, The Scarlet Citadel, Black Colossus, Xuthal of the Dusk, The Pool of the Black One, Rogues in the House, The Vale of Lost Women, Iron Shadows of the Moon, Queen of the Black Coast, The Devil in Iron. 480 pages. Size: 7" x 10" (172mm x 245mm). ISBN: 0953425371. (1.6 COCV1N62).
Language: English
Published by Wandering Star, london, 2003
ISBN 10: 0954682203 ISBN 13: 9780954682200
Seller: jim koroniades, East windsor, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Gregory Manchess (illustrator). Ultra leather signed edition 100 copies. unread original owner. this is the ultra leather edition number 12/100.
Language: English
Published by Wandering Star, london, 2002
Seller: jim koroniades, East windsor, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Gary Gianni (illustrator). Ultra leather signed edition # 12/100 conan of cimmeria volume 2. i am also selling volume 1 and 3 of this series with 12 /100. never read original owner.
Language: English
Published by Wandering Star, London, 2002
ISBN 10: 0953425371 ISBN 13: 9780953425372
Seller: Print Matters, London, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hardback. Condition: As New. Mark Schultz (illustrator). Hard Cover. Wandering Star, London 2002. This is copy #1485 in the SIGNED NUMBERED EDITION of 1950 copies worldwide. Signed. 1st Edition. Limited Edition. Book condition: M - Mint. Dust Jacket. Full Colour illustrations. The first book in a three volume set, covering all the Conan stories. Howard's greatest hero.restored and complete, with a treasure trove of special extras.for the first time EVER! The finest artists, craftsmen and designers have produced a masterpiece equal to the best illustrated classics; textually restored and meticulously researched, full colour paintings, exquisite black and white line work throughout, slip cased with embossed colour plate, dust jacket, gilt edged, embossed cover and SIGNED and NUMBERED from a LIMITED EDITION of 1950 by the award winning artist Mark Shultz. Mouth watering extras include contextual notes, synopses, and plot outlines, plus from the Robert E Howard archives a wealth of never before seen material: original ideas, notes, hand drawn maps of the Hyborian world.everything Conan's creator ever wrote about the greatest barbarian adventurer of all time. 480 pages, 7 oil paintings and over 80 line drawings. Conan of Cimmeria Volume 1 contains the following stories: The Phoenix and the Sword, The Frost Giant's Daughter, The God in the Bowl, The Tower of the Elephant, The Scarlet Citadel, Black Colossus, Xuthal of the Dusk, The Pool of the Black One, Rogues in the House, The Vale of Lost Women, Iron Shadows of the Moon, Queen of the Black Coast, The Devil in Iron. 480 pages. Size: 7" x 10" (172mm x 245mm). ISBN: 0953425371. (1.6 COCV1N1485).
Seller: All-Ways Fiction, DAYTON, NV, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Not Issued. First Edition. Signed by Stephen Jones, Editor on title page - signature only. British Edition Black Leather edition with Gold Printing First Edition, First Printing. With corresponding number line. Book is in Fine condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. Not remaindered. No dustjacket as issued All-ways well boxed, All-ways fast service. Thanks. Signed by Author(s). Book.
Language: English
Published by Gollancz, Great Britain, 2009
ISBN 10: 0575089881 ISBN 13: 9780575089884
Seller: SkylarkerBooks, DAYTON, NV, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1ST. Outstanding Copy -Signed By Stephen Jones On The Title Page. A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Fore Edges Are Clean. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Thanks And Enjoy. Signed by Editor. Book.
Language: English
Published by Wandering Star, London and Boston, 2002
ISBN 10: 0953425398 ISBN 13: 9780953425396
Seller: Heartwood Books and Art, Fort Lauderdale, FL, U.S.A.
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Mark Schultz(Cover Artist) Mark Schultz(Interior Artist) (illustrator). Limited Edition. Conan of Cimmeria Volume One (1932-1933) by Robert E. Howard, Leather Signed Firm, square copy. Bright gilt. Bright text block. Fine slipcase. Leatherbound, Slipcased. Limited Edition. Copy #71 of only 100 copies. Frontispiece signed and numbered by Mark Schultz, the Artist. Red Leather, spine stamped gilt, pictorial cover stamped gilt and black, t.e.g. Matching leather Slipcase w/mounted illustration plate. The first book of a three volume series. BOOK.
Published by House of Fantasy Bookstore, Merriam
Seller: Burton Lysecki Books, ABAC/ILAB, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Signed
1977, a numbered copy form a limited edition of 1000. (Portfolio) Near fine. 9 prints in color illustrated folder. The title print is signed and numbered by the artist.also included is a printed poem and a signed verification of authenticity certificate. The printed envelope is a bit shelfworn. (Art).
Language: English
Published by Wandering Star, 2002
Signed
Loose Leaf. Condition: Very Good. Number 185 out of 250 limited edition copies. Signed by illustrator Gary Gianni on front cover. Original manuscript facsimile in near mint condition. Small faint bump to lower outer cover. Slight edge wear to outer cover. Beautiful clean copy. Near Fine. Signed.
