This publication, prepared by John Bullard, presents for the first time two drafts of an early Robert E. Howard story. Both drafts, preserved in the Glenn Lord Collection, offer a unique glimpse into Howard’s creative process. Draft 1, incomplete, consists of pages 9–14, which correspond roughly to pages 9–16 of the complete 20-page Draft 2. A letter from editor Harry Bates suggests that Draft 2 may approximate—but is not identical to—the typescript Howard submitted. The chronology of these drafts within the story’s development remains unclear. (It is worth noting that a page 8 exists for Draft 1 but is not included in this publication.)

Published exclusively for Legacy Circle members, this limited release is not available for individual sale.

Contents

•  fc • Cover art for People of the Dark by Bill Cavalier.
•   v • “Introductory Notes” by John Bullard
•   1 • “People of the Dark” (Draft 1, Incomplete) (typescript)
•   7 • “People of the Dark” (Draft 2, Complete) (typescript)
• 27 • Letter from Harry Bates to Robert E. Howard, October 29, 1931 (typescript)
• 28 • Illustration by Bill Cavalier
• 34 • “People of the Dark” (Published Version from STRANGE TALES, June 1932)

Notes:

Prepared for publication by John Bullard
Not available for individual sale.
This was provided to Legacy Circle members of the Robert E. Howard Foundation.