Swords of the North

Swords of the North, a collection of Robert E. Howard’s Celtic/Viking adventure stories. The book checks in at around 500 pages, and will be printed in hardback with dust jacket. Cover art by Mark Wheatley and introduction by Rusty Burke. This volume is the new and edited volume of the now sold out first edition.

The Robert E. Howard Foundation Newsletter v17 #2

Dive into the newest newsletter from the Robert E. Howard Foundation, offering a wealth of exclusive content. This issue brings you a “Letter from the Board,” the first draft typescript of “The Blue Flame of Death,” and a riveting series of poems titled “Sonnets Out of Bedlam,” among other News & Events. A must-read for any Howard aficionado!

Cross Plains Universe

A collection of original stories by Texas writers inspired by REH, written in his style, or featuring REH or his creations as characters. Limited edition anthology presented to each attendee of the 2006 World Fantasy Convention, hosted in 2006 by the Fandom Association of Central Texas (FACT). The Con celebrated the Robert E. Howard centennial. Anyone unable to attend the Con who purchased a supporting membership also received a copy of this book.

Fantasy Tales Summer 1987

Fantasy Tales Summer 1987, Volume 9, Number 17. This issue contains the poem “An Outworn Story”. Fantasy Tales was published by Stephen Jones from the Summer of 1977 to the Summer of 1987.

The Robert E. Howard Foundation Newsletter v17 #1

The Robert E. Howard Foundation Newsletter Number 1, volume 17 – Spring 2023. Contains the typescript of The Iron Shadows in the Moon (part 2 of 2). It also contains a typescript of a letter to Tevis Clyde Smith, circa March 1930. The letter contains 4 poems (‘The Autumn of the World’, ‘A Tribute to the Sportsmanship of the Fans’, ‘Aw Come On and Fight’ and ‘The Songe of the Sage’.

In the news and event section, we get a report from the 2023 Robert E. Howard Foundation Awards. And finally Paul Herman’s story about Howard’s writing desk and how he acquired it.

The Progress (newsprint)

The Cross Plains High School features two first appearances of Robert E. Howard’s poems “The Maiden of Kercheezer” and “Rules of Etiquette” (more like a limerick). The school paper was published twice a month by Cross Plains High School students. The poem or limerick, “Rules of Etiquette” was probably based on some of Howard’s own experiences when he was working for a local dry cleaner. Most likely the submissions were sent since Howard’s friend, Lindsey Tyson, was on the staff.