Robert E. Howard in Top-Notch

REH in Top-Notch is a small chapbook/brochure. On the back it says: Robert E. Howard in Top-Notch was printed in an edition of 50 copies by Jim Keegan, for distribution to The Robert E. Howard United Press Association – December 2000.

HPL

Published in October 1972 by Meade and Penny Frierson, the fanzine HPL is a comprehensive tribute to H. P. Lovecraft, featuring essays, stories, and artwork celebrating his legacy. Of particular interest to Robert E. Howard fans is the inclusion of an originally untitled poem by Howard, here titled “Who Is Grandpa Theobold?”

The Howard Reader #8

The Howard Reader #8, published in August 2003 by Joe and Mona Marek. This final issue is filled with Robert E. Howard’s poems, story fragments, personal letters, and essays. It features cover art by Richard Pace and marks the point where the fanzine dropped “New” from its title.

The Early Adventures of El Borak

The Early Adventures of El Borak: Ultimate Edition brings together Robert E. Howard’s formative tales of Francis Xavier Gordon, known as El Borak, alongside a rich tapestry of other memorable characters. El Borak, Howard’s first creation, embodies the fierce independence and swift action that have made him a timeless hero. From the deserts of Arabia to the mountains of Afghanistan, his adventures are filled with danger, intrigue, and the relentless pursuit of justice.

Pirate Adventures – Ultimate Edition

This publication collects Howard’s piratical yarns that aren’t part of his more famous characters’ collections; no Conan or Solomon Kane tales are herein, but the book does collect the two Black Vulmea stories and a handful of others, including Howard’s rewrite of “The Blue Flame of Vengeance” using a new character, Malachi Grim. This Ultimate Edition adds the earliest known draft of “Black Vulmea’s Vengeance.”

Spicy Adventures Ultimate Edition

Robert E. Howard’s “Spicy” stories have long been celebrated for their daring blend of adventure and sensuality, often pushing the boundaries of the pulp fiction market of his time. These tales, many of which originally appeared in the pages of Spicy-Adventure Stories, a magazine known for its provocative content, capture Howard’s unique ability to weave thrilling narratives with a touch of the forbidden. However, the stories that reached readers were often tempered by editors who found Howard’s original typescripts too bold, leaving fans and scholars eager to discover his unfiltered work.