Published by Gollancz, 2006
ISBN 10: 0575077662 ISBN 13: 9780575077669
Seller: Fantastic Literature Limited, Rayleigh, ESSEX, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. fine hardcover copy, leatherette boards, no dustwrapper as issued. Signed by Stephen Jones (editor) Les Edwards (artist) 1st edition. SIGNED x 3. Conan stories in the chronological order they were first published. Robert E. Howard's definitive stories of Conan, exactly as he wrote them.
Published by Wandering Star, 2002
Seller: DreamHaven Books, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Manuscript / Paper Collectible First Edition Signed
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Facsimile of the original manuscript with illustrations by Gary Gianni. Numbered of 250 copies SIGNED by Gianni. Fine in printed folder/envelope. Signed by Illustrator(s).
Published by Wandering Star/Book Palace Books, 2010
ISBN 10: 0955159679 ISBN 13: 9780955159671
Seller: Print Matters, London, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hardback. Condition: As New. Gregory Manchess (illustrator). Hard Cover. Wandering Star/Book Palace Books February 2010. Copy #49 of 50 (PP49/50) SIGNED LIMITED NUMBERED EDITION in Embossed Slipcase accompanied by an exclusive portfolio of 14 plates (colour tip-in and cover colour plates plus 12 prints of preliminary sketches) enclosed in a special red foil blocked folder. Signed. 1st Edition. Limited Edition. Slipcase. Book condition: As New. Full Colour illustrations. When this book was first printed in 2010 the publisher printed an extra 50 leather bound signed and numbered hardcovers with signed and numbered matching portfolio for contributors and staff. We have uncovered a few of these uncirculated editions. Each numbered PP/50 in mint condition. Offered for sale for the first time. The highly collectable LEATHERBOUND SIGNED LIMITED edition, equal to the very best in illustrated classics. The finest craftsman, artists and designers have produced a masterpiece that promises to be at the heart of all good book collections. This is the third book in a three volume set that covers all the Conan stories, textually restored and meticulously researched by Howard scholar Patrice Louinet. Conan was the blueprint for the entire sword and sorcery genre. Profusely illustrated with 13 colour paintings and 52 tonal paintings specially commissioned from award-winning artist Gregory Manchess. Gilt edged book complete in Slipcase with embossed color plate and dust jacket. Signed and numbered by Gregory Manchess. Contains the following stories: The Servants of Bit-Yakin, Beyond the Black River, The Black Stranger, The Man-Eaters of Zamboula and Red Nails. Plus over 200 pages of never-before-seen material straight from the Robert E Howard archives: synopses, plot outlines, characters, initial drafts, original ideas - everything Conan's creator ever wrote about the greatest barbarian adventurer of all time! 416 pages. Size: 7" x 10" (172mm x 245mm). ISBN: 9780955159671. (1.7 COCV3SDXPP49).
Published by Wandering Star/Book Palace Books, 2010
ISBN 10: 0955159679 ISBN 13: 9780955159671
Seller: Print Matters, London, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hardback. Condition: As New. Gregory Manchess (illustrator). Hard Cover. Wandering Star/Book Palace Books February 2010. Copy #48 of 50 SIGNED LIMITED NUMBERED EDITION in Embossed Slipcase accompanied by an exclusive portfolio of 14 plates (colour tip-in and cover colour plates plus 12 prints of preliminary sketches) enclosed in a special red foil blocked folder. Signed. 1st Edition. Limited Edition. Slipcase. Book condition: As New. Full Colour illustrations. When this book was first printed in 2010 the publisher printed an extra 50 leather bound signed and numbered hardcovers with signed and numbered matching portfolio for contributors and staff. We have uncovered a few of these uncirculated editions. Each numbered PP/50 in mint condition. Offered for sale for the first time. The highly collectable LEATHERBOUND SIGNED LIMITED edition, equal to the very best in illustrated classics. The finest craftsman, artists and designers have produced a masterpiece that promises to be at the heart of all good book collections. This is the third book in a three volume set that covers all the Conan stories, textually restored and meticulously researched by Howard scholar Patrice Louinet. Conan was the blueprint for the entire sword and sorcery genre. Profusely illustrated with 13 colour paintings and 52 tonal paintings specially commissioned from award-winning artist Gregory Manchess. Gilt edged book complete in Slipcase with embossed color plate and dust jacket. Signed and numbered by Gregory Manchess. Contains the following stories: The Servants of Bit-Yakin, Beyond the Black River, The Black Stranger, The Man-Eaters of Zamboula and Red Nails. Plus over 200 pages of never-before-seen material straight from the Robert E Howard archives: synopses, plot outlines, characters, initial drafts, original ideas - everything Conan's creator ever wrote about the greatest barbarian adventurer of all time! 416 pages. Size: 7" x 10" (172mm x 245mm). ISBN: 9780955159671. (1.7 COCV3SDXPP48).
Published by Wandering Star [2009], [London], 2009
Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First edition. Octavo, pictorial cloth, top edge gilt. One of 1000 numbered copies with frontispiece signed by artist Gregory Manchess. The five 1935 Conan stories along with extra material and notes. A fine copy in fine dust jacket and cloth slipcase. (33797).
Published by Wandering Star [2003], [London], 2003
Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First edition. Octavo, pictorial cloth, top edge gilt. One of 1950 numbered copies with frontispiece signed by artist Gary Gianni. The 1934 Conan stories along with the novel "The Hour of the Dragon" with extra material and notes. A fine copy in fine dust jacket and cloth slipcase. (33796